Two year B.Ed. Curriculum of Kerala University

1. Course Outline
Dr. George Varghese
Member, Board of Studies
Asst. Professor
Mount Tabor Training College,
Pathanapuram

2. Empowerment of prospective teachers
with a value embedded and competency-
based teacher education curriculum, to
equip them to be professionally
competent, adaptable and socially
committed to meet the challenges in a
knowledge society.

3. What the BOS have done
• Updated the curriculum in tune with NCFTE,
NCTE etc. (giving emphasis to educational
technology, new topics and methodology)
• Identified and presented the appropriate
strategies to be followed in each unit /
section.
• Tried level best to reduce the load of
students and stressed the development of
competencies.

4. What we can and should do
• Identify with, Incorporate and
Implement the curriculum effectively
• Own the curriculum and the students
• Orient the students on curriculum and
its various dimensions
• Monitor effectively

5. Course Outline
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Sem Working Working Marks Total Total
days hours/ Theory Practical Marks Marks
Credits (Sem-wise)
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I 100 600/20 250 250 500 2000
II 100 600/20 250 250 500
III 100 600/20 150 350 500
IV 100 600/20 100 400 500
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Total marks 750 1250 2000
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6. Structure of B.Ed. Course
A. Theoretical Discourses B. Practical Courses
Semester Perspectives in Curriculum and Nature of Field/
Education Pedagogic Courses Practical Courses
(Core papers) (Optional Subjects)
I EDU 01 EDU 04 College based EDU -101
EDU 02 EDU 05 Community based EDU - 103
EDU 03
II EDU 06 EDU 09 College based EDU -201
EDU 07 EDU 10 School based EDU - 202
EDU 08
III EDU 11 EDU 13 College based EDU -301
EDU 12 School based EDU - 302
Community basedEDU – 303
IV EDU 14 EDU 15 College /School /
Community based
EDU – 401 (401.1 – 401.3)

7. Two year B.Ed. Curriculum Framework.
Semester – I (June – October)
(one credit = 30 hours and carries 25 marks)
Theory – Perspectives in Education (Core Papers)
Subject
code
Subject Title External Internal Total Credits
EDU-01 Knowledge and
Curriculum:
Philosophical and
Sociological
Perspectives
50 25 75 3
EDU-02 Developmental
Perspectives of the
Learner
50 25 75 3
EDU-03 Technology and
Communication in
Education
50 25 75 3

8. Two year B. Ed Curriculum Framework.
( Optional Papers)
Subject
code
Subject Title External Internal Total Credits
EDU-04
(1 to 13)
Theoretical Base of
…………………..
Education
50 25 75 3
EDU-05
(1 to 13)
Pedagogic Content
Knowledge
Analysis:
………………………..
50 25 75 3

9. Two year B. Ed Curriculum Framework.
Engagement with Field / Practical Courses (EDU – 101 and 103)
EDU 101 : College based
Subject
code
Subject Title Exter
nal
Internal Total Credits
EDU
101.1
Discussion,
Demonstration and
Criticisms (5 lessons
each)
Micro-teaching – 2 skills
15
10
25 1
EDU
101.2
Yoga, Health and
Physical Education
50 50 2
EDU
101.3
Art and Aesthetics
Education
25 25 1

10. EDU – 101.2 : Yoga, Health and Physical Education
Prepare a personal health chart - 5 marks
Physical Education Record - 15 marks
Practice of Yoga - 10 marks
Internal written examination - 10 marks
Initiative, effort and participation in games - 10 marks
EDU – 101.3 : Art & Aesthetics Education
• Making of geometrical shapes, greeting cards, fabric painting,
glass painting, models, charts etc – 5 nos. ( 10 marks)
• Visit to any monument of cultural importance (local) and
prepare a report (not exceeding 10 pages) on its artistic and
cultural relevance ( 5 marks)
• Write up on any one art form or culture of India/ Kerala -
presentation not exceeding 15 pages. (10 marks )

11. Two year B. Ed Curriculum Framework.
Practical Courses (EDU – 101 and 103)
EDU 103 : Community based
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Subject
code
Subject Title External Internal Total Credits
EDU
103.1
Vocational / Work
Education (SUPW)
Field Trip –
optional wise
15
10 25 1
Total Marks & Credits 250 250 500 20

12. Two year B. Ed Curriculum Framework.
Semester – II (November – March)
(one credit = 30 hours: 1 credit carries 25 marks)
Theory – Perspectives in Education (core papers)
Subject
code
Subject Title External Internal Total Credits
EDU-06 Education in Indian
Society
50 25 75 3
EDU-07 Perspectives of the
Learning and
Teaching
50 25 75 3
EDU-08 Assessment in
Education
50 25 75 3

13. Two year B. Ed Curriculum Framework.
Theory – Curriculum and Pedagogic Courses (Optional Subjects)
Subject
code
Subject Title External Internal Total Credits
EDU-09
(1 to 13)
Curriculum and
Resources in a
Digital Era:
…………………..
Education
50 25 75 3
EDU-10
(1 to 13)
Techno-Pedagogic
Content Knowledge
Analysis:
………………………..
50 25 75 3

14. Two year B. Ed Curriculum Framework.
Engagement with Field / Practical Courses (EDU – 201 and 202)
EDU 201 : College based
Subject
code
Subject Title External Internal Total Credits
EDU
201.1
Discussion, Demon-
stration and
Criticisms (5 lessons
each)
Field Trip /
Educational Tour
15
10
25 1
EDU
201.2
Health and Physical
Education
50 50 2
EDU
201.3
Art Education and
Theatre Practice
25 25 1

15. EDU – 201.2 : Health and Physical Education
• Physical Education Record - 10 marks
• Winning prizes in sports and games - 5 marks
• Participation in sports and Games - 10 marks
• Initiative and Effort in organizing sports and games - 5 marks
• Internal written examination - 10 marks
• Practice of Yoga - 10 marks
EDU – 201.3 : Art & Aesthetics Education
• Prepare report on the importance of theatre practice in
Education with selected examples. (maximum 15 pages)
– 10 marks.
• Writing of script for a small drama/ skit by selecting a topic in
your subject (individual/group) - 15 marks.

16. Two year B. Ed Curriculum Framework.
Practical Courses (EDU – 201 and 202)
EDU 202 : School based
Subject
code
Subject Title External Internal Total Credits
EDU
202.1
School Induction
Programme
Observation of
Model Lessons (2
no.s) and Reporting
during induction
15
10 25 1
Total Marks & Credits 250 250 500 20

17. Two year B. Ed Curriculum Framework.
Semester – III June – October
(one credit = 30 hours: 1 credit carries 25 marks)
Theory – Perspectives in Education (core papers)
Subject
code
Subject Title External Internal Total Credits
EDU-11 Developmental
Perspectives in
Education (Edl.
Management, Envtl. Edn,
Health Edn. and
Entrepreneurship Edn.)
50 25 75 3
EDU-12 Learner in the
Educational
Perspective
50 25 75 3

18. Two year B. Ed Curriculum Framework.
Theory – Curriculum and Pedagogic Courses (Optional Subjects)
Subject
code
Subject Title External Internal Total Credits
EDU-13 Emerging Trends
and Practices in
……………………
Education
50 25 75 3

19. Two year B. Ed Curriculum Framework.
Engagement with Field / Practical Courses (EDU – 301, 302
and 303)
EDU 301 : College based
Subject
code
Subject Title External Internal Total Credits
EDU
301.1
Art and Aesthetics
Education
25 25 1
EDU
301.2
Health and Physical
Education
25 25 1

20. EDU – 201.2 : Health and Physical Education
• Personal Health &Nutrition Chart - 5 marks
• Record of Health Education -10 marks
• Practice of Yoga - 10 marks
• Practice teaching - 25 marks
(conduct two classes in schools by preparing teaching-learning
resources, one Yoga & one HE)
EDU – 201.3 : Art & Aesthetics Education
• Prepare a report of music /performing arts/folk songs and
patriotic songs/cultural tradition of India / Kerala, including
collections. (Maximum 10 pages) – 10 marks
• Practice individual and group songs/ compose songs to teach
the subject matter concerned - in a novel way. -5 marks
• Preparation of an album on Art Education. -10 marks

21. Two year B. Ed Curriculum Framework.
Practical Courses (EDU – 301, 302 and 303)
EDU 302 : School based
Subject
code
Subject Title External Internal Total Credits
EDU
302.1
School Internship
Phase I (10 weeks)
1. Optional Subject
Curriculum &
Pedagogic
Courses
2. Health and
Physical
Education
150
25
175 7

22. Two year B. Ed Curriculum Framework.
Semester – III (June – October)
(one credit = 30 hours: 1 credit carries 25 marks)
Practical Courses (EDU – 301 and 303)
EDU 303 : Community based
Subject
code
Subject Title External Internal Total Credits
EDU
303.1
Community Living
Programme (five days)
(Programme of
Understanding the
self)
50 50 2
Total Marks & Credits 150 350 500 20

23. Two year B. Ed Curriculum Framework.
Semester – IV (November – March)
(one credit = 30 hours: 1 credit carries 25 marks)
Theory
Subject
code
Subject Title External Internal Total Credits
EDU-14 Advanced Studies:
Perspectives in
Education
50
(online)
25 75 3
EDU-15 Advanced Studies:
Curriculum &
Pedagogic Courses
in …………..Education
50
(online)
25 75 3

24. Two year B. Ed Curriculum Framework.
Engagement with Field / Practical Courses (EDU – 401)
EDU 401 : College/School/ Community based
Subject
code
Subject Title External Internal Total Credits
EDU
401.1
Minor Research Project
/ Action Research /
Case Study (30 to 50
pages)
Viva- voce
40
10 50 2
EDU
401.2
School Internship
Phase II (10 weeks)
1. Optional Subject
Curriculum &
Pedagogic Courses
2. Yoga, Health and
Physical Education
200
25 225 9

25. Two year B. Ed Curriculum Framework.
Semester – IV (November – March)
(one credit = 30 hours: 1 credit carries 25 marks)
Practical Courses (EDU – 401)
EDU 401 : College/School/Community based
Subject
code
Subject Title External Internal Total Credits
EDU
401.3
Achievement Test and
Analysis
Diagnostic test and
Remediation
Reading and Reflecting
on text
Reflective Journal
20
15
25
15 75 3
Total Marks & Credits 100 400 500 20

26. Internal evaluation - 1 credit each
Core Papers
Sub Code Title No. Marks Credits
EDU -01 and
06
Seminar /
presentation 1 5
1
Practicum 1 5
Mid Semester Test
1 5
Capacity Building
(Skill development)
10

27. Internal evaluation - 1 credit each
Core Papers
Sub Code Title No. Marks Credits
EDU -02 and
07
Seminar /
presentation 1 5
1
Practical 1 5
Mid Semester Test
1 5
Capacity Building
(Skill development)
10

28. Internal evaluation - 1 credit each
Core Papers
Sub Code Title No. Marks Credits
EDU -03
Seminar /
presentation 1 5
1
Mid Semester Test
1 5
Skill Development –
workshop practice
Practice – 5 marks
Blog creation and
posting – 10 marks
1 15

29. Sub Code Title No. Marks Credits
EDU -08
Seminar /
presentation 1 5
1
Practicum 1 5
Mid Semester Test
1 5
Practicum 2
Development of
any tool
1 10
Internal evaluation - 1 credit each
Core Papers

30. Internal evaluation - 1 credit each
Core Papers
Sub Code Title No. Marks Credits
EDU -11
Seminar /
presentation 1 5
1
Practicum 1 5
Mid Semester Test
1 5
Field Study 1 10

31. Internal evaluation - 1 credit each
Core Papers
Sub Code Title No. Marks Credits
EDU -12
School Based Activity
1 5
1
Practicum 1 5
Mid Semester Test
1 5
Capacity Building
(Skill development)
10
EDU - 14
MCQ Test Battery
(Internal & External)
1 25 1

34. Updating blog
Two tasks have to be undertaken:
• (1) weekly reporting of the experiences during
internship including all curricular, co-curricular
and extension activities undertaken during the
weeks in school.
• (2) Up-loading in blog two innovative work /
lessons segment on a single concept in the
optional paper undertaken during practice-
teaching.

35. Seminar / Presentation
Any type of presentation by the student teacher in
eight to ten minutes based on the theoretical
components. The assessment can be on the
following criteria:
• Preparation
• Presentation
• Content competency
• Originality
• Report

36. Practical
The aim is to familiarize the design, administration and
scoring of psychological tools / Technological tools. Any
practical experience in the use of tools and techniques
should be given. Lab experience is an essential component
for all student teachers. At least two practical in each
semester should be done and a record must be kept for
assessment. The criteria for assessment include:
• Attendance in the Psychology lab / Technology lab
• Speed and accuracy of the administration of tool
• Genuine involvement of the subject
• Nature of the tool( standardized or not)
• Recording

37. Capacity building Activities
• The aim of the activity is to equip student
teachers to face the challenges of classroom
situation in a multicultural society and also
uplift the quality of teacher education in par
with the global standards. Any activity that
can enrich the student teacher by considering
the individual potentialities of learners can be
undertaken and a report of the activity should
be maintained for assessment.

38. Themes for Capacity Building
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Self awareness and empowerment
• Remediation/ Intervention
• Extension programmes
• Incorporating creative expressions in teaching
• Exploiting community resources
• Innovations in teaching
• Entrepreneurship

39. Assessment of Capacity Building
• The assessment criteria include:
• Proficiency in the activity
• Individual effort
• Applicability in profession
• Challenges overcome
• Recording

40. Research – Minor Project /
Case Study /
Action Research

41. Phase I of school internship –
Semester - III
• Identification and Selection of the
issue/theme
• Searching available
information/related studies
• Selection/Adoption/Preparation of
tool for data collection/collection of
evidences.

42. Phase II of school internship –
Semester - IV
• Selection of sample
• Finalization of the tool and
data collection
• Analysis of the data and
reporting.

43. Format of the Report
• Introduction
• Significance of the Study, Objectives of
the study, Hypotheses , Related Studies
• Method of Study , Sample selection,
Tools used in the study, Data collection,
Measures adopted for calculation
• Analysis of the data, findings of the
study, implications.

44. Evaluation of the Report
• The problem and Title. ( 5 marks)
• Statement of Objectives and
Hypotheses/research questions (10 marks)
• Sample and Tools for the study including data
collection (10 marks)
• Analysis of data-procedures adopted and
clarity (10 marks)
• Findings of the study(5 marks)
• Viva-voce (10 marks)- (external assessment
only).

45. Viva-voce Criteria
• Thoroughness of the study
• Novelty/originality of the study
• Initiative of the researcher
• Presentation of the study
• Capacity to Substantiate
(2 marks each).

46. Practical examination
The practical Examination by the External
Board will be conducted in two Phases.
• Phase I – Practical Examination of Curriculum
and Pedagogic courses (optional) and Health
and Physical Education (during mid January-
February).
• Phase II – Evaluation of Minor Project
work/Action Research/Case study and viva-
voce - ( during March)

49. Grading System (7 Point Scale)
Intervals of marks
in %
Grade Grade Point Grade Range
90-100 A+ 7 6.30 – 7.00
80 – 89 A 6 5.60 – 6.29
70 – 79 B+ 5 4.90 – 5.59
60 – 69 B 4 4.20 – 4.89
50 – 59 C+ 3 3.50 – 4.19
40 – 49 C 2 2.80 – 3.49
Below 40 D 1 0.01 – 2.79

50. Queries?

51. Thank you