Course Learning Outcomes of B.Ed.
Institute of Vocational Studies (IVS)
Course Learning Outcomes denotes to learning outcomes and help to clarify, organize and prioritize learning. They help the teacher students to evaluate progress and encourage them to take responsibility for their learning.
Semester – I
Course Objectives:
- To familiarise student-teachers with the conceptions of child and childhood (specifically with reference to the Indian Social context).
- To develop a critical understanding of the different Social, Educational, and Cultural contexts at the core of the exploration of childhood.
- To develop an understanding of the different aspects of a Child with diverse abilities in the Social, Cultural, and Political context of India.
- To acquaint them with respect to the role of different agencies in the healthy development of children.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Discuss the concept of human growth and development in terms of principles and factors affecting growth and development
- Explain the different developmental domains in view of physical, cognitive and social theories of development
- Discover the similarities and diversities within childhood stage within the different social, educational, political and cultural context of India.
- Analyse the role of various agencies in a child’s overall development as well as the techniques used to cope up with stress
Course Objectives:
- To gain an understanding of the concept, meaning, and aims of education and the inter-relation of education and philosophy.
- To reflect upon the thoughts of Indian and Western thinkers on education and explore the implications of the concepts involved in educational practices
- To promote reflective thinking among students.
- To build up their capacity to be able to formulate their response to the concerns in education.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Establish the interrelationship between meaning and functions of education and philosophy.
- Discuss the epistemological basis of education.
- Analyse the philosophical perspective of various schools of thought viz. idealism, realism, naturalism, pragmatism and existentialism.
- Analyse the educational thoughts of Indian and western thinkers in contemporary education system.
Course Objectives:
- To gain an understanding of the concept, meaning, and aims of education and the inter-relation of education and philosophy.
- To reflect upon the thoughts of Indian and Western thinkers on education and explore the implications of the concepts involved in educational practices
- To promote reflective thinking among students.
- To build up their capacity to be able to formulate their response to the concerns in education.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Explain the meaning and concept of language and communication and describe the various perspectives of language development of a child especially in early ages.
- Discuss the process of acquisition of four language skills.
- Understand language diversity and its relation with society and analyse it in Indian context.
- Imbibe qualities and competencies to cater to a multilingual classroom.
Course Objectives:
- To interrogate existing terminology, constructs, and notions of pedagogic practice, such as child-centered learning, discovery learning, activity-based learning, intelligence (IQ), etc.
- To engage student-teachers with epistemological questions of subject matter and how they unfold in the study of pedagogical approaches.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Understand the concept and meaning of Disciplines and Subjects.
- Explain the meaning of concept formation and the formation of misconception in child and adults.
- Critically appraise the learner-centred practices and notions associated with it.
- Acquaint with the skills of keeping records and assigning stream based on the attitudes, aptitudes and interests of Learners.
Course Objectives:
- To equip student–teachers in the effective use of ICT tools, software applications, and digital resources.
- To familiarise them with the understanding and skills of integration of ICT in teaching-learning, evaluation, and management of an institution.
- To acquire the skill of organising and creating her/his own digital resources.
- To sensitise them to practice safe, ethical and legal ways of using ICT.
- To enable them to use ICT for making classroom processes more inclusive and supportive in addressing multiple learning abilities.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Identify the important recommendations and provisions of National Policy on ICT in school education.
- Apply the understanding of different ICT based teaching- learning resources and approaches in classroom.
- Evaluate the different available tools and software’s for documentation and communication.
- Recognize the scope of online teaching learning and various virtual communities and their educational implications.
Course Objectives:
- To enable the student-teachers to understand the meaning, nature, scope, functions, and principles of the Educational Administration of a School.
- To develop an understanding of various components of school Administration
- To develop an understanding of leadership qualities and accountability to be maintained by the different school personnel like the headmaster, teacher, etc.
- To orient students with the concept of supervision and decision-making.
- To acquaint the students with specific problems of school management.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Understand the role of school as an organization in terms of infrastructure, maintenance and budget allocation.
- Identify different facets of school administration in building a positive organizational culture.
- Recognize the similarities and differences between the ideas and program between the school management committee, parents and teachers association.
- List the requirements of quality management in schools to foster a stress- free work environment.
Course Objectives:
- To help student- teachers develop life skills to understand self.
- To develop the capacity for sensitivity, sound communication and ways to establish peace and harmony.
- To develop the capacity to facilitate personal growth and social skills in their own students.
- To enable student-teachers to recall and reflect on their own educational journeys and become conscious of factors that have shaped their aspirations and expectations.
- To synthesize their experiences and learning over a period of time.
- To enable student-teachers to become more conscious of their responses to experiences, and observations of life situations, as also of ideas and issues that arise in their minds, and to thus develop their capacity for reflection
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Develop the ability to synthesize and integrate information from assessments, experiences, feedback and self-reflections.
- Build up skills in effective interpersonal communications.
- Demonstrate the various practices like yoga, meditation and mindfulness that may help to build socio-emotional and physical skills for overall well-being.
- Explore the different aspects that leads to multiple childhood and encourages each child to lead a healthy lifestyle, both mental and physical for a better living.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Recognize school functioning in terms of teaching-learning process & related tasks.
- Observe classroom teaching undertaken by school teacher.
- Enlist various types of records maintained in the school.
- Describe the roles & responsibilities of administrative school staff.
Semester – II
Course Objectives:
- To create awareness in student-teachers with respect to the range of cognitive capacities and affective processes in human learners.
- To acquaint student-teachers with the different contexts of learning and situate schools as a special environment for learning.
- To enable them to reflect on their own implicit understanding of the nature and kinds of learning.
- To develop an understanding of different theoretical perspectives of learning with a focus on cognitive views of learning.
- To familiarize them with the concept and nature of Intelligence, Personality, and Adjustment.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Establish the relationship between development and learning.
- Apply the various learning theories in the teaching-learning process.
- Appreciate the role of intelligence and motivation in fostering learning.
- Apply the various personality theories and concept of adjustment in the teaching-learning process.
Course Objectives:
- To understand the contemporary development of Indian Education.
- To explain the concept of Globalization, Liberalization and Privatization.
- To understand the socio-cultural context of Indian Education.
- To reflect upon the social issues in education.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Explain the system, issues and agencies of contemporary Indian Education System.
- Analyse various global issues of education and role of agencies of Indian Education.
- Evaluate the role of education in socio-cultural context as well as value inculcation in schools.
- Create awareness and resolve social issues through education.
Course Objectives:
- To understand the nature of assessment and its role teaching-learning process.
- To critically analyze the role of assessment in different domains of learning.
- To develop the skill of construction of testing tools.
- To understand, analyze, manage and implement assessment data.
- To examine different trends and issues in assessment.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Distinguish between Measurement, Examination, Assessment and Evaluation.
- Design question papers using various tools of evaluation for assessment of learning.
- Select appropriate statistical methods for analysis and interpretation of test scores.
- Adopt new trends in evaluation for assessment of learning.
Course Objectives:
- To enable the student-teachers to master the theory and models of Experiential Learning,
- To enable them to identify the projectable and non-projectable course-contents of their methodology subjects,
- To enable them to transact the non-projectable topics through Experiential Learning,
- To enable them to make use of different methods of teaching through Experiential Learning,
- To enable them to identify experiential activities at the different levels of school education, and
- To enable the student-teachers to follow experiential learning in completing their teaching-learning transaction as suggested in the NPE-2020.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental concept and components of Experiential Learning.
- Reflect on various theories and models of Experiential Learning.
- Critically evaluate the methods and techniques associated with Experiential Learning.
- Recognize the scope of Experiential Learning at different school levels.
Course Objectives:
- To provide a foundation for basic entrepreneurial skills and to acquaint them with the world of entrepreneurship and inspire them to set up and manage their businesses.
- To acquaint students with the process of creativity and innovation.
- To expose students to various aspects of entrepreneurship and business.
- To expose students to case studies on successful entrepreneurs.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Students form a foundation for basic entrepreneurial skills.
- Students understand creativity and innovation for opportunity recognition.
- Students learn about opportunity analysis and writing a business plan.
- Students are inspired by examples of successful entrepreneurs.
Course Objectives:
- Develop Proficiency in Reading, Reflecting and Responding to a variety of written texts in different ways.
- Enhance Creative and Critical Thinking of the students – teachers by critically analysing the texts & Audio-Visual Resources.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Use the reading comprehension strategies to improve learners’ skills.
- Plan activities for lessons that help learners reflect on what they have read.
- Apply strategies to build the reading habit in the learners.
- Analyze text critically so as to make interdisciplinary and cross-curricular linkages.
Course Objectives:
- To organize co-curricular activities at school.
- To undertake a reflective writing on prevalent assessment practices at schools with special reference to Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation.
- To develop understanding about diverse needs, interests and aspirations of the learners and its significance in organizing school activities for holistic development.
- To appreciate the significance of preparing reflective journals in recording field activities undertaken during school engagement.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Recognize school functioning in terms of organization of co-curricular activities at school for holistic development of learners.
- Explain the role and responsibilities of a school teacher.
- Reflect on the problems faced by the teachers in continuous and comprehensive evaluation.
- Organize co-curricular activities under the supervision of school teacher.
Semester – III
Course Objectives:
- To learn to relate to and communicate with children.
- To learn the nuances of the practice of teaching in a School using appropriate methods, materials and skills
- To evaluate school textbooks and other resource material critically in the context of Children’s development and pedagogic approach used.
- To develop a repertoire of resources which can be used by the intern later in his/her teaching – textbooks, children’s literature, activities and games, planning excursions
- To reflect critically on practice by visiting a learning centre.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Develop Instructional Planning according to the diverse needs and individual difference of the learners using various approaches and methods of teaching, use of Teaching-Learning Materials (TLMs) and application of ICT therein.
- Plan, develop and administer an Achievement test and analyse the scores obtained by students qualitatively and quantitatively.
- Identify a good text-book from other others for the benefit of their students.
- Critically reflect and discuss experiences and practices during School Internship with peers and mentors for enhanced knowledge base and skills of effective teaching.
- Plan and design Instructional Plan by use of appropriate approaches among various Teacher- controlled, Group controlled and Learner-controlled Methods of Instruction.
- Make use of ICT Technology in the classroom for promoting learning judiciously.
- Demonstrate various teaching skills effectively.
- Apply various reinforcement techniques in classroom teaching and learner evaluation
Semester – IV
Course Objectives:
- To develop an understanding of the paradigm shift from Women studies to Gender Studies based on the historical backdrop.
- To reflect on different theories of Gender and Education.
- To analyze the institutions involved in Socialization processes and see how socialization practices impact power relations and identity formation.
- To foster gender sensitization in the classroom.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Identify key concepts in gender issues with respect to equality and equality in education.
- Apply the understanding of theories on gender in the Indian context.
- Evaluate the changing perceptions about gender, power, education and legal provisions.
- Work towards gender equality in classrooms and in the society.
Course Objectives:
- To enable student teachers to understand the meaning of the term Knowledge and Curriculum.
- To explore the role of School as an organization and its culture along with the teachers in operational zing and developing, a contextually responsive ‘Curriculum’ which fosters the spirit of Critical Pedagogy.
- To familiarize student-teachers with the recommendation of NCF 2005 and NPE 2020 pertaining to Curriculum and Schooling.
- To gain insight about Knowledge and Construction of Knowledge
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Identify various aspects of the curriculum in school education and their relationship with the teacher education curriculum.
- Describe the meaning, nature, sources of knowledge and the process of construction of knowledge.
- Compare different approaches and models of curriculum development.
- Appreciate the role of teachers, school and apex educational bodies in effective transaction of curriculum.
Course Objectives:
- To appreciate the nature, need, principles for guidance and counselling.
- To familiarize the responsibilities and moral obligation of teacher as a guide and Counsellor.
- To develop capacity of applying the techniques and procedures of guidance and Counselling.
- To facilitate career development of all the different types of students.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Apply principles of providing and organizing guidance program in school.
- Analyse the vital role of a teacher in providing counselling services to students.
- Identify various areas, tools and techniques in Guidance and Counselling.
- Manage psychological, ethical, inclusive and career issues in school.
Course Objectives:
- To understand and reflect on the concept and characteristics of environmental education from various aspects.
- To develop awareness understanding and concern about environment and associated problems.
- To develop critical insights about the environment, through the environment and for the environment.
- To develop awareness about sustainable development goals.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Discuss the concept and scope of environment education and its relation to human beings.
- Examine the role of community participation for sustainable resource management and biodiversity conservation.
- Highlight various global environmental issues and concerns and their management.
- Appreciate the initiatives by various agencies for environment education.
Course Objectives:
- To familiarize student- teachers with the concept of Inclusive Education and appreciate its Philosophy in the context of Education for All.
- To identify and address the diverse needs of all learners.
- To acquaint with the trends and issues in Inclusive Education.
- To develop capacity of student- teachers for creating an inclusive School.
- To appreciate various inclusive practices to promote Inclusion in the classroom.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of historical, philosophical and social bases of inclusive education with special reference to India.
- Identify the educational needs of and the legal provisions for children with special needs.
- Support school management and personnel in preparing schools for inclusion.
- Use specific pedagogical strategies, innovative practices and learner-friendly evaluation procedures, inclusive in nature.
Optional Courses (Semester – IV)
Course Objectives:
- To understand the need and importance of value-education and education for Human Rights as a duty.
- To orient themselves on duty-conscious ethics and morality based on a rational understanding of moral personality development of oneself and the child.
- To comprehend the process of moral personality development vis-à-vis as a means of their cognitive and social development.
- To draw lessons from principles of life and converting them into moral learning towards moral education.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Elucidate the nature of values, moral values, value education in a pluralistic world.
- Explain the impact of modern education and media on values and the role of teacher in response to value crisis.
- Evaluate the role of the Indian Constitution, Human Rights Commission and UDHR in fostering values of human unity and peace.
- Engage in various activities to promote the ethics of Human rights at National and International level.
Course Objectives:
- To acquaint pupil teachers with the concept of holistic health.
- To enable them to understand the various dimensions & determinants of health.
- To acquaint them to school health program and its importance.
- To enable them to understand the need & importance of Physical Education.
- To develop organisation skills in organising inter house tournaments and sports meet.
- To understand the need and relevance of Yoga and develop the skills in yogic practices.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Establish relationship between the concept, determinants and dimensions of health, hygiene and wellness.
- Discuss the various areas of concern for health, hygiene and wellness.
- Appreciate the role of physical education programs in developing integrated personality at different school levels.
- Implement Yoga and Meditation as a way of life.
Course Objectives:
- To enable the student teachers to develop an understanding of the meaning and concept of Adult Education.
- To impart knowledge to student teachers about the problems and difficulties coming in the way of achieving full literacy in the country.
- To acquaint the student teachers with chief characteristics of an adult learner, different methods and evaluation techniques of adult learning.
- To be aware of the population trends and spread of AIDS in the world.
- To understand that population becomes stable when there is little difference between birth and death rates.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Explain the concept, need and importance of Adult and Continuing Education.
- Discuss the various teaching-learning processes and evaluation techniques for Adult Education.
- Discuss the causes of population explosion, importance of Population Education and AIDS Education.
- Evaluate the role of government, non-governmental agencies, schools and the teacher in Population Education programs.
Course Objectives:
- To understand the concept of peace as an umbrella concept of all positive values.
- To understand the importance of peace education in personality development.
- To imbibe the knowledge, attitudes and skills of culture of peace needed to achieve and sustain a global culture of peace and values.
- To make future teachers aware of the scale and variety of conflicts affecting contemporary life and learn to deal with them through unilateral ethics
- To analyse the need for Peace Education to foster National and International Understanding.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Discuss the concept and scope of Peace Education and peace as a concomitant of Human values.
- Practice steps of building a culture of Peace in schools through integration in curriculum and attitudinal development.
- Appreciate the role of Conflict Management, Non- violent activism and Peace Education in dealing with violence and conflicts.
- Evaluate the global issues and various Peace Movements initiated by world organizations to foster National and International understanding.
Course Objectives:
- To acquire knowledge of the various aspects of vocational education in India.
- To understand the dynamics of the development of vocational programmes in India with respect to those which play a significant role in increasing productivity.
- To develop healthy attitude towards vocational education.
- To appreciate the significant changes in the field of vocational education in India.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Describe the concept and historical evolution of Work Education in India.
- Elucidate the psychological basis of and rationale for integrating Work in education.
- Apply various teaching as well as evaluation methods and techniques of Work Education.
- Plan teaching lessons and creative work integrating Work Education in curricular subjects.
Course Objectives:
- To acquaint the student-teachers of their constitutional rights and duties.
- To sensitize students towards the paradigm shift from welfare approach to development.
- To the rights-based approach.
- To understand the relevance of Right to Education as a tool for social empowerment of the marginalized sections of India.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Differentiate between concepts of Marginalization, Social Exclusion, Discrimination and Disadvantage.
- Identify the various Marginalized Groups in India and trace progress in their educational status.
- State the Constitutional and legal framework, International Treatises for protection of Human Rights with special reference to the Marginalized Groups in India.
- Engage in community work through projects for educational and social empowerment of Marginalized Groups in India.
Course Objectives:
- To familiarize student-teachers in the theoretical foundations of Life Skills Education.
- To prepare student-teachers in training methodologies and enable students to apply Life Skills in various spheres.
- To develop professionals in Life Skills Education and enhance the ability to contribute as youth workers specialized in the area of Life Skills Education.
- To foster the spirit of social responsibility in students and enhance social and emotional wellbeing.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Describe the theoretical foundations of Life Skills and Life Skills Education.
- Apply various methods of nurturing life skills among the learners.
- Practice core life skills of self-awareness, empathy, coping with stress and emotion and effective communication & building interpersonal relationships.
- Demonstrate core life skills of critical and creative thinking, decision making and problem solving.
Course Objectives:
- To develop a critical understanding of the notion of school organization.
- To develop a comprehensive understanding of context-specific notions of school effectiveness.
- To develop an understanding of school leadership and challenges to management.
- To help in making overt connections between field-based project work, educational leadership and change facilitation.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Describe the structure and processes of governance of the Indian Education System.
- Discuss the concept of School Effectiveness and School Standards for inclusive development.
- Identify the role and responsibilities of School Leadership for motivation and desirable change.
- Appreciate the role and functions of various Institutions and Educational Programmes in India.
Course Objectives:
- To organize co-curricular activities at school.
- To undertake a reflective writing on prevalent assessment practices at schools with special reference to Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation.
- To develop understanding about diverse needs, interests and aspirations of the learners and its significance in organizing school activities for holistic development.
- To appreciate the significance of preparing reflective journals in recording field activities undertaken during school engagement.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Appreciate the process and importance of reflection in school experience.
- Adopt innovative strategies for reflection on their development as a learner.
- Undertake reflective writing for mega-cognition and behavior modification.
- Think flexibly and remain open to continuous and lifelong learning.
Course Objectives:
- To develop basic understanding of different Art forms – impact of Art forms on the human mind.
- To enhance artistic and aesthetic sensibility of learners to enable them to respond to the beauty in different Art forms, through genuine exploration, experience and free expression.
- To develop skills for integrating different Art forms across school curriculum at secondary level.
- To create awareness of the rich cultural heritage, artists and artisans Course Content.
Course Learning Probable Outcomes:
The pupil-teacher will be able to:
- Develop sensibility and aesthetic appreciation in visual arts and crafts.
- Identify various classical and regional performing art forms of India.
- Apply concepts in aesthetics in various domains such as visual art, theatre an India’s heritage crafts.
- Integrate drama, art and craft in curricular areas for learners at school.
