AIOU B.ED Admissions

The University has introduced a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, Master’s, M.Phil. and Doctoral programs. The University also offers basic functional courses for illiterates and semi-literates . These programs have given distinction to the University in relation to other educational institutions of Pakistan as it caters to the needs of all age groups and levels of education. A summary of the Existing Programs are as follows:

The Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad offers admissions in B.ED and has a wide range of B.Ed programmes

Programme Details Of B.Ed (1-1/2-Years)

Admission Requirement:	16 Years of Education (Academic disciplines other than Education) MA/MSc/BA Hon (4-Year)/BS(4 Years) with minimum second division.
Selection Process:	Direct admission
Duration:	1 Year 6 Months
Medium of Instruction:	English/ Urdu
Teaching Methodology:	The University allots Study Centre and Tutors for the Students to get guideline accordingly. A student has to secure passing marks in Assignments as well as in final exams to successfully complete concerned Educational Programme.
AIOU Credits Required:	54 Credit Hours

Course Required: Semester: 1

General Methods of Teaching (Professional)-8601
Educational Assessment and Evaluation (Professional)-8602
Curriculum Development (Foundation)-8603
Research Methods in Education (Professional)-8604
Educational Leadership and Management (Professional)-8605
Citizenship Education and Community Engagement-8606

Semester: 2

Area of Specialization (Course-I)-
Area of Specialization (Course-II)-
Area of Specialization (Course-III)-
Area of Specialization (Course-IV)-
Teaching Practice I (Professional)-8607
Critical Thinking and Reflective Practices (Professional)-8611

Semester: 3

Teaching Practice II (Professional)-8608
Philosophy of Education (Foundation)-8609
Human Development and Learning (Foundation)-8610
Professionalism in Teaching (Professional)-8612
Research Project (Content Embedded) (Professional)-8613
Educational Statistics (Professional)-8614

Elective / Major Courses: 1. Leadership and Management (Course-I)-

Management Strategies In Educational Institutions-
School Administration And Supervision-
Plan Implementation And Educational Management-
School Leadership-
Educational Technology and Evaluation (Course-II)-
Educational Technology-
Computers in Education-
Broadcast media-
Non Broadcast media-
Teacher Education (Course-III)-
Elementary Education-
Secondary Education-
Higher Education-
Teacher Education in Pakistan-
Science Education (Course-IV)-
Foundation of Science Education-
Assessment in Science Education-
Laboratory Organization, Management and Safety Methods-
General Science in Schools-

Programme Details Of B.Ed (2-1/2-Years)

Programme Name:	B.Ed (2-1/2-Years)
Introduction:	The emerging needs and shortage of human development resources mixed with higher qualities of leadership in the field of education at national level demand personnel who have sound professional and academic background in the field teacher education. This program provides such academic opportunities to teachers. It aimed at providing education and training facilities to teachers, administrators and master graduates in the country Brochure.
Admission Requirement:	14 years of education (BA/BSc or equivalent with minimum 2nd division)
Selection Process:
Duration:	2.5 Years
Medium of Instruction:	Enlish / Urdu

Course Required: Semester: 1

English (Teaching Writing and Presentation Skills-1425
Basics of Information Communication Technology (Foundation)-1431
General Mathematics Statistics-6401
Educational Leadership and Management (Professional)-8605
Citizenship Education and Community Engagement-8606
Critical Thinking and Reflective Practices (Foundation)-8611

Semester: 2

Academic content- Course I (Discipline I)-
Academic Content- Course I (Discipline II)-
General Methods of Teaching (Professional)-8601
Educational Assessment and Evaluation (Professional)-8602
Curriculum Development (Professional)-8603
Philosophy of Education (Foundation)-8609

Semester: 3

Academic content-Course II (Discipline I)-
Academic content-Course II (Discipline II)-
Pedagogy-I (Method of teaching related to specialization (content embedded) Professional)-
Pedagogy-II (Method of teaching related to specialization (content embedded) Professional-
Professionalism in Teaching (Professional)-
Human Development and Learning (Foundation)-8610

Semester: 4

Academic content-Course III (Discipline I)-
Academic content-Course III (Discipline II)-
Comparative Education-
Research Methods in Education (Professional)-8604
Teaching Practice I (Professional)-8607
Educational Statistics (Professional)-8614

Semester: 5

Academic content-Course IV (Discipline I)-
Academic content-Course IV (Discipline II)-
Academic content-Course V (Discipline I)-
Academic content-Course V (Discipline II)-
Teaching Practice II (Professional)-8608
Research Project (Content Embedded) Professional-8613

Programme Details Of B.Ed Elementary Teacher Education (4-Years)


Programme Name:	B.Ed Elementary Teacher Education (4-Years)
Introduction:	The origin of the Faculty of Education pre-dates the university itself. The National Institute of Education was established in 1973 under the Federal Ministry of Education. It became part of the university in June, 1975 as Institute of Education in the Faculty of Social Sciences. The progressively extending functions of the Institute brought the needs for structural change and in 1984 it got the status of Faculty of Education. BEd (4 years) program's focus on education and training of prospective teachers grows out of a profound belief in the transformative power of education. Our mission is to promote the development of highly qualified and efficient teaching professionals who are prepared to creatively contribute to the social, cultural, and educational development of a globally oriented, pluralistic, and diverse society. BEd (4 years) program will be a composite program blending Core Courses, Foundation Courses, Professional Courses, and Specialization Courses. The teacher trained through new program will be able to teach at Secondary and Higher Secondary Levels and will be an equivalent of the existing master's degree.
Admission Requirement:	FA/FSC/A Levels with minimum 2nd division. Applicants with A Level will submit equivalence certificate. Candidates with ADE (2 Years) degree can join in the fifth semester of B.Ed (4 Years).
Selection Process:	All eligible candidates will be granted Admission subject to fulfilling Eligibility criteria.
Duration:	4 Years
Medium of Instruction:	English/ Urdu
Teaching Methodology:	The University allots Study Centre and Tutors for the Students to get guideline accordingly. A student has to secure passing marks in Assignments as well as in final exams with old papers to successfully complete concerned Educational Programme.
AIOU Credits Required:	144 Credit Hours

Course Required: Semester: 1

English Compulsory-I (Core)-1423
Basics of Information Communication Technology-1431
Islamic Studies / Ethics-416/418
Pakistan Studies-417
General Methods of Teaching-6400
Urdu-6416

Semester: 2

General Math and Statistics-401
Educational Psychology Guidance-402
Classroom Management-403
English Compulsory-II (Core)-424
Teaching of English-655
Teaching of Urdu-659

Semester: 3

General Science-6404
Education in Pakistan-6405
Curriculum Development-6406
Classroom Assessment-6407
Teaching of Islamic Studies Pak Studies-6408
Teaching of Math-6409

Semester: 6

Arts Craft Calligraphy-6410
Foundations of Education-6411
School Society Teacher-6412
Introduction to Inclusive Education-6413
Teaching of General Science-6414
Short term Teaching Practice-6415

Elective / Major Courses: 1. SCHEME OF THE REMAINING 4 SEMESTERS WILL BE PROVIDED IN DUE COURSE OF TIME-

Semester:

Collaborations: N/A

Workshop: One course workshop

Programme Details Of B.Ed Secondary Teacher Education (4-Years)


Programme Name:	B.Ed Secondary Teacher Education (4-Years)
Introduction:	The origin of the Faculty of Education pre-dates the university itself. The National Institute of Education was established in 1973 under the Federal Ministry of Education. It became part of the university in June, 1975 as Institute of Education in the Faculty of Social Sciences. The progressively extending functions of the Institute brought the needs for structural change and in 1984 it got the status of Faculty of Education. BEd (4 years) program's focus on education and training of prospective teachers grows out of a profound belief in the transformative power of education. Our mission is to promote the development of highly qualified and efficient teaching professionals who are prepared to creatively contribute to the social, cultural, and educational development of a globally oriented, pluralistic, and diverse society. BEd (4 years) program will be a composite program blending Core Courses, Foundation Courses, Professional Courses, and Specialization Courses. The teacher trained through new program will be able to teach at Secondary and Higher Secondary Levels and will be an equivalent of the existing master's degree.
Admission Requirement:	FA/FSC/A Levels with minimum 2nd division. Applicants with A Level will submit equivalence certificate. Candidates with ADE (2 Years) degree can join in the fifth semester of B.Ed (4 Years).
Selection Process:	All eligible candidates will be granted Admission subject to fulfilling Eligibility criteria.
Duration:	4 Years
Medium of Instruction:	English/ Urdu
Teaching Methodology:	The University allots Study Centre and Tutors for the Students to get guideline accordingly. A student has to secure passing marks in Assignments as well as in final exams to successfully complete concerned Educational Programme.
AIOU Credits Required:	144 Credit Hours

Course Required: Semester: 1

English Compulsory-I (Core)-1423
Basics of Information Communication Technology-1431
Islamic Studies / Ethics-416/418
Pakistan Studies-417
General Methods of Teaching-6400
Urdu-6416

Semester: 2

General Math and Statistics-401
Educational Psychology Guidance-402
Classroom Management-403
English Compulsory-II (Core)-424
Teaching of English-655
Teaching of Urdu-659

Semester: 3

General Science-6404
Education in Pakistan-6405
Curriculum Development-6406
Classroom Assessment-6407
Teaching of Islamic Studies Pak Studies-6408
Teaching of Math-6409

Semester: 6

Arts Craft Calligraphy-6410
Foundations of Education-6411
School Society Teacher-6412
Introduction to Inclusive Education-6413
Teaching of General Science-6414
Short term Teaching Practice-6415

Elective / Major Courses: 1. SCHEME OF THE REMAINING 4 SEMESTERS WILL BE PROVIDED IN DUE COURSE OF TIME-

Semester:

Collaborations: N/A

Workshop: One course workshop

Programme Details Of B.ED (1.5 YEARS) ELM


Programme Name:	B.ED (1.5 YEARS) ELM
Introduction:	Department of EPPSL is offering specialization courses in the larger scheme of B.Ed 1.5 year offered at the Faculty of Education .The emerging needs and shortage of human development resources mixed with higher qualities of leadership in the field of education at national level demand personnel who have sound professional and academic background in the field of teacher education. This Program provides such academic opportunities to teachers. It aims at providing education and training facilities to teachers, administrators and master graduates in the country.
Admission Requirement:	16 Years of Education (Academic Disciplines Other than Education) MA/MSc/BA (4-year)/ BS(4 years) with minimum second division or equivalent
Selection Process:	The admission will be granted to those students who will meet the eligibility criteria.
Duration:	1.5 Year (3 Semesters)
Medium of Instruction:	English
Teaching Methodology:	Open Distance Learning
AIOU Credits Required:	54 Credit Hours

Course Required: Semester: 1

General Methods of Teaching (Professional)-8601
Educational Assessment and Evaluation (Professional)-8602
Curriculum Development (Foundation)-8603
Research Methods in Education (Professional)-8604
Educational Leadership and Management (Professional)-8605
Citizenship Education and Community Engagement-8606

Semester: 2

Management Strategies in Educational Institutions -8615
School Administration and Supervision-8616
Plan Implementation and Educational Management-8617
School Leadership-8618

Semester: 3

Teaching Practice II (Professional)-8608
Philosophy of Education (Foundation)-8609
Human Development and Learning (Foundation)-8610
Professionalism in Teaching (Professional)-8612
Research Project (Content Embedded) (Professional)-8613
Educational Statistics (Professional)-8614

Elective / Major Courses:

Semester:

Collaborations:

Workshop: All courses have face to face/ online workshops mandatory to attend

Thesis:

Practical: There is requirement of 20 lesson plans plus one practicum report comprising of details provided in 8608 manual. Students are required to provide one final lesson and one action plan based upon their practicum report. The students will spend 50% time in teaching practice and 50% time will be completed by observing school management functions/performing official tasks provided by school management.

Programme Details Of B.ED (SCIENCE EDU.) 4-YEARS


Programme Name:	B.ED (SCIENCE EDU.) 4-YEARS
Introduction:	B.ED. 4 Year (Specialization in Science Education) Introduction BEd (4 Years) programme focus on education and training of prospective teachers which grow out of a profound belief in the transformative power of education. Our mission is to promote the development of highly qualified and efficient teaching professionals who are prepared to creatively contribute to the social, cultural, and educational development of a globally oriented, pluralistic, and diverse society. BEd (4Year) programme will be a composite programme blending Core Courses, Foundation Courses, Professional Courses, and Specialization Courses. The teacher trained through new programme will be able to teach at Secondary and Higher Secondary Levels and will be an equivalent of the existing master’s degree. Following are the objectives of B.Ed. 4Year Specialization in Science Education 1. To equip the prospective teachers with adequate knowledge of subject matter, contemporary pedagogy techniques, communication skills, critical thinking and dispositions to be an elementary school teacher. 2. To develop creative aptitude and research mindedness to the prospective teachers. 3. To improve the linguistic skills of the prospective teachers. 4. To strengthen the ideological perspectives of the students adequately and properly. Prospective Students/Career: This programme is designed for those prospective students who wish to join elementary school as Science teachers. The programme will also cater for the existing elementary school teachers as at present their promotion is linked with ADE and BEd (4 Years) degree. Thus, this programme will open up new windows for the promotion of elementary school Science teachers.
Admission Requirement:	1. F.Sc. /ICS/A levels with at least 45% marks or minimum 2nd Division 2. (Applicants with A levels will submit equivalence certificate) 3. Candidates with ADE degree can join in the fifth semester of BEd 4 years (2 ADE + 2) programme.
Selection Process:
Duration:	4 Years (8 Semesters)
Medium of Instruction:	English /Urdu
Teaching Methodology:	ODL
AIOU Credits Required:	144 Credit Hours, (72 credit hours ADE) (18 credit per Semester)

Course Required: Semester: 1

BASIC OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY-5403
COMPULSORY ENGLISH -1 (CORE)-5404
Islamiat OR Ethics (For Non-Muslim Students Only) -5436/5437
PAKISTAN STUDIES-5438
GENERAL METHODS OF TEACHING-6400
URDU-6416

Semester: 2

TEACHING OF ENGLISH-1655
TEACHING OF URDU-1659
COMPULSORY ENGLISH-II (CORE)-5411
GENERAL MATH AND STATISTICS-6401
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY GUIDANCE-6402
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT-6403

Semester: 3

GENERAL SCIENCE-6404
EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN-6405
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT-6406
CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT-6407
TEACHING OF ISLAMIC STUDIES PAK STUDIES-6408
TEACHING OF MATH-6409

Semester: 4

ARTS, CRAFT CALLIGRAPHY-6410
FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION-6411
SCHOOL SOCIETY TEACHER-6412
INTRODUCTION TO INCLUSIVE EDUCATION-6413
TEACHING OF GENERAL SCIENCE-6414
SHORT TERM TEACHING PRACTICE-6415

Semester: 5

PHYSICS-I-6441
PHYSICS-II-6442
MATHEMATICS-I-6446
MATHEMATICS-II-6447
BIOLOGY-I-6451
BIOLOGY-II-6452
CHEMISTRY-I-6456
CHEMISTRY-II-6457
ENGLISH-III (BASIC OF TECHNICAL ENGLISH)-6465
COMPARATIVE EDUCATION-6466

Semester: 6

FOUNDATION OF SCIENCE EDUCATION-6435
PHYSICS-III-6443
PHYSICS-IV-6444
MATHEMATICS-III-6448
MATHEMATICS-IV-6449
BIOLOGY-III-6453
BIOLOGY-IV-6454
CHEMISTRY-III-6458
CHEMISTRY-IV-6459
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND STATISTICS-6461

Semester: 7

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATON AND SCIENCE EDUCATION-6436
TEACHING STRATEGIES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION-6437
LABORATORY ORGANIZATION,MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY METHODS-6438
TEACHING OF PHYSICS-6445
TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS-6450
TEACHING OF BIOLOGY-6455
TEACHING OF CHEMISTRY-6460
RESEARCH PROJECT (SCIENCE EDUCATION) PROFESSIONAL-8681

Semester: 8

-6439
FUTURE CHALLENGES IN EDUCATION-8656
PHYSICS-V (PRACTICAL)-8671
CHEMISTRY-V (PRACTICAL)-8672
BIOLOGY-V (PRACTICAL)-8673
MATHEMATICS-V (PRACTICAL)-8674
-8682

Programme Details Of B.ED(SCIENCE EDU.) 2.5 YEARS


Programme Name:	B.ED(SCIENCE EDU.) 2.5 YEARS
Introduction:	Bed (2.5 Years) programme with specialization in Science Education will not only provide a direction to general education but will also ensure that only those who intend to opt for Science Teaching as a profession will join the program. It will enable the Science Teachers to apply their knowledge and skills in real class situation more effectively. Teacher will be enabled to transform the provisions of policy and curriculum in the classroom. Teacher Students will be able to adopt innovative Science Teaching Methods and Science Assessment Models to get maximum outcomes from teaching and learning. The teachers trained through this program will be able to teach Science at different levels of schooling. Following are the objectives of BEd 2.5 Years with Specialization in Science Education After completing this programme, prospective teachers will be able to: 1. Describe the concepts, foundations, and perspectives of Science Education 2. Present the pedagogical and content knowledge by using latest information communication system (ICT) in an effective manner. 3. Demonstrate science related attitudes in Science Education. 4. Apply Practical Skills (Science Process Skills) for science teaching. 5. Develop lesson plans and assessment tools for science teaching and learning.
Admission Requirement:	Having BSc Degree with at least 45% marks or equivalent.
Selection Process:
Duration:	2.5 Years (5 Semesters)
Medium of Instruction:	English/Urdu
Teaching Methodology:
AIOU Credits Required:	90 credit hours (18 credit per Semester)