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13. BAFEDU – Bachelor of Arts (Education)

BAFEDU – Bachelor of Arts (Education)

Programme Overview

Particulars

Details

Programme Name

BAFEDU – Bachelor of Arts (Education)

Programme Type

Degree Programme

Mode of Learning

Open Distance Learning (ODL)

School

School of Education

Duration

Minimum Duration: 36 Months
Maximum Duration: 72 Months

Medium of Instruction

English & Hindi

Specialization

Education

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 or equivalent qualification

Programme Fee

Rs. 5,000/- per year + Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable

Programme Coordinator

Dr. Niradhar Dey
Telephone: 011-29572994
Email: niradhar@ignou.ac.in

About the Programme

The Bachelor of Arts (Education) – BAFEDU programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of educational concepts, teaching-learning processes, curriculum development, assessment methods, and educational management. The programme focuses on both theoretical and practical aspects of education and aims to develop analytical, communication, and professional skills in learners.

The course introduces students to important areas such as inclusive education, ICT in education, sustainable development, guidance and counseling, educational psychology, and lifelong learning. It also includes interdisciplinary subjects that help learners understand human behaviour, society, disability studies, and value education.

This programme is suitable for students interested in education, teaching, training, counseling, educational administration, social work, and higher studies in education and related fields.

Course Structure

Semester 1

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BESC-101

Education: Concept, Nature, and Perspectives

6 Credits

Semester 2

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BESC-102

Structure and Management of Education

6 Credits

Semester 3

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BESC-103

Curriculum, Teaching-Learning and Assessment

6 Credits

BESC-104

Education as a Practice

6 Credits

Semester 4

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BESC-105

Educational Assessment and Evaluation

6 Credits

BESC-106

ICT in Education

6 Credits

BPCC-108

Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-II

As prescribed by the university

BPCC-109

Developmental Psychology

As prescribed by the university

BPCC-110

Applied Social Psychology

As prescribed by the university

Semester 5

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BESC-107

Sustainable Development

6 Credits

BESC-108

Lifelong Learning

6 Credits

Semester 6

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BESC-109

Inclusive Education

6 Credits

BESC-110

Guidance and Counseling

6 Credits

Additional Courses

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BESM-161

Understanding Education

As prescribed by the university

BMDG-171

Disability, Society and Culture

As prescribed by the university

BPCM-161

Foundations of Psychology

4 Credits

BEDSV-101

Value Education

As prescribed by the university

BSTM-161

Basic Statistical Methods

As prescribed by the university

BSTM-162

Elementary Probability and Probability Distributions

As prescribed by the university

BPCM-163

Understanding Psychological Disorders

As prescribed by the university