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Punitha Ohm College of Education
Academic
Punitha Ohm College of Education is approved by NCTE and affiliated to Tamilnadu Teachers Education University (TNTEU), Chennai.
DURATION OF THE B.Ed PROGRAMME
The B.Ed. programme shall be for duration of two academic years consisting of 200working days (36 hours in a week- 5 or 6 days in a week) each year, excluding the period of examination and admission.
PROGRAMME CONTENT
The B.Ed programme will consist of Theory courses in 'Perspectives in Education', and 'Curriculum and Pedagogic Studies' along with 'Engagement with the Field' as practical component.
COURSES IN PERSPECTIVES IN EDUCATION
- Course 1: Childhood and Growing up
- Course 2: Contemporary India and Education
- Course 3: Learning and Teaching
- Course 6: Gender, School and Society (1/2 Course)
- Course 8: Gender, School and Society (1/2 Course)
- Course 10: Creating an Inclusive School (1/2 Course)
COURSES IN CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGIC STUDIES
- Course 4: Language across the Curriculum (1/2 Course)
- Course 5: Understanding Disciplines and Subjects (1/2 Course)
- Course 7 (a&b): Pedagogy of a School Subject (1/2 Courses)
- Course 9: Gender, School and Society (1/2 Course)
- Course 8: Assessment for Learning
- Course 11: Optional Course (1/2 Course)
ENGAGEMENT WITH THE FIELD - THE SELF, THE CHILD, COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL
This curricular area would have three components:
- 1. Tasks and Assignments that run through all the courses as indicated in the year wise distribution of the syllabus.
- 2. School Internship.
- 3. Courses on Enhancing Professional Capacities (EPC):
- Course 9: Gender, School and Society (1/2 Course)
- Course 8: Assessment for Learning
- Course 11: Optional Course (1/2 Course)
ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE COURSES AND DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS
- Course 9: Gender, School and Society (1/2 Course)
- Course 8: Assessment for Learning
- Course 11: Optional Course (1/2 Course)
| Serial No. | Course Name | Marks for Theory | Marks for T&A | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | Childhood and Growing Up | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Course 1 | Childhood and Growing Up | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Course 2 | Contemporary India and Education | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Course 3 | Learning and Teaching | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Course 4 | Language across the Curriculum | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Course 5 | Understanding Disciplines and Subjects | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Course 6 | Gender, School and Society | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Course 7(a) | Pedagogy of a School subject-Part-I | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Sub-Total | 350 | 150 | 500 | |
| Engagement with the Field for First Year [Courses on Enhancing Professional Capacities (EPC)] |
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| Course EPC 1 | Reading and Reflecting on Texts | 50 Marks | ||
| Course EPC 2 | Drama and Art in Education | 50 Marks | ||
| Course EPC 3 | Critical Understanding of ICT | 50 Marks | ||
| Sub - Total | 150 Marks | |||
| Grand Total (500+150) | 650 Marks | |||
Notes
T & A refers to 'Tasks and Assignments' which are evaluated by continuous internal assessment. [The courses on 'Enhancing Professional Capacities' (EPC 1, EPC 2 & EPC 3) are evaluated by continuous internal assessment.]
| Serial No. | Course Name | Marks for Theory | Marks for T&A | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 7(b) | Pedagogy of a School Subject - Part II (Content Mastery) | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Course 8 | Knowledge and Curriculum | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Course 9 | Assessment for Learning | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Course 10 | Creating an Inclusive School | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Course 11 | Optional Courses: (Any one ) 1.Yoga, Health and Physical Education 2. Environmental Education 3. Values and Peace Education | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Sub-Total | 350 | 150 | 500 | |
| Engagement with the Field (EPC) for Second Year Courses on Enhancing Professional Capacities (EPC) |
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| Course EPC 4 | Understanding the Self | 50 Marks | ||
| School Internship | 250 Marks | |||
| Grand Total | 650 Marks | |||
Notes
T& A refers to Tasks and Assignments which are evaluated by continuous internal assessment. [The course on 'Enhancing Professional Capacities' (EPC 4) is evaluated by continuous internal assessment.]
DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS FOR TASKS AND ASSISGNMENTS FOR EACH COURSE
| Serial No. | Type of Course | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Full course | 2 x 15 = 30 |
| 2 | Half a course | 2 x 7.50 =15 |
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
- The candidates admitted into the B.Ed degree course in the Colleges of Education affiliated to Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University should select the medium of instruction either as English or as Tamil (as per the availability of medium of instruction in the colleges of education). After the last date of admission, Principals of the Colleges of Education should submit the name list along with the medium of instruction chosen by each candidate to Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University.
- In case, if the admitted candidates prefer to change their medium of instruction at later stage of the course it should be permitted only after obtaining necessary written permission from the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, prior to the publication of Nominal Roll.
- Medium of instruction chosen by the candidate to pursue the B.Ed. degree course will be indicated in the B.Ed. degree course transfer certificate alone. Classroom instruction shall be carried out separately for different medium of instruction.
ATTENDANCE
- Each candidate whose admission is approved by Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University should gain 85% (i.e., 170 days) of attendance, failing which they will not be permitted to appear for the B.Ed. degree examination. However, as per the decision of the Syndicate of Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University in its meeting held on 10.08.2010 candidates who are able to gain attendance only upto 75% on medical ground, will be permitted to appear for the examination after getting condonation of attendance, adhering to the norms of Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University.
EXAMINATIONS
This curricular area would have three components:
- Each candidate whose admission is approved by Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University should apply for the written examination and practical examinations in the first appearance itself. Candidates who have failed to satisfy the minimum attendance norms of Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University will not be permitted to appear for the written examination. Such candidates appearance in the practical examination will stand cancelled automatically.
| PART- A | ||
|---|---|---|
| Activity No. | Assessment of Teaching Competency | Marks |
| 1 | Teaching Competency Level I | 50 |
| 2 | Teaching Competency Level II | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| PART- B | ||
|---|---|---|
| Activity No. | Assessment of Teaching Competency | Marks |
| 1 | Observation Record Level I | 5 |
| 2 | Demonstration Record Level I | 5 |
| 3 | Lesson Plan Record Level I( 30 lesson Plans) | 20 |
| 4 | Instructional Materials Record Level I | 10 |
| 5 | Test and Measurement Record Level I | 10 |
| 6 | Observation Record Level II | 5 |
| 7 | Demonstration Record Level II | 5 |
| 8 | Lesson Plan Record Level II (30 lesson Plans) | 20 |
| 9 | Instructional Materials Record Level II | 10 |
| 10 | Test and Measurement Record Level II | 10 |
| 11 | Teaching Skills (Mini-teaching) Practice Record | 10 |
| 12 | Visit to Innovative schools and Healthy Practices | 5 |
| 13 | Students Portfolios / CCE Record | 10 |
| 14 | Reflective Journal - Diary | 5 |
| 15 | Environmental Education Record | 10 |
| 16 | Community based Engagement/ Skill Development Record | 10 |
| Total | 150 | |
| Grand Total(100+150) | 250 | |
PRACTICAL COMPONENTS IN THE FIRST YEAR 4-WEEK INTERNSHIP
| 1. Lesson Plan Writing and Achievement Test Construction | - 2 weeks |
| 2. Teaching Skills Practice (Mini-teaching) | - 1 week |
| 3. Visit to Innovative Schools | - 1 week |
| - 4 week |
PRACTICAL COMPONENT IN THE SECOND YEAR 16-WEEK INTERNSHIP
| 1. Observation of Regular Class Teacher in Regular Classroom | - 1 weeks |
| 2. Intensive Teaching Practice (Teaching 30 lessons, lesson plan preparation, preparation of teaching-learning materials, conducting test & measurement, knowing the self / psychological tests, conduct of school assembly, organization of PTA meeting, conducting case study). | - 15 week |
| - 16 week |
PASSING MINIMUM FOR PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
Each candidate should apply for the practical examination in the first appearance. Candidates who have secured not less than 50% in each of the practical activities for which weightage is given shall be deemed to have passed in the practical examination. Others will be treated as unsuccessful candidates in the practical examination.
All the records related to the practical components should be made available to the duly appointed Practical Examination Board at the time of Practical Examination in the second year and their decision on the marks to be awarded shall be final.
REAPPEARANCE FOR PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
Each unsuccessful candidate shall be permitted to reappear for the practical examinations within the next three consecutive academic years in the main examinations only.
CLASSIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES
A candidate shall be awarded the B.Ed. degree if he/she has passed both theory examination and the practical components.
Successful candidates shall be classified as specified hereunder by taking into account of the marks secured in Theory and Practical Examination separately.
CLASSIFICATION FOR WRITTEN EXAMINATION
| Percentage of Marks | Classification |
|---|---|
| 50 to 59 | Second Class |
| 60 to 74 | First Class |
| 75 and Above | Distinction |
CLASSIFICATION FOR PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
| Percentage of Marks | Classification |
|---|---|
| 50 to 59 | Second Class |
| 60 to 74 | First Class |
| 75 and Above | Distinction |