GAUHATI UNIVERSITY

GUWAHATI-781014

B.Ed. Course

(Rules, regulations and syllabus)

1. A Candidate may be allowed to appear in the Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.)

Examination provided that after passing B.A/B.Sc./B.Com. or M.A./
M.Sc./M. Com. Examination of this University or of any other University,
with at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC) marks, recognized for this
purpose, he/she has prosecuted for not less than a year, a regular course of
study in the subjects offered by him/her in a college affiliated to this
University for this purpose and has in addition, undergone a course of
practical training as indicated below :

2. Every candidate shall be examined in the following subjects.

Paper code Name of Marks in Marks in Marks in Total

paper external sessional practical
examination test
Paper-01 Foundations 90 10 Nil 100
of Education
Paper-02 Educational 90 10 Nil 100
Psychology
and Guidance
and
Counselling
Paper-03 School 90 10 Nil 100
Organization
&
Educational
management
Paper-04 Contemporary 90 10 Nil 100
Concerns and
issues in
Education
Paper-05 Fundamentals 40 10 50 100
of ICT
Paper-06 Teaching 90 10 Nil 100
Approach and
Strategies
Paper-07 Action 40 10 50 100
Research and
Project
Paper-08 Assessment, 90 10 Nil 100
Evaluation
and
Educational
Statistics
Paper-09 School 90* 10 Nil** 100
Subject-1
Paper-10 School 90* 10 Nil** 100
Subject-2
Paper-11 Assignments 100 100

Paper-12 Practical 100 100

Paper in
Teaching
Total 800 200 200 1200

* 70 marks for General Science and Geography

** 20 marks for General Science and Geography

3. There shall be a written (theory) external examination of 90 or 40 marks as

shown above from Paper-01 to Paper-08.

4. Each of the student-teacher shall have to opt for two school subjects from
the following list (Paper-09 and Paper-10):

(a) Modern Indian Language (Any one of Assamese, Bodo, Hindi and
Bengali)

(b) English
 (c) Sanskrit

(d) Mathematics

(e) Social Science

(f) General Science

(g) History

(h) Geography

5. Each of the papers shall have 10 marks as sessional test. There shall be two
unit tests of 5 marks in each paper for these 10 marks. The pass marks is a
minimum 40% of the total.

6. There shall be two practical papers of 50 marks in each of Paper-05 and

Paper-07 as being given in the detailed syllabus. The pass mark is a
minimum 40% of the total.

7. 100 marks (Paper-11: Assignments) shall be allotted as Assignment marks

to be distributed as follows ( The marks will be given by Internal
examiners):

(i) Preparation of Annual scheme of work in one subject for a particular

class.- 10 marks

(ii) Preparation of 100 test items including all types of test items required to
set a question paper on a method subject. – 10 marks

(iii) Construction of a question paper on a method subject using the items as

set in (ii) and according to the blue print. (Before this the blue print of the
concerned paper shall have to be constructed by the candidates on group
basis.)- 10 marks

(iv) Analysis and improvement upon school examination question

papers/papers as set in (iii) above. -10 marks

(v) Critical study of the syllabus and text book(s) of one subject for a
particular class.-10 marks
(vi) Writing of a Unit Plan for a particular unit of any school subject for a
particular class -10 marks

(vii) Preparation of an innovative/improvised teaching aid with a note how to

use it. -10 marks

(viii) Writing of an article on life and works of a great educator (within 1000
words).- 10 marks

(ix) Investigative writings (in lieu of laboratory practical in General

science/Geography/Home Science) on any two of the following: (Each
around 1000 words only)

10 + 10 = 20 marks

(a) Comparison of learning experiences of two students of two

generations having a gap of at least fifty years. (For example
matriculate of 1960 and HSLC passed candidate of 2010)

(b) An interview with a reputed teacher of a high school of the locality

on secondary syllabus/classroom teaching/evaluation etc. along with
his profile.

(c) Comparative study of the results of HSLC examinations of two

secondary schools for last three years; like govt. vs. private, English
vs. vernacular medium, rural vs. urban etc.

(d) A case study of an excellent performer/a low achiever at secondary

level.

8. Each student-teacher shall perform practice teaching in a neighbouring

school of his chosen medium under the supervision of a Lecturer-in-charge
of practice teaching for that particular school. The number of lessons being
taught can in no case be less than 30. After completion of the practice
teaching he/she will submit two lesson-plan books in the prescribed format.
9. There shall also be Practical Examination of 100 marks to assess the
teaching skill of the candidates. 20 marks will be allotted for the two lesson
plan books (for two school subjects) being already submitted by the
candidates after completion of their practice teaching. The final assessment
of one teaching class shall be done jointly by the external examiner and the
internal examiner appointed by the university. The marks shall be distributed
as follows:

(a) Teaching of a lesson-50 marks

(b) Final lesson plan-10 marks

(c) Viva-voce-20 marks

(d) Two Lesson Plan books (For two school subjects)– 20 ( 10 each)

The 20 marks will be given by Internal examiner.

10. There will be a practical examination for computer application ( Paper-5) of

50 marks in the presence of an External examiner and Internal examiner
after completion of theory paper of 50 marks.

11. The student teacher will have to submit the Action Research project which
will be evaluated by external examiners to be appointed by the university.

12. Rules of Examination results.

(a) A candidate, in order to pass, must obtain at least 40% marks in aggregate
i.e. a total of 480 marks out of 1200 marks.

(b) Candidates securing at least 720 or 60% marks shall be declared to have
obtained a First Class.

(c) Candidates securing marks between 480 and 719 (both inclusive) shall be
declared to have obtained a Second Class.
(d) A candidate who fails to pass or present himself for the B. Ed. Examination
shall not be entitled to claim a refund of the examination fee nor will such
fee be carried over for subsequent examination.

(e) If a student after completion of a regular B. Ed. course and after having
obtained his/her admit card does not appear in the B. Ed. Final examination
for some unavoidable reason, he/she may appear in the next subsequent
examination as a non-collegiate candidate and will be required to pay the
prescribed fees.

(f) If a candidate

(i) fails in theory part only

(ii) fails in Practical part only

(iii) fails in one or two paper(s) only

(iv) fails to submit the Action research report in time

(v) fails to secure pass marks in assignment paper(s)

- but otherwise eligible to pass the B. Ed. Examination, will be given

a chance to re-appear or submit the report within two years to clear
his/her paper(s)/Practical/report/assignment. But the candidate must take
casual admission(s) for the year(s) and pay all the prescribed fees for the
subsequent examination(s). If a candidate fails in only one theory paper
in the third year from the year of his/her admission he/she shall have a
chance to re-appear in that paper only in the immediate next year. Results
of all such candidates will be declared as per clause 11.(b) & 11.(c).
Paper – 1

Total marks: 100 ( 90 external examination + 10 sessional test)

Foundations of Education
Objectives

This paper will enable the students to understand

(1) The changing concept and aims of education and the source of aim of education
(2) Changing aims of education in the context of globalization
(3) The philosophical bases of education and the educational ideas of great Indian thinkers
(4) Sociological bases of education.
(5) To understand the historical bases of educational development in India
(6) Economic bases of educational process and development

Unit – I

Education as an evolving concept

 Meaning of education: ancient to modern, education as an organized, institutionalized,

formal and state sponsored activity

 Various components in education and their changing connotations: school, curriculum,

teacher ,learner, teaching-learning and instruction.
 Aims of education- Individual and social aim, Liberal and Vocational aim, Source of
Aims of Education
 Changing aims of Education in the context of globalization

Unit – II

Philosophical Foundation of Education

 Concept, Nature and Scope of Educational Philosophy

 Relationship between philosophy and education
 Schools of philosophy – Idealism , Naturalism and Pragmatism and their educational
implications
 Educational Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda, Rabindra Nath Tagore, Mahatma
Gandhi
Unit – III

Sociological Foundation of Education

 Concept, Nature and scope of Educational Sociology.

 Concept of Socialisation, Agents of Socialisation- Family, Peer Group, School and
Community.
 Role of education in Social Change & Social Control

Unit- IV

Historical bases of Indian Education

 Ancient Indian Education system –Features of Vedic system & Buddhist System
 Medieval period – Features of Islamic education & Indigenous system of education
 Starting of Modern education in India – Wood’s Despatch & Hunter Commission, Basic
education scheme
 Development of Secondary Education in Post Independence Period- Kothari
Commission 1964-66, National Policy on Education 1986 & Ramamurty Review
Committee 1990

Unit – V

Economic Process and Education

 Education for economic development- its meaning and nature

 Education as development of human resource: Education for Employability, Consumer
driven educational programmes
 Quality of life as an outcome of education,
 Education as an investment
 Privatization of education, Public-Private partnership, and liberalization in education
References

(1) Kar, B.C : Education , A Study of its Principles and Psychology , New Book Stall,
Guwahati
(2) Rush, R.R. : The Philosophical Bases of Education
(3) Brubachar, J.S. : Modern Philosophies of Education
(4) Goswami, Dulumoni : Philosophy of Education, DVS Publishers, Panbazar, Guwahati
2013
(5) Amrish Kumar Ahuja : Economics of Education , Authors Press, Delhi -92
(6) S. Natarajan : Introduction to Economics of Education, Sterling Publishers private
Limited, New Delhi
(7) Altekar, A.S. : Education in Ancient India, ISHA Books , Delhi -110009
(8) Shrivastava, K.K. : Philosophical Foundations of Education, Kanishka Publishers,
Distributors, New Delhi-110002
(9) Ghosh , Suresh C. : History of Education in India, Rawat Publications
(10) Ghanta Ramesh & Das B.N : Foundations of Education, Neelkamal Publications,
Hyderabad- 500095
(11) Aggarwal : Landmarks In the History of Modern Indian Education
(12) Chandra, S.S. : Sociology of Education
(13) Talesra,H : Sociological Foundations of Education
Paper- II

Total marks: 100 ( 90 marks external examination and 10 marks for sessional test)

Educational Psychology & Guidance and Counseling

Objectives :

The course will enable the learners to understand

(1) The concept and methods of educational psychology and the application of educational
psychology in the teaching learning process.
(2) The concept, nature and theories of learning and also the motivation and learning.
(3) Meaning and nature of intelligence and creativity and theories
(4) Concept of multiple intelligence, social intelligence and emotional intelligence
(5) Meaning and theories of personality
(6) Meaning, nature , scope and types of guidance and counseling.
(7) Ned of guidance, problems of guidance and teachers role in guidance and counseling.

Part-A Psychology of the learners

Unit-I

 Educational Psychology – meaning, Nature and scope

 Methods of educational psychology- Introspection, Observation and Experimentation
 Application of educational Psychology in Teaching learning process
 Psychology of the adolescent learners

Unit –II

 Understanding learning process- meaning , definition and nature of learning

 Methods and laws of learning
 Motivation and learning
 Theories of learning and their educational implication- Connectionism, Conditioning-
Classical & Operant, learning by Insight and theory of Constructivism

Unit – III

 Intelligence & Creativity– meaning definition and nature, nurturing creativity.

 Influence of hereditary and environment on Intelligence
  Concept of multiple intelligence, social intelligence and emotional intelligence
 Theories of Intelligence-Two factor, multi-factor and group factor.
 Personality – Its meaning and nature
 Types( Kretschmer’s & Carl Jung’s theory) and traits of personality( Allport & Cattell’s
theory)
 Personality deviation and adjustment mechanism

Part – B Guidance and Counseling

Unit- IV

 Guidance and counseling- meaning , nature , scope , need and importance

 Types of guidance – educational, vocational and personal
 Career and occupational information
 Organisation of guidance services in school
 Relationship between guidance and counseling

Unit- V

 Child guidance clinic- need and importance and personnel involved, Qualities of a good
counselor
 Guidance services for different categories of children –gifted, slow learners, juvenile
delinquents, physically and mentally challenged
 Problems of guidance and counseling
 Role of a teacher/ counselor in a guidance programme and ways to improve

References

(1) Chauhan, S.S. : Advances Educational Psychology , Vikas Publichers, New Delhi
(2) Hurlock, E.B. : Child Development , McGraw Hills Books Co., New York
(3) Goswamee, Gayatree : Child Development and Child Care , Arun Prakashan, Panbazar,
Guwahati
(4) Mangal, S.K. : Advanced Educational Psychology, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd
(5) Kakkar, S.B. : Educational Psychology, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd
(6) Sharma, R.N. : Guidance and Counselling in India
(7) Gururani, G.D. : Guidance and Counselling – Educational, Vocational & Career Planning
(8) Ryburn, W.M. : Introduction to Educational Psychology, Oxford University Press.
Paper- III

Total Marks: 100 ( 90 external examination + 10 sessional test)

School Organization and Educational management

Objectives:

To enable the students to

(1) Understand the concept and importance of school organization and management
(2) Explain the role of headmaster and teachers in improving school environment
(3) Understand the classroom management process and ways of preventing problems in
managing a classroom.
(4) Understand the concept and procedure of planning of a institution

Unit –I School organization & Management

 School Organization and Management: Meaning, need, and latest trends in educational
management
 Characteristics of a school climate – conducive, learner friendly, inclusive, vibrant.
 Physical facilities in school

Unit- II Classroom Organization

 Meaning of Classroom Organization – Purposes , Concept of a SMART classroom
 Display area and chalk board – other facilities such as OHP/LCD and use of Multimedia

Unit – III Management of School Environment

 Leadership style of headmaster, role of headmaster
 Factors affecting school environment – goodwill, acceptance, belongingness, openness
and orderliness both among teachers and students.
 Teachers self assessment and accountability – importance of feedback

Unit – IV Educational management

 Concept, scope and principles of educational management.
 Functions of educational Management : Planning, Organizing, Directing and Controlling
 Management of curricular & Co curricular activities
 Institutional Planning – meaning, need and process, steps involved in Institutional
Planning
Unit – V Classroom Management
 Classroom Management – Concept, need and approaches
 Role of students in Classroom – leader , follower and non-participant
 Role of teacher as manager
 Managing behavioural problems in classroom- preventive, supportive and corrective

References

(1) Mahanty, Jagannath : Educational management, Supervision, School Organization,

Neelkamal Publications, Hyderabad
(2) Ahuja, Amrish Kumar : Economics of Education, Authors press, New Delhi
(3) Prasad, J : School Organization and Management
(4) Krishnamacharyula, V. : Classroom Dynamics, Neelkamal Publications , Hyderabads
(5) Singh, Amarjit : Classroom Management, Kanishka Publishers, Distributors, New Delhi
Paper – IV

Total Marks: 100 ( 90 external examination + 10 sessional test)

Contemporary Concerns and Issues in Education

Objectives:

The students will be able to

(1) Understand the policies and programmes for universalization of elementary education
(2) Examine the issues and concerns related to secondary education
(3) Realize the various inequality in education
(4) Understand the quality of secondary education and measures for enhancement of quality
(5) Understand the need and importance of education for peace and values
(6) Examine the issues related to environmental conservation through environmental
education.

Unit-I Elementary Education

 Constitutional provision of education

 Policies and programmes for realizing the constitutional obligations
 Universalization of Elementary Education- issues and concerns
 Role of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan in strengthening elementary education
 Inclusive education, Integrated education and Alternative Education
 Right to Education

Unit – II Secondary Education

 Concept, aims and problems of Secondary Education

 Secondary Education Commission 1952-53, Indian Education Commission 1964-66 –
their recommendations on secondary education
 Universalization of secondary Education – Issues and Concerns
 Role of Rastriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan in strengthening secondary education
 Salient features of NPE 1986 and Revised Policy 1992
 National Knowledge Commission(NKC) with reference to School Education

Unit – III Access, Equity and Quality of Secondary Education

  Meaning of Equality of educational opportunities, Constitutional provision for ensuring
equity
 Inequality in education – rural urban inequality, Gender inequality in School education
 Indicators of quality education, Enhancement of quality in secondary education.

Unit- IV Value and Peace Education

 Concept of Value, Classification of Values – Social, moral, aesthetic and religious values
 Need and strategies of value education in secondary schools
 Concept and relevance of peace education, national and international contexts
 Peace context : conditions for promotion of peace, UNESCO’s concerns on peace
 Teacher’s role in promoting peace

Unit – V Education for conservation of environment

 Meaning and definition of environment, Correlation among the natural and other
dimensions of environment.
 Meaning, Objectives and scope of environmental education
 Integration of environmental concerns in curriculum
 Role of teacher in promoting conservation of environment
 Environmental movements – Appiko, Chipko, Silent valley, Projects – Ganga action
Plan, Tiger project

References

(1) Taj, Haseen : Current Challenges in Education, Neelkamal Publications, Hyderabad

(2) Chand, Jagdish : Environmental Education, Anshah Publishing House, Delhi
(3) Aggarwal, J.C. : Development and Planning of Modern Education, Vikas Publishing
House Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi
(4) Ruhela, S.P & Nayak R.K. : National Educational Policy & Development : Today &
Tomorrow, Neelkamal Publications, Hyderabad
(5) M. Vanaja & Bharathi D.V. : Value Oriented Education , Neelkamal Publications,
Hyderabad
(6) Kaur, B. : Peace Education – New Trends and Innovations
Paper- V

Total marks: 50( 40 marks for external examination +10 marks sessional test) + 50 marks
practicum=100

Fundamental of ICT
Objectives:

Students will be able to :

(1) Understand the concept & applications of computers in education.

(2) Acquaint the learners with the Hardware , Software & Storage devices of computer
(3) Understand the operating system of computer and develop the skill of working with MS
word, Excel & PowerPoint
(4) Prepare student to select the appropriate communication facilities through Internet.
(5) Understand ICT supported teaching learning strategies
(6) Use internet efficiently to access remote information, communicate and collaborate with
others

Unit-I Fundamentals of Computer

 Concept & Applications of Computers

 Computer Hardware and Computer Software: Input,( Key Board, Mouse, Scanner,
Microphone, Digital camera) Output(Monitor, Printer, Speaker, Screen image projector)
& Storage Devices (Hard Disk, CD & DVD, Mass Storage
Device), Software Concept & Types- (system software & application software).

Unit –II Computer and Operating System

 Memory and storage units of Computer

 Ms Office : word, excel & power point & their applications in school programmes

Unit-III Computer Network & Internet

 Concept, Types & Functions of Computer Network

 Internet and its Applications
 Educational website, e-mail, e-school, e-learning.
 Teleconferencing & video conferencing
 Computer care – viruses, security & maintenance

Unit-IV ICT in Education

  Concept and Importance of ICT in Education
 Development of ICT
 Scope of ICT: Teaching Learning Process, Publication, Evaluation, Research and
Administration

Unit- V ICT Integration in Teaching Learning Process

 Open Education Resources: Concept & Significance

 Virtual Classroom
 Role of EDUSAT
 CAL – Computer Assisted learning

Practicum

(1) Preparation of educational documents with the help of MS Word

(2) Calculation through MS- Excel
(3) Preparation of a school lesson in MS Power Point

References

(1) Glister, R : PC Hardware A Beginers , Tata McGraw Hills

(2) Mohanty, Laxman & Vohra Niharika : ICT Strategies for Schools, SAGE
(3) Rajasekar, S : Computer Education and Educational Computing , Neelkamal
Publications, Hyderabad
(4) Sudhaka, V , Varanasi & Mrunalini : Computer Education, Neelkamal Publications,
Hyderabad
Paper- VI

Total marks : 100 ( 90 external examination + 10 sessional test)

Teaching Approaches and Strategies

Objectives

(1) To enable the learners understand the concept, nature, principles and phases of teaching.
(2) To enable the learners to understand the communication process
(3) To acquaint the learners with the different methods of teaching.
(4) To acquaint the learners with the different teaching skills and also the concept and
process of micro teaching.
(5) To enable the learners understand the professional role of teachers.

Unit- I

Understanding Teaching

 Meaning, Nature and Characteristics of Teaching

 Teaching as an Art & teaching as a science
 Maxims of teaching
 General Principles of teaching
 Phases of Teaching – Pre-active, Interactive and Post active Phases

Unit- II

Communication process in teaching- learning

 Meaning and significance of communication process

 Inter-personal and Intrapersonal Communication
 Factors Affecting Communication

Unit – III

Models of Teaching

 Meaning of a Teaching Model

 Characteristics and functions of Teaching Model
  Concept Attainment Model
 Inquiry Training Model
 Interaction Model of Teaching

Unit – IV

Teaching Skills & Micro Teaching

 Core Teaching Skills and their components – Writing Instructional Objectives,,

Introducing a lesson, Questioning, Stimulus variation, Explaining, B.B. Writing,
Demonstration, Achieving Closure
 Meaning and Important features of Micro Teaching
 Objectives of Micro Teaching
 Steps in Micro Teaching
 Advantages and Limitations of Micro Teaching

Unit- V

Teachers Role & professional Ethics

 As a facilitator of learning
 In transaction of curriculum
 In preparing students to encounter future challenges
 As a link between school & community
 As a mobiliser of community resources
 Concept and dimensions of professional ethics of teachers

References

(1) Kochhar S.K. : Methods and Techniques of Teaching , Sterling Publishers Pvt. Lts.
(2) Bhatia & Bhatia : The Methods and Techniques of Teaching, DOABA House, Delhi-
110006
(3) Aggarwal J.C. : Essentials of Educational Technology(second edition), Vikas Publishing
House Pvt. Ltd. Noida – 201301
(4) Siddiqui Mujibul Hasan : Models of Teaching , APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi-
110002
PAPER – VII

Total marks: 50( 40 marks for external exanimation + 10 marks for sessional test)+50 marks
action research project =100

ACTION RESEARCH

Objectives:

 To develop an understanding of the concept, principles, process & steps of Action

Research.
 To develop an appreciation of the importance of Action Research for the
Professional growth of the teacher.

 To develop an understanding of different methods (tools) of data collection of

Action Research.
 To develop the skill of constructing appropriate tools while conducting an Action
Research.

 To develop the skill of writing Action Research Report.

Part- A 50 marks

Unit – I

Fundamental of Action Research

 Meaning & Characteristics of Action Research.

 Difference between Fundamental and Action Research
 Principles of Action Research.
 Uses and Limitations of Action Research.

Unit- II

Action Research and the Teachers

 Action Research for the Professional Growth of Teachers.

 Ethical consideration in conducting Action Research

Unit – III

Steps and & methods of Action Research

 Steps of Action Research Project

 Methods – Experimental, Diagnostic and Case Study method
  Tools – Diary , Observation, Questionnaire , Interview schedule , Rating Scale, Audio
Video Recording and Photograph

Unit- IV

Methods of Action Research

 Experimental
 Diagnostic
 Case Study method

Unit-IV

Report Writing in Action Research

 The Research Question

 Rationale
 Sample
 Methods of Data Collection
 Analysis and Interpretation of Data
 Reflection of the Results
 Development of Strategic Plan of Action.

Part-B - 50 marks

Practicum

Students will conduct an Action Research project to be evaluated by an external examiner.

References

(1) Best John, W & Kahn : Research in Education, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
(2) Davydd J Greenwood : Introduction to Action Research, SAGE
(3) Thamarasseri, Ismail : Introduction to Educational Research, Kanishka Publishers,
Distributors, New Delhi
(4) Khandai, H.K. : Action Research in Education & Adult Education
Paper- VIII

Total marks: 100 (( 90 external examination + 10 sessional test)

Assessment and Evaluation in Education & Statistics

Objectives:

The course will enable the learners to understand

(1) The concept, nature and types of measurement and evaluation.

(2) Taxonomy of educational objectives
(3) The preparation and construction of a test
(4) New trends of evaluation in education
(5) Application of basic statistics in education

Unit –I

Concept of Measurement, Assessment and Evaluation in Education

 Meaning of measurement, assessment and evaluation

 Nature of measurement, assessment and evaluation
 Types of evaluation – Formative, Summative and Diagnostic evaluation

Unit- II

Taxonomy of Educational Objectives

 Revised edition of Bloom’s Taxonomy of educational objectives

 Test construction – its steps, types and criteria of a good test.
 Planning and preparation of teacher made test

Unit – III

New Trends in Evaluation

 Quantitative Evaluation- Types and techniques (written and oral)

  Qualitative Evaluation – Types and techniques (Observation, Check list, Rating scale
and Anecdotal records)
 Internal Assessment – Cumulative records
 Credit and Grading system
 Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation – concept, tools and techniques

Unit- IV

Statistics in Education

 Statistics-meaning ,need, and application

 Frequency distribution-meaning, grouping and tabulation of data
 Graphical representation-Frequency polygon, Histogram and Bar diagram

Unit- V

Measures of Central tendency, Variation and Correlation

 Mean, Median and Mode – their meaning, calculation & application

 Measures of variability – Range, Average Deviation , Standard Deviation & Quartile
Deviation – their meaning, calculation & application
 Correlation – Rank difference & product moment methods

References

(1) Anastasi Anne & Urbina Susana : Psychological Testing, Pearson Education
(2) Robert L. Ebel & David A. Frisbie : Essentials of Educational Measurement, Prentice
Hall of India, New Delhi
(3) Srivastava, H.S. : Educational Evaluation , Neelkamal Publications, Hyderabad
(4) Garret E Henry & Woodworth : Statistics in Psychology and Education,
(5) Saha, Kaberi : Statistics in Education and Psychology , Asian Books Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi
-110002
(6) Mangal, S.K. : Statistics in Psychology and Education, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
 School Subject (Methodology): 9/10th Paper

Subject: Teaching of Social Science

Full marks: 100 Pass marks: 40

Group A-Content part: marks-50

Group B-Method part: marks-50

Objectives:

To develop such competencies and skills in the student-teacher so that he/she is

able to-

 Refresh and enrich his/her knowledge on the subject.

 Understand the nature, structure and scope of Social Science and its
importance in the context of emerging concerns and need of Indian society.

 Understand the correlations of different components of social science.

 Apprise with the latest methodologies and technologies of teaching Social

Science.

 Understand the need and significance of teaching Social Science

at secondary level.

 Comprehend and adopt various methods and techniques of evaluations.

 Prepare and use different kinds of instructional materials for teaching Social
Science.

 Understand and detect the causes of learning difficulties by the students and
suggest remedial measures.
Group A: Content part (50 marks)- Student-teachers are expected to be fully
acquainted with the secondary level of SEBA syllabus of social science for this
part.

Group B: Method part (50 marks)-

Unit 1: Meaning, nature and scope of teaching Social Science

(a) Social Science-its meaning, evolution of the concept and definition, nature
and scope of teaching social science, Difference between social science and
social studies, Correlation of social science with other subjects.

(b) Place and importance of social science in secondary school curriculum

Unit 2: Aims and objectives of teaching social science

(a) Aims, objectives and values of teaching social science.

(b) Blooms taxonomy of behavioural objectives related to social science.

Unit 3: Methods and instructional materials of teaching social science

(a) Need of a right method of teaching social science, its merits and
demerits.

(b) Lecture-cum-discussion method, Text–book method, Project method,

Problem solving method, Source method, Field trips or Excursion
method, Demonstration method.

(c) Support materials needed for various learning experiences. Use of

Audio, Visual and audio-visual aids, using role play, dramatization,
social science project, fair and field experiences , museum, exhibition
etc.

Unit 4: Planning teaching of social science.

(a) Essentials of social science textbook

(b) Qualities of a social science teacher.

 (c) Concept, Need and importance of a lesson plan, steps of lesson plan,
Preparation of lesson plan.

(d) Annual and unit plans, micro-teaching for developing the teaching skills.

Unit-5: Evaluation in social science

(a) Concept and Purpose of evaluation in social science.

(b) Aspects of evaluation in social science –evaluation as a continuous and

comprehensive process , formative and summative evaluation, Evaluation
of cognitive and non-cognitive outcomes, tools of evaluation in social
science, teacher made test and standardized test.

(c) Preparation of a Question Paper: Preparation of blue point, setting a good

question paper.

Reference Books:

1. Kochhar, S. K., :Teaching of social science, Sterling Publishers, New

Delhi

2. Dash, B. M., :Contents-cum-methods of teaching social studies,

Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi

3. Agarwal, J. C., :Teaching of Social Science, Vikash Publication House,

New Delhi
 School Subject (Methodology): 9/10th Paper

Subject: Teaching of History

Full marks: 100 Pass marks: 40

Group A-Content part: marks-50

Group B-Method part: marks-50

Objectives:

To develop such competencies and skills in the student-teacher so that he/she is

able to-

 Refresh and enrich his/her knowledge on the subject.

 Apprise with latest methodologies and technologies of teaching history.

 Understand the significance and importance of teaching history at secondary

level.

 Comprehend and adopt various methods and techniques of evaluations.

 Prepare and use different kinds of instructional materials for teaching

history.

 Understand and detect the causes of learning difficulties by the students and
suggest remedial measures.

Group A: Content part (50 marks)- Student-teachers are expected to be fully

acquainted with the secondary level of SEBA syllabus of social science for this
part.

Group B: Method part (50 marks)-

Unit 1: Meaning, nature, scope and aims and objectives of teaching history
 (a) Meaning , nature and scope of History: History: Its meaning and
definition, Scope of the subject history, Classifications of history, Relation of
history with other subjects, History: Science or Arts?

(b) Aims and objectives of teaching history: Aims and objectives of teaching
history, Instructional objectives

Unit 2: Methods and techniques of teaching history

(a) Methods of teaching history: Introduction, various methods of teaching

history-Lecture method, Project method, Unit method, Biography method,
Source method, Discussion method, Field trips or excursion method etc.

(b) Techniques of teaching history: Introduction, Different techniques-narration,

drill, examination, question-answer, illustration, assignment etc.

Unit 3: Planning teaching of history

(a) Lesson planning: Its format and designing

(b) Importance of teaching aids, types of teaching aids

(c) Importance of history room

(d) Importance of historical excursion

Unit-4: Curriculum of history

(a) Introduction

(b) Cultural epoch theory, Biographical theory, Psychological theory

(c) Principles of syllabus construction

(d) Contents of history syllabus

Unit-5: Evaluation procedure

(a) Introduction

(b) Meaning and purpose of evaluation

(c) Techniques of evaluation, test items

(d) Design and blue print of a question paper

 Reference Books:

1. Kochhar, S. K. : Teaching of History, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi

2. Agarwal, :Teaching of History, Vikash Publishing House, New

Delhi
 School Subject (Methodology): 9/10th Paper

Subject: Teaching of M.I.L.(Assamese, Bodo, Bengali & Hindi)

Full marks: 100 Pass marks: 40

Group A-Content part: marks-50

Group B-Method part: marks-50

Objectives:

To develop such competencies and skills in the student-teacher so that he/she is

able to-

 Refresh and enrich his/her knowledge on the concerned mother tongue.

 Realise the value of the mother tongue after completion of the course.

 Instruct mother tongue in the class room in a more efficient way..

 Apprise with latest methodologies and technologies of teaching mother

tongue.

 Understand the need and significance of teaching mother tongue

at secondary level.

 Comprehend and adopt various methods and techniques of evaluations.

 Prepare and use different kinds of instructional materials for teaching Social
Science.

 Understand and detect the causes of difficulties faced by the students in

learning their mother tongue and suggest remedial measures.

Group-A: Content-Part - 50 Marks:

I. The Student–Teachers are expected to be well acquainted with the

prescribed Text-Books and syllabus of M.I.L., SEBA.
GROUP:B: Method Part -50 Marks:

Unit 1:

(a) Language

1.a.1 Language, its nature, characteristics and functions

1.a.2 Distinction between language and literature

(b) Objectives of teaching mother language

1.b.1 The role of mother tongue in the education of child. Child

development and its relationship to language

1.b.2 Objectives of teaching mother tongue

1.b.3 Development of fundamental language skills-listening, speaking,

reading and writing.

1.b.4 Developing mother tongue as an instrument of thought,

communication, appreciation and creation.

Unit 2: Essentials of grammar of the mother tongue

Sound, junctures, mood system, use of case endings, suffixes, uses of

tenses, phrases and idioms.

Unit-3:

(a) Planning teaching of mother tongue

Lesson plan-Format and design, Instructional material, Concept of SMART

CLASS, I.C.T.

(b) Approaches to teaching of mother tongue

3.b.1 Approaches to teaching of mother tongue, using text, reader and

supplementary reader.

3.b.2 Identification of objectives and teaching points

3.b.3 Various ways of using text books in the classroom

 3.b.4 Preparation of feedback material for prose, poetry, grammar and
composition

(c) Methods of teaching mother tongue

Different kinds of methods of teaching: Storytelling, text book, narration,

demonstration, inductive-deductive, dramatization etc.

Unit-4: Syllabus and text books

Syllabus, general principles, selection and gradation, text books,

principles governing the preparation of a text book, reader and supplementary
books, A review of the school syllabus and text books

Unit-5: Evaluation and assessment in mother tongue

Modern concept of evaluation, continuous and comprehensive evaluation,

oral and written test, testing tools, synchronizing with the objectives of teaching
mother tongue at different levels, construction of objective based test, unit test
results, preparation of a balanced question paper, construction of unit test, design
and blue print

Reference Books:

1. M. A. Chee, E.A. : Instruction in Indian secondary Schools, Chapter-5

2. Ballard, P. B. : The Mother Tongue

3. Wheat, H. G. : The Teaching of Reading

4. Watking, E. : How to teach Silent Reading to beginners

5. Gurrey, P. : Teaching the Mother Tongue

6. Pattanayak, D.P. : Language Curriculum, CIII, Mysore-

 School Subject (Methodology): 9/10th Paper

Subject: Teaching of English

Full marks: 100 Pass marks: 40

Group A-Content part: marks-50

Group B-Method part: marks-50

Objectives:

To develop such competencies and skills in the student-teacher so that he/she is

able to-

 Refresh and enrich his/her knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary.

 Realise the value of English after completion of the course.

 Understand the need and significance of teaching English at secondary level.

 Develop language skills; specially the phonology and speech habit.

 Apprise with latest methodologies, approaches and technologies of teaching

English.

 Comprehend and adopt various methods and techniques of evaluations in

English.

 Prepare and use different kinds of instructional materials for teaching

English.

 Understand and detect the causes of difficulties faced by the students in

learning a foreign language and suggest remedial measures.

Group-A (Content-Part) 50 Marks:

(a) The Student–Teachers are expected to be well –acquainted with the

prescribed Text-Books and syllabus of English, SEBA.
 (b) Prose and Poetry: The student –teachers are expected to be well versed
with the prose and poetry lessons.

(c) Grammar: Noun and Noun Modifiers, Pre-Modifiers, Post-Modifiers,

Tense and sequence of Tenses, Basic Sentence and Verb Patterns,
Adverbs and Adverbials, Use of determiners and Appropriate Preposition
, phrasal verbs and Idioms.

(d) Composition: All Kinds of Composition exercises Prescribed by SEBA.

GROUP:B: Method Part -50 Marks.

Unit 1: Objectives and scope.

1.1 Objectives and scope of teaching English at the secondary level.

1.2 The role of English in the present national context and its place in the
secondary school curriculum.

1.3 Instructional objectives (General, specific)

1.4 Acquisition of mother tongue versus second language.

Unit 2: Basic language skills

2.1 Sequence of language skills

2.2 Development of listening skill

2.3 Development of speaking skill, controlled and free speech habit

2.4 Development of reading skill, intensive and extensive reading, silent and
oral reading, formation of reading habit through extensive reading.

2.5 Development of writing skill-guided and free writing and its importance.

Unit 3: Methods of teaching English as a second language

3.1 Translation method, direct method, structural approach, bi-lingual

method, communicative approach.

3.2 New concept of evaluation-CCE in language teaching

 3.3 Construction of objective based test items in English

Unit-4: The phonetic structure of English

4.1 Phonemies and symbols, articulation, transcription and pronunciation drills

4.2 Phonetic exercise and use of dictionary in second language learning.

4.3 Word stress, sentence stress and intonation patterns.

Unit-5: Teaching of second language

5.1 Teaching of prose and poetry

5.2 Teaching of grammar (Inductive and deductive method)

5.3 Importance of teaching grammar in the language course (Substitution

tables)

5.4 Techniques of teaching English-dramatization, role play, language

games

Reference Books:

Hornby, A.S. : A Guide to patterns and usage in English

O’Connor, J.D. : Better English Pronunciation

Barua, T. C. : Teachers’ Handbook of English

Bright, J.A. and G. P. Mc. Mgregor : Teaching English as a second language:

Theory and teaching for the secondary stage, London: Longmans, 1970

Gokak, V. K. : English in India: Bombay: Asia Publishing House, 1964

Jones, Daniel : An outline of English Phonetics

Venkateshswaran, S. : Principles of Teaching English, Delhi; Vikash

Publishing House
 School Subject (Methodology): 9/10th Paper

Subject: Teaching of Mathematics

Full marks: 100 Pass marks: 40

Group A-Content part: marks-50

Group B-Method part: marks-50

Objectives:

To enable the student-teacher to

 Refresh and enrich his/her knowledge on Mathematics.

 Understand the concept, value, nature and scope of Mathematics .

 Understand the need and significance of teaching Mathematics

at secondary level.

 Understand the correlations among different components Mathematics.

 Apprise with latest methodologies, approaches and technologies of teaching

Mathematics.

 Comprehend and adopt various methods and techniques of evaluations.

 Develop adequate skills in Preparation and use of different kinds of

improvised teaching aids for teaching Mathematics.

 Understand and detect the causes of difficulties faced by the students in

learning mathematics and suggest remedial measures.

 Create interest in the students in learning mathematics by organizing suitable

activities.

Group A: Content part (50 marks)- Student-teachers are expected to be fully

acquainted with the secondary level of SEBA syllabus of social science for this
part.
Group B: Method part (50 marks)-

Unit 1: Foundations of mathematics education

(a) Nature of mathematics: Meaning and dimensions of mathematics-

historical, scientific, language, artistic, recreational, activity and tool,
the nature of mathematical propositions, mathematical proof

(b) Learning of mathematics: Perspective on the psychology of learning

and teaching of mathematics-constructivism and enactivism,
Constructivism and a Vygotskyan perspective, zone of proximal
development.

(c) Curriculum reforms in school mathematics: Rationale, objectives,

principles, designs and materials produced in the recent curricular
reforms at the national and state levels and their critical appraisal. Aims
and objectives of teaching secondary school mathematics. Writing
objectives in behavioural terms.

Unit 2: Strategies for teaching of different kinds of mathematical knowledge.

(a) Teaching of mathematical concepts: Meaning and aspects of a concept,

concept formation and concept assimilation, moves in teaching a
concept-defining, stating necessary and or sufficient condition, giving
example with or without a reason, comparing and constructing, giving
counter example, non-example with or without a reason

(b) Teaching of mathematical generalizations:

(i) Learning by exposition-Moves in teaching for understanding of

generalizations: introduction moves-focus, objectives, motivation,
assertion, Interpretation moves-instantiation, paraphrasing, review of
prerequisites, translation, analogy, analysis, justification, application-
planning of strategies for teaching generalizations.

(ii) Learning by discovery: Nature and purpose of Learning by

discovery, maxims for planning and conducting discovery strategies,
planning of strategies involving either induction or deduction or both,
Heuristic and Analytic methods for constructing knowledge.
 (iii) Learning mathematics in groups-Characteristics of students with
high ability and unsuccessful, group work, project method.

Unit 3: Teaching of process in mathematics

(a) Teaching for understanding proof: Developing an intuition about the

nature of proof, kinds of proof-direct proof, mathematical induction,
proof by contradiction, proof by cases, the contra-positive and disproof
by counter example.

(b) Teaching problem solving in mathematics-Definition of a problem,

problem solving and teaching problem solving;

Unit-4: Assessment and evaluation in mathematics

(a) Assessment tools and techniques, design and blue print, item construction,
construction of a mathematics question paper

(b) Planning remedial teaching strategies based on the perceived causes,

implementing and evaluating the strategies

Unit-5: Learning resources in mathematics

(a) Meaning, type, functions; Text books, models, calculators, computers.

(b) The mathematics laboratory: Planning and organizing laboratory activities,

mathematics outside the classroom.

Reference Books:

1. NCERT, :A text book of content-cum-methodology of teaching mathematics,

New Delhi, NCERT

2. Cooney, Thomas J. and others (1975), :Dynamics of teaching secondary

school mathematics, Boston: Houghton Mifflin

3. Kulshrestha, Dr. A. K.(2012), :Teaching of Mathematics, Meerut, R. Lall

Book Depot
 School Subject (Methodology): 9/10th Paper

Subject: Teaching of General Science

Full marks: 100 Pass marks: 40

Group A-Content part: marks-50

Group B-Method part: marks-50

Objectives:

To enable the student-teacher to

 Refresh and enrich his/her knowledge on General Science

 Understand the concept, value, nature and scope of General Science

 Understand the need and significance of teaching General Science at

secondary level.

 Develop skills and competence in teaching General Science at secondary

level

 Apprise with latest methodologies, approaches and technologies of teaching

General Science

 Comprehend and adopt various methods and techniques of evaluations.

 Develop adequate skills in Preparation and use of different kinds of

improvised teaching aids for teaching General Science

 Understand and detect the causes of difficulties faced by the students in

learning General Science and suggest remedial measures.

 Create interest in the students in learning General Science by organizing

suitable activities.

Group A: Content part (50 marks)- Student-teachers are expected to be fully

acquainted with the secondary level of SEBA syllabus of social science for this
part.
Group B: Method part (50 marks)-

Unit 1: Nature and scope of General Science

a) Nature and scope of science – Science and daily life

b) Science curriculum – Principle of curriculum Construction, Need and

practice of science in school curriculum, science education in India.

c) Correlation of science with other school subjects.

Unit- 2: Objective of teaching general science

a) Goals/Aims for science Teaching.

b) Instructional objectives for science teaching.

Unit 3 Approaches and methods of teaching science

a) Lecture, Demonstration.

b) Enguing, Problem – solving, laboratory, Project, Heuristic, Discussion for

teaching science.

c) Learning by discovery, group work and team teaching.

d) Collaborative strategies, Provision in heterogeneous class room.

Unit -4 Planning and Designing for effective instruction in science.

a) Designs of unit and lesson planning-approaches to lesson planning, format

of lesson-plan.

b) Teaching aids and laboratory in science, Their necessity and importance.

c) Museum, field-trips and excursion, Their relarance to science.

d) Preparation of simple aids of science teaching.

Unit – 5: Evaluation of learners’ progress

a) Concept and importance of assessment & evaluation.

 b) Techniques of evaluation (Theory & Practical)

c) Construction of appropriate test-items for assessing Product and

developmental outcomes. Diagnostic Test and remedial teaching.

d) Construction of Unit test : Design and blue-Print, Item construction,

Question wise analysis, Construction of a science question Paper
including marking scheme.

Activity :

1. Visit to workshop and factory.

2. Preparation of school garden.

3. Preparation of improvised teaching aids of science teaching.

4. Preparation Lay-out of science Laboratory.

5. Visit to Science museum.

Practicum: Marks – 20

1. Quantitative estimation of carbohydrate, Protein and lipids.

2. Study of a complete flavor, Strides.

3. Study of reflection, reflection of light (topics of Text books are

included)
 School Subject (Methodology): 9/10th Paper

Subject: Teaching of Geography

Full marks: 100 Pass marks: 40

Group A-Content part: marks-50

Group B-Method part: marks-50

Objectives:

To enable the student-teacher to

 Refresh and enrich his/her knowledge on Geography

 Understand the concept, value, nature and scope of Geography

 Understand the need and significance of teaching Geography

at secondary level.

 Understand the correlations among different components Geography

 Apprise with latest methodologies, approaches and technologies of teaching

Geography

 Comprehend and adopt various methods and techniques of evaluations.

 Develop adequate skills in Preparation and use of different kinds of

improvised teaching aids for teaching Geography

 Understand and detect the causes of difficulties faced by the students in

learning mathematics and suggest remedial measures.

 Create interest in the students in learning Geography by organizing suitable

activities.
Group-A: Contents Part: The student teacher is expected to be fully acquainted
with the HSLC syllabus of the SEBA course (Geography)

Group-B: Method Part

Unit 1: Nature and scope of Geography

Meaning, Nature and scope of Geography; Place of Geography in the school

curriculum; Relationship of geography with other school subjects; Concept and
importance of Local geography.

Unit 2: Objectives of teaching geography

Aims and objectives of teaching geography in secondary schools; Development of

human brotherhood and international understanding through the teaching of
geography.

Unit 3 : Methods of teaching geography

Importance of methods in the teaching of geography; Different methods of

teaching geography- Lecture method, Discussion method, Project Method,
Inductive Method, Deductive Method, Journey Method and Demonstration
Method.

Unit 4 : Planning and designing for effective instruction in Geography

Design of Lesson planning- Defining a lesson, Approaches to Lesson Planning,

Writing the lesson plan. Geography room and Geography Museum. Instructional
materials used in the teaching of geography- maps, globes, atlas, films, pictures,
specimens, models, simple meteorological equipments. Field work and excursions.

Unit 5 : Evaluation Procedure

Concept and importance of assessment and evaluation in geography; Techniques of

evaluation (Theory and Practicals). Construction of tests in geography – designing
of tests, Blueprint of tests, framing the questions, assembling the questions and
preparing the instructions, administration of tests, Diagnostic tests and remedial
measures in geography.
Practicum : Marks – 20

1. Connectional signs used in topographical maps.

2. Symbols used in Weather Maps.

3. Map projections:- Drawing of Map on cylindrical, Conical and

Zenithal Projections by graphical method.

Reference Books

1. Verma, O.P.: Geography Teaching, E. G. Vedanayagam Sterling

Publishers Pvt. Ltd.

2. Lambert, David & David Balderstone:Learning to Teach

Geography in the Secondary School., Neelkamal Publishers.

3. Singh, R. L. & Rana P. B. Singh :Elements of Practical Geography

4. Shaida , B. D. & J. C. Sharma :Teaching of Geography Dhanpat

Rai & Sons.
 School Subject (Methodology): 9/10th Paper

Subject: Teaching of Sanskrit

Full marks: 100 Pass marks: 40

Group A-Content part: marks-50

Group B-Method part: marks-50

Objectives:

To develop such competencies and skills in the student-teacher so that he/she is

able to-

 Refresh and enrich his/her knowledge on Sanskrit

 Realise the value of Sanskrit after completion of the course.
 Apprise with methodologies and technologies of teaching Sanskrit
 Understand the need and significance of teaching Sanskrit at secondary
level.
 Prepare and use different kinds of instructional materials for teaching
Sanskrit
 Understand and detect the causes of difficulties faced by the students in
learning Sanskrit and suggest remedial measures.

Group-A(Content-Part) 50 Marks:

I. The Student–Teachers are expected to be well acquainted with the

prescribed Text-Books and syllabus of M.I.L., SEBA.

GROUP:B: Method Part -50 Marks.

Unit 1: Nature and scope of teaching Sanskrit:

 Nature and scope of Sanskrit as an Indian language with historical

background
 Values and importance of teaching Sanskrit from linguistic, literary, cultural
and national points of view
  Structure of the Sanskrit language and its peculiarities
 Value oriented education in Sanskrit

Unit 2: Objectives of teaching Sanskrit

 Place of Sanskrit in the school curriculum

 Teaching of Sanskrit for developing the fundamental language
skills(listening, speaking, reading and writing)
 Aims and objectives of teaching Sanskrit

Unit 3: Methods and techniques of teaching Sanskrit

 Traditional methods: Gurukula and the Pathsala

 Methods of teaching Sanskrit: (a) Substitution method and the Direct
method (b) The text book approach (c) Inductive-deductive methods of
teaching grammar (d) Dramatisation, recitation and translation
 Techniques of teaching Sanskrit: Importance of oral work, reading for
various purpose-silent and sound reading, letter method-alphabetic, phonic,
phonetic, non-letter method-words, phrase, sentence

Unit-4: Planning teaching of Sanskrit

Syllabus and Text books, source and reference materials, audio, visual and
audio-visual aids, rapid readings, Lesson plan-steps of writing a lesson plan-
Introduction, presentation and closure, Preparation of feedback materials for
prose, poetry, grammar and composition

Unit-5: Evaluation and assessment in Sanskrit

Modern concept of evaluation, continuous and comprehensive evaluation, oral and

written test, Essay type and objective type tests, preparation of a balanced question
paper, Assessment of class and home works, Diagnostic and prognostic objectives
of evaluation
Reference Books:

1. M. A. Chee, E.A. : Instruction in Indian secondary Schools, Chapter-5

2. Ballard, P. B. : The Mother Tongue
3. Wheat, H. G. : The Teaching of Reading
4. Watking, E. : How to teach Silent Reading to beginners
5. Gurrey, P. : Teaching the Mother Tongue
6. Pattanayak, D.P. : Language Curriculum, CIII, Mysore-6