Subject: RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOS IN EDUCATION ABOUT REVISION IN

SOS OF B.ED. SECONDARY (1.5 YEARS) FROM SPRING 2020

Proposal for Program Revision
Program Title: B.Ed. Secondary (1.5 years) from session S20 onwards
Name of Department: Education
Faculty: Education

Reference of
Academic Council Recommendation for Approval and Revision:

First Approval date of the Program by Executive Council:

Revised Program Date: 16th August, 2021

A. Program Introduction
This program is designed for students who wish to pursue leadership roles at the
different levels within educational organizations. The candidates will learn to manage
organizations and develop solutions to issues in the education field. They will be able
to apply research skills in the classroom and institutions and will use latest approaches
to education.

B. Program Objectives
After completing the program, the students will:
 Create learning opportunities based on the cognitive, social, physical and emotional
development of students;
 Create a classroom environment that expedites learning by engaging students in positive
social interaction and active learning;
 Use different technologies to engage the students in meaningful learning in different
subjects;
 Understand the role of assessment and use formal and informal assessment strategies to
evaluate student learning;
 Apply research skills in their teaching and administrative practices.

C. Program Outcomes

After the successful completion of this program, the candidates can work as:

 Administrator and Instructional Supervisor.

 Teacher in Secondary School.
 Lecturer in Higher Secondary/Inter/Degree College/University.
 Continue towards, advanced studies in Education.

D. Scope of Program
E. Admission Eligibility Criteria
 MA/M.Sc. (Equivalent to 16 years of education) with at least 45% marks or CGPA
2.0 out of 4.
Note
 Candidates having less than 45% marks will be eligible for admission after
successful completion of “Zero  Semester”.

F. Duration
It is a 1.5 years full time study program and is spread over three semesters. Each semester has at
least 18 weeks of duration for teaching and examinations etc.

G. Award of Degree
To become eligible for the award of B.Ed. degree in Secondary education, the
students enrolled in Spring 2020 and onwards are required to complete at least 55
credit hours with minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 out of 4.00. 

H. Type of Delivery Method

The contents of the courses for the degree program will be delivered through video lectures.
I. Attendance Requirement

J. Assessment
The students study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment
throughout the semester by giving assignments, quizzes, Graded Discussion Boards
(GDBs), presentations (wherever applicable), mid-term and final-term examinations at
VU designated campuses. The mid-term and final-term examinations usually count
for 80 to 85% of the total marks for a course.
.

K. Scheme of Studies
Total Credit Hours; --55--

Semester-1
Course Title of the Credit Category Any special Prerequisite
Code Course Hour (C/G/F/M) Assessment
Tool
EDU301 General Methods 3
of Teaching
EDU402 Curriculum 3
Development
EDU406 Critical Thinking 3
& Reflective
Practice
EDU430 ICT in Education 3
EDU601 Philosophy of 3
 Education
EDU602 Educational 3
Leadership and
Management
VU001 Introduction to 1
E-learning
Total 19
List of Optional Subject (If any)

Semester-1I
Course Code Title of the Credit Category Any special Prerequisite
Course Hour (C/G/F/M) Assessment
Tool
EDU302 Human 3
Development
and Learning
EDU431 Test 3
Development
and Evaluation
STA630 Research 3
Methods
Area of 3
Specialization
course - I
Area of 3
Specialization
course - II
EDU401/EDU604 Contemporary 3
Issues &
Trends in
Education/
Comparative
Education
Total 18

List of Optional Subject (If any)

Semester-1II
Course Title of the Credit Category Any special Prerequisite
Code Course Hour (C/G/F/M) Assessment
Tool
EDU433 Professionalism 3
in Teaching
Area of 3
Specialization
course – III
Area of 3
Specialization
course - IV
EDUA63 Research Project 3
 0
TPTG620 Teaching 3
Practice (Long
Term)
EDU433 Professionalism 3
in Teaching
Total 18

List of Optional Subject (If any)

Educational Leadership and Management

 MGMT623 – Leadership and Team management
 MGTE630 – Knowledge management
 MGT502 – Organizational Behaviour
 MGT510 – Total Quality Management
2. Educational Psychology
 EDU201 – Learning Theories
 PSY511 – Environmental Psychology
 EDU304 – Introduction to Guidance and Counselling
 PSY504 – Cognitive Psychology
3. ICT in Education
 CS204 – Cyber Law
 CS408 – Human Computer Interaction
 CS507 – Information System
 EDU654 – Addressing problems of Learning through Pedagogy and Technology
4. Sociology of Education
 PSY403 – Social Psychology
 SOC101 – Introduction to Sociology
 EDU501 – School, Community and Teacher
 SOC401 – Cultural Anthropology

L. Special Note for Practical, Research Project/Final Years Project, Internship, Any
restriction for Offering of Program as overseas.
Teaching Practices/Project/Teaching Internship

Students are required to complete Teaching Practices/Project/Teaching Internship of 6-credit

hours during B.Ed. Elementary program. The choice of the final project is at the student’s
discretion. However, consultation with the student advisor is compulsory. Students have to
submit a detailed write-up of the Project and may be required to give a presentation.

M. Student Teacher Ratio

N. Significant Elements of the Degree Program

O. Award of Degree
To become eligible for the award of B.Ed. degree in Secondary education, the
students enrolled in Spring 2020 and onwards are required to complete at least 54
credit hours with minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 out of 4.00.
Whereas, for all previously enrolled batches, the students are required to complete at
least 57 credit hours with minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 out of
4.00 as approved by the Board of Studies.

P. Other Changes
1. Change in course code of Teaching Practice:
From batch 1604 to 1704:
 TPT620 – Teaching Practice (Long Term)
 From Batch 1802 onwards, the course code for Teaching Practice is:
 TPTG620 – Teaching Practice (Long Term)

2. Course Exemption

1. The following clause was added.

Course exemption may be allowed as per University regulations on course to course basis to those
having HEC recognized one year (30 Credit hours) post-graduate diploma in Education or
Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education. This course exemption shall not reduce the
duration of the study.
Program Title: B.Ed. 2.5 years Elementary
Name of Department: Education
Faculty: Education

Reference of
Academic Council Recommendation for Approval and Revision:

First Approval date of the Program by Executive Council:

Revised Program Date: 16th August, 2021

A. Program Introduction
Education is a growing sector which requires dealing and educating students with
different learning capabilities/styles, and offers an exciting career with its own
challenges and rewards. Elementary education is the first phase of education usually
preceded by nursery or Montessori school education and followed by middle and
secondary school education. In Elementary education, children are usually engaged in
classes with one teacher, who becomes responsible for their education and well-being
for the entire academic year. The continuity with a single teacher and the opportunity
to build a close relationship within the class is a distinguishing characteristic of
Elementary education. The teacher guides the students based on their abilities,
competency and knowledge, and becomes a role model for them. The basic objective
of a 2.5 years Bachelor’s in Education (Elementary) program is to equip prospective
teachers with teaching tools and an in-depth knowledge to meet tomorrow’s
educational challenges. Virtual University of Pakistan aims at developing dynamic
and skilled elementary school teachers who are fluent in the use of latest technologies
and well-versed with the latest advancements in knowledge and pedagogy.

B. Program Objectives

After completing 2.5 years Bachelors of Education degree, the prospective teachers
will:

 Develop an understanding of the psychology of young learners;

 Foster creative thinking among their students for construction of knowledge;
 Develop communication skills and use modern information technology for
school teaching;
 Acquire competencies relevant to subject specific pedagogy, curriculum
development, its transaction and evaluation;
 Make pedagogical analysis of the subjects they are to teach at the elementary
stage;
  Develop positive attitude to teaching profession; and
 Use innovative methods of teaching.

C. Program Outcomes

D. Scope of Program

E. Admission Eligibility Criteria

 BA/ B.Sc. (equivalent to 14 years of education) with at least 45% marks or

CGPA 2.0 out of 4 from a recognized university/institution.
 Candidates having less than 45% marks will be eligible for admission after
successful completion of “Zero  Semester”.

F. Duration
It is a 2.5 years full time study program and is spread over five semesters. Each
semester has at least 18 weeks of duration for teaching and examinations etc.

G. Award of Degree
To become eligible for the award of B.Ed. (2.5-year) degree in elementary education,
the student is required to complete at least 91 credit hours with minimum CGPA
(Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 2.00 out of 4.

H. Type of Delivery Method

The courses of this degree program will be delivered through video lectures.
I. Attendance Requirement

J. Assessment
The students study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment
throughout the semester by giving assignments, quizzes, Graded Discussion Boards
(GDBs), presentations (wherever applicable), mid-term and final-term examinations at
VU designated campuses. The mid-term and final-term examinations usually count
for 80 to 85% of the total marks for a course.

K. Scheme of Studies
Total Credit Hours; --91--

Semester-1
Course Title of the Credit Category Any special Prerequisite
Code Course Hour (C/G/F/M) Assessment
Tool
 EDU101 Foundations of 3
Education
EDU201 Learning 3
Theories
EDU301 General Methods 3
of Teaching
EDU402 Curriculum 3
Development
EDU405 Classroom 3
Assessment
PSY406 Educational 3
Psychology
VU001 Introduction to e- 1
learning
Total 19
List of Optional Subject (If any)

Semester-1I
Course Title of the Credit Category Any special Prerequisite
Code Course Hour (C/G/F/M) Assessment
Tool
CS101 Introduction to 3
Computing
EDU303 Child 3
Development
EDU411 Teaching of 3
Urdu
EDU512 Teaching of 3
Islamic Studies
ENG201 Business and 3
Technical
English Writing
GSC201 Teaching of 3
General Science
Total 18

List of Optional Subject (If any)

Semester-1II
Course Title of the Credit Category Any special Prerequisite
Code Course Hour (C/G/F/M) Assessment
Tool
EDU305 Classroom 3
Management
 EDU401 Contemporary 3
Issues and
Trends in
Education
EDU410 Teaching of 3
Literacy Skills
EDU430 ICT in Education 3
EDU515 Teaching of 3
Geography
EDU516 Teaching of 3
English
Total 18

List of Optional Subject (If any)

Semester-1V
Course Title of the Credit Category Any special Prerequisite
Code Course Hour (C/G/F/M) Assessment
Tool
EDU304 Introduction to 3
Guidance and
Counseling
EDU403 Art, Crafts and 3
Calligraphy
EDU501 School, 3
Community and
Teacher
EDU510 Teaching of 3
Mathematics
EDU604 Comparative 3
Education
STA630 Research 3
Methods
Total 18
List of Optional Subject (If any)

Semester-V
Course Title of the Credit Category Any special Prerequisite
Code Course Hour (C/G/F/M) Assessment
Tool
EDU431 Test 3
Development &
Evaluation
 EDU602 Educational 3
Leadership and
Management
EDUA63 Research Project 3
0
TPTA519 Teaching 3
Practice - I
TPTB519 Teaching 3
Practice - II
TPTC519 Teaching 3
Practice - III
Total 18

L. Special Note for Practical, Research Project/Final Years Project, Internship, Any
restriction for Offering of Program as overseas.
Students are required to complete Project/Teaching Practices/Teaching Internship of 9
credit hours during B.Ed. Elementary (2.5-year) program. The choice of the final
project is at the student’s discretion. However, consultation with the student advisor is
compulsory. Students have to submit a detailed write-up of the Project and may be
required to give a presentation.

M. Student Teacher Ratio

N. Significant Elements of the Degree Program

O. Award of Degree
To become eligible for the award of B.Ed. (2.5-year) degree in elementary education,
the student is required to complete at least 91 credit hours with minimum CGPA
(Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 2.00 out of 4.

P. Other Changes
 Course Exemption
 Course Codes of Teaching Practice:
Course codes for teaching practice for session upto fall 2017 were:
EDUA519
EDUB519 and
EDUC519
For Course exemption, the following clause was added on the website:
Course exemption may be allowed as per University regulations on course to course basis to
those having HEC recognized one year (30 Credit hours) post-graduate diploma in Education or
Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education. This course exemption shall not reduce the
duration of the study.

Course codes for teaching practice from session S18 onwards are:
TPTA519
TPTB519 and
TPTC519