PROSPECTUS

OF
MA Education / M.Ed Education
FOR
SEMESTER: SPRING 2021

Allama Iqbal Open University

Islamabad
Price Rs.500/-

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Semester: .......................................................................... Spring 2021

Year of Printing: .............................................................. 2021
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 CONTENTS

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VICE-CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE ................................................................................................................................................... 1

ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................................................................. 2
FACULTY OF EDUCATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Department of Facility Education ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
MA Distance and Non-Formal Education ................................................................................................................................................ 5
MA (Education) Teacher Education ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
MA Special Education .............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
M.Ed Programme ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
M.Ed Programme Specialization in Teacher Education ............................................................................................................................ 12
M.Ed Programme Specialization in Science Education ............................................................................................................................ 13
Fee Depositing Procedure.......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
General Information .................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Regulations for Refund of Admission Fee ................................................................................................................................................ 25
Important Telephone Numbers .................................................................................................................................................................. 25

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 IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES TO BE REMEMBERED

Activity Spring Semester Autumn Semester

Admissions March – April September – October

Study Period June – October December – April

Examinations October – November April – May

Result January July

Note: Contact concerned Regional office for exact schedule of activities. Continuing Students are sent
information for all activities by LMS/SMS. Simultaneously information is placed on website
(www.aiou.edu.pk), students can download if not received by post.

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 Minimum and Maximum Duration/Semesters for each Programme
Sr. No. Degree Level Minimum Duration Maximum Duration
1 Matric /FA 2 years / 4 semesters 5 years
2 Certificate (6 Months) 6 Months / 1 Semester 1 Year
3 All Postgraduate Diplomas (1 Year) 1 Year / 2 Semesters 3 Years
4 Associate Degree (2-years) 2 years / 4 Semesters 4 Years
BEd (1.5 Years) 1.5 Years / 3 Semesters 3 Years
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BEd (2.5 Years) 2.5 Years / 5 Semesters 5 Years
6 BS/BBA/BEd (4-years) 4 Years / 8 Semesters 8 Years
7 MEd (1 Year) 1 Year / 2 Semesters 3 Years
8 All Master Degree Programs (2 Years) 2 Years / 4 Semesters 4 Years
Note: Maximum time duration includes semester freeze period.

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 COMPLETE PROCEDURE TO
ENROLL IN AIOU PROGRAMME AND SUBMISSION OF FORM IN AIOU ISLAMABAD
All fresh and continue students can submit their admission forms using any one option of the following options:
i. Apply on hard form ((printed form)
ii. Apply using online admission system
Follow these instructions to apply:
APPLY ONLINE (FRESH STUDENTS):
1. Visit website: https://online.aiou.edu.pk
2. Press link “Admission form for Fresh students”.
3. After filling the admission form, print out your “Admission Form” and “Challan Form”.
4. Using printed challan form submit your fee in any branch of FWBL, ABL, MCB or UBL. You need to use only challan form for
submission of fee and follow instructions below to deliver your admission and fee submitted challan form to university (How to
deliver your admission form to University).
APPLY ONLINE (CONTINUE STUDENTS):
1. Visit website: https://online.aiou.edu.pk
2. Press link “Admission/Enrollment Form for Continue students”;
3. Enter your “Roll Number” in Roll Number field.
4. Select courses and print challan form.
5. Using printed challan form submit your fee in any branch of FWBL, UBL, MCB or ABL. Keep save copy of your challan form after
submission of fee. You need not to send challan to the University but University can ask for copy of challan form any time if
required.
HOW TO DELIVER YOUR ADMISSION FORM TO UNIVERSITY?
After submission of fee you need to deliver your admission form to university using following way:
1. Separate the address label attached with bottom of the first page of admission form.
2. Attach original copy of fee submitted challan (university copy) with your admission form.
3. Now pack this form in an envelope.
4. Now paste address label (already separated from form) on envelope.
5. Visit any nearest branch of Post Office and post it as registered parcel and get the receipt. (Keep the receipt safely).
Note: Keep in mind that you don’t have to pay any amount to Post Office to post your admission. University has paid your postage
charges to Post Office in advance

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 Vice-Chancellor’s Message

Dear Student,

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is one of the mega universities of the world and it occupies a unique
position in the education sector of Pakistan. Because of its affordability and high quality distance and online
academic programs. AIOU has now turned into the most favorite university of the country with high
international of repute. The university made a landmark progress by ensuring access to quality education
rural areas under-privileged students for the people of all ages particularly the females can now select and
join the programs of their choice while sitting at their residence and along with continuing their jobs. After
assessing the success of many degree programs in Pakistan, AIOU is now going to offer a ranges programs
for the students in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, USA and many other countries
currently. More than 1.3 million students are getting benefits from the high quality educational services of
AIOU in all regions of the country through more than fifty regional offices of the university. It offers-
suggests many undergraduate and Post Graduate programs at rural and remote areas providing an unparalleled opportunity to all the poor
and deprived sections of the society at an affordable cost. The university has recently digitalized all its student-support services for
facilitating its students on priority basis. This digitization of the system, it is hoped, will enable AIOU students to get all kinds of
educational using their Learning Management system (LMS) portal support online.

Committed for your bright future

Prof. Dr. Zia-Ul-Qayyum
Vice Chancellor, AIOU

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 ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY the academic year, the AIOU and its regional centres
actively participate in the co-curricular activities by
Allama Iqbal Open University, a mega university was arranging educational and literary seminars, workshops and
established in 1974 under an Act of Parliament. The main conferences, attended not only by the students and faculties
campus of the university is situated in sector H-8, Islamabad. of the university but also by the renowned dignitaries and
It was the second open university of the world and the first scholars. For the science students and the research scholars,
of its kind in Asia and Africa. The aim of establishing AIOU a science complex has been built where they use the latest
was to provide affordable and accessible education through equipment of international standard for experiments and
distance learning at the door-steps to those people who could research. To meet the present day challenges, internet facility
not continue their education journey through formal system is also available in the student hostel and the Central Library
of education. The University (AIOU) operates on semester where computers have been provided to enable students to
system and admits students in Autumn and Spring semesters. access latest information available through open source
Under graduate admissions are offered in both the semesters databases.
where-as post graduates are offered once a year. The FACULTY OF EDUCATION
enrolled students are given course books specially prepared The origin of the Faculty of Education pre-dates the
by the university on self-instructional principles. However, university itself. The National Institute of Education
at post graduate level reprints of foreign books alongwith was established in 1973 under the Federal Ministry of
allied material and university prepared study guides help Education. It became part of the university in June,
students to polish their skills. 1975 as Institute of Education in the then Faculty of
Social Sciences. The progressively extending functions
At present, the AIOU is offering programmes from Matric to of the Institute brought the needs for structural change
PhD level in diverse disciplines comprised of four faculties. and in 1984 it got the status of Faculty of Education.
The university has established study centres across the
country where distance education students are provided Departments of Faculty of Education
necessary guidance by their respective tutors. Moreover, the Faculty of Education comprises of the following six
university has established full-time study centres wherein the departments:
students of MBA (IT), MBA (Banking and Finance), MBA 1. Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education
(Marketing), MBA (HRM), BS (CS), MSc/BS Chemistry, 2. Educational Planning, Policy Studies and Leadership
MSc/BS Microbiology etc. are being provided instruction, 3. Early Childhood Education & Elementary Teacher
guidance and counselling through face-to-face education. Education
AIOU is also offering four years under-graduate degrees. 4. Secondary Teacher Education
Apart from curricular and extra-curricular activities during 5. Science Education
6. Special Education

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The department was established in 1984 and was renamed Early Childhood Education & Elementary
as Distance, Non Formal and Continuing Education in 2008. Teacher Education
It offers specialized degree programmes/courses in Distance The Department of Elementary Teacher Education
Non-Formal and Continuing Education, Adult Education was established in 2003. In April 2008, the name of Elementary
and Educational Technology at MA Education, MEd, Teacher Education Department was changed as Early Childhood
MPhil and PhD in Education. It also offers courses at BA Education and Elementary Teacher Education Department.
level. The Department offers Associate Degree in Education,
Postgraduate Diploma in ECE, BEd (1-½ year), BEd (2-
Educational Planning, Policy Studies and ½), BEd (4 year), MEd, MPhil and PhD programmes. It
Leadership (EPPSL) also offers “Education” as subject at Matric, Intermediate
The department was established in 1976 was renamed as & Graduate level. The department plans to offer non-credit
EPPSL in 2008. It offers programmes in educational research courses and postgraduate diploma for teaching in
planning and management. These programmes are aimed higher education.
at producing a cadre of professionals for the educational
institutions and organizations in the country. Programmes Science Education
of EPPSL include Postgraduate Diploma, MA (EPM), The Department of Science Education was established in
MPhil and PhD in Education. The courses of these 1988. The programmes and courses of the department are
programmes are attained to the field requirements of target mainly focused on education and training of mathematics
personnel in the areas of educational planning and and science teachers. Presently the department offers
management. specialized courses in science education at undergraduate
and postgraduate level. Specialized courses provide
Secondary Teacher Education conceptual framework and insight into the teaching of
The Department of Teacher Education was established in science. The department also offers MEd, MPhil and PhD
1985 and was bifurcated into Secondary and Elementary programmes in science education.
Teacher Education Departments in July 2003. Its Special Education
programmes aim at imparting academic and professional The Department was established in 1985. The department
knowledge and training to in-services and pre-service
teachers and scholars. imparts education and training to teachers for the special
The programmes/courses of this department comprise MA, children in four specialization namely visual impairment,
MEd & BEd as professional degree programmes. The hearing impairment, physical disabilities and mental
department also offers MPhil and PhD in Education, which retardation with particular emphasis to facilitate
are aimed to prepare highly skilled leaderships in the field mainstreaming of special children. Parents of the special
of teacher education.
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children are also admitted to these programmes. Present MA Education with following specializations:
programmes/courses of this department comprise MEd,  MA Distance and Non Formal Education
MA, MPhil and PhD in the field of Special Education.  MA Educational Planning and Management
Programmes of Faculty of Education  MA Teacher Education
The Faculty has developed and launched more than 275  MA Special Education
courses (up to Spring 2015 Semester) in various disciplines BEd/PGD/ADE/SSC/HSSC/BA level
from SSC to PhD level programmes. It is now fully Educational Programs
recognized by both the government of Pakistan and  BEd (1-½ years, 2-½ years, 4 years)
International agencies as the prime national provider of  PGD Educational Planning and Management
professional education and training at all levels.  PGD Early Childhood Education
PhD in Education with following specializations:  PGD Educational Leadership and Management
 Distance and Non-Formal Education  Associate Degree in Education (2 years)
 Educational Planning and Management  Courses of Education at SSC, HSSC and BA level
 Teacher Education  Certificate in Literacy and Non-Formal Education
 Special Education
 Science Education All programmes of Faculty of Education are
MPhil Education with following specializations: recognized by HEC and accreditation is under process
 Distance and Non Formal Education with NACTE.
 Educational Planning & Management MA EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
 Elementary Teacher Education  MA (Distance and Non-Formal Education)
 Teacher Education  MA (Educational Planning and Management)
 Special Education  MA (Education) Teacher Education
 Science Education  MA (Special Education)
MEd Education with following specializations:
 MEd Distance and Non Formal Education Eligibility:
 MEd Elementary Teacher Education A graduate with second division is eligible to apply for
 MEd Teacher Education admission to MA Education (DNFE & STE), MA
 MEd Science Education (Special Education) and MA and PGD in Educational
 MEd Special Education Planning and Management.

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MA Distance and Non-Formal Education
1st Semester 18 Credits Hours
S. Course Course Credit
Eligibility: No. Code Title Hours
(Applicant having Bachelor degree with minimum 45% 1 831 Foundations of Education 3
marks (second division) from any HEC recognized 2 837 Educational Research 3
institution. 3 838 Curriculum Development & 3
Instruction
Objectives 4 840 Educational Psychology 3
5 846 Teaching Strategies 3
Objectives of the programme are: 6 855 Computer in Education 3
1. To provide insight of education and meet the present and
future needs and challenges involved in teaching and
learning process. 2nd Semester 18 Credits Hours
2. To produce educators/ teachers with professional vision S. Course Course Credit
and update their knowledge about new developments No. Code Title Hours
and trends in the field of Distance and Non-Formal 1 833 Student Support Services in
Education. Distance 3
3. To keep the students abreast with latest curricula, Education
teaching techniques, strategies and methodologies. 2 834 Educational Technology 3
4. To provide knowledge on how to effectively use 3 835 Foundations of Adult Education 3
instructional technology in the classroom. 4 841 Educational
5. To develop attitude and behaviour appropriate for Measurement and 3
Distance and Non-Formal Education in Pakistan. Evaluation
5 842 Concept and Methods of Distance
Breakup of the Programme 3
Education
MA Education Specialization in Distance and Non-Formal 6 843 Educational Guidance and
Education Programme comprises of 60 credit hours with the 3
Counseling
following details:

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 MA (Education) Teacher Education
3rd Semester 12 Credits Hours Eligibility
S. Course Course Title Credit Applicant having Bachelors degree with minimum 45%
No. Code Hours marks (2nd division) from any HEC recognized institution.
1 844 Non-Formal Education 3
2 845 Educational Administration & 3 Objectives
Supervision The programme intends to achieve the following
3 847 Adult Education in Comparative 3
specific objectives:
Perspective 1. To produce highly skilled, proficient and competent
4 851 System of Distance Education 3 professionals who can positively influence and motivate
OR the vast majority of classroom teachers at all levels.
5 857 Thesis 12 2. To inculcate research skills to initiate research at grass
root level.
4th Semeste 12 Credits Hours
3. To enable educators with professional vision through the
1 832 Planning and Management of 3
intensive study of new developments, trends and
Distance Education
directions in the field of education in the light of modern
2 850 Evaluation of Adult Education 3
scientific and technical advancement.
3* 6550 Teaching Practice I 3
4. To produce teachers who can make positive contribution
4 6551 Teaching practice II 3 to the wholesome growth and development of the
* Student cannot take admission in course 6551 prior to individual by enabling him/her to understand how to
course 6550 as 6550 is pre-requisite to course 6551 learn, how to live together and how to work
cooperatively as members of the group in team spirit.
For any information, please contact: Chairman 5. To produce teachers who can play the role of
effective organizers of teaching and learning
Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing Education Department activities.
AIOU, Sector H-8, Islamabad,
Ph: 051-9057450 Breakup of Programme
MA Education (Specialization in Teacher Education)
Programme comprises of 20 courses (60 credit hours)
with the following details:

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1st Semester 18 Credits Hours 4th Semester 12 Credits Hours
S. Code Course Credit S. Credit
No. Title Hours Code Course Title
No. Hours
1 6500 Foundations of Education 3 1 6542 Thesis 12
2 837 Educational Research 3 OR
3 6501 Educational Psychology & Guidance 3
1 6552 Textbook Development-I 3
4 6503 Curriculum and Instruction 3
2 6553 Textbook Development-II 3
5 6505 Islamic System of Education 3
6 6507 Educational Measurement and 3 3 6573 Planning for Population Education-I 3
Evaluation 4 6574 Planning for Population Education- 3
2nd Semester 18 Credits Hours II
1 6508 Teaching of English 3
2 827 Secondary Education 3 Note:
3 828 Higher Education 3 1. The department will provide detail of workshops later on.
4 829 Teacher Education in Pakistan 3 2. Courses offering in the pedagogical/ collaterals
AND specialization and alternate courses of thesis will depend
Please select any one cluster from the following two upon availability. The students will be informed about it
clusters. in the continuing student form/letter at the beginning of
1 6509 Teaching of Urdu 3 each semester.
2 6511 Teaching of Pakistan Studies 3 3. The department may change the course or their
OR sequence.
1 6515 Teaching of Mathematics 3 4. A student can obtain MA Education specialization in
2 6516 Teaching of Physics 3 Teacher Education after completing course work
equivalent to 60 credits.
3rd Semester 12 Credits Hours
1 6502 Educational Management and Supervision 3
2 6506 Education in Pakistan 3
Chairperson
3 6554 Workshop and Teaching Practice-I 3
4 6555 Workshop and Teaching Practice-II 3 Department of Secondary Teacher Education
Student cannot take the course 6555 before 6554. Allama Iqbal Open University,
Enrollment in 6554 is prerequisite for course 6555. Sector H – 8, Islamabad Ph: 051-9057705

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MA Special Education 2nd Semester
(Students can take any specialization area of 12 credit
hours)
Objectives: A. VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
Objectives of the MA Special Education programmes are
as: 3601 Braille Practical Course—Urdu 3
1. To acquaint the teachers of special children with latest 3602 Braille Practical Course—English 3
curricula, teaching techniques and methodologies. 677 Independence Training for Visually 3
2. To meet country’s increasing demand of trained Handicapped.
specialized manpower in Special Education at all 678 Special Education for Visually Handicapped 3
levels. Note: Students enrolled in courses 3601 and 3602 will
3. To develop attitude and behaviour appropriate for arrange Slate/Braille Frame and Braille papers by
special educational personnel enabling them to meet themselves.
individual students and group needs. B. HEARING IMPAIRMENT
680 General Introduction to the Hearing 3
Eligibility: impairment
Applicant having Bachelors degree or 14 years of education 681 Psychology of Deafness & Child Development 3
with minimum 45% marks (second division) from any HEC 682 Speech and Hearing 3
recognized university/institute. 683 Audiology and Audiometry 3
C. MENTAL RETARDATION
Breakup of Programme 3603 Introduction and Assessment of Mentally 3
MA Special Education Programme comprises 60 credit Retarded Children-I
hours with the following details. 3604 Introduction and Assessment of Mentally 3
1st Semester 18 Credits Hours Retarded Children-II
S. Code Course Credit
No. Title Hours 3605 Education of Mentally Retarded Children-I 3
3606 Education of Mentally Retarded Children-II 3
1 671 Educational Psychology 3
D. PHYSICAL DISABILITY
2 672 Perspectives of Special Education 3 3607 Physical Handicaps-I 3
3 673 Handicapped Person in the 3
Community 3608 Physical Handicaps-II 3
4 831 Foundations of Education 3 3609 Educational Adaptations for Children with 3
Physical Disabilities-I
5 837 Educational Research 3 3610 Educational Adaptations for Children with 3
6 838 Curriculum Development & 3 Physical Disabilities-II
Instruction

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3rd Semester 18 Credit hours 677 Independence Training for the visually 03
S.# Code Course Cr.Hrs. Handicapped
Title 678 Special Education for the Visually 03
1 3611 Organization and Management of 3 Handicapped Children
Special Schools-I b. Hearing Impairment
2 3612 Organization and Management of 3 680 General Introducing to the Hearing 03
Special Schools-II Impairment
3 3613 Community Based Rehabilitation of 3 681 Psychology of Deafness and Child 03
People with Disabilities-I Development
4 3614 Community Based Rehabilitation of 3 682 Speech and Hearing 03
People with Disabilities-II 683 Audiology and Audiometry 03
5 3600 Face to Face Component 3 c. Mental Retardation
6 846 Teaching Strategies 3 3603 Introduction and Assessment of Mentally 03
Note: - Course code 3600 comprises three components: Retarded Children-I
i) 6 days workshop, 3604 Introducing and Assessment of Mentally 03
ii) teaching practice of 40 lessons in special Retarded Children –II
schools/centers and 3605 Education of the Mentally Retarded 03
iii) Final lessons. Children –I
Student who fails or absents in any one component 3606 Education of the Mentally Retarded 03
will be declared fail in the course and has to take Children –II
fresh admission in this course. d. Physical Disabilities
4th Semester 3607 Physical Handicaps-I 03
694 Thesis 12 3608 Physical Handicaps-II 03
OR 3609 Education Adaptation for Children with 03
Any 12 credit hours master level courses from the Physical Disabilities-I
courses offered by Faculty of Education and not 3610 Education Adaptation for Children with 03
attempted previously by the student. Physical Disabilities-II
a. Visual Impairment e. Other Courses Offered by the Faculty
3601 Braille Practical Course Urdu 03 826 Elementary Education 03
3602 Braille Practical Course English 03

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 827 Secondary Education 03 Total Fee of 1st Semester:
828 Higher Education 03 For MA Education is Rs. 15500/- Specialization in
829 Teacher Education in Pakistan 03
833 Students Support Services 03 DNFE Teacher Education Special Education
834 Educational Technology 03
835 Foundations of Adult Education 03 Programme Coordinators (MA/PGD Education)
841 Educational Measurement and Evaluation 03 Specialization in:
842 Concepts and Method of Distance 03
Education 1. Distance and Non-Formal Education
843 Educational Guidance & Counseling 03 Dr. Aftab Ahmed Ph: 051-9057720
851 The System of Distance Education 03 Email: [email protected]
852 Broadcast Media in Distance Education 03
2. Educational Planning and Management
853 Non Broadcast Media in Distance 03
Education Ms. Tahira Bibi
854 Development Material for Distance and 03 Ph: 051-9057715 / 051-9057717
Non Formal Education Email: [email protected]

Chairperson, Department of Special Education 3. Secondary Teacher Education

AIOU, Sector H – 8, Islamabad. Ph: 051-9057853
Fee Tariff of MA Education Dr. Muhammad Tanveer Afzal
Registration Fee: (at 1st Admission in Rs. 500/- Ph: 051-9057711
University) Email: [email protected]
Admission Fee: (at 1st Admission in Rs. 1000/-
University)
Technology Fee: Rs. 500/- 4. Special Education
Per 3 credit hours fee: Rs. 13500/-
Rs. 2250/- ( 2250×6) =13500/- Dr. Shaista Majid
Total Fee of 1st Semester Rs. 15500/- Ph: 051-9057857
Thesis fee: Rs. 9000/- (only students opting for thesis. Email: [email protected]
Thesis Evaluation: Rs. 1775/- (only students opting for
thesis) (to be paid at the time of submission of thesis final M.Ed Programme
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 Chairman Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing Education
Eligibility Department AIOU, Sector H-8, Islamabad
Applicant having Bachelors degree and BEd/BSEd with
minimum 45% marks (2nd division) in both degrees from any Ph: 9057706
HEC recognized institution.
MEd Programme
Scheme of Studies
1st Semester: 18 Credit Hours
Specialization in (Elementary Teacher Education)
S. Credit
Code Course Title
No. Hours
1 831 Foundations of Education 3 Eligibility
2 837 Educational Research 3 i. Applicant having Bachelors degree and BEd/BSEd with
3 838 Curriculum Development & 3 minimum 45% marks (2nd division) in both degrees
Instruction from any HEC recognized institution.
4 840 Educational Psychology 3 ii. According to AIOU Rules graduates of B.Ed (Arabic)
5 851 The System of Distance Education 3 have to pass 651 and all compulsory courses of B.Ed
6 855 Computers in Education 3 (General) along with- BA (with English) to be eligible
for M.Ed Admission in Next offering it will be also
2nd Semester: 18 Credit Hours mentioned in prospectus.
S. Credit
Code Course Title
No. Hours 1st Semester: 18 Credit Hours
1 852 Broadcast Media in DNFE 3 S. Credit
2 853 Non –Broadcast Media in DNFE 3 Code Course Title
No. Hours
3 854 Developing Material for DNFE 3 1 840 Educational Psychology 3
4 834 Educational Technology 3
2 826 Elementary Education 3
5 841 Educational Measurement and Evaluation 3
3 838 Curriculum Development and 3
6 846 Teaching Strategies 3
OR Instruction
1 852 Broadcast Media in DNFE 3 4 1627 Classroom Assessment 3
2 854 Developing Material for DNFE 3 5 837 Educational Research 3
3 839 Thesis 12 6 622 Elementary School Management 3
For any information, please contact:

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2nd Semester: 18 Credit Hours Specialization in (Teacher Education)
S. Cod Credit
Course Title Eligibility
No. e Hours
1 625 Perspective of Elementary Education 3 Applicant having Bachelors degree and BEd/BSEd with
2 627 ICT in Education 3 minimum 45% marks (2nd division) in both degrees from
3 831 Foundations of Education 3 any HEC recognized institution.
4 623 Teaching Strategies at Elementary 3
level Scheme of Studies
5 629 Guidance & Counselling in 3 1st Semester: 18 Credit Hours
Elementary School Code Course Title Cr.
6 626 Elementary Teacher Education 3 Hrs
OR 831 Foundations of Education 3
1 625 Perspective of Elementary Education 3 837 Educational Research 3
2 627 ICT in Education 3 838 Curriculum Development and instruction 3
3 699 Thesis 12 840 Educational Psychology 3
6507 Educational Measurement & Evaluation 3
6505 Islamic System of Education 3
Note: Course offering will depend on its availability. The
849 OR Thesis 6
department may change the sequence of courses’ offering.
For each 3 credit course there will be a workshop for two
days. There will be one week workshop for thesis. The 2nd Semester: 18 Credit Hours
workshop will be organized according to the guidelines of 826 Elementary Education 3
the department. Instead of thesis, the student may take 827 Secondary Education 3
courses of 12 credit hours. 828 Higher Education 3
829 Teacher Education in Pakistan 3
For any information, please contact: 6552 Textbook Development-I 3
6553 Textbook Development-II 3
Chairman 849 OR Thesis (Continued) 6
Early Childhood Education & Elementary Teacher For any information, please contact: Chairperson
Education Department, AIOU, Islamabad. Department of Secondary Teacher Education AIOU, H-
Ph: 051-9057718, 051-9057719 8, Islamabad, Ph: 051-9057705
MEd Programme M.Ed Programme

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Specialization in (Science Education) Incharge/Head of Department Department of Science
Education, Ph: 051-9057249
Eligibility
BSc with BEd (at least 2nd Div) OR BS ED (2nd Div) OR MEd Programme
BSCS with BEd, BS Engineering / Medical / all science Specialization in (Special Education)
related areas with BEd (Science).
Eligibility
Scheme of Studies Applicant having Bachelors Degree 2nd Division and
1st Semester:
18 Credit Hours BEd/BS.Ed with minimum (2nd division) from any
Code Course Cr. HEC recognized institution.
Title Hrs 1st Semester: 18 Credit
831 Foundations of Education 3 Hours, Core Courses
837 Educational Research 3 Code Course Credit
838 Curriculum Development & Instruction 3 Title Hours
840 Educational Psychology 3 671 Educational Psychology 3
695 Foundations of Science Education 3 672 Perspectives of Special Education 3
696 Teaching Strategies in Science Education 3 673 Handicapped Person in the Community 3
2nd Semester 18 Credit Hours 831 Foundations of Education 3
697 Assessment in Science Education 3 837 Educational Research 3
698 Laboratory Organization, Management 3 838 Curriculum Development and Instruction 3
And Safety Methods
848 Thesis 12
2nd Semester: 18 Credit Hours, Specialization
OR in lieu of Thesis
Courses:
846 Teaching Strategies 3
855 Computers in Education 3 846 Teaching Strategies 3
6506 Education in Pakistan 3 3600 Face to Face Component
6507 Educational Measurement & Evaluation 3 i. Workshop, 3
ii. Teaching Practice in Special
School/Centers
For any information, please contact: iii. Final Lessons

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Note: Student fail or absent in any one of the 3 3608 Physical Handicaps-II 3
components mentioned above will be declared fail in the 3609 Educational Adaptations for Children 3
course. He/she will be get enrolled as fresh student in the with Physical Disabilities-I
course. No re-appear chance.
3610 Educational Adaptations for Children 3
with Physical Disabilities-II
Specialization Areas:
(Any one of the following four specialization) Chairperson Department of Special Education
A. VISUAL IMPAIRMENT Ph: 051-9057859, 051-9250078
3601 Braille Practical Course-Urdu 3
3602 Braille Practical Course-English 3 Fee Tariff:
677 Independence Training for the Visually 3 Registration Fee: (at 1st admission in University) Rs.500/-
Handicapped. Admission Fee: (at 1st admission in Program) Rs.1000/-
678 Special Education for the Visually Handicapped 3 Technology Fee + Courier Charges Rs.500/-
Note: Students enrolled in course 3601 & 3602 will
arrange Slate/ Braille Frame and Braille paper by Per 3 credit hours fee: Rs.2250/- (Rs.2250×6)= Rs.13500/-
themselves. Total fee of 1st Semester Rs. 15500/-
B. HEARING IMPAIRMENT Thesis fee: Rs.9000/- (only for students opting for thesis
680 General Introduction to the Hearing Impairment 3 Thesis evaluation:Rs.1775/-(only for students opting for thesis)
681 Psychology of Deafness & Child Development 3 (to be paid at the time of submission of thesis final evaluation).
682 Speech and Hearing 3 Items Rate
st
683 Audiology and Audiometry 3 Registration Fee: (once at the time of 1 Rs.500/-
C. MENTAL RETARDATION admission)
3603 Introduction and Assessment of Mentally 3 Admission Fee: (once at the time of 1st semester) Rs.1000/-
Retarded Children-I Technology Fee + Courier Rs.500/-
3604 Introduction and Assessment of Mentally 3 Per 3 Credit Hours course fee Rs.2250/-
Retarded Children-II 18 Credit Hours course fee: Rs. 2250×6=13500/- Rs.13500/-
3605 Education of Mentally Retarded Children-I 3
3606 Education of Mentally Retarded Children-II 3 Total fee for 1st Semester Rs.15500/-
D. PHYSICAL DISABILITIES Thesis (12 Credit hours) Fee: Rs.9000/-
3607 Physical Handicaps-I 3 Thesis Evaluation fee: Rs.1775/-
At the time of submission of thesis evaluation and viva voce

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Fee Depositing Procedure: 3. Secondary Teacher Education
Eligible candidates for (OPEN MERIT PROGRAMMES) Dr. Tooba Saleem
are required to deposit fee in any branch of the following
Ph: 051-9057890
banks.
1. Allied Bank Limited (ABL)
Email: [email protected]
4. Special Education
2. First Women Bank Limited (FWBL)
3. Muslim Commercial Bank (MCB)
Dr. Zahid Majeed
4. United Bank Limited (UBL)
Ph: 051-9057294, 051-9250078
Admission Form (original) to be sent to Directorate of
Email: [email protected]
5. Early Childhood Education & Elementary Teacher
Admissions and mailing through Post Office or any other
courier service.
Dr. Muhammad Athar Hussain
Ph: 051-9057703
Instructions
Email: [email protected]
 The fee along with admission form is to be deposited in
Scheme of Studies
any of the nominated branch by filling the bank Challan
Method of Instruction
(which is part of admission form).
 The concerned bank branch will receive the Challan and
In distance learning system, the courses are taught
admission forms and return copy No.4 of the Challan
through self- instructional materials, media component
form duly stamped, to the applicant for his/her record.
(where applicable), tutorial meetings and workshops.
 It is the responsibility of the applicant to attach required
i) Self-Instructional Material
attested documents with the admission form.
Programme Coordinators
The study materials include study guides, allied
materials and media support (if any)
Please contact to concern coordinators, if need, any help
ii) Tutorials (if applicable)
Specialization in:
1. Distance and Non-Formal Education
Tutorials provide useful guidance in the form of
Dr. Amtul Hafeez Ph: 051-9057706 lectures, discussions, questions answer sessions
Email: [email protected] and general clarification of any course related
2. Science Education
issues if required.
Dr. Farkhunda Rasheed Chaudhry
iii) Workshops (Compulsory)
051-9057797
Email: [email protected] At the end of each semester there will be a
compulsory workshop for each three-credit

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 course. These may be organized at the main Specific Information
campus or where-ever the university deems 1. The student shall be allowed to pursue only one
feasible. The workshops are compulsory programme at a time at AIOU and shall not be allowed
component of each course. to enroll or appear in a programme of some other
recognized institution during that period.
Evaluation Procedure 2. The copyright of the thesis will rest with the university.
Procedure to prepare the result of a course is given as under: However, the student who completed the thesis will be
a) Weightage for course assignments and final allowed to publish it after written permission from the
examination is 30:70 respectively.
Vice Chancellor.
b) Minimum required marks to pass the assignments and
3. Fee structure of any course/thesis/seminars programme
final examination are 40%
may be changed without prior information. Student has
Aggregate of components should be 40% to deposit the required fee as intimated by the
Admission Department.
Weightage (30%) of the marks 40 x = 12%
4. At the end of each semester there will be compulsory
secured in course assignments (40%) 30
workshops. Each and every session of the workshop is
100
compulsory. Students who earn at least 40% marks in
Weightage (70%) of the marks 70 x = 28%
assignment component will be eligible for workshop.
secured 40
Only those students who qualify the assignments
in final examination (40%) 100
components and workshop will be eligible to take final
Total = 40%
examination.
Attainment of Certificate/Degree
Grading System
On successful completion of the programme the
Fail Below 40 %
student will have to apply to the Controller of
Grade D 40% to 49%
Examinations for the issuance of diploma/degree.
Grade C 50 % to 59%
The student may apply for a single course certificate
Grade B 60 % to 69 % in case he/she wants to discontinue the studies.
Grade A 70% to 79 %
Grade A + (Distinction) 80 % or more

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FACULTY MEMBERS Associate Professor
Chairpersons of Departments Dr. Fazal ur Rehman
1. Dean /Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood Early Childhood Education & Elementary
Early Childhood Education & Elementary Teacher Education Department
Teacher Education Department Ph: 051-9057268
Ph: 051-9057719, 051-9057718 Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected] Assistant Professors
2. Dr. Tanzila Nabeel 1. Dr. Shaista Majid
Special Education Department Special Education
Ph: 051-9057853, 051-9250078 Department Ph:
Email: [email protected] 051-9057858
Email: [email protected]
3. Dr. Naveed Sultana 2. Dr. Munazza Ambreen
Secondary Teacher Education Department Secondary Teacher Education
Ph: 051-9057890 Department Ph: 051-9057713
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
3. Dr. Zahid Majeed
4. Dr. Muhammad Ajmal Chaudhary Special Education Department
Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing Ph: 051-9057294
Education Department Ph: 051-9250055 Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected] 4. Dr. Muhammad Athar Hussain
Early Childhood Education & Elementary
5. Dr. Muhammad Samiullah Teacher Education Department
Science Education Department Ph: 051-9057851 Ph: 051-9057268
Email: [email protected]
6. Dr. Afshan Huma 5. Dr. Azhar Mumtaz Saadi
Educational Planning, Policy Studies & Educational Planning, Policy Studies &
Leadership Department Ph: 051-9250059 Leadership Department Ph: 051-9057709
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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6. Dr. Muhammad Tanveer Afzal 4. Mr. Arshad Mehmood Qamar Science Education
Secondary Teacher Education Department Ph: 051- Department Ph: 051-9057168
9057711 Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected] 5. Ms. Tahira Bibi
7. Dr. Rehmatullah Bhatti Educational Planning, Policy Studies &
Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing Education Leadership
Department Ph: 051-9057706 Deptt. Ph: 051-9057715 / 051-9057717
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
8. Dr. Zafar Iqbal Lilla 6. Dr. Sarwat Maqbool
Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing Education Educational Planning, Policy Studies &
Department Ph: 051-9057720 Leadership
Email: [email protected] Deptt. Ph: 051-9057704
9. Dr. Amtul Hafeez Email: [email protected]
Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing
Education Deptt. Ph: 051-9057706 7. Mr. Hamid Ali Nadeem
Email: [email protected] Educational Planning, Policy Studies &
10. Dr. Farkhunda Rasheed Ch. Leadership
Deptt. Ph: 051-9057709
Science Education Department Ph: 051-9057797 Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
8. Dr. Sidra Rizwan
Lecturers Secondary Teacher Education Department
1. Dr. Naila Naseer Ph: 051-9057707
Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing Email: [email protected]
Education Deptt. Ph: 051-9057194 9. Dr. Tooba Saleem
Email: [email protected] Secondary Teacher Education
2. Dr. Aftab Ahmed Department Ph: 051-9057890
Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing Email: [email protected]
Education Deptt. Ph: 051-9057249 10. Ms. Mubeshera Tufail
Email: [email protected] Early Childhood Education and
3. Dr. Zaheer Ahmad Elementary Education
Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing
Education
Deptt. Ph: 051-9057720
Email: [email protected]

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 PROSPECTUS
OF

BEd (1.5 Year, 2.5 Years & 4 Years) Programmes

For

SEMESTER: SPRING 2021

Allama Iqbal Open University

Islamabad
Price Rs.300/-

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 CONTENTS
Page #
DEPARTMENTS OF THE FACULTY ............................................................................................................................... 21
PROGRAMMES OF FACULTY OF EDUCATION ......................................................................................................... 21
B.Ed (1.5 Year) Programme .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Scheme of Studies .................................................................................................................................................................... 24
B.Ed (2.5 Years) Programmes ............................................................................................................................................... 25
Scheme of Studies .................................................................................................................................................................... 26
B.Ed (2.5 Years) Programmes Science Education .............................................................................................................. 29
Scheme of Studies .................................................................................................................................................................... 30
B.Ed (4 Years) ADE Based .................................................................................................................................................... 31
Scheme of Studies .................................................................................................................................................................... 32
B.Ed (4 Years) ADE Based .................................................................................................................................................... 36
Scheme of Studies .................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Department/Contacts for Information ...................................................................................................................................... 39
General Information ................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Procedure of Depositing Fee .................................................................................................................................................... 41
Important Telephone Numbers................................................................................................................................................. 45

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 Programme FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Address
Coordinators
B. Ed 1.5 Year Dr. Syed Nasir Hussain The origin of the Faculty of Education pre-dates the university
Lecturer itself. The National Institute of Education was established in 1973
ECE & ETED under the Federal Ministry of Education. It became part of the
Phone: 051-9057710 university in June, 1975 as Institute of Education in the Faculty of
B. Ed 2.5 Years Ms. MubesheraTufail Social Sciences. The progressively extending functions of the
Lecturer Institute brought the needs for structural change and in 1984 it got
ECE & ETED the status of Faculty of Education.
Ph: 051-9057716,
Email: [email protected] DEPARTMENTS OF THE FACULTY
B. Ed 2.5 Years Mr. Arshad Mehmood Qamar
(Science Education) Lecturer Faculty of Education comprises of the following six departments:
Science Education Department 1. Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education
Faculty of Education 2. Educational Planning, Policy Studies and Leadership
Allama Iqbal Open University 3. Early Childhood Education and Elementary Teacher
H-8, Islamabad. Education
Ph: 051-90557168 4. Secondary Teacher Education
B. Ed 4 Years Dr. Muhammad Samiullah 5. Science Education
Assistant Professor 6. Special Education
ECE & ETED Distance, Non Formal & Continuing Education
Ph: 051-9057851
B. Ed 4 Years Dr. Sidra Rizwan
(DNFCE)
(Secondary Teacher Lecturer, STED The department was established in 1984 and was renamed as
Education) Ph: 051-9057699 Distance, Non Formal and Continuing Education in 2008. It offers
specialized degree programmes/courses in Distance Non-Formal
B. Ed 4 Years Mr. Arshad Mehmood Qamar
and Continuing Education, Adult Education and Educational
(Science Education) Lecturer
Technology at MA Education, MEd, MPhil and PhD (MS/MPhil
Science Education Department
Based) level. It also offers courses at BA level.
Ph: 051-9057168

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Educational Planning, Policy Studies & Leadership Science Education
(EPPSL) The Department of Science Education was established in 1988.
The department was established in 1976 was renamed as EPPSL The programmes and courses of the department are mainly
in 2008. It offers programmes in educational planning and focused on education and training of science teachers. Presently
management. These programmes are aimed at producing a cadre the department offers specialized courses in science at BEd, MA,
of professionals for the educational institutions and organizations MEd, MPhil and PhD level. Specialization courses provide
in the country. Programmes of EPPSL include Postgraduate conceptual framework and indepth insight into the teaching of
Diploma, MA (EPM), MPhil and PhD (MS/MPhil Based). The science effectively.
courses of these programmes are attained to the field requirements Special Education
of target personnel in the areas of educational planning and The Department was established in 1985. The department imparts
management. education and training to teachers for the special children in four
Early Childhood Education and specializations namely Visual impairment, Hearing impairment,
Elementary Teacher Education Physical disabilities and Mental retardation with particular
The Department of Elementary Teacher Education was emphasis to facilitate mainstreaming of special children. Parents of
established in 2003. In April 2008, the name of Elementary the special children are also admitted to these programmes. Present
Teacher Education Department was changed as Early Childhood programmes/courses of this department comprised of Postgraduate
Education and Elementary Teacher Education Department. The Diploma, MEd, MA, MPhil and PhD (MS/MPhil Based) in
Early Childhood Education and Elementary Teacher Education Special Education.
Department offers ADE, PGD in ECE, BEd, MEd,MPhil and PhD Programmes of Faculty of Education
programmes, it also offers “Education” as subject at Matric, All academic programmes of the Faculty of Education are
Intermediate and Graduate level.Early Childhood Education and recognized by HEC and accreditation is under process with
Elementary Teacher Education Department is one of the largest NACTE.
departments of this institution in terms of its enrollment of The faculty is offering the following academic programmes:
students and the number of courses offered by this department. PhD Education with following specializations:
Secondary Teacher Education  Distance and Non-Formal Education
The Department of Teacher Education was established in 1985  Educational Planning and Management
and was bifurcated into Secondary and Elementary Teacher  Elementary Teacher Education
Education Departments in July 2003. Its programmes aim at  Teacher Education
imparting academic and professional knowledge and training to  Special Education
in-services and pre service teachers and scholars.  Science Education

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MPhil Education with following specializations: BED (1.5 YEARS) PROGRAMME
 Distance and Non Formal Education
 Educational Planning and Management Duration 1.5 Year (3 Semesters)
 Elementary Teacher Education Total credits 54
 Teacher Education Maximum load 18 Credit Hours (per semester)
 Special Education Medium of Instruction English/Urdu
 Science Education Mode of Delivery Open Distance Learning
MEd/MA Education with following specializations: Passing Marks 50%
 MEd Distance and Non Formal Education (Assignment/Exam)
 MEd Elementary Teacher Education
 MEd Science Education Introduction:
 MEd Special Education The emerging needs and shortage of human development
 MEd Teacher Education resources mixed with higher qualities of leadership in the field of
 MA Distance and Non Formal Education education at national level demand personnel who have sound
 MA Educational Planning and Management professional and academic background in the field of teacher
 MA Teacher Education education. This programme provides such academic opportunities
 MA Special Education to teachers. It aims at providing education and training facilities
BEd/PGD/ADE/SSC/HSSC/BA level Educational programmes: to teachers, administrators and master graduates in the country.
Following are the objectives of this programme:
 BEd (1.5 year, 2.5 years, 4 years)
1. To acquaint the prospective teachers with latest teaching
 PGD Educational Planning and Management techniques and methodologies.
 PGD Early Childhood Education 2. To enable teachers to use instructional technology in the
 Associate Degree in Education (2 years) classroom.
 Courses of Education at SSC, HSSC and BA level 3. To enable the prospective teachers to manage classroom
environment.
4. To meet country’s increasing demand for trained personnel.
Eligibility Criteria: 16 Years of Education (Academic
Disciplines Other than Education) MA/MSc/BA (4-year)/ BS(4
years) with minimum second division or equivalent
5. Maximum Duration: Maximum Duration to complete the
degree will be 03 Years.

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 Semester-Wise Breakup of Scheme of Studies 3rd Semester
st
1 Semester S.# Courses Code Cr. Hrs
S.# Courses Code Cr. Hrs 1 Teaching Practice II (Professional) 8608 3
2 Philosophy of Education (Foundation) 8609 3
1 General Methods of Teaching
8601 3 3 Human Development and Learning 8610
(Professional) 3
2 Educational Assessment and (Foundation)
Evaluation (Professional) 8602 3 4 Professionalism in Teaching 8612
3
3 Curriculum Development (Foundation) 8603 3 (Professional)
4 Research Methods in Education 5 Research Project (Content Embedded) 8613
8604 3 3
(Professional) (Professional)
5 Educational Leadership and 6 Educational Statistics (Professional) 8614 3
8605 3
Management (Professional) Total Credit Hours=18
6 Citizenship Education and Community Specialization Courses:
Engagement 8606 3
Area 1: Leadership and Management
Total Credit Hours=18
2nd Semester S.# Courses Code Cr.
Hrs
S.# Courses Code Cr. Hrs
1 Management Strategies in Educational 8615
1 Teaching Practice I (Professional) 8607 3 3
Institutions
2 Critical Thinking and Reflective 8611 2 School Administration and Supervision 8616 3
3
Practices (Professional) 3 Plan Implementation and Educational 8617
3 Area of Specialization (Course-I) 3 3
Management
4 Area of Specialization (Course-II) 3
4 School Leadership 8618 3
5 Area of Specialization (Course-III) 3
6 Area of Specialization (Course-IV) 3 Area 2: Educational Technology and Evaluation
Total Credit Hours=18 S.# Courses Code Cr. Hrs
1 Educational Technology 8619 3
2 Computers in Education 8620 3
3 Broadcast Media 8621 3
4 Non Broadcast Media 8622 3

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 Area 3: Teacher Education Teaching Practice-I Fee: Rs.3295/-
S.# Courses Code Cr. Hrs Teaching Practice-II Fee: Rs.3295/-
Research Project Fee: Rs.4120/-
1 Elementary Education 8623 3
2 Secondary Education 8624 3 For any academic assistance contact:
3 Higher Education 8625 3 Dr. Fazal-ur-Rehman
Chairman
4 Teacher Education in Pakistan 8626 3 ECE & ETED
Area 4: Science Education Phone: 051-9250167
S.# Courses Code Cr. Hrs PA to Chairman: 051-9057718
1 Foundation of Science Education 8627 3 E-mail: [email protected]
2 Assessment in Science Education 8628 3
3 Laboratory Organization, 8629
Management and Safety Methods
3 B.Ed (2.5 YEAR) PROGRAMME
4 General Science in Schools 8638 3 Programme: BEd (2 year with one bridging semester
Area 6: Reading programme)
S.# Courses Code Cr. Hrs Duration: 2.5 year (5 Semesters)
1 Foundations of Reading 8634 3 Total Credits: 90
2 Teaching Reading 8635 3 Maximum Load per Semester: 18 Credit Hours
3 Reading Difficulties 8636 3 Medium of Instruction: English/Urdu
4 Reading Assessment 8637 3 Delivery Mode: Open Distance Learning
Note: The department may change offering of courses as per Passing Marks (Assignment/Exam) 50%
availability of the courses. Entry Qualification: 14 year of education
Fee Structure BEd(1.5 year) (BA/BSc or equivalent
Registration Fee: (At the time of 1st admission) Rs.500/- with minimum 2nd
st
Admission Fee: (At the time of 1 admission) Rs.1000/- division)
Technology Fee + Courier Charges: (per semester) Rs.500/-
Per 3 Credit Hours Fee: Rs.3090/- (Rs.3090×6) = Rs.18540/- Note: Maximum duration to complete the degree will be 05
years.
First Semester Fee: Rs.20540/-

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1st Semester
(Bridging Semester) Optional Courses in Second Semester
S.# Courses Code Cr. Academic Content Courses in Semester-II: For academic content
Hrs courses, select one cluster from the following four clusters. A
student can select only one cluster in the programme. Student
1 Basics of Technical English 6465 3 would study the academic content courses in subsequent
2 General Mathematics & Statistics 6401 3 semesters related to cluster selected in second semester.
3 Critical Thinking and Reflective Cluster 1 Cluster 2
8611 3
Practices (Foundation) Islamic Studies-I (Course Urdu-I (Course code:6478)
4 Basics of Information & Code: 6473) Home Economics-I (Course
5403 3 Urdu-I (Course code:6478) code:6483)
Communication Technology
5 Educational Leadership and Cluster 3 Cluster 4
8605 3 English-I (Course code:6468) Islamic Studies-I (Course
Management
Pakistan Studies-I (Course code:6473)
6 Citizenship Education and Community code:6488) Home Economics-I (Course
8606 3
Engagement code:6483)
Total Credit Hours=18 3rd Semester
Note: All courses in first semester are compulsory. Compulsory Courses in Third Semester
S.# Courses Code Cr.
2nd Semester Hrs
Compulsory Courses in Second Semester: 1 Human Development and Learning 8610 03
(Foundation)
S.# Courses Code Cr. Hrs 2 Professionalism in Teaching (Foundation) 8612 03
1 General Methods of Teaching 8601 03 3 Academic content-Course II (Discipline 03
2 Educational Assessment and Evaluation 8602 03 4 I) 03
(Professional) 5 Academic content-Course II (Discipline 03
3 Curriculum Development (Professional) 8603 03 II)
4 Philosophy of Education (Professional) 8609 03 Pedagogy I (Method of teaching related
6 to specialization (content embedded) 03
5 Academic content-Course I (Discipline I) 03 professional
6 Academic content-Course I (Discipline II) 03 Pedagogy II (Method of teaching related
to specialization (content embedded)
Total Credit Hours=18 professional
Total Credit Hours=18

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Optional Courses in Third Semester 4th Semester
Academic Content Courses in Semester-III: For academic content Compulsory Courses in Fourth Semester
and pedagogy courses, select one cluster on the basis of cluster S.# Courses Code Cr.
chosen in second semester. Hrs
1 Comparative Education 6466 03
Cluster 1 Cluster 2 2 Research Methods in Education (Professional) 8604 03
Islamic Studies-II (Course Urdu-II (Course code:6479) 3 Educational Statistics (Professional) 8614 03
code:6474) Home Economics-II (Course 4 Teaching Practice-I (Professional) 8607 03
Urdu-II (Course code:6479) code:6484) 5 Academic content-Course III (Discipline I) 03
6 Academic content-Course III (Discipline II) 03
Pedagogy-Teaching of Pedagogy-Teaching of Urdu
Total credit Hours=18
Islamic Studies (Course (Course code:6494)
code:6497) Pedagogy-Teaching of Home
Pedagogy-Teaching of Economics (Course Optional Courses in Fourth Semester
Urdu(Course code:6494) code:6496) Academic Content Courses in Semester-IV: For academic
Cluster 3 Cluster 4 content courses, select one cluster on the basis of cluster chosen
in second semester.
English-II (Course code: Islamic Studies-II (Course
6469) code:6474) Cluster 1 Cluster 2
Pakistan Studies-II (Course Home Economics-II (Course Islamic Studies- III (Course Urdu-III (Course code:6480)
code:6489) code:6484) code: 6475) Home Economics-III (Course
Pedagogy-Teaching of Pedagogy-Teaching of Urdu-III (Course code:6480) code:6485)
English (Course code: 6493) Islamic Studies (Course Cluster 3 Cluster 4
Pedagogy-Teaching of code:6497) English-III (Course Islamic Studies-III (Course
Pakistan Studies (Course Pedagogy-Teaching of Home code:6470) code: 6475)
Pakistan Studies-III (Course Home Economics-III (Course
code:6495) Economics (Course code:6490) code:6485)
code:6496)

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5th Semester
Compulsory Courses in Fifth Semester Note: (i) The clusters mentioned in semester-II are offered for
S.# Courses Code Cr. B.Ed. (2.5 years). No other combination or cluster is available for
Hrs B.Ed. (2.5 years). (ii) If a student is required to change a cluster,
1. Research Project (Content Embedded) 8613 03 then he/she will pass five courses of one academic content area
Professional (for example, English or Urdu etc.) to successfully complete the
2. Teaching Practice II (Professional) 8608 03 requirements of the programme. (iii) Attending the workshop is
3. Academic content- Course IV (Discipline I) 03 compulsory to pass the course. (iv) The department may change
4. Academic content- Course IV (Discipline II) 03 the sequence of course (s) offering as per availability of course(s).
5. Academic content- Course V (Discipline I) 03
6. Academic content- Course V (Discipline II) 03 Fee Structure BEd (2.5 years)
Total Credit Hours=18 Registration Fee: (At the time of 1st admission) Rs.500/-
Optional Courses in Fifth Semester Admission Fee: (At the time of 1st admission) Rs.1000/-
Academic Content Courses in Semester-V: For academic Technology Fee + Courier Charges: (per semester) Rs.500/-
content courses, select one cluster on the basis of cluster chosen Per 3 Credit Hours Fee: Rs.3090/- (Rs.3090×6) = Rs.18540/-
in second semester. First Semester Fee: Rs.20,540/-
Cluster 1 Cluster 2 Teaching Practice I Fee: Rs. 3295/-
Islamic Studies-IV (Course Urdu-IV (Course code:6481) Teaching Practice II Fee: Rs. 3295/-
code:6476) Home Economics-IV (Course Research Project Fee: Rs. 4120/-
Urdu-IV (Course code:6481) code:6486)
Islamic Studies-V (Course Urdu-V (Course code:6482)
code:6477) Home Economics-V (Course
Urdu-V (Course code: 6482) code:6487) For any academic assistance contact:
Cluster 3 Cluster 4 Ms. Mubeshera Tufail
English-IV (Course Islamic Studies-IV (Course Lecturer
code:6471) code:6476) ECE & ETED
Pakistan Studies-IV (Course Home Economics-IV (Course Ph: 051-9057716, Email: [email protected]
code:6491) code:6486)
English-V (Course code:6472) Islamic Studies -V (Course
Pakistan Studies-V (Course code:6477)
code:6492) Home Economics-V (Course
code: 6487)

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 BEd (2.5 YEARS) PROGRAMME Specialization in Science Education
After completing this programme, prospective teachers will be
Specialization: Science Education able to:
Duration: 2.5 Years (5 Semesters) 1. Describe the concepts, foundations and perspectives of
Science Education
Total Credits: 90 credit hours
2. Present the pedagogical and content knowledge by using
Maximum Load per Semester: 18 Credit Hours latest information communication system (ICT) in an
Medium of Instruction: English/Urdu effective manner.
Delivery Mode: Blended 3. Demonstrate science related attitudes in Science
Passing Marks (Assignment/Exam) 50% Education.
Entry Qualification: Having BSc Degree/ 4. Apply Practical Skills (Science Process Skills) for science
AD Science with at teaching.
5. Develop lesson plans and assessment tools for science
least 45% marks or
teaching and learning.
equivalent
Introduction: 1st Semester
BEd(2.5 Years) programme with specialization in Science Bridging Semester
Education will not only provide a direction to general education S.# Courses Code Cr.
but will also ensure that only those who intend to opt for Science Hrs
Teaching as a profession will join the program. It will enable the 1 English III (Basics of Technical 6465 3
Science Teachers to apply their knowledge and skills in real class English)
situation more effectively. Teacher will be enabled to transform 2 General Mathematics & Statistics 6401 3
the provisions of policy and curriculum in the classroom. Teacher
Students will be able to adopt innovative Science Teaching 3 Critical Thinking and Reflective
8611 3
Methods and Science Assessment Models to get maximum Practices (Foundation)
outcomes from teaching and learning. 4 Basics of Information &
5403 3
The teachers trained through this program will be able to teach Communication Technology
Science at different levels of schooling. 5 Educational Leadership and
8605 3
Management
6 Citizenship Education and Community
8606 3
Following are the objectives of BEd 2.5 Years with Engagement
Total Credit Hours=18
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Note: All courses in first semester are compulsory. 4th Semester
S.# Courses Code Cr.
2nd Semester Hrs
S.# Courses Code Cr. 1 Chemistry-III Select any one 6458 2×3=6
Hrs Biology-III combination of 6453
1 Foundation of Science Education 6435 3 two courses
2 Physics-III 6443
2 Assessment in Science Education 6436 3 Mathematics-III 6448
3 Teaching Strategies in Science 6437 3 3 Comparative Education 6466 3
Education 4 Research Methods in 8604 3
4 Curriculum Development 6406 3 Education(professional)
5 Chemistry-I Select any one 6456 5 Educational Statistics (Professional) 8614 3
Biology-I combination of 6451 6 Research Project (Science Education) 8675 3
6 Physics-I two courses 6441 3×2=6 Professional
Mathematics-I 6446 Total Credit Hours=18
Total Credit Hours=18 5th Semester
3rd Semester S.# Courses Code Cr.
S.# Courses Code Cr. Hrs
Hrs 1 Chemistry-IV Select any 6459 2×3=6
1 Chemistry-II Select any one 6457 Biology-IV one 6454
Biology-II combination 6452
combination
2 Physics-II of two courses 6442 2×3=6 2 Physics-IV 6444
Mathematics-IV of two 6449
Mathematics-II 6447
courses
3 Laboratory Organization, Management 6438
3 3 Teaching Practice -II( Professional) 6499 3
and Safety Methods.
4 Teaching of Chemistry Select any one 6460 4 Chemistry-V Select any 8672 2×3=6
Teaching of Biology combination 6455 (practical) one 8673
of two courses 6445 2×3=6 Biology-V (practical) combination
5 Teaching of Physics
Teaching of 6450 5 Physics-V (practical) of two 8671
Mathematics Mathematics-V courses 8674
6 Teaching Practice -1(Professional) 6498 3 6 Professionalism in Teaching 8612 3
Total Credit Hours=18 Total Credit Hours=18

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 Note:
There will be three days’ workshop for one course in every B.Ed (4 YEARS) ADE Based
semester. The workshop for each course comprises three days.
The workshop for Teaching Practice-II is of 07 days duration. The
Specialization: Secondary Teacher Education
workshop is compulsory to pass the course.

Fee Structure (BEd2.5Years)

Registration Fee: (At the time of 1st admission) Rs.500/- Duration: 4 Years (8 –Semesters)
Admission Fee:(At the time of 1st admission) Rs.1000/- Semester Duration: 16-18 weeks
Technology Fee: (per semester) Rs.500/- Course Load per Semester: 18 credit Hours
Per 3 Credit Hours Fee (Rs.3090/-)(Rs.3090×6)=Rs.18540/- Total Credit Hours: 144 Credit Hours,
First Semester Fee: Rs.20,540/- (72 credit hours ADE)
Teaching Practice-I Fee: Rs.3295/- Medium of instruction: English /Urdu
Teaching Practice-II Fee: Rs.3295/- Delivery Mode: ODL
Research Project Fee: Rs.4120/- Pass Marks (Assignment /Exams): 50 %
Introduction
For any Academic Assistance: BEd (4 Years) programme focus on education and training of
Mr. Arshad Mehmood Qamar prospective teachers which grows out of a profound belief in the
Lecturer transformative power of education. Our mission is to promote the
Science Education Department development of highly qualified and efficient teaching
Faculty of Education professionals who are prepared to creatively contribute to the
Allama Iqbal Open University, H-8, Islamabad social, cultural, and educational development of a globally
Ph: 051-9057168 oriented, pluralistic, and diverse society. B.Ed (4 Years)
programme will be a composite programme blending Core
Courses, Foundation Courses, Professional Courses, and
Specialization Courses. The teacher trained through new
programme will be able to teach at Secondary and Higher
Secondary Levels and will be an equivalent of the existing
master's degree.

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Following are the objectives of this programme: 1st Semester 18 Credit Hours
1 To equip the prospective teachers with adequate knowledge Sr. Code Course Cr.
of subject matter, contemporary pedagogy techniques, No. Hrs
communication skills, critical thinking and dispositions to be 1 5404 English Compulsory-I 3
an elementary school teacher. 2 5436/ Islamic Studies OR
3
2 To develop creative aptitude and research mindedness to the 5437 Ethics (for Non-Muslims student only)
prospective teachers. 3 5438 Pakistan Studies 3
4 6400 General Methods of Teaching 3
3 To improve the linguistic skills of the prospective teachers. 5 6416 Urdu 3
4 To strengthen the ideological perspectives of the students 6 5403 Basics of Information &
adequately and properly. Communication Technology 3
2nd Semester 18 Credit Hours
Prospective Students/Career: Sr. Code Course Cr.
This programme is designed for those prospective students who wish No. Hrs
to join school as teachers. The programme will also cater for the 1 5411 English Compulsory-II 3
existing elementary school teachers as at present their promotion is 2 6401 General Math and Statistics 3
linked with ADE and BEd (4 Years) degree. Thus this programme 3 6402 Educational Psychology and Guidance 3
will open up new windows for the promotion of school teachers. 4 6403 Classroom Management 3
5 1659 Teaching of Urdu 3
Eligibility Criteria: 6 1655 Teaching of English 3
For Secondary Teacher Education: rd
3 Semester 18 Credit Hours
 Intermediate/A levels or equivalent withat least 45% marks or Sr. Code Course Cr.
minimum 2nd Division. No. Hrs
 Candidates with ADE degree can join in the fifth semester of 1 6404 General Science 3
BEd 4 Years(2ADE + 2) programme. 2 6405 Education in Pakistan 3
3 6406 Curriculum Development 3
4 6407 Classroom Assessment 3
5 6408 Teaching of Islamic Studies & Pakistan 3
Studies
6 6409 Teaching of Mathematic 3

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4th Semester 18 Credit Hours 6th Semester 18 Credit Hours
Sr. Code Course Cr. Sr. Code Course Cr.
No. Hrs No. Hrs
1 6410 Arts Craft & Calligraphy 3 1 8653 Adolescent Psychology 3
2 6411 Foundation in Education 3 2 6461 Educational Research & Statistics 3
3 6412 School Society and Teacher 3 3 M1C3 3
4 6413 Introduction to Inclusive Education 3 4 M2C3 3
5 6414 Teaching of General Science 3 5 M1C4 3
6 M2C4 3
6 6415 Short Term Teaching Practice 3
KEY: M1C3=Major 1 Content 3, M2C3 =Major 2 Content 3
Note:
M1C4=Major 1 Content 4, M2C4 =Major 2 Content 4
In fifth semester specialized courses are offered. Student should These are content courses from two major area of either
select their courses carefully. science or arts

(Secondary Teacher Education)

5th Semester 18 Credit Hours (Secondary Teacher Education)
Sr. Code Course Cr. 7th Semester 18 Credit Hours
No. Hrs Sr. Code Course Cr.
No. Hrs
1 6465 English III (Basics of Technical 3
1 Pedagogy I 3
English)
(Related to major 1 from the given list)
2 MIC1 3 2 Pedagogy II 3
3 M2C1 3 (Related to major 1 from the given list)
4 MIC2 3 3 8655 Curriculum and Instructions 3
5 M2C2 3 4 6467 Educational Management and 3
6 6466 Comparative Education 3 Leadership
KEY: M1C1 = Major 1 Content 1, M2C1 = Major 2 Content 1 5 8654 Teaching and Learning Strategies 3
These are content courses of two major areas of science or arts 6 8657 Research Project 3
(Secondary Teacher Education)
The pedagogy course of the same two major selected in 5th
semester will be taken in 7th semester as pedagogy-II

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 (Secondary Teacher Education) Clusters 2 Major (M)
8th Semester 18 Credit Hours Pak Studies
Sr. Code Course Cr. C1: Code 8663 Geography of Pakistan - I To be taken in
No. Hrs C2: Code 8664 Geography of Pakistan - II semester 5
1 8656 Future Challenges in Education 3
C3: Code 8665 Ideological Foundations o To be taken in
2 6462 Test Development and Evaluation 3 Pakistan semester 6
3 8658 Long Term Internship/ Teaching 12 C4: Code 8666 Foreign Policy of Pakistan– I
Practice Pedagogy 8640 Teaching of Pakistan Studies To be taken in
Note: Semester 7
 The candidates of 5th semester may select any two majors
Cluster 3
from the clusters given below. First selected cluster will be
Major (M)
considered M1 and second will be M2.
 The candidates of 6th semester will select C3 and C4 of the Urdu
two majors already selected in 5th semester. C1: Code 8659 Urdu – I To be taken in
 The pedagogy courses of the same two majors selected in C2: Code 8660 Pakistani Adab – I semester 5
semester 5 will be taken in semester 7 as Pedagogy I and C3: Code 8661 Tareekh-e-Adabe Urdu – I To be taken in
Pedagogy II. C4: Code 8662 Tareekh-e-Adabe Urdu – II semester 6
 Clusters 1 To be taken in
Pedagogy 8639 Tadreeseat-e-Urdu
 Major (M) Semester 7
Islamic Studies B.Ed 4 Years Secondary Teacher Education aligned with ADE
C1: Code 8667 Islamiat - I To be taken in 5thSemester 18-Credit hours
C2: Code 8669 Serat-e-Tayyaba - I semester 5 Code Course Credit
C3: Code 8668 Islamiat – II To be taken in Hours
C4: Code 8670 Serat-e-Tayyaba - II semester 6 6465 Basics of Technical English 3
Pedagogy 6497 Teaching of Islamic Studies To be taken M1C1 3
in Semester 7 M2C1 3
M1C2
M2C2
6466 Comparative Education 3

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 8657 Research project 3
KEY: M1C1 = Major 1 Content 1 M2C1= Major 2 Content 1 8th Semester 18-Credit hours
These are content courses of two major areas of Science or Code Course Credit
arts. hours
8656 Future Challenges in Education (Faculty 3
6th Semester 18-Credit hours Foundation Course)
Code Course Credit 6462 Test Development and Evaluation 3
hours
8658 Long Term Internship/Teaching Practice 12
8653 Adolescent Psychology 3
Note:
6461 Education Research & Statistics 3
 The candidates of 5th semester may select any two majors
M1C3 3
from the clusters given below. First selected cluster will
M2C3
M1C4 be considered M1 and second will be M2.
M2C4  The candidates of 6th semester will select C3 and C4 of
the two majors already selected in 5th Semester.
KEY: M1C3=Major 1 Content 3, M2C3= Major 2 Content 3,  The pedagogy courses of the same two majors selected in
M1C4= Major 1 Content 4, M2C4=Major 2 Content 4 semester 5 will be taken in semester 7 as Pedagogy I and
(These are content courses from two major areas of either science Pedagogy II.
or arts).
Cluster 1 Major (M)
7th Semester 18-Credit hours Islamic Studies
Code Course Credit C1:Code 8667 Islamiat -I To be taken in
hours C2: Code 8669 Serat e Tayyaba-I Semester 5
Pedagogy 1(Related to major 1 from the 3
C3: Code 8668 Islamiat-II To be taken in
given list)
Pedagogy II (Related to major 2 from the 3 C4: Code 8670 Serat e Tayyab-II Semester 6
given list) Pedagogy 6497 Pedagogy Teaching of To be taken in
8655 Curriculum and Instructions 3 Islamic Studies Semester 7
6467 Educational Management and Leadership 3
8654 Teaching and Learning Strategies 3
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Cluster 2 Major (M)
Pakistan B.Ed (4 YEARS) ADE Based
Studies
C1:Code 8663 Geography of Pakistan-I To be taken in Specialization: Science Education
C2: Code 8664 Geography of Pakistan-II Semester 5
C3: Code 8665 Ideological Foundations To be taken in Duration: 4 Years (8 –Semesters)
of Pakistan Semester 6 Semester Duration: 16-18 weeks
C4: Code 8666 Foreign Policy of Course Load per Semester: 18 credit Hours
Pakistan-I Total Credit Hours: 144 Credit Hours,
Pedagogy 8640 Teaching of Pakistan To be taken in (72 credit hours ADE)
Studies Semester 7 Medium of instruction: English /Urdu
Delivery Mode: ODL
Cluster 3 Major (M) Pass Marks (Assignment /Exams): 50 %
Urdu Introduction
C1:Code 8659 Urdu I To be taken in B.Ed (4 Years) programme focus on education and training of
C2: Code 8660 Pakistani Adab I Semester 5
prospective teachers which grows out of a profound belief in the
C3: Code 8661 Tareekh e Adab e Urdu I To be taken in
transformative power of education. Our mission is to promote the
C4: Code 8662 Tareekh e Adab Urdu II Semester 6
Pedagogy 8639 Tadreeseat-e-Urdu To be taken in development of highly qualified and efficient teaching
Semester 7 professionals who are prepared to creatively contribute to the
social, cultural, and educational development of a globally
For any Academic Assistance: oriented, pluralistic, and diverse society. BEd (4 Years)
programme will be a composite programme blending Core
1. Secondary Teacher Education Courses, Foundation Courses, Professional Courses, and
Dr. Sidra Rizwan Specialization Courses. The teacher trained through new
Lecturer, STED
programme will be able to teach at Secondary and Higher
Ph: 051-9057699
Secondary Levels and will be an equivalent of the existing
master's degree.
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 1st Semester 18 Credit Hours
For Science Education: Sr. Code Course Cr.
 FSc/ICS/A levels with at least 45% marks or minimum 2nd No. Hrs
Division 1 5404 English Compulsory-I 3
2 5436/ Islamic Studies OR
Following are the objectives of this programme: 3
5437 Ethics (for Non-Muslims student only)
1 To equip the prospective teachers with adequate knowledge 3 5438 Pakistan Studies 3
of subject matter, contemporary pedagogy techniques, 4 6400 General Methods of Teaching 3
communication skills, critical thinking and dispositions to be 5 6416 Urdu 3
an elementary school teacher. 6 5403 Basics of Information &
2 To develop creative aptitude and research mindedness to the Communication Technology 3
prospective teachers.
3 To improve the linguistic skills of the prospective teachers. 2nd Semester 18 Credit Hours
4 To strengthen the ideological perspectives of the students Sr. Code Course Cr.
adequately and properly. No. Hrs
1 5411 English Compulsory-II 3
Prospective Students/Career: 2 6401 General Math and Statistics 3
This programme is designed for those prospective students who wish
to join school as teachers. The programme will also cater for the 3 6402 Educational Psychology and Guidance 3
existing elementary school teachers as at present their promotion is 4 6403 Classroom Management 3
linked with ADE and BEd (4 Years) degree. Thus this programme 5 1659 Teaching of Urdu 3
will open up new windows for the promotion of school teachers. 6 1655 Teaching of English 3
rd
3 Semester 18 Credit Hours
Eligibility Criteria: Sr. Code Course Cr.
For Secondary Teacher Education: No. Hrs
 Intermediate/A levels or equivalent with at least 45% marks 1 6404 General Science 3
or minimum 2nd Division. 2 6405 Education in Pakistan 3
 Candidates with ADE degree can join in the fifth semester of
BEd 4 Years(2ADE + 2) programme. 3 6406 Curriculum Development 3
4 6407 Classroom Assessment 3
 (Applicants with A levels will submit equivalence certificate) 5 6408 Teaching of Islamic Studies & Pakistan 3
 Candidates with ADE degree can join in the fifth semester of Studies
BEd 4 years (2 ADE + 2) programme. 6 6409 Teaching of Mathematic 3
4th Semester 18 Credit Hours
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 Sr. Code Course Cr. Hrs 6458 Chemistry-III (M-3) 3
No.
1 6410 Arts Craft & Calligraphy 3 6444 Physics-IV Cluster-A Select any one 3
2 6411 Foundation in Education 3 6449 Mathematics-IV (M-4) cluster/ two 3
3 6412 School Society and Teacher 3 courses
6454 Biology-IV Cluster-B 3
4 6413 Introduction to Inclusive Education 3 6459 Chemistry-IV (M-4) 3
5 6414 Teaching of General Science 3
6 6415 Short Term Teaching Practice 3 KEY: M1C3=Major 1 Content 3, M2C3= Major 2 Content 3,
th
Candidates with ADE degree having F.Sc can join 5 Semester M1C4= Major 1 Content 4, M2C4=Major 2 Content 4
(These are content courses from two major areas of science
5thSemester 18 credit Hours subjects).
7th Semester 18 credit Hours
Code Course Cr. Hrs Code Course Cr. Hrs
6465 English III 3 6445 Teaching of Select any 3
6466 Comparative Education 3 Physics ClusterA one cluster/2
6441 Physics-I Cluster-A Select any one 3 6450 Teaching of Math courses 3
6446 Mathematics-I (M-1) cluster/ two 3 6455 Teaching of according to 3
6451 Biology-I Cluster-B courses 3 Biology already opted.
6460 Teaching of Cluster B 3
6456 Chemistry-I (M-1) 3
6442 Physics-II Cluster-A Select any one 3 Chemistry
6447 Mathematics- (M-2) cluster/ two 3 6437 Teaching Strategies in Science Education 3
II courses 6438 Laboratory Organization, Management and 3
6452 Biology-II Cluster-B 3 Safety Methods
6457 Chemistry-II (M-2) 3 6436 Assessment in Science Education 3
6thSemester 18 credit Hours 8681 Research Project (Science Education) 3
Professional
Code Course Cr. Hrs 8th Semester 18 credit Hours
Code Course Cr. Hrs
6461 Educational Research & Statistics 3 6439 Use of ICT in Science Education 3
6435 Foundation of Science Education 3 8656 Future Challenges in Education 3
8682 Long Term Internship / Teaching Practice 6
6443 Physics-III Select any one 3 Cluster-A
Cluster-A cluster/ two
6448 Mathematics-III (M-3) courses 3 8671 Physics-V 3
8674 Mathematics-V 3
6453 Biology-III Cluster-B 3 Cluster-B
8673 Biology-V 3
8672 Chemistry-V 3
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For any Academic Assistance:
Science Education
Mr. Arshad Mehmood Qamar
Lecturer, Science Education Department
Ph: 051-9057168
Department/Contacts for Information:
Early Childhood Education &
Elementary Teacher Education
Prof. Dr. Fazal-ul-Rahman
Chairman
Ph: 051-9250167
PA to Chairman: Ph: 051-9057718
Secondary Teacher Education
Dr. Naveed Sultana
Chairperson
Ph: 051-9057705
Email: [email protected]
Science Education
Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood
Chairman
Ph: 051-9057719
051-9057854
Special Education
Dr. Tanzila Nabil
Chairperson
Ph: 051-9057853
Email: [email protected]
Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing Education (DNFCE)
Dr. Muhammad Ajmal
Chairman
Ph: 051-9057707
Email: [email protected]
Educational Planning Policy Studies and Leadership
Dr. Afshan Huma
Incharge,
Ph: 051-9057714
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 GENERAL INFORMATION time to time by the authorities, bodies of the university will
be effective as deemed necessary. The student will have to
abide by all such rules and regulations from the date of their
i. The certificates/degrees of AIOU are equivalent to any
implementation.
other recognized Board/University.
xi. A student who fails in continuous assessment component is
ii. A candidate is required to send complete admission form
not eligible to reappear but will be allowed to re-register for
along with attested copies of all educational and experience
the same course at its next offering semester by the
certificates to Admission Department before or on the
university.
closing date.
xii. It is the responsibility of the student to remain in touch with
iii. If an applicant does not receive any information regarding
the department regarding the selected programme.
admission within three months from submission of
xiii. A student already admitted to a programme or a
application, he/she should presume no admission.
specialization of a programme shall not be allowed to
iv. A course taken by any student cannot be change during the
transfer or to get admission to another programme unless
semester. However, in real hardship cases, the change in
he/she formally postpones it till the completion of the new
courses will be allowed within fifteen days after deposit of
programme or withdraws from the previous programme.
prescribed fee.
xiv. After completion of a programme successfully, a student
v. The address of a student will not be changed during the
has to apply to Controller of Examinations for issuance of
semester.
certificate/degree.
vi. Fee cannot be refunded once paid for admission nor can it
xv. The university reserves the right to change the contents of
be adjusted for any other programme.
this prospectus without any prior notice as per university
vii. On payment of the registration fee, each student will be
policy.
issued a registration number. This number must be quoted
xvi. The student must inform the Admission Department in writing
in all the future correspondence along with the roll number,
about admission mistakes within the period of 15 days, which
course(s), code numbers and semester.
is not according to the admission form/ check list or mistake
viii. Study material shall be available at the LMS and Website at
in name and address. No request for any change will be
their given addresses.
entertained after the stipulated period.
ix. After confirmation of admission students are usually
xvii. Admission forms incomplete in any respect will not be
intimated about the part time tutors for each course for
entertained and will be returned after close of semester to
tutorial guidance within fifteen days. If you do not get
the students indicating the deficiency in clear terms with
information about tutors, you are required to the concerned
advice to request for refund of fee.
Regional Director, Assistant Regional Director without
delay. xviii. Admission form received without prescribed fee less fee or
x. Rules and regulations framed, enhanced and changed from fee deposited after due date will not be considered.
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xix. In case of discrepancies in the name of student/ Father’s students from making bank drafts and maintaining the
name of the student or difference in name mentioned in records of the draft copies. It will also save the additional
his/her other educational certificates, the name on the expenditure on draft making and mailing the admission
Matric certificate of the student will be considered as forms to the university. In this way the admission forms and
correct name. The Examination Department shall also issue fee will safely reach the admission department.
certificate/ degree on the said name.
xx. In case provision of forged documents for admission, not PROCEDURE OF FEE DEPOSIT
only the admission will be refused to the applicant but the THROUGH TELECOS
fee deposited by him/her will also be forfeited. The
Easypaisa
university may proceed further in the matter.
Through Easypaisa App
Note: Beware that University has not authorized any person or
The account may be created after downloading the Easypaisa
private institute to collect payment/forms. All the students are
Mobile App from Playstore. For using this mode, student must
instructed to deposit fee by themselves in designated bank
have balance equal to his/her payable fee in Easypaisa mobile
branches. In case of any discrepancy in admission fee/ admission
account. There are no transactions charges, if student use this
form the University will not be responsible and the student will
mode to pay his/her fee. Following is the procedure of fee
have to face the consequences.
payment through Easypaisa App.
1. Login to Easypaisa App
FEE DEPOSITING PROCEDURE 2. Press “View All”
The university has introduced a new method of depositing the 3. In “Payment” Section, select “Fee Collection”
fee and admission forms for the convenience of the students. 4. Select “AIOU”
For making the process more consistent and effective, the 5. Enter “Challan Number”
university has entered into a formal agreement. According to 6. Easypaisa App will show the payable amount & due date
this agreement, the student can deposit the prescribed fee in 7. Press “Pay Now”
any branch of all the 8. Fee will be Paid and student will receive confirmation SMS
First Woman Bank Ltd, from 3737
Allied Bank Ltd, 9. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via Easypaisa
MCB Bank Ltd, App” on the challan and admission form. Students are advised
United Bank Limited. to keep the confirmation SMS save in phone until the receipt
The bank branch will issue a receipt of depositing the of intimation of admission confirmation from AIOU
admission form and fee. This process will give relief to the
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Through USSD String *786# 1. Student may visit any nearest Easypaisa Retailer (Agent) Shop,
The Easypaisa mobile wallet account may be created by dialing Telenor franchise or Telenor Microfinance Bank branch
*786#.For using this mode, student must have balance equal to 2. Student will inform the retailer/franchisee/teller that he/she
his/her payable fee in Easypaisa mobile account. There are no wish to pay fee of AIOU
transactions charges, if student use this mode to pay his/her fee. 3. Retailer/Franchisee/Teller will ask the student to share CNIC
Following is the procedure of fee payment through USSD string number, Mobile Number & Challan Number
*786# 4. Retailer/Franchisee/Teller will enter the Challan Number in
1. Dial *786# his Easypaisa Tab/system
5. Tab/System will show the payable amount & due date
2. Select “4” (Payments)
6. Student will hand-over the fee amount to
3. Select “7” (Fee Collections)
retailer/franchisee/teller
4. Select “99” (Next) 7. Once the fee amount is handed over, the
5. Select “AIOU” retailer/franchisee/teller will process the fee transaction
6. Enter Challan No. 8. Fee will be paid and student will receive confirmation SMS
7. Screen will show the payable amount & due date from 3737 on mobile number. Transaction charges will be
8. Enter Mobile Account PIN mentioned in the confirmation SMS
9. Fee will be Paid and student will receive confirmation SMS 9. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via Easypaisa
from 3737 Agent/Franchisee/Teller” on the challan and admission
10. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via form. Bank stamp will be embossed only in case the fee is
Easypaisa786 String” on the challan and admission form. paid through Telenor Microfinance Bank branches. Further
Further, students are advised to keep the confirmation SMS students are advised to keep the confirmation SMS save in
save in phone until the receipt of intimation of admission phone until the receipt of intimation of admission
confirmation from AIOU confirmation from AIOU

Through Easypaisa Retailer (Agent) Shop/Telenor Upaisa

Franchise / Telenor Bank Branches Through Upaisa App
Fee can also be paid by visiting any Easypaisa Agent shop, The account may be created after downloading the Upaisa Mobile
Telenor franchise and Telenor Microfinance Bank branch. For App from Playstore. For using this mode, student must have
using this mode, student has to pay Rs.15 per transaction in balance equal to his/her payable fee in Upaisa mobile account.
addition to the payable fee. Following is the fee payment There are no transactions charges, if student use this mode to
procedure through this mode. pay his/her fee. Following is the procedure of fee payment through
Upaisa App.
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1. Login to Upaisa App Fee can also be paid by visiting any Upaisa Agent shop, Ufone
2. Please click on “Payments” franchise, PTCL One stop shop (OSS) and U Microfinance Bank
3. Click on “AIOU” branch. For using this mode, student has to pay Rs.15 per
4. Enter “Challan Number” transaction in addition to the payable fee. Following is the fee
5. Upaisa App will show the payable amount payment procedure through this mode.
6. Press “Pay Now” 1. Student may visit any nearest Upaisa Retailer (Agent) Shop,
7. Fee will be Paid and student will receive confirmation SMS Ufone Franchise, PTCL OSS or U Microfinance Bank branch
8. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via Upaisa App” 2. Student will inform the retailer/franchisee/teller that he/she
wish to pay fee of AIOU
on the challan and admission form. Students are advised to keep
3. Retailer/Franchisee/Teller will ask the student to share CNIC
the confirmation SMS save in phone until the receipt of
number, Mobile Number & Challan Number
intimation of admission confirmation from AIOU. 4. Retailer/Franchisee/Teller will enter the Challan Number in
his Upaisa Tab/system
Through USSD String *786# 5. Tab/System will show the payable amount & due date
The Upaisa mobile wallet account may be created by dialing 6. Student will hand-over the fee amount to retailer/ franchisee/
*786#.For using this mode, student must have balance equal to teller
his/her payable fee in Upaisa mobile account. There are no 7. Once the fee amount is handed over, the retailer/
transactions charges, if student use this mode to pay his/her fee. franchisee/teller will process the fee transaction
Following is the procedure of fee payment through USSD string 8. Fee will be paid and student will receive confirmation SMS
*786# on mobile number. Transaction charges will be mentioned in
1. Dial *786# the confirmation SMS
2. Select “Payments” 9. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via Upaisa
3. Select “AIOU” Agent/Franchisee/Teller” on the challan and admission form.
4. Enter Challan No. Bank stamp will be embossed only in case the fee is paid through
5. Screen will show the payable amount U Microfinance Bank branches. Students are advised to keep the
6. Student will enter his/her Mobile Number and PIN confirmation SMS save in phone until the receipt of intimation
7. Fee will be Paid &student will receive confirmation SMS of admission confirmation from AIOU
8. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via Upaisa786
String” on the challan and admission form. Students are
advised to keep the confirmation SMS save in phone until the Jazz Cash
receipt of intimation of admission confirmation from AIOU Through Jazzcash App
Through Upaisa Agent Shop/Ufone Franchise /PTCS OSS/U The account may be created after downloading the Jazzcash
Microfinance Bank Branches
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Mobile App from Playstore. For using this mode, student must Students are advised to keep the confirmation SMS save in
have balance equal to his/her payable fee in Jazzcash mobile phone until the receipt of intimation of admission
account. There are no transactions charges, if student use this confirmation from AIOU
mode to pay his/her fee. Following is the procedure of fee
payment through Jazzcash App. Through Jazzcash Agent Shop/Jazz Franchise /Mobilink
1. Login to Jazzcash App Microfinance Bank Branches
2. Please click on “Education Fee” Fee can also be paid by visiting any Jazzcash Agent shop, Jazz
3. Select “Universities” from the Menu franchise and Mobilink Microfinance Bank branch. For
4. Select “AIOU” from the Sub Menu using this mode, student has to pay Rs.20 per transaction
5. Enter “Challan Number” in addition to the payable fee. Following is the fee payment
6. Jazzcash App will show the payable amount and due date procedure through this mode.
7. Enter MPIN 1. Student may visit any nearest Jazzcash Retailer (Agent) Shop,
8. Fee will be Paid &student will receive confirmation SMS Jazz Franchise or Mobilink Microfinance Bank branch
9. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via Jazzcash 2. Student will inform the retailer/franchisee/teller that he/she
App” on the challan and admission form. Students are advised wish to pay fee of AIOU
to keep the confirmation SMS save in phone until the receipt 3. Retailer/Franchisee/Teller will ask the student to share
of intimation of admission confirmation from AIOU CNIC number, Mobile Number & Challan Number
4. Retailer/Franchisee/Teller will enter the Challan Number in
Through USSD String *786# his Jazzcash Tab/system
The Jazzcash mobile wallet account may be created by dialing
*786#.For using this mode, student must have balance equal to 5. Tab/System will show the payable amount & due date
his/her payable fee in Jazzcash mobile account. There are no 6. Student will hand-over the fee amount to retailer/
transactions charges, if student use this mode to pay his/her fee. franchisee/teller
Following is the procedure of fee payment through USSD string 7. Once the fee amount is handed over, the retailer/
*786# franchisee/teller will process the fee transaction
1. Dial *786# 8. Fee will be paid and student will receive confirmation SMS
2. Select “Payments” on mobile number. Transaction charges will be mentioned
3. Select “Education Payments” in the confirmation SMS
4. Select “AIOU” 9. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via Jazzcash
5. Enter Challan No. Agent/Franchisee/Teller” on the challan and admission
6. Screen will show the payable amount form. Bank stamp will be embossed only in case the fee is
7. Enter MPIN paid through Mobilink Microfinance Bank branches.
8. Fee will be Paid &student will receive confirmation SMS Students are advised to keep the confirmation SMS save in
9. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via phone until the receipt of intimation of admission
Jazzcash786 String” on the challan and admission form. confirmation from AIOU
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Admission form (Original) to be sent to Directorate of Admission fee will be refunded to them.
and Mailing through Post Office or any other courier service. iv) The candidates/ students who know that they are ineligible for
admission to a programme, and even then they deposit the fee,
in such cases, the fee will be refunded after the deduction of 25%
Note: Beware that University has not authorized any person or as services charges from the total amount.
private institute to collect payment/forms. All the students are v) The amount deposited by the candidates/ student in excess
instructed to deposit fee by themselves in designated bank (more than the prescribed fee) will be refunded/ adjusted
branches. In case of any discrepancy in admission fee/admission within a year.
form the University will not be responsible and the student will vi) Cases of refund of admission fee will be processed after
have to face the consequences. finalization/ completion of admission of the semester and
only on the production of original Bank Challan/Receipt No.
3 & 4.
REGULATIONS FOR REFUND OF
vii) If candidates/students deceive the university and get
ADMISSION FEE admission in two different programmes simultaneously in a
semester admission will be cancelled in both the programmes
Admission fee once deposited by the candidates/ students and the fee deposited for both the programmes will be
in the university account will neither be refunded nor forfeited.
converted/adjusted as a matter of right. However, fee paid
by the candidates/students will be settled in the following
cases:
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
i) The candidates/ students who deposit the fee for a programme Sr.# Name Telephone Nos.
and later on change their mind to apply in another programme 1. Director Admissions 051-9250043
and communicate their decision in black and white to the 051-9250162
admission section before dispatch of study material in such (Fax)
cases, fee will be refunded to them after deduction of 10% of the 2. Assistant Registrar (Mailing) 051-9250185
total amount deposited.
ii) The candidates/ students who discontinue the programme/ 3. Controller of Examinations 051-9250012
courses(s) after dispatch of books, neither their admission
will be cancelled nor fee will be refunded to them. 4. Director Students Affairs 051-9250174
iii) The candidates/ students who are not allowed admission to a 5. Deputy Registrar (Postgraduate) 051-9057403
programme offered by the university due to less enrolment/
non formation of viable group/ non offering of courses, full

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