M A PhD in Education Modified

Program - INTEGRATED MA-Ph.D in EDUCATION Duration : 2 (4 semesters) M A + 3 years PhD Semester duration - 90 days (including examination) Total Credits 80 ( Core courses -64, Complementary courses - 8, Dissertation & Viva 8) Total Courses – Core courses 16, Complementary courses – 2, Dissertation Eligibility for admission Atlleast 50 % marks in graduation Mode of delivery – Face – to – face / Online Entrance test for admission Integrated M.A.- PhD in Education - Salient features This program is developed in tune with the directives of NEP 2020. This program is having FOUR Semesters, each of which are interrelated and the same time independent of each other. Hence, the courses under a specific Semester can be opted by students studying for any other program as a choice. Semester I Foundation courses Semester II Pedagogy courses Semester III ODL system of Education Semester IV Research Courses A set of complementary courses, as compulsory and Add on courses as optional also included in the program Total 16 core courses, 2 complementary courses, and Dissertation work together 80 credits. ( Unit wise details is given follow ) This program offers Multiple entry and exit points, The courses are arranged in such a way that, successful completion of each semester qualifies for a certificate, the first two Semesters A diploma, all four semesters a Masters degree, and if continue further leading to PhD. Teachers without a certificate or diploma in teaching, especially those who are working in higher and Technical Education Institutions can join for Semester Ii on pedagogy courses in total or a course on Higher Educ Even teachers, working at various levels join for a Semester on E- content courses to develop proficiency in the area The courses in the program is developed in such a way that it can be conducted in Online mode also Its a futuristic Program aims to develop graduates to professionals in Education. offers a wider and more comprehensive understanding of education as a field of knowledge and serves the varied needs of a learner. It offers a higher level of specialization in specific aspects of education. It develops professionals for effective participation in different dimensions of education.. The program meets the growing demand of experts in the fields of educational planning, teaching, and training at primary, secondary and tertiary education levels. New and emerging fields of educational management and administration also require the services of education professionals. Program Outcomes for students This integrated program has been designed in the line of NEP 2020. The candidates on successful completion of the program will receive PhD in education as the highest outcome interms degree. The Program is designed in a flexible way in which a learner can exit while completion of two years to acquire Masters in Education, and if opted out after first year of the course will issue a certificate of completion on Foundations and Methodology of teaching. The semesters in this program has been arranged in such a way that each semester has certain level of independence, and hence additional candidates, who wish to join for a set of courses in pedagogy, research, e- content development can join to the program by actualising the principles of CBCSS. There are similar opportunities for those who are in service to acquire specialisation in respective areas. And moreover, Courses under each of the four semesters can be provided through an ODL system for the benefit large volumes of students. Specific Learning outcomes The leaner on completion of four semesters of the program will develop Understanding in various foundations of Education Understanding of pedagogy at various levels of Education Proficiency in e-content development and using mobile applications in Education Comprehensive understanding in conducting research in relevant areas of Education M.A-PhD. Education Employment Areas E content development, LMS management, Development of learning apps and materials Education Consultancies, Publishing Houses, Home Tuitions, Education Departments Private Tuitions, Research and Development Agencies, Schools & Colleges Learner characteristics Prospective learners will be graduates in any discipline, including Education M.A.- PhD Education Job Opportunities Education Counsellor Principal / Vice Principal in schools Faculty in departments of Education School Teacher Private Tutor Education Consultant Further study opportunities Join for other PG if they wish to on the basis of their subject of graduation. Any approved program to which a masters in arts/ social sciences as minimum eligibility Core Courses Semester I Foundation Courses – (4 credits each) (Emphasis on Implications in learning and teaching.) Course 1 Philosophical and Sociological considerations of Education Course 2 Evolution of Education Course 3 Learner and Education Course 4 Curriculum, and Management of education Course 5 Evaluating the Learner Semester II –Pedagogy courses – (4 credits each ) Each courses shall have atleast 10% weightage for field experiences/practical Course 6 Early Child Education, Course 7 Elementary Education - Course 8 Secondary Education - Course 9 Tertiary Education Course 10 Teacher Education Semester III – ODL System of Education (4 credits) Course 11 Methodology for Distance, Open and Online education. Course 12 E-content: development and Learning Management Systems Course 13 E-content development – Practical Course 14 Educational software and Mobile applications Complimentary course A group - 1 ( 4 credits) Semester IV - Research courses (4 credits) Course 15 Methodology of educational research (Integrated with a topic of research in education leading to submission of a Dissertation.) Course 16 Statistical methology and data interpretation Dissertation (8 Credits) Complimentary course B group - 1 ( 4 credits) Complementary courses – (4 credits each ) Each candidate shall choose any Two courses from the list Inclusive Education, Non formal Education, Educational technology, Educational assessment, Guidance and Counselling, Higher Education, Human rights & Value education, Environmental Education, Alternative Education, Add on courses - Advanced Courses in Philosophy, Psychology, Research, Academic writing etc. On completion of Semester IV either opt out with M.A. or continue research leading to PhD. Third Year First six months - Course work ( may be exempted as the students undergoing rigorous research in fourth semester) Then continue research leading to PhD Developed by Dr BAIJU K NATH Faculty, Dept of Education University of Calicut