B.Ed. (Hons) Elementary
The education sector is continuously expanding and evolving, requiring educators to adapt to the needs of students with different learning styles and abilities. Elementary education, which is the first stage of formal education, usually follows nursery or Montessori school education and prepares students for middle and secondary school education.
During the elementary education phase, one teacher is responsible for the student’s education and overall well-being throughout the academic year. This enables teachers to build strong relationships with their students, which is essential for creating a positive and conducive learning environment.
The objective of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Elementary) program is to equip aspiring teachers with the necessary tools and knowledge to face future educational challenges. This program provides teachers with an in-depth understanding of teaching methodologies, curriculum development, classroom management, and assessment techniques.
The Virtual University of Pakistan is committed to developing dynamic and skilled elementary school teachers proficient in the latest technological advancements and pedagogical techniques. This program ensures that teachers are equipped with the skills and knowledge to create engaging and interactive learning experiences for their students.
Elementary education is a critical phase in a student’s academic journey, and the role of the teacher is crucial in shaping their future. The bachelor’s degree in education (elementary) program offered by the Virtual University of Pakistan prepares teachers to provide a high-quality education to their students, ensuring that they are well-prepared for future challenges.
Objectives
- Understand the psychological principles that underlie the teaching and learning process for young students
- Provide opportunities for students to engage in open-ended tasks and projects that require creativity and originality to develop their knowledge construction skills.
- Utilize the latest communication tools and technologies to improve classroom engagement and student interaction.
- Develop expertise in subject-specific teaching methodologies, curriculum design, delivery, and assessment.
- Apply pedagogical analysis to ensure effective teaching and learning of elementary school subjects
- Emphasize the positive impact that teachers can have on their students and society to develop a positive attitude towards the profession.
- Adapt teaching methods to cater to the diverse learning needs and styles of students, employing innovative techniques to ensure effective instruction.
Eligibility
12 years of Education, minimum 45% marks, FA/FSC/ICS/I.COM
- Candidates who have completed ‘A’ levels must provide an equivalence certificate from the Inter Board Committee of the Chairman in Islamabad.
- Candidates with less than 45% marks can be admitted after completing the “Zero Semester“.
- Candidates with an Associate Degree in Education (Elementary) may be admitted to the 5th Semester, but those who have deficiencies in certain courses, as determined by Virtual University, must complete those courses successfully before registering for the 5th Semester.
Course Exemption
Students who have already completed 14 years of education and those wishing to transfer their credit hours from other universities are eligible for course exemption.
Degree Duration
This program is a four-year full-time course, divided into eight semesters, each semester has at least 18 weeks for teaching and examinations.
Study Scheme
Semester 1
| Course Code | Subject Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CS101
|
Introduction to Computing |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
EDU303 |
Child Development |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
ENG101 |
English Comprehension |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
GSC101 |
General Science |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
URD101 |
Urdu |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
ETH202 |
Ethics (for Non-Muslims) |
Elective |
|
2 (Theory:2), Practical:0) |
|
|
VU001 |
Introduction to e-Learning |
Required |
|
1 (Theory:1), Practical:0) |
|
|
ISL202 |
Islamic Studies |
Elective |
|
2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) |
|
Semester 2
| Course Code | Subject Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDU101
|
Foundations of Education |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
EDU305
|
Classroom Management |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
EDU403 |
Art, Crafts and Calligraphy |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
EDU501 |
School, Community and Teacher |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
MCM301 |
Urdu |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
MTH100 |
General Mathematics |
Required |
|
2 (Theory:2), Practical:0) |
|
|
PAK302 |
Pakistan Studies |
Required |
|
2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) |
|
Semester 3
| Course Code | Subject Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDU410
|
Teaching of Literacy Skills |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
EDU411
|
Teaching of Urdu |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
EDU510 |
Teaching of Mathematics |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
EDU512 |
Teaching of Islamic Studies |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
ENG201 |
Business and Technical English Writing |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
GSC201 |
Teaching of General Science |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
|
Semester 4
| Course Code | Subject Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDU405
|
Classroom Assessment |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
EDU430
|
ICT in Education |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
EDU516 |
Journalistic Writing |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
TPTA519 |
Teaching Practice - I |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
TPTB519 |
Teaching Practice - II |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
EDU514 |
Teaching of Social Studies |
Required |
|
2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) |
|
Semester 5
| Course Code | Subject Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ZOO102
|
Principles of Animal Life-I |
Elective |
|
4 (Theory:3, Practical:1) |
Zoology |
|
EDU402
|
Curriculum Development |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
EDU505 |
International Communication |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
EDU601 |
Philosophy of Education |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
PSY406 |
Educational Psychology |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
BIO101 |
Basic I-Biology |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
Biology |
|
CS201 |
Introduction to Programming |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
Computer Science
|
|
ECO401 |
Economics |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) Content |
Economics |
|
HRM624 |
Conflict Management |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
Political Science
|
|
MGT111 |
Introduction to Public Administration |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
Political Science
|
|
MTH101 |
Calculus And Analytical Geometry |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
Mathematics |
Semester 6
| Course Code | Subject Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDU304
|
Introduction to Guidance and Counseling |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
|
|
EDU401
|
Contemporary Issues and Trends in Education |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
EDU604 |
Comparative Education |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
STA630 |
Research Methods |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
BT101 |
Ecology, Biodiversity & Evolution-I |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
|
|
BIO101 |
Basic I-Biology |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
Biology |
|
CS403 |
Database Management Systems |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
Computer Science
|
|
ECO402 |
Microeconomics |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) Content |
Economics |
|
MTH301 |
Calculus II |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
Political Science
|
|
SOC403 |
Gender Studies |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
Political Science
|
|
SOC612 |
Political Sociology |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
Political Science
|
Semester 7
| Course Code | Subject Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CS204
|
Cyber Law |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
IT430
|
E-Commerce |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
MCM499A |
Final Year Project |
Required |
STA630 |
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
MCM611 |
Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Media |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
MCMP531 |
Community Journalism |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
PSC201 |
International Relations |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
|
Semester 8
| Course Code | Subject Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TPTA620
|
Teaching Practice |
Required |
MCM499A |
6 (Theory:6, Practical:0) |
|
|
ZOO505
|
Cell and Molecular Biology |
Elective |
|
4 (Theory:3, Practical:1) |
Zoology |
|
EDUB631 |
Final Year Project II |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:2), Practical:1) |
|
|
TPTC519 |
Teaching Practice - III |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:2), Practical:1) |
|
|
BT301 |
Introduction to Biotechnology |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:2), Practical:1) |
Biology |
|
CS601 |
Radio News Reporting & Production |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:2), Practical:1) |
Computer Science |
|
ECO501 |
Development Economics |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:2, Practical:1) |
Economics |
|
MTH403 |
Calculus and Analytical Geometry - II |
Elective |
|
Mathematics |
Print Media |
Assessment of Study Progress
The evaluation of students’ academic progress is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester, including assignments, online quizzes, Graded Discussion Boards (GDBs), and mid-term and final-term exams. The mid and final-term exams are conducted at VU’s designated exam centers and typically account for 80-85% of the total marks for a course.
Teaching Practice
Students must complete the teaching practice of 15 credit hours in the B.Ed. (Hons). It is mandatory that the teaching practice be held in public or private elementary schools and preschools.
Project
Students must complete a search project of 6 credit hours. Students must consult their advisor before selecting a final project. They must submit a written report and may be asked to present it.
Degree Awarded
To be awarded a Bachelor of Science in B.Ed. (Hons) Elementary degree, a student must complete at least 145 credit hours of coursework with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 out of 4.
Fee Structure
| Degree Program | Admission Fee | Registration Fee | Security Fee | Admission Processing Fee | Semester Enrollment Fee | Per credit hour fee | Fee of Convocation | Fee payable at admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BS |
3,000 |
2,500 |
2,000 |
500 |
1,000 |
935 |
2,000 |
11,905 |
Semester Fee
Semester fee Approximately Rs. 17000/-
Disclaimer
- The courses are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date with those taught at top universities, taking into account the needs of local industry and the job market.
- The University may change its fee structure from time to time.