Bachelor of Education (BEd)

The study of B.Ed. was started to improve teaching learning activities in Nepal. In the past, it was of two years full-time course and also followed by one year BED course for those who had completed Bachelor or Masters Level. 

At present education, there is the globalization of higher education. Furthermore, to meet the global trends, B.Ed. the program was changed into three years system in 1996.  In recent years, the role of teachers has been of great importance and the system has to follow modern global trends. Due to this reason, B.Ed. the program has been applied of 4 years system to make homogenization with global trends. This system meets the need of equivalence of the countries like Australia, Canada, the USA, etc. So, if Nepalese students have taken this four-year program of B.Ed. Level, they do not have to face problems of equivalence with the systems of western countries. Moreover, this course is in the demand of globalized higher education. In addition, in many countries, recruitment in teaching is not possible without having B.Ed. degree. So, students do not have to hesitate to get admission in this 4 years B.Ed. program because it is directly linked to further career in the job market.

Why Janamaitri Campus for B.Ed. Study?

It is highly relevant to introduce Janamaitri Campus as a fast-growing higher education institution not only in Kathmandu valley but also in Nepal as well with its various departments.

Quality of Education

JMC has maintained a high quality of education since its establishment in 2047. The products of JMC have got placed in different fields in Nepal as well as abroad. The Nepalese government has also acknowledged the educational quality of JMC. Because of its efforts made for quality education, UGC, Nepal has provided the certificate of Quality Assurance and Accreditation (QAA) to JMC, in the year 2020/ 2076. Now, this college has stood and got credit as being the first college to obtain a QAA certificate in Kathmandu.

Campus Environment

JMC has got own land and own building so that there is no fear of migration from the present building. The campus building is well furnished having spacious classrooms and a properly designed set of furniture. This campus has managed internet and adjusted multimedia power point in classrooms so that students get an easy way to learn with the evidence-based teaching process. Furthermore, students do not have to feel any kind of boredom which they get in the traditional model of teaching style in classrooms. In JMC, students find theoretical aspects merged with the practical process. Students find a hot water system for drinking water in every flat. There is library management with a well-furnished reading room.  JMC has managed a very neat clean canteen where tea and snacks are provided in a highly hygienic environment. Moreover, in JMC, rooms and campus yards are swept and cleaned regularly. Furthermore, JMC has managed neat clean bathrooms which are separate for boys and girls in every flat and there is a continuous flow of water. As a whole, JMC has managed a good environment in favor of its stakeholders.

Teaching Faculties

JMC has made the management of highly qualified and experienced teaching faculties so that students find a kind of real difference here than in other educational institutions. The teaching faculties are laborious and highly supportive of students. At present JMC has focused on managing research-oriented teaching staff having higher qualifications such as M.Phil & Ph.D. In JMC, students find teaching systems merged with research due to highly qualified teaching staff.

Management and Office Staff

In JMC, it will not be an exaggeration to say that students find a very friendly management team. The participants of the management team are ready to solve students’ problems at any time. Students find a homely environment with the management team and office staff. So, students are advised to come and know the reality in JMC, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu.

Course Structure in B.Ed. Level

Faculty of Education (FoE), TU, is going to introduce a four-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program with two specialization subject areas (specialization major and specialization minor subject) in 2072 BS instead of offering a single specialization area like in three-year B.Ed. There are core subjects, major subjects, and minor subjects to select and study at the BEd level.

Accordingly, students of the four-year BEd. program will have to study one subject area as a specialization major and the next as a specialization minor area selecting from among Nepali Education, English Education, Mathematics Education,  Health and Physical Education, and Population Education. Students may also study one of the courses from among Health Education, Physical Education, vocational education, Primary Education, Early Childhood Development Education, Non-formal Education, and Education Management as a specialization minor.

Four-year B.Ed. with annual examination system is a professional as well as an academic programme designed for preparing competent teachers who can teach two subjects at the secondary level.

Eligibility

The students who have completed 10+2 or equivalent examinations securing minimum ‘C+’ grades in all subjects of Grade 11 and 12 are eligible to enroll in the B.Ed program of Tribhuvan University.

Or,

Students with Higher Secondary Education Examination Pass Certificate (HSEEPC, hereafter only NEB) or Proficiency Certificate Level of Tribhuvan University (PCL) or equivalent to NEB/grade 12 pass are eligible for admission in the B.Ed program. In addition, they need other requirements for admission in different major subject specialization areas which are as follows:

Nepali Education

• NEB / Grade 12 pass or PCL with Nepali major with at least 200 marks

English Education

• NEB / Grade 12 pass or PCL with English or Linguistics major
• NEB / Grade 12 pass or PCL with 50% marks in General English Or
• Candidates with NEB / Grade 12 pass or PCL must secure 50% marks in the Entrance Examination conducted by the respective department of the campuses

Mathematics Education

• NEB / Grade 12 pass or PCL with Mathematics Major containing at least 200 marks

Science Education

• NEB / Grade 12 pass or PCL with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects with at least 100 full marks in each subject

Health and Physical Education

• NEB / Grade 12 pass or PCL with Health & Physical Education or
• NEB / Grade 12 pass or PCL with Science or Population or Home Science or Nursing and any other subjects.
• NEB / Grade 12 pass or PCL without health and physical education background must pass the physical fitness-related entrance test conducted by the respective department of the campuses.
• The candidate without physical disability will be eligible to study health and physical education.

Population Education

• NEB / Grade 12 pass or PCL with Population Studies or Geography or Economics or Health and Physical Education or Community Health or Science or Mathematics or Home Science or Civics or Social Service or Nursing or Commerce.

Eligibility for selecting a minor subject

Except for science education minor (Biology), minor subject areas are open for all students irrespective of their previous study areas in Grade 11 and 12 or PCL. Only those students who are majoring in physical science can select a biology minor. Students are required to select minor subject areas that should be different from their major subject areas.

Curricular structure

Each student must pass 22 courses to have a certificate of  Four-Year B.Ed. These courses are divided into four major groups ˗ group ‘A’ with Communication Skills; group ‘B’ with Professional Cores Areas; group ‘C’ with Specialization Major Courses and group ‘D’ with Specialization Minor Courses. Group ‘E’ includes Teaching Practice/Practicum.