Programme Detail

Programme Details of M.Ed. In Science Education

Programme Name:

M.Ed. In Science Education

Introduction:

The Department of Science Education was established in 1988. The programmes and courses of the department are mainly focused on education and training of science teachers. Presently the department offers specialized courses in science at CT, BEd, MA, MEd, MPhil and PhD level. Specialization courses provide conceptual framework and indepth insight into the teaching of science effectively.

Admission Requirement:

B.Sc with B.Ed (at least 2nd Division) or B.S.E.D (2nd Division) or BSCS with B.Ed (Science) , BS Engineering / Medical / all science related areas with B.Ed (Science)

Selection Process:

All eligible candidates will be granted Admission subject to fulfilling Eligibility criteria.

Duration:

1 Year

Medium of Instruction:

English/ Urdu

Teaching Methodology:

No Teaching Practice

AIOU Credits Required:

36 credit hours

Course Required:

1st Semester
Code	Course Title	Cr.Hrs
831	Foundational of Education	03
837	Educational Research	03
838	Curriculum Development and Instruction	03
840	Educational Psychology	03
695	Foundations of Science Education	03
696	Teaching Strategies in Science Education	03

2nd Semester
Code	Course Title	Cr.Hrs
697	Assessment in Science Education	03
698	Laboratory Organization, Management And Safety Methods	03
848 846 855 6506 6507	Thesis OR (in lieu of Thesis) Teaching Strategies Computers in Education Education in Pakistan Educational Measurement and Evaluation	12 03 03 03 03

Elective / Major Courses:

Semester:

Collaborations:

Nil

Workshop:

At the end of each semester

Thesis:

Optional

Practical:

No Teaching Practice

Viva:

In case student opts for thesis

Allama Iqbal Open University

Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad- 44000, Pakistan

Email: support@aiou.edu.pk