56. Bachelor of Education(B.ED)

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) – IGNOU

Introduction

The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) programme offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of the teaching-learning process at the upper primary, secondary, and senior secondary levels.

The programme emphasizes:

• Critical reflection on educational perspectives
• Integration of theory and practice
• Active learner engagement for knowledge creation

Objective

• To equip student-teachers with skills and competencies required for effective teaching at the secondary level

Target Group

• Candidates holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Eligibility & Medium

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with minimum 50% marks
• Must have completed an NCTE-recognized teacher education programme in face-to-face mode

Medium of Instruction

• English
• Hindi

Duration & Fee Structure

Programme Duration

• Minimum: 24 months
• Maximum: 60 months

Fee Structure

• Total Programme Fee: ₹60,000

Career Prospects

• Secondary School Teacher
• Opportunities in teaching, training, and education-related services

Programme Coordinators

Prof. Dasyam Venkateshwarlu

• Professor, School of Education (SOE)
• Email: dvenkatesh@ignou.ac.in
• Phone: 011-29572962

Dr. Banwaree Lal Meena

• Associate Professor, School of Education (SOE)
• Email: blalmeena@ignou.ac.in
• Phone: 011-29573059

Programme Structure (Course Details)

Year 1

Core Courses

• BES-121: Childhood and Growing Up — 4 Credits
• BES-122: Contemporary India and Education — 4 Credits
• BES-123: Learning and Teaching — 4 Credits
• BES-124: Language Across the Curriculum — 4 Credits
• BES-125: Understanding Disciplines and Subjects — 4 Credits

Pedagogy Courses

• BES-141: Pedagogy of Science — 4 Credits
• BES-142: Pedagogy of Social Science — 4 Credits
• BES-143: Pedagogy of Mathematics — 4 Credits
• BES-144: Pedagogy of English — 4 Credits
• BES-145: Pedagogy of Hindi — 4 Credits

Practical & Internship

• BESL-131: Workshop I — 4 Credits
• BESL-121: Reading and Reflecting on the Texts — 2 Credits
• BESL-122: Application of ICT — 2 Credits
• BESL-133: Internship I — 4 Credits

Year 2

Core Courses

• BES-126: Knowledge and Curriculum — 4 Credits
• BES-127: Assessment for Learning — 4 Credits
• BES-128: Creating an Inclusive School — 2 Credits
• BES-129: Gender, School and Society — 2 Credits

Elective Courses

• BESE-131: Open and Distance Education — 4 Credits
• BESE-132: Guidance and Counseling — 4 Credits
• BESE-133: Adolescence and Family Education — 4 Credits
• BESE-135: Information and Communication Technology — 4 Credits

Practical & Internship

• BESL-132: Workshop II — 4 Credits
• BESL-123: Drama and Art in Education — 2 Credits
• BESL-124: Understanding the Self and Yoga — 2 Credits
• BESL-134: Internship II — 12 Credits

Study Materials

• Printed study material provided by IGNOU
• Self-learning format
• Includes theory + practical components