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Introduction

The ADE based B.Ed. (4Years) Secondary Teacher Education program addresses a critical need in the educational landscape and is specifically tailored for students entering in the 5th semester after completing their Associate Degree in Education (ADE). This program is strategically designed to build upon the foundational knowledge acquired during the ADE program while recognizing the pivotal role of secondary teachers in shaping the intellectual and personal growth of students. It ensures a cohesive educational journey that refines pedagogical skills, enhances subject matter expertise, and fosters a deeper understanding of educational theories by seamlessly transitioning students into the 5th semester of the existing B. Ed (4Years) Secondary Teacher Education program. This initiative not only streamlines the educational pathway for aspiring educators but also ensures that they enter the secondary education sector with a comprehensive and advanced skill set, ultimately contributing to the elevation of educational standards and the cultivation of a highly proficient teaching workforce.

 

Objectives:

  • Provide prospective teachers with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of educational theories, instructional strategies, and pedagogical skills tailored for diverse secondary education settings, building upon the foundational knowledge acquired during their ADE program.
  • Deepen subject-specific knowledge to ensure robust content delivery in secondary classrooms.
  • Train teachers in the effective use of modern educational technologies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Foster a commitment to ethical teaching practices and continual professional development to adapt to educational advancements.
  • Provide real-world experiences through structured teaching practices to bridge theory with practice in actual classroom environments.

Eligibility Criteria

The minimum entry requirement for admission is an Associate Degree in Education (ADE) or equivalent.

 

Assessment Criteria

As per AIOU policy

Workshop

The workshop for each course will comprise of 12 hours, with 2 hours daily for 6 days as per AIOU policy.

Credit hours wise breakup

Total Credit Hours (CH): 69

  • Major: 48 CH
  • Specialization Courses (SC): 18 CH (In semesters 5,6,7&8)
  • Content courses (Cc): 30 CH (In semesters 5,6&7)
  • Interdisciplinary/allied Courses (IDC): 12 CH (In semesters 7&8)
  • Capstone Project (CP): 3 CH (In semester 7)
  • Field Experience/ Internship (FE/I): 6 CH (In semester 8)
  • Non-Credited (NC): 2 courses (In semesters 5&6)

Duration

2 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

ODL

AIOU Credits Required

69 Credit Hours

Course Code

Course Titles

Credit Hours

8624

Secondary Education

3(3+0)

8653

Adolescent Psychology 

3(3+0)

 

C1c1

3(3+0)

 

C2c1

3(3+0)

 

C1c2

3(3+0)

 

C2c2

3(3+0)

9487

Fahm-e- Quran (Tajwid, Translation and Tafsir)

NC

KEY: C1c1 = Content 1 course 1    C2c1 = Content 2 course 1, C1c2 = Content 1 course 2,   C2c2 = Content 2 course 2   

(These are content courses of two Content area clusters)

 

Course Code

Course Titles

Credit Hours

6461

Educational Research & Statistics 

3(3+0)

 

C1c3

3(3+0)

 

C2c3

3(3+0)

 

C1c4

3(3+0)

 

C2c4

3(3+0)

9488

Seerat-e-Tayyaba

NC

KEY: C1c3 = Content 1 Course 3, C2c3 = Content 2 Course 3, C1c4 = Content 1 Course 4,   C2c4 = Content 2 Course 4

(These are content courses of two Content area clusters)

Course Code

Course Titles

Credit Hours

 

 

Pedagogy I

(Related to Content I from the chosen cluster)

3(3+0)

 

Pedagogy II

(Related to Content 2 from the chosen cluster)

3(3+0)

8626

Teacher Education in Pakistan

3(3+0)

6413

Introduction to Inclusive Education                           

3(3+0)

6466

Comparative Education

3(3+0)

8342

Capstone project

3(0+3)

Course Code

Course Titles

Credit Hours

8611

Critical Thinking & Reflective Practices

3(3+0)

8615

Management Strategies in Educational Institutions

3(3+0)

8654

Teaching and Learning Strategies

3(3+0)

6462

Test Development and Evaluation

3(3+0)

6995

Long Term Teaching Practice

6(0+6)

NOTE:

  1. The existing courses/clusters where relevant will be adopted/adapted as per requirement.
  2. The Faculty/Department may change the sequence or offer as per availability of courses.

Elective / Major Courses:

CONTENT CLUSTERS

  • A Content cluster is a set of 5 courses having 4 content courses and a pedagogy. These 5 courses must be completed in the 5th, 6th, and 7th semester according to the scheme of studies.
  • A student has to select any two Content clusters as (C1 & C2) in the 5th semester from the list of clusters given below. The Content clusters once chosen in the 5th semester as C1 & C2 cannot be changed in the 6th and 7th semester. Therefore, courses of the same clusters will continue in 6th and 7th semester.

Content Cluster

Urdu

Content Cluster

English

Content Cluster

Pakistan Studies

Content Cluster

Islamic Studies

Content Cluster

Home Economics

c1:8659

Urdu-I

c1:6468

English I

c1:8663

Geography of Pakistan-I

c1:8667

Islamiat-I

c1:6483

Home Economics I

c2:8660

Pakistani Adab-I

c2:6469

English II

c2:8664

Geography of Pakistan-II

c2:8669

Seerat-e-Tayyaba -I

c2:6484

Home Economics II

c3:8661

Tareekh-e-Adab-e-Urdu-I

c3: 6470

English III

c3:8665

 Ideological Foundations of Pakistan

c3:8668

Islamiat-II

c3:6485

Home Economics III

c4:8662

Tareekh-e-Adab-e-Urdu-II

c4: 6471

English IV

c4:8666

Foreign Policy of Pakistan-I

c4:8670

Seerat-e-Tayyaba -II

c4:6486

Home Economics IV

Pedagogy 8639 Tadreeseat-e-Urdu

Pedagogy 6493 Teaching of English

 

Pedagogy 8640 Teaching of Pakistan Studies

Pedagogy 6497 Teaching of Islamic Studies

Pedagogy 6496

Teaching of Home Economics

 

c1: course 1, c2: course 2, c3: course 3,c4: course 4

2

3

4

5

6

7

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.