M. Ed Syllabus
M. Ed Syllabus
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CONTENTS
Heads Page
Rules 2-9
Semester-I 10-19
Semester-II 19-26
Semester-III 27-33
Semester-IV 34-45
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M.Ed RULES AND COURSES
1.PREAMBLE:
The Master of Education(M.Ed.) Program of the VBSPU Jaunpur is a professional course that
prepares teacher educators in the field of Teacher Education at secondary level.
2.DURATION:
The M.Ed. program is of a duration of two academic years spread over a span of Four-semesters
including internship, field engagement and dissertation. Students shall be permitted to complete
the program requirements of the two year program within a maximum period of one additional
semester from the date of admission to the program. The summer break will be used for field
engagement and other activities.
3.WORKING DAYS:
There shall be at least 200 working days each year, exclusive of the period of admission and
examination . The institution shall work for a minimum of thirty six hours in a week during
which physical presence in the faculty of all the teachers and students is mandatory to ensure
their availability for discussion, guidance and interaction as and when needed .
The minimum attendance of students shall have to be 80% for all Course work and 90% for
assignment / sessional, dissertation, field engagement and internship.
4.ELIGIBILITY:
(A)Candidates seeking admission to the M.Ed program should have obtained at least 50%
marks or an equivalent grade in any of the following qualifying courses of teacher education
programs:
(i) B.Ed
(ii) B.A.B.Ed.,B.Sc.B.Ed.
(iii) B.EL.Ed.
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(iv) D.L.Ed. with an undergraduate degree(with 50% mark in each).
(B)Reservation and Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD and other categories shall be as per the
rules of the Central Government/State Government whichever is applicable.
5.ADMISSION PROCEDURE:
Admission shall be made on merit on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination
and in the entrance examination which will be organized by VBSPU Jaunpur .
6. All candidates have the option for examination through the medium of Hindi (devnagri script)
or English.
7. Paper setters will be in the ratio of 50-50 % internal & external examiners respectively.
8.Viva will be based on assignment /sessional work, internship and dissertation (synopsis
presentation , reviews and research design ) for second semester . Examiner s board will consist
of one internal from the same college in order of seniority, one external from the same / other
university who will be appointed by BOS, H.O.D. who will be convener of this board.
Assignment marks will be awarded by concerned teachers on award list, internal marks of
dissertation will be awarded by supervisor on the same award list after conducting the viva.
Examiner s board will be appointed on the same pattern as for the third semester as in II
semester, and Award list will be loaded on university website using the following format:
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VIVA AND FIELD ENGAGEMENT AWARDLIST FOR IIIRD SEMESTER
Note: 1-viva-voce will be held on basis of dissertation, field engagement and entire course of third semester.
2- One copy of dissertation will be sent to the University for Evaluation in which the total 100 marks will be divided
50-50 for internal and external examiners.
ASSIGNMENT/SESSIONAL AWARD LIST
Note:- Iand II copies of award list will be sent to university in a sealed and third copy will be
kept in college for record .
9. Each semester shall only show pass index but in IV semester division will be shown such as I
(60 and above 60% ), II (50 to under 60 %) and III (40 to under 50%). Minimum 40% marks
obtained in (evaluation, assignment/ sessional, dissertation, internship and field engagement put
together) and 50% in aggregate of the whole semester put together for a pass. If any candidate
fails ( below 50% marks ) in Dissertation, internship and field engagement, he/she will be
declared fail in the semester and will be required to reenroll as a regular student in the semester.
In case he/she fails again his/her candidature will be cancelled.
10. a) If a candidate fails in one theory paper , he/she may be permitted to appear in a category
of -
semester . Only one chance will be given to such cases. The final result of such candidates
will be declared only after passing of the paper in which he/she was detained. If a candidate
fails in more than one theory paper of a semester the entire semester will have to be
repeated.
b) If a candidate absent in all the theory papers or in the entire Internship, dissertation,
field engagement and viva-voce, then he/she will be declared fail.
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c) If a candidate who attended the classes regularly and submitted the examination
form, but could not appeared in the examination, he/she will allowed to complete
his/her left out semester. This is for only one chance during the whole Course
tenure.
Note:- In case of reckless/ generous marking pattern evinced through marking/evaluation in the
theory papers of above 80% in general and of above 90% in assignment/sessional, internship,
field engagement and dissertation, thereby providing a suspected over marking, such
eventualities may attract scrutiny by the competent authority and as such may be subject to
review if need be.
COURSE DETAIL
SEMESTER-I
SEMESTER-II
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economic perspectives
4. 204 Data analysis: Quantitative 04 90 10
and Qualitative
5. 205 Internship in teacher 04 50 50
education institutions
6. 206 Dissertation related work 04 50 50
Total: 24 460 140
SEMESTER:-IIIRD
SEMESTER-IV
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and evaluation
3. 403 Curriculum studies and 04 90 10
assessment
4. 404 Any one from following: 04 90 10
1-Inclusive education
2.Gender studies
Total: 16 360 40
OBJECTIVES OF THE M.ED. PROGRAM:- The two year M.Ed. program of the
V.B.P.S.U., Jaunpur has been designed primarily to prepare teacher educators for secondary
level teacher education institutions. The program consists of courses, which provide
opportunities to student to expand as well as deepen their knowledge and understanding of
education and also develop research competencies leading to specialization in secondary
education. The entire course is spread over four semesters over a period of 2 years with
persepective/ foundation courses, techniques and skill based courses, internship with teacher
education institutions, suitable field engagements, practicum, school experiences and familiarity
with contemporary contexts of education.
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assignments, tutorials, self study, seminars, workshops, symposiums and conferences,
observation of training program of different organizations/institutions. Case studies of
institutions, visit to resource centers, media production units, practicals, conducting test and
surveys.
NOTE:- A board of evaluators will not normally assess more than 25 students in a day.
INTERNSHIP:- Four weeks internship in Teacher Education institution has been divided
into three sections:
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The performance during internship would be evaluated by an examiners board on the basis of
performance rating:-
Under the supervision of faculty member and mentors student will maintain a diary for all
observations conducted by him/her.
Cumulative Assessment by the mentor teacher.
Outcome of the activities.
Records submitted on reflection during internship.
Evaluation of participation in the internship program.
Study of teacher education institutions with a focus on institutional and evaluation
practices.
NOTE:- Internship and Dissertation marks will be awarded on the same award list at the end of
IInd semester during viva. Evaluation of Field engagement and Dissertation marks will be shown
on the same award list at the end of IIIrd semester during viva. Award list will be loaded on
University website as well.
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M.Ed. Semester-I
Course-101 Max-100
Philosophy of Education
COURSE CONTENTS:-
Study of traditional Indian schools of philosophy; Sankhya, Vedanta, Nyay Yoga budh
and Jain with special reference to their metaphysical , epistemological ,axiological
formulations and their Educational implications for aims , curriculum and methodology
of Education.
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Study of Idealism, Naturalism , Realism, Pragmatism and Existentialism with special
reference to their basic metaphysical, epistemological and axiological postulates and
their Educational implications for aims, Cuurriculum and Methodology of Education.
Suggsted Readings:-
M.Ed. Semester-I
Course-102 Max-100
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Work out the educational implications of development of learner .
Interpret the issues related to adjustment , intelligence and personality for teaching
learning process.
Explained and use the various theories of learning to developing suitable instructional
design.
Course contents:-
Cognitive development: Stages, Theories of Piaget & Bruner and their Educational
implication.
Language development: Stages, Theories of(Chomsky & B.F. Skinner ) and influencing
factors.
Moral development: Theories of( Freud & Kohlberg), Moral Judgement & Moral
behavior.
Social & Emotional competence development: Concept, influencing factors.
Unit-III: Learning :
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cognitive- ructivist theory
with reference to learning capacities motivation , transfer of learning and factors
afecting learning.
Nature, concept formation, concept mapping, factors affecting learning of concept &
principles.
Learning style.
Mastery learning.
Rules of advance organizer in learning.
Suggested readings:
Chauhan.s.s.: Advanced Educational Psychology , New Delhi, Vikas publishing house Pvt.
Ltd.,1998.
Dandpani.s:A Text book of Advanced Educational Psychology, New Delhi, Anmol Pvt.
Ltd.,2000
Mathur.S.S.:Education Psychology ,Agra, Vinod Pustak Mandir,2000.
Gupta. S.P.:Uchatar Shiksha mano vigyan , Sharda Prakashan , Allhabad.
Mishra.K.S.:Shiksha manovigyan ke naye kshitiz, Vinod pustak mandir, Agra.
Mangal.S.K.:Advanced Educational psychology, Vinod pustak mandir, Agra.
Pandey, K P : Naveen Siksha Manovigyan, Vishwavidyalay Prakashn, Varanasi
M.Ed. Semester-I
Course-103 Max-100
Objectives:- After taking this course , the M.Ed. student will be able to-
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Illustrate the Yogic of personality development in terms of Panch , Kosha and Trigunas.
Explain how to practice of Yoga promotes self development and human values .
Relate the contribution of Yoga in stress management and copying with stress.
Explain how yoga leads to human excellence.
Course content:-
Personality from psychological as well as Yoga points of view: human personality within
the framework of Panch,kosha and Trigunas- Satwa, Rajas and Tamas.
Eight limbs of Yoga and their implications for self development and concept of self.
Transactional srategies:- Students will be trained in practical aspects of Yoga in five days
training programme which will be organized by faculty of education in the college: group
discussion techniques on stress management.
Suggested reading:-
Patanjali yog sutra, Hath pradipika, Shiv sanhita tatha dharend sanhita-hindi sateek.
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Modules developed by NCTE on yoga for M.Ed. programme.
M.Ed. Semester-I
Course-104 Max-100
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Hypothesis:- Nature, definition, types, characteristics of good Hypothesis.
Suggested readings:-
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Pandey.K.P. :- Educational research.
M.Ed. Semester-I
Course-105 Max-100
Understand the need and relevance of preservice and inservice teacher education
programmes .
Evaluate the effectiveness of various activities and programmes conducted under
preservice and inservice TE courses.
Plan and organize need based TE program for inservice teacher education.
Course contents:-
Unit-I:- Structure:
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Unit-II:-Inservice teacher education in India:
Unit-III:-Planning:
Transactional strategies:-
Developing a short term action research based project formulation for improving
inservice/preservice TE:
Suggested activities:-
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NCERT,New Delhi,(2006) 6th survey of research in education.
NCTE(2009):Curriculum framework of teacher Education, New Delhi.
NCTE(2014): Norms & guidelines of teacher education program.
M.Ed. Semester-II
Course-201 Max-100
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
Understand the concept of knowledge and the enteric planning and nature of education.
Interpret linkage of knowledge with various sources.
Explain contemporary thoughts of education, teaching, learning, teachers and learners.
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School knowledge with life in the community, and life outside the school.
Theoretical knowledge with practical knowledge.
Universal knowledge with contextual knowledge.
Transactional Strategies:-
Suggested readings:-
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M.Ed. Semester-II
Course-202 Max-100
SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION
Unit-I:-Sociology of Education:
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Constraints on social change and modernization in India.
Transactional strategies:-
Suggested readings:-
Gore,Desai and Chitnis(Eds): Papers in the sociology of Education inn India, New
Delhi,NCERT 1967.
Ottaway,K.C:Education and Society, London.
Ruhela.S.P.(Ed):Social development of educability in India, Delhi Jan brothers 1969.
Shukla.S & kumar.K.(Eds): Sociological perspectives in Educations.
A reader Delhi :Chanakya publication,1985.
M.Ed. Semester-II
Course-203 Max-100
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Understand the global perspectives of Education.
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Unit-4:- Global perspectives:-
Suggested readings:-
M.Ed. Semester-II
Course-204 Max-100
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Unit- 1:- Educational statistics:-
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Transactional Strategies:-
Suggested readings:-
Asthana, Vipin Srivastav : Shaikshik Anusandhan evam Sankhyikiy, Agrawal Publication, Agra
M.Ed. Semester-III
Course-301 Max-100
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Indian experience of Radio Broadcast, ETV and Interactive TV, Gyan Vani and Gyan
Darshan.
Unit-II:-Learning Technology:
Unit-III:-Teaching technology:-
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Multimedia approaches to instructions: Concept, Role and Importance , Development of
multimedia package, Criteria of selection of media and Technology in Multimedia
Package.
Interactivity and networking, conferencing, web based learning, open education
resources, blended learning.
Open and distance learning system(ODLS): Concept, definition and characteristics,
criteria of openness, different stages of distance education, media materials and
technology in ODLS , Learner support services and counseling, evaluation strategies,
Uses of ICT in ODLS: Different stages and future scope.
Transactional strategies:-
Analysis of a computer based media packages with reference to its use in learning
process.
Preparation and presentation based media packages with reference to its learning
process.
Development of ICT based learning unit.
Interactive lectures and discussion.
Suggested Radings:-
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M.Ed. Semester-III
Course-302 Max-100
Understand the status of secondary education in India with specific reference to its
historical background.
Analyse the various program initiatives in the area of secondary education.
Critically interpret the issues in secondary education .
Rastriya Madhayamic Shiksha Abhiyan. Expansion of secondary education system (classes vi-viii,
ix-x, and xi-xii) in India and different schemes for operation of secondary education.
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Ladder of organization of secondary education and agencies of secondary education (class vi-xii)
National level, State level and District level Government agencies, Private agencies and public
private partnership. Open school system. Secondary Education through distance at State level
and Country level.
State level initiatives on secondary education: common school system, Neighbour hood schools,
multipurpose schools, Tribal schools (Ashram schools), Vocational schools, ITIs, Trade schools
and Kasturba Vidyalayas. National Skill Development Mission, National Council for vocational
Education.
Transactional strategies:
Secondary data base analysis of expansion of schools at state and National Level with
response to background factors, locality, gender, governance of schools, affiliation to
boards etc.
Discussion on the structure of different states school education.
Case based presentations.
Suggested readings:
Jauhari, B.P.K. and Pathak, P.D. : Bhartiya Siksha ka Itihas.Agra:Vinod pustak mandir.
Mohant,J.:Modern trend in Indian Education: Current Issues and Strategies in the
context of NEP.New Delhi: Deep and Deep, 1988.
Naik,J.P. and Syed, N.: A students history of education in India.New Delhi: MacMillan Co.
of India Ltd. 1974.
Mathur S.S: Shiksha ka darshnik avem samjik adhar.
Verma S.P.: Indian Constitution & Government.
Pandey R.S.: Shiksha ka parshanik avem samaj shastriya pristh bhoomi.
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M.Ed. Semester-III
Course-303 Max-100
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Approaches to teacher development Traditional, academic, Personalistic, Competency,
Social reconstructionist and synthetic view.
Scope of teacher Education Programme as reflected in NCTE regulations. Stage specific
and area specific teacher education program.
Transactional stratagies:
Study of the annual reports of SIEMAT/ SCERT/RIE/ NCERT/ NUEPA, universities teacher
education institutions, ASCs.
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A review of a research article in teacher education and write implications for
practitioner.
Interactive lectures followed by group discussions and Buzz seminars.
Suggested readings:
M.Ed. Semester-IV
Course-401 Max-100
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Critically analyze the contemporary issues in Indian education.
Under the need for new policies and program for education .
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Quality of Education: Selection of Teachers, Examination reforms (CCE), Assessment
and accreditation of institutions (NAAC).
Role of statutory bodies (NCTE, RCI), autonomous bodies (NCERT, UGC) and
regulation of institutions (NKC).
Choice based credits, Internationalization and Credit transfer.
Suggested readings:
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Varghese, A. (2000) Education for the Third Millennium, Indore: Satprachar Press, Pp
251.
Sharma R. C., Mahajan B. Permi, K.K. Nuna S. C., Menon, P. (1974) Source Book on
Environmental Education for elementary Teacher Educators, New Delhi: NIEPA, Pp
278.
NCERT (1970) Education and National Development- Report of the Education
Commission (1964-66), New Delhi: NCERT.
M.Ed. Semester-IV
Course-402 Max-100
Unit-2
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Tools of Measurement and Evaluation :- Subjective and objective tools, essay test,
objective test,scales, Questionnaires, Schedules and inventories, Performance tests.
Standard scores and their use.
Unit-3Test construction :
Unit-4
Transactional strategies:-
Suggested readings:-
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Anastasi, Anni. : Psychological Testing (Fifth edition).
Asthana Avem Agrawal : Manovigyan Aur Shiksha Me Mapan,Mulyankan,Vinod
Pustak Mandir,Agra.
Bhargava Mahesh : Adhunik Manovigynik Parichhan Avem Mapan,Bhargava Book
Depo.Agra.
s meaning and determination.
Cronbach,L.J. :Essentials of Psychological Testing,Harper Bros.,Newyork,1949.
Gupta,S.P. : Adhunik Mapan Avem Mulyankan.Sharda Pustak,Bhawan Allahabad.
Thorndike, R.L. & Hagen, E. : Measurement and Evaluation in Psychoogy and
Education, Wiley EasternLtd., New Delhi
Singh, L.S. : Mapan Mulyankan Avem Shankhiki, Sahitya Prakashan, Agra.
Singh,N.K. : Shakshik Avem Mansik Mapan,Sharda Prakashan Allahabad.
M.Ed. Semester-IV
Course-403 Max-100
Objectives:- After taking this course the student will be able to:
Course content:-
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Unit-I:Bases, Development & Models of Curriculum:
Transactional strategies:-
Suggested readings:-
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M.Ed. Semester-IV
Inclusive Education
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Recommendations of Education Commissions and Committees on restructuring policies
and practices to respond to diversity in educational situations (with special reference to
recommendation of NPE -1986, POA-1992 and PWD Act (person with disability)1995;
National curriculum framework 2005.
National institutes for Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation council of India.
National and International initiatives for inclusive education .
Definition and Characteristics of children with Sensory (Hearing, Visual,) and physically
challenged.
Intellectual (gifted with high intellect & talents, and mentally challenged),developmental
disabilities(autism ,cerebral plasy, learning disabilities),social and emotional problems
scholastic backwardness(underachievement, slow learner) children belonging to other
marginalized groups.
Importance of Early Detention, Functional Assessment for Development of
Compensatory Skills.
Role of Teachers Working in Inclusive Setting and Resource Teacher in Developing and
Enriching academic skills for higher learning.
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Managerial Skills for Mobilizing appropriate Resources.
Identifying the required Resources for Children with Various Special Needs.
Transactional strategies-
Suggested Reading-
Ahuja, A., & Jangira, N.K.(2002). Effective Teacher Training: Cooperative Learning Based
Approach. New Delhi: National Publishing House.
Ainscow, M. & Booth, T.(2003). The Index of Inclusion: Developing Learning and
Participation in Schools. Bristol: Centre for Studies in Inclusive Education.
Jangira, A. & Mani, M.N.G.(1990). Integrated Education for Visually Handicapped.
Gurgaon: Academic Press.
Jha, M.(2002). Inclusive Education for All: Schools without Walls. Chennai: Heinemann
Educational Publishers.
Sharma, P.L.(1990). Teacher Handbook on IED-Helping Children with Special Needs. New
Delhi: NCERT Publications
M.Ed. Semester-IV
Gender studies
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Objectives:-After taking this course the student will be able to
Course content:-
Transactional strategies:-
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Case based presentation focusing on gender inequality.
Interactive lectures and discussion.
Seminars on related themes related to problems of heterogeneous gender reality.
Suggested Studies :-
Bhatnagar Suresh : Bal Vikas evam Parivarik Sambandh, R Lal Book Depot, Meerut, U.P.
E. Berk, Lawra : Child Development, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. New Delhi
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