Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
- Learner-oriented approach
- Integrated value-based education
- Technology-based instruction
- Practical experience in laboratories
- Focus on creative activities
- Interdisciplinary
- Job placement support
Curriculum and Syllabus
The curriculum and syllabus are formulated to support the mission of the school that aims to develop all aspects of its student teachers, including teaching and technical proficiency, good communication skills, creativity and a global perspective on education. As such, four core subjects are offered -- Computer Education, Environmental Education, Evaluation of Learning and Guidance & Counseling -- which are unique to the School.
The academic syllabus also includes the study of
- Education in Indian Society
- Educational Psychology
- Instructional Process and School Management
- Content cum Methodology with a specialization in two of the following
- History & Civics
- English
- Kannada
- Physics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
Practical experience in teaching and an opportunity to improve teaching skills through Micro-Teaching is also provided, wherein student teachers teach to and receive feedback from a class of their peers and teachers. This prepares them for the 48 days of supervised Practice Teaching in secondary schools around Mysore.
Learning Methods
Supplementing the classroom lectures, there are seminars, workshops, hands-on laboratory and computer sessions, team teaching and collaborative learning. Using these diverse methods ensures that the instruction is effective and prepares students to use such methods themselves.
There is also emphasis on student-developed quizzes, debates, projects and case studies, workshops and field trips. Micro-Teaching includes a three-day visit to the nearby villagers, where student teachers interact with the community in activities like campaigns on health and hygiene, child education, adult literacy and environmental awareness. Overall, the instruction process is learner-centric and enquiry-based.
Amrita
A medical student is not a doctor. It takes years of concentrated study and preparations to become a good doctor. But during the period when he is still an intern we might call him a doctor, even though he hasn't yet received his degree. Why?