SASTRA University Admission 2014 2015 : BEd Programme Distance Education

Name of the organisation : SASTRA University (sastra.edu)
Description : Admission 2014 2015 BEd Programme Distance Education
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Admission Notice & Application format : sastra.edu/downloads/News/2013/oct/1.BEd%20prospectus%20and%20application%202014.pdf
http://www.sastra.edu/

Update : Last date for receipt of completed application form is January 16th 2014 (5.00 PM)

SASTRA University offers distance mode programmes with an aim to fulfil the following;
** Certification
** Improvement of knowledge and skills
** Acquisition of professional competencies
** Continuing and life – long learning
** Simultaneous study for the on-campus students of SASTRA to achieve “ twinning of programmes” to make them employable
** Professional development and training for in-service teachers of schools and colleges

Objectives of B. Ed Programme :
The B. Ed. (Distance Mode) programme of SASTRA aims at making the in-service school teachers acquire relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes in pedagogical methods and preparing teachers to become role models in classrooms and to be an instrument for building productive human capital in our country to face the challenges of globalization.

This programme, meant for in-service teachers and adopted from IGNOU, aims at achieving the following;
• To enhance the competencies of in-service teachers
• To create a comprehensive understanding about pedagogical methods in organizing learning experiences for students.
• To strengthen the skills of teachers in the classroom and school management
• To develop new skills required for teachers in organizing instructional methods through novel multimedia approaches.
• To enhance the skill of Technology of teaching in virtual classroom.

Eligibility :
i) A Bachelor’s degree in B.A / B.Lit., /B.Sc., / B.Com., / Tamil / English / / Physics Mathematics / Applied Physics / Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Botany Bio Chemistry / Zoology / Micro Biology / Environmental Science / History / Applied Geography / Computer Science / Computer Applications / Information Technology / Geography (or)
A Post graduate degree (with a UG degree in the same subject) in Economics / Home Science from a recognized University.
ii) In-Service teachers with two years full time teaching experience in a Nursery / Primary / Secondary / Higher secondary school in Tamilnadu recognized by the state or central government.
iii) Should be currently working as a teacher in a government recognized school.

Duration of the programme : B. Ed. Programme is of two years duration. In any case, the programme will have to be completed within a maximum period of four years after enrolment.

Medium of instruction : The medium of instruction for B.Ed. Programme will be in English/Tamil.

Programme structure : The programme consists of the following
Group – A Core Programmes
Group – B Content – Based Methodology / Optional Programmes
Group – C Elective Programmes
Group – D Practical Programmes
The programme comprises 56 credits.

Programme materials : In agreement with IGNOU, the self – instructional materials (SIM) of IGNOU will be used and the SIM will be the programme materials for distance learning.

Credit System : Credit system will be followed for the distance education programmes of SASTRA. Each credit is equivalent to 30 study hours comprising all learning activities like learning, comprehending the study materials, Contact sessions etc. Thus a four credit programme involves 120 hours of study. Completion of an academic programme requires successful clearing of both the home assignments (wherever required) and term – end university examination.

Study Centres for B. Ed. Programme : The following Colleges of Education are identified as study centers for B. Ed. Programme
1. SASTRA University Main Campus, Tirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur
2. Srinivasa Ramanujan Centre, SASTRA University, Kumbakonam.
3. Dr. N.G.P. College of Education, Coimbatore
4. Ruby college of Preceptors, Madurai
5. Stella Matutina College of Education,Chennai.

How to Apply :
i) Application format can be downloaded from the website.

ii) Your address must be complete in all respects as the University will correspond with you in this address only. If you change your address, you should inform the University about your new contact address at once in the format given at the end.

iii) Completed forms must be sent to the Director – Distance Education on or before 31.12.2013 (5.00 P.M.)
THE DIRECTOR,
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
SASTRA UNIVERSITY
TIRUMALAISAMUDRAM
THANJAVUR – 613 401.
TAMIL NADU, INDIA.

Last Date : 31.12.2013 (5.00 P.M.)