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Introduction

In wake of the decision by the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan to discontinue B.Ed (01 Year) programme, Allama Iqbal Open University was the first one to launch its B.Ed (1.5 Year) programme under the guidelines of the HEC in 2016. The programme was designed to equip the trainee teachers with sound professional and pedagogical knowledge, disposition and skills to counter the challenges of demanding educational market. This pre-service teacher education programme is now more focused on practicum-based courses than before. The main target of the programme is to provide dynamic nature of experiences to the prospective teachers and linking their theoretical knowledge with actual classroom settings in the likes of multiple teaching practices and research project.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant MUST have at least 16 years of Education (academic disciplines other than Education i.e., MA Education or MEd) including MA / MSc / BS (04 Years) with minimum of second division or equivalent.

Selection Process

The admission is offered on open-merit base and all applicants meeting the requirements will be offered admission in B.Ed (1.5 Year) Programme.

Duration

BEd (1.5 Year) consists of 03 semesters i.e. 18 months. However, the maximum duration to complete the degree is 03 years from the time of admission.

Medium of Instruction

English/Urdu

Teaching Methodology

ODL/Online

AIOU Credits Required

54 Credit Hours

Six compulsory courses are offered in first semester

 

Course

Code

Credit Hours

1.

General Methods of Teaching (Professional)

8601

03

2.

Educational Assessment and Evaluation (Professional)

8602

03

3.

Curriculum Development (Foundation)

8603

03

4.

Research Methods in Education (Professional)

8604

03

5.

Educational Leadership and Management (Professional)

8605

03

6.

Citizenship Education and Community Engagement

8606

03

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.