Diploma in Elementary Education Course
Learn to Teach. Teach to Lead.
Located at the Siwan Campus, School of Education ranks among the top teacher training institutions in Bihar. It is known for its commitment to quality education and professional development by training future educators.
Level
Graduate
Duration
2 Years
A Diploma in Elementary Education trains aspiring candidates to teach at the primary and upper primary levels. The program plays a crucial role in refining the academic system at the grassroots level. In two years, D.El.Ed. students learn teaching principles to enhance soft skills and communication abilities.
| Course Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| 2 Year Full Time | Students who have completed 10+2 examinations in any stream from a recognized board/university and cleared the Bihar D.El.Ed Common Entrance Test (CET) can easily seek admission to D.El.Ed Course. |
Students with a D.El.Ed. Degree have a fulfilling career in
Primary School Teacher
Upper Primary School Teacher
Pre-Primary / Nursery Teacher
Government School Teacher (via TET/CTET)
Private School Teacher
Special Educator
Educational Content Developer
The D.El.Ed. course covers a range of subjects, including some foundation subjects (Educational psychology, philosophy, and sociology). It also includes specialization in subjects or educational levels.
Description of Course
The students will follow the course prescribed by the NCTE & BSEB, Patna for 2-Years D.El.Ed. Course as and when notified:
- In the 1st year of the course, there are 12 Papers (F1 to F12), and also a 4-week School Internship program. The total marks in the 1st year are 1000 or 40 Credits (Internal and External).
- Similarly, in the 2nd year, total marks are 1000 or 40 Credits. But in this year, there are 9 papers (S1 to S9) and a 16-week School Internship program. In this year, most of the focus is on pedagogical subjects.
Program Learning Outcomes of D.El.Ed Course
By the end of the D.El.Ed program, the students will be able to
- Develop a dedicated elementary school where teachers would become instrumental in the reconstruction of society.
- Consider the interrelationship, rapport, and coordination among teachers, children, and the community.
- Develop the necessary knowledge, pedagogic skills, and positive predisposition required to be effective elementary teachers.
- Acquire new tools and techniques that would enable them to respond to the challenges of elementary education effectively.
- Address the needs of diverse learners of elementary schools as well as work in coordination with the community.
- Nurture their learning style by exploiting ICT, Work Education, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts as tools of pedagogy.
- Develop their aptitude to communicate, demonstrate, and practice to deliver the curriculum effectively.
- Encourage creative and independent thinking and enable them to construct their knowledge.
- Construct their understanding of pedagogic approaches and develop the necessary insight to establish linkages between the theory and practice of elementary education.
- Understand the social and psychological contexts of children and handle them with sensitivity and compassion.
- Learn issues related to inclusive education, life skills education, gender perspectives, environmental concerns, community knowledge, independent thinking, innovation, and creativity for elementary-level learners.
- Promote a culture of reflective practice and research for the betterment of elementary education.
- Understand contemporary theories of education/teaching/learning in the field of elementary education and technology, and integrate the same in their classroom teaching.
- Acquire competencies not only to reflect on the current pedagogical practices but also to create his/her pedagogical knowledge based on observations, experimentation, analysis, and reflection.