B.A. B. Ed. Course: Successful Onboarding of Teachers
The BA B. Ed course is a bridge for aspiring educators who seek teaching, learning, and research opportunities at the bachelor’s level. It is a 4-year bachelor’s course that equips learners to become educators.
Program details
The course includes various topics such as teaching techniques, syllabus formation, and general psychology. The program is outlined to offer learners the abilities and understanding they require to succeed outside the classroom. They receive training in many forms of instruction and create an environment that encourages learning. They are also proficient in information organization and presentation, evaluating student engagement, and controlling the classroom environment.
The Integrated program allows learners to specialize in a specific subject area, such as English and social studies, by fusing subject-specific assignments with education-related modules to produce an equitable foundation for learning. The course’s Pedagogical Studies section encompasses the areas of educational psychology, content formulation and strategy, administration of classrooms, evaluation and review methods, equitable learning, and technological innovations in education. The School of Education and Humanities offers both BA B.Ed. Course and B.Sc. B.Ed course for aspiring educators.
Eligibility
Students may join this program after completing 12th grade in commerce or the arts from an authorized board.
Why should you choose BA B.Ed. Course?
● Streamlined path to teaching
The integrated program saves time and offers a seamless path to becoming a teacher. Instead of pursuing a separate BA and B. Ed program, students can complete both degrees in one go, saving one year as a result.
● Robust educational base
Individuals who combine a BA with a B. Ed degree can access a wide range of information and abilities. While the B. Ed portion concentrates on educational concepts, instructional design, instructional techniques, and real-world classroom experience, the BA part offers a solid grounding in arts and sciences, social sciences, various languages, and other topics.
● Double skills
Candidates of BA B. Ed programs have the requisite teaching skills and subject-specific knowledge in their selected area of specialization. This blend increases their ability to educate more effectively and gives learners an integrated education.
● Increased employability
The integrated nature of the program enhances graduates’ employability prospects. They are qualified to teach in schools at the primary and secondary levels, both in public and private institutions. The demand for qualified teachers is consistently high, providing good job opportunities.
● Professional development
BA B. Ed programs often include practical teaching experiences, internships, and workshops that help students develop their teaching abilities and classroom management skills. These experiences contribute to their professional growth and readiness for the teaching profession.
● Career advancement
BA B. Ed degree can serve as a stepping stone for further career advancement in education. Those who graduate can pursue doctorate programs in education, careers in research, school administration, building curricula, or even jobs unrelated to conventional instruction, including pedagogical advising or publication. Since it is a diverse program that will train you for both the difficulties and rewards of teaching, a BA B Ed course is a fantastic choice for students considering a future in education.
Who is it for?
For individuals driven to build their careers around education, B.A. B. Ed is the most desired course. The educational program equips students with the abilities and expertise needed to improve their students’ lives. In addition, while engaged in the program, learners can work as teachers throughout the apprenticeship phase.
It can also be seen as a dual-degree integrated program that focuses on developing teaching skills in candidates. To pursue a profession in the education industry, a person must complete four years of thorough education. It is specially designed for those who are determined to pursue school teacher careers. After this course, students bloom into professionals, ready to teach at any secondary or senior secondary level at schools.
Why Manav Rachna?
The BA B. Ed program of Manav Rachna University is the best and includes career counseling sessions wherein experts identify student interests, skills, and values to help them narrow down their potential career pathways. These sessions support and guide students to streamline their choices and future employment options. In this way, the course develops soft skills among students, which serve as a valuable resource for their development into adults.
While at the school level, students are in a protected environment where they learn and develop through instructed teaching, in the university system, students are taught to be independent adults. Skills such as open communication, teamwork skills, thinking rationally and creatively towards solutions, understanding their strengths and weaknesses, and managing emotions are all embedded in the teaching and learning of the integrated program. Teachers and mentors are always available to assist students with any queries throughout the program.
The program covers a wide range of inclusive techniques, such as personalized instruction, which teaches instructional strategies that entail adjusting training to meet the unique requirements of everyone.
In addition, the program includes collaborative education, which has learners collaborate in small teams to accomplish a shared goal. The practice can foster partnerships, collaborative skills, and peer learning among the pupils.
Innovative learning strategies
Classroom instruction includes innovative pedagogies, which are new and creative ways of teaching and learning. They capture learners’ curiosity and aid in more efficient understanding.
Progressive approaches come in various forms, such as learning through projects, where learners engage in real-world tasks. These provide opportunities to apply their analytical skills, figure solutions, and develop interaction abilities. A teaching strategy known as “art-integrated learning” uses art to assist children in understanding ideas from other areas. It bases itself on the notion that art may encourage kids to reflect imaginatively, find solutions to issues, and express their thoughts.
The incorporation of games and activities, where scholars understand by participating in activities that are intended to be engaging and enjoyable, and hybrid education, where kids learn employing an amalgamation of instruction online and in-person, are all instances of inquiry-based learning, which involves learners posing concerns and investigating answers through study, experimentation, and debate.
The course of study also strongly emphasizes thorough instructional approaches that meet the needs of every learner, regardless of background knowledge, preferred learning style, or degree of ability. They are based on the idea that all children can learn and should have the chance to achieve.
Industry oriented training
Industry-oriented training is a part of the BA B. Ed course, primarily focusing on theoretical and practical components. The academic component of the training covers the basic concepts and principles of the industry. On the contrary, the concrete element offers individuals the chance to put what they have learned into practice in a real-world situation found in schools or other institutions of learning.
Learners who want to work in a specific field can benefit from training that is industry focused. Individuals who receive this kind of instruction may develop the abilities and understanding necessary to succeed in their selected areas.
Seminars on global curriculum are also held, which aid professionals and trainee teachers in acquiring knowledge about various international educational programs, how to use them in their educational settings, and the best ways to evaluate students’ performance. In addition, students are aligned with mentors at the university level who assist them in school (or industry) training.
Our major collaborators in government and private schools include-
- DAV School, Faridabad
- Manav Bharti School, Delhi
- Prakash Bal Bharti Public School, Faridabad
- Manav Rachna International Schools
- Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)
- Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Faridabad
- Sarvodaya High School, Faridabad, and many more.
The internships help students gain a real-time experience of a classroom setting, student behaviors, teacher ethics, and teaching styles. The physical interaction with experienced teachers and students allows them to outline the challenges and opportunities of the teaching profession. The training thus inducts them with the skills they require to become employable.
Exam training
Students are inducted with CTET and HTET exam training, wherein support is given through mock tests, teaching guidance, and other assistance. In addition, community engagements driven by the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan are also available to students, where they are connected to non-governmental organizations dedicated to education and training to help them get a flavor of volunteering in the non-aided organizations and impacting the life of the underprivileged groups.
International Collaborations
The School of Education and Humanities of Manav Rachna Educational Institutions collaborates internationally with CEBU Normal University, Philippines, and OSH STATE University, Kyrgyzstan. These collaborations help in the development of new knowledge and technologies that would not be possible to achieve by working alone.
In addition, regular international activities are conducted in the department, such as expert lectures, workshops, training sessions, and summer schools for students. These possibilities give scholars a chance to communicate with individuals from different cultural groups, strengthen interpersonal abilities, and offer an invaluable platform for learners seeking ways to boost their academic achievement, elevate their understanding and abilities, broaden the possibilities for their education, strengthen their outgoing skills, or have fun.
Recreational Activities
The program offers trips and excursions for the students, which adds an element of learning with leisure. Field trips allow graduate students to see first-hand applications of their studies. It is a fantastic method to encounter experts, learn about various locations, and get practical experience. Additionally, students can engage in university activities, attend seminars for artistic endeavors, and frequently host events that assist students in developing their managerial abilities and self-confidence.
Career options after BA B. Ed
Some of the career prospects after completing a BA B. Ed course include:
- Elementary school teacher
- Secondary school teacher
- College lecturer
- Educational administrator
- Curriculum developer
- Educational researcher
- Non-profit worker
- Academic writer
- Education consultant
Placements
While the program offers the career mentioned above pathways, students’ achievements highlight their performances and the program’s outcome. Students have previously got placed in top-notch private schools including:
- Bhatnagar International School
- New Green Field School
- Homerton Grammar School
- Anthony School
- Amity International School
- Manaskriti School
- Vasant Valley School, and many others.
Average placement packages range from 3.0 LPA to 6.0 LPA.
Some graduates passionate about higher education have also pursued higher studies and opted for postgraduate degrees in education or related fields in India and abroad. Such students have the full support of faculties in developing their statements of suitability and letters of recommendation, which has further opened opportunities for teaching at the college or university level or working in educational research.
Some of our students have also created online portals to create educational content, delivered virtual classes, and taught remotely, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are looking for a well-rounded education that will prepare you for a variety of careers, the BA B.Ed course at the School of Education and Humanities is a good option. For those with a heavier inclination towards the sciences, the BSc. B.Ed Integrated Program is also offered.
Why an Integrated Program?
In today’s dynamic world, integrated courses are an excellent option to save time, effort, and money, along with learning varied subjects and multidisciplinary perspectives. The integrated program at the School of Education and Humanities gives a broader perspective to students. It enhances their skills by bridging their classroom knowledge with real-time school internships. Such integration helps them become more competitive in an intense job market and develops their intellect differently.
Admission procedure
Entry to the integrated programs is based on 10+2 grades from a recognized board, the university’s entrance exam – Manav Rachna National Ability Test (MRNAT), a group discussion, and an interview.
Author: Dr. Kriti Dagar Assistant Professor (Economics),
School of Education and Humanities,
Manav Rachna University