Introduction
In progressively specialized educational era, it is exigent that 21st century learners in terms of prospective teaching, should upgrade their skills and become proficient in the use of these skills and to effectively facilitate the learning process of their pupils. This program focuses on teaching learning process, learning theories, models, strategies, media, communication delivery models and interactive technologies, with specialization in elementary education.
Objectives of the Program
After the successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:
- 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 Elementary 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.
Exit after 4 semesters/2 years
Student may opt to exit as per HEC Undergraduate Policy 2023 after successful completion of 4 semesters. The student will get an Associate Degree in Education (Elementary Education).
Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).
For further information related to this program, please contact Dr. Muhammad Samiullah through email sami.ullah@aiou.edu.pk
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum entry requirement for admission is Intermediate (12 years of Education) or equivalent.
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
ODL
AIOU Credits Required
|
S. No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
1 |
9382 |
Functional English |
3+0 |
|
2 |
9401/5437 |
Islamic Studies/Ethics |
3+0 |
|
3 |
9378 |
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan |
3+0 |
|
4 |
8277 |
Quantitative Reasoning- I |
3+0 |
|
5 |
9384 |
Application of Information and Communication Technologies |
3+0 |
|
6 |
6411 |
Foundations of Education |
3+0 |
|
S. No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
1 |
9381 |
Expository Writing |
3+0 |
|
2 |
9410 |
Introduction to Sociology: Culture and Society |
3+0 |
|
3 |
6416 |
Urdu |
3+0 |
|
4 |
8278 |
Quantitative Reasoning- II |
3+0 |
|
5 |
9389 |
Basics of Environmental Sciences |
3(2+1) |
|
6 |
6402 |
Educational Psychology & Guidance |
3+0 |
|
S. No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
1 |
5026 |
Entrepreneurship |
3+0 |
|
2 |
9385 |
Civics and Community Engagement |
3+0 |
|
3 |
6400 |
General Methods of Teaching |
3+0 |
|
4 |
6403 |
Classroom Management |
3+0 |
|
5 |
6996 |
Supervised School Observation |
3+0 |
|
S. No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
1 |
6404 |
General Science |
3+0 |
|
2 |
6407 |
Classroom Assessment |
3+0 |
|
3 |
8612 |
Professionalism in Teaching |
3+0 |
|
4 |
8655 |
Curriculum & Instruction |
3+0 |
|
5 |
6997 |
Teaching Practice |
3+0 |
CLUSTERS
- A cluster is a set of 5 courses having 4 content courses and a pedagogy. These 5 courses must be completed in the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th semester according to the scheme of studies.
- A student has to select any two clusters as major areas (M1 & M2) in the 5th semester from the list of clusters given below. The clusters once chosen in the 5th semester as M1 & M2 cannot be changed in the 6th ,7th and 8th semester. Therefore, courses of the same clusters will continue in the 6th ,7th and 8th semester.
- The student after getting Associate Degree in Education (ADE) is ELIGIBLE for having admission in 5th semester of B. Ed 4 years program.
|
S# |
English (Cluster 1) |
Islamic Studies (Cluster 2) |
Urdu (Cluster 3) |
Home Economics (Cluster 4) |
Pakistan Studies (Cluster 5) |
|
|
C1:6468 English I |
C1:6473 Islamic Studies-I |
C1:6478 Urdu-I |
C1:6483 Home Economics I |
C1:6488 Pakistan Studies-I |
|
|
C2:6469 English II |
C1:6474 Islamic Studies-II |
C2:6479 Urdu-II |
C2:6484 Home Economics II |
C1:6489 Pakistan Studies-II |
|
|
C3: 6470 English III |
C1:6475 Islamic Studies-III |
C3:6480 Urdu-III |
C3:6485 Home Economics III |
C1:6490 Pakistan Studies-III |
|
|
C4: 6471 English IV |
C1:6476 Islamic Studies-IV |
C4:6481 Urdu-IV |
C4:6486 Home Economics IV |
C1:6491 Pakistan Studies-III |
|
|
Pedagogy 6493 Teaching of English
|
Pedagogy 6497 Teaching of Islamic Studies |
Pedagogy 6494 Teaching of Urdu |
Pedagogy 6496 Teaching of Home Economics
|
Pedagogy 6495 Teaching of Pakistan Studies |
|
S. No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
1 |
5019 |
Elementary School Management |
3+0 |
|
2 |
TBA |
Elementary Teacher Education |
3+0 |
|
3 |
9487 |
Fahm -e- Quran (Tajwid, Translation and Tafsir) |
NC |
|
Note: The students shall select any two Clusters in 5th semester and on the basis of which they will opt the same Clusters/ content Courses in Semester 6th and 7th along with their pedagogies. |
|||
|
Cluster 1 |
6468 |
English-I |
3+0 |
|
6469 |
English-II |
3+0 |
|
|
Cluster 2 |
6473 |
Islamic Studies-I |
3+0 |
|
6474 |
Islamic Studies-II |
3+0 |
|
|
Cluster 3 |
6478 |
Urdu-I |
3+0 |
|
6479 |
Urdu-II |
3+0 |
|
|
Cluster 4 |
6483 |
Home Economics-I |
3+0 |
|
6484 |
Home Economics-II |
3+0 |
|
|
Cluster 5 |
6488 |
Pakistan Studies-I |
3+0 |
|
6489 |
Pakistan Studies-II |
3+0 |
|
|
S. No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
1 |
6461 |
Educational Research and Statistics |
3+0 |
|
2 |
9488 |
Seerat -e-Tayyaba |
NC |
|
Note: The students shall select the two Clusters in this semester on the basis of same content courses studied in 5th semester. |
|||
|
Cluster 1 |
6470 |
English-III |
3+0 |
|
6471 |
English-IV |
3+0 |
|
|
Cluster 2 |
6475 |
Islamic Studies-III |
3+0 |
|
6476 |
Islamic Studies-IV |
3+0 |
|
|
Cluster 3 |
6480 |
Urdu-III |
3+0 |
|
6481 |
Urdu-IV |
3+0 |
|
|
Cluster 4 |
6485 |
Home Economics-III |
3+0 |
|
6486 |
Home Economics-IV |
3+0 |
|
|
Cluster 5 |
6490 |
Pakistan Studies-III |
3+0 |
|
6491 |
Pakistan Studies-IV |
3+0 |
|
|
S. No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
1 |
8611 |
Critical Thinking and Reflective Practices |
3+0 |
|
2 |
TBA |
Guidance and Counselling in Elementary Schools |
3+0 |
|
3 |
6466 |
Comparative Education |
3+0 |
|
4 |
TBA |
Capstone Project |
0+3 |
|
Note: The two courses of pedagogy shall be selected on the basis of same content courses studied by the students in Semester 5 and 6. |
|||
|
Cluster 1 |
6493 |
Teaching of English |
3+0 |
|
Cluster 2 |
6497 |
Teaching of Islamic Studies |
3+0 |
|
Cluster 3 |
6494 |
Teaching of Urdu |
3+0 |
|
Cluster 4 |
6496 |
Teaching of Home Economics |
3+0 |
|
Cluster 5 |
6495 |
Teaching of Pakistan Studies |
3+0 |
|
S. No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
1 |
6413 |
Introduction to Inclusive Education |
3+0 |
|
2 |
8635 |
Teaching Reading |
3+0 |
|
3 |
5021 |
Perspective of Elementary Education |
3+0 |
|
4 |
6462 |
Test Development and Evaluation |
3+0 |
|
5 |
6998 |
Long Term Internship |
6 |
1
2
3
4
5
Semesters
Workshop
The workshop for each course will comprise of 12 hours, with 2 hours daily for 6 days except teaching practice and project as per AIOU policy. Each semester will have workshop for the courses offered in that particular semester. It is applicable to all the semesters of this program as per AIOU policy.