Curriculum and Syllabus of Bachelor of Education (B. Ed)

Preamble:

International University of Bangladesh is the first and only university that has emerged with dual mode of teaching in the field of higher education in Bangladesh. The on-campus and distance mode of teaching and learning connote the total program of education. Introduction of Bed program through Distance mode in the Asian University of Bangladesh is a milestone in the field of education in Bangladesh.

Aims and Objectives:

The aims and objectives of the B Ed program are to provide students with-

(a) Sound knowledge, skills and modern techniques and methods in teaching and training.

(b) Knowledge of selected academic subjects from Arts, Social Science, Commerce and   Science disciplines with special emphasis on languages and related communication skills.

(c) Knowledge on the fundamental courses on education for developing professional competences based on in-depth knowledge relevant skills and values along with ethical and cultural orientation.

(d) Opportunities for attachment program with educational institutions for acquiring practical experiences for performing professional responsibilities in actual situation.

(e) Sound background required for further professional course of study on education leading to specialization in different areas of the education sector.

Entry Requirement:

The entry requirement for Bed program is at least a Bachelor’s degree.

Admission:

Admission into the Bed program is on a competitive basis. Candidates are selected for admission on the basis of past academic records, job experience, written tests, and or a viva examination.

Academic Calendar:

The academic calendar will be as follows:

 

Semester                     Duration

Spring                          January-April

Summer                       May-August

Fall                              September-December

 

6. Evaluation System:

Evaluation of each course will be done on the basis of:

(a)    mid-term Examination, (b) Final Examination, (c) Assignment/Term Papers/Quizzes, (d) Student Teaching Supervision, (e) Viva-Voce and (f) Comprehensive Examination.

 

Academic Probation:

A student whose CGPA is below 2.00 but not less than1.70 will be placed on academic probation during the following semester. A student on academic probation may be restricted in the number or type of course for which he/she is permitted to register during the probationary period.

 

The Curriculum

The curricular of Bed program consists of 15 courses as distributed below:

(a)    Core Courses, (b) School Teaching course (c) Practice Teaching courses

 

A. Core Courses

BED          5101    History of Education

BED          5102    Educational Psychology and Guidance

BED          5103    Principles of Education

BED          5104    Education and National Development

BED          5105    Evaluation and Measurement in Education

BED          5106    Methods of Teaching and Class Room Management

 

B. School Teaching Courses

BED          6301    Bengali

BED          6302    English

BED          6303    Mathematics

BED          6304    General Science

BED          6305    Social Science

BED          6306    Geography

BED          6307    History

BED          6308    Commerce

 

C. Practice Teaching Courses

(a) 7000 A: Teaching School Subject-I

(b) 7000 B: Teaching School Subject-II

(c) 7000 C: Reports on Class Observation, School Visit and Co-curricular Activities

(d) 7000 D: Viva-Voce on Student Teaching

 

9. Duration and Semester-wise Distribution of Courses:

The duration of the Bed program is 16 months. It is divided into four equal semesters. Each semester is of four months duration. The semester wise detailed distribution of courses is given below:

Semester-wise Distribution of Courses

 

1^st Semester

Course Code	Course Title
BED 5101	History of Education
BED 5102	Educational Psychology and Guidance
BED 5103	Principles of Education
BED 5104	Education and National Development

 

2^nd  Semester

Course Code	Course Title
BED 5105	Evaluation and Measurement in Education
BED 5106	Methods of Teaching and Classroom Management
One School Subject(selected from Academic School subjects)

 

3^rd   Semester

 

Course Code	Course Title
BED 5107	Islam & Education
BED 5108	Introduction to Educational Research
One School Subject(selected from Academic School subjects)

 

4^th    Semester