Post Graduate Programmes

M.Ed (Two-Years by Lateral Entry into B.Ed-M.Ed Programme)

Location: Mumbai

Centre: Centre of Excellence in Teacher Education

Intake: 15

Description

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The B.Ed.-M.Ed. Innovative Programme is a new three-year programme of study, with entry and exit options, to prepare educators for school pedagogy (English language, Science, Mathematics and Social Sciences). It includes additional coursework leading to specialisation in curriculum studies, education development and policy, inclusive education and ICT and new media. The programme has received recognition from the NCTE WRC.

The programme is designed to prepare educators to work as adaptive experts and transformative intellectuals. This is in response to the need for quality teacher education which can develop educators with a strong motivation and commitment to working in the sector as well as deep professional knowledge that empowers them to understand the curriculum and social context. It takes a holistic approach to curriculum design and pedagogy. The unique features of the programme are as follows-

• An integrated, discipline-based approach is adopted to the formation of professional knowledge and practice through the development of communities of practice.

• Anticipates the need for proactive orientation to the institutional context of practice and realities of schools.

• Professional development is seen as a continuous process.

The entire programme is spread over three years divided into 6 semesters, with an exit option after the first two years with a B.Ed degree and entry option at the beginning of the second year for M.Ed. degree. The medium of instruction is English. Students are required to write their assignments, reports, and examination in English language.

The entire three-year B.Ed. M.Ed. programme has a total of 112 credits. The two-year B.Ed programme has a total of 72 credits and The two-year M.Ed programme has a total of 72 credits.

All three programmes include foundation courses, education courses, and advanced specialization courses. An additional ‘School Internship’ component is exclusive to the two-year B.Ed. programme. The students of two-year M.Ed. will have to mandatorily choose ‘Teacher Education’ as one of the advanced optional. In

addition to the above mentioned courses, the three-year B.Ed-M.Ed and the two-year M.Ed. students will have optional advanced specialization (OADC) courses from a range of possibilities to develop competence in areas of curriculum and material development, education policy, inclusive education, ICT and new media, along with teacher education.

The programme integrates content and pedagogy along with education theory to develop professional identity and capability of educators as subject experts, with knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment and diverse uses of media and technology. It integrates education theory and practice through a historical, psychological, sociological, and philosophical understanding of a subject along with the social context of schools and learners. Professionals are prepared to proactively engage with and reinvigorate the institutional contexts and work inclusively to achieve education for all. On successful completion of the B.Ed.-M.Ed. programme, graduates can be gainfully employed as faculty of education, curriculum developers, education policy analysts, educational planners and administrators, school principals and researchers in the field of education. Graduates exiting with B.Ed can be employed as TGTs in schools.

Note

Hostel facility is not available for the B.Ed M.Ed Innovative Programme students.

The eligibility for scholarship availability for the BEd M.Ed Innovative Programme students for the GOI-PMS varies from state to state. Some states do not offer GOI-PMS for a second postgraduate programme. Students are requested to check with their respective state departments and apply on time for the scholarship in case they are eligible.

Distribution of Credit Hours:

Note: 1 credit = 15 hours classroom teaching and 30 hours lab/field experience/workshop/self-study.

Semesterwise Courses:

Semester-wise Listing of Courses

Notes: The total number of credits, list of CBCS courses and semester-wise listing of courses may undergo some changes based on practical consideration.

1. This is a Practicum aimed at developing students’ understanding of the characteristics and challenges of working with different school systems.

2. Advanced Specialisations (AS) are a set of 8 specialisations, out of which Teacher Education is mandatory. The students have to choose one option from any of the remaining seven options. Details given in the table below.

3. The Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) Courses are to be selected from the general pool of CBCS courses (Open Electives) given on pages 38–41.

4. Field Attachment: Students will be attached with an organisation (Government/Civil Society), whose work is aligned with the student’s interests. This will allow students to both observe and learn about the field, with expert practitioners to mentor them on various aspects of education administration and policy, curriculum and pedagogy, teacher formation, etc.

5. Optional Advanced Disciplinary Courses in education will enable students to pursue their areas of interest, and develop deeper knowledge, understanding and skills relating to education.

Advanced Specialisations*

Optional Advanced Disciplinary Optional Courses*

Note: *Courses will be offered subject to a minimum number of 4 students opting for the course and teacher availability

Fee Structure:

FEE IS AS PER THE TISS MA COURSE FEE STRUCTURE FOR 6 SEMESTERS.

Fees for Indian Students ( in Rs.)*

*Dormitory type multi seater hostel will be provided to GOI students only as per the norms of the Institute.

* Dining Hall Advance is only an advance and the amount will be adjusted as per actuals.

*Hostel and Dining Charges are subject to revision with changing costs of rents, electricity charges, provisions & fuel.

*Institute reserves the rights to revise the Fees Structure of programme if necessary.

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