University of Southern Punjab

B.Ed (4 years)

Introduction

After the successful completion of the B.Ed (4 years) program, the candidates can work as school teachers, administrators, instructional supervisors, subject specialists in higher secondary schools, as well as lectures in colleges and universities. This degree may also be useful to continue towards advanced studies in Education. The candidates will learn to manage organizations and develop solutions to issues in the field of education. They will be able to apply research skills in the classroom and institutions and will use the latest approaches to education.

Eligibility Criteria

Intermediate or equivalent with at least 2nd division

Career Prospects

  • School teachers
  • Administrators
  • Instructional supervisors
  • Subject specialists in higher secondary schools
  • Lectures

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Product from the Department of Education will be able to use their skills to set goals and objectives for learning that involves students in significant learning activities.

Students will be able to use their skills of cognitive, social, and emotional development in creating an environment of respect and understanding and a culture for learning.

Engage in customarily teaching practices to help all students – regardless of language, race, geographic location, special needs, or poverty.

Use effective and appropriate communication techniques in their teaching, professional teamwork, and interactions with students, colleagues, parents, and the community.

To train the characters of professional educators in their teaching and interactions with students, colleagues, parents, and the community.

Developing vast Curriculum in a view to producing well-versed Teachers.

Using new and multi-dimensional pedagogic methodologies and train the youth of the nation for better service in the country

Programs Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

To make aware teachers with latest curricula, teaching techniques, and methodologies

To enable the prospective teachers to create a classroom environment that expedites learning by engaging students in positive social interaction and active learning

To enable teachers to use ICT in the classroom

To enable the potential teachers to manage the classroom environment

To meet the increasing demand for trained teachers in Pakistan

Major Characteristics

The program will be of eight (8) semester’s duration with 132 credit hours.

Courses
Islamic Studies (OR) Religious Education/Ethics
Functional English
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan
Pakistan Studies
Foundations of Education (Professional-I)
Inclusive Education (Professional-II)
Education for Sustainable Development (Professional-1II)
Understanding of Holy Quran-I
Arts and Humanities
Applications of Information Communication Technologies (ICT)
Quantitative Reasoning – l
Educational Psychology (Professional-IV)
Research Methods in Education (Professional-V)
Curriculum Development (Professional-VI)
Understanding of Holy Quran-I
Expository Writing
Quantitative Reasoning – ll
Introduction to Psychology (Social Sciences)
Critical Thinking and Reflective Practices (Professional-VII)
Educational Assessment and Evaluation (Professional-VIII)
Teaching of English (Pedagogy- I )
Civics and Community Engagement a) Scouting OR Emergency Training b) Community Service
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Sciences (Natural Sciences)
School Management (Professional -IX)
Educational Policies and Plans of Pakistan (Professional-X)
School Observation
Teaching of Urdu (Pedagogy Course – II)
Education in Pakistan
Islamic Education
Contemporary Literacies (Professional-XI)
Teaching of Art, Crafts and Calligraphy (Pedagogy Course – III)
*Area of Specialization (Elective Course I)
Guidance and Counselling in School
Teaching Profession (Professional-XII)
Teaching of Mathematics (Pedagogy Course – IV)
Teaching of Science (Pedagogy Course –V)
*Area of Specialization (Elective Course II)
Practice Teaching – I
Teaching of Social Studies and Islamiat (Pedagogy Course – VI)
*Area of Specialization (Elective Course III)
*Area of Specialization (Elective Course IV)
Capstone Project
Practice Teaching – II
Human Growth and Development
*Area of Specialization (Elective Course V)
*Area of Specialization (Elective Course VI)
Internship
Elective Courses
Early Childhood Care and Education
Educational Research
Educational Assessment
Child Rights and Safety Education
Educational Policy and Planning
Curriculum Studies
Educational Leadership and Management
Educational Psychology
Guidance and Counseling
Inclusive Education
Literacy and Non Formal Education
Online & Distance Learning
Quality Assurance in Education
Comparative Education
Teacher Professional Development
Mathematics Education
STEM Education
Islamic Education
Education for Sustainable Development
Educational Entrepreneurship
Educational Technology
Health and Physical Education
Artificial Intelligence in Education
Special Education (Intellectual Impairments)
Special Education (Visual Impairments)
Special Education (Physical Impairments)
Special Education (Hearing Impairments)
Special Education (Learning Disabilities)
Special Education (Autism Spectrum Disorder)