B.Ed Distance Education

Teaching has always been considered as one of the noblest professionals and has always been the most respected profession among all other professions. The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) program is a popular course in the arena of education and has been designed with the aim to develop a deep understanding of the teaching-learning process at secondary and higher secondary levels. Generally, the B.Ed distance/correspondence program is for two-years.

Objective of B.Ed Correspondence/Distance Learning Program

• To develop an understanding of the context of education in contemporary Indian Society.
• Engaging students-teachers to acquire necessary competencies for organizing learning experiences, developing an understanding of paradigm shift in conceptualizing disciplinary knowledge in school or college curriculum.
• To train on the sensitivity about language diversity in the classroom and its role in the teaching-learning process.
• Systematizing experiences and strengthening the professional competencies of Students and teachers relationship.

Required Skills/Qualities to be an Excellent Teacher

Before pursuing an education in the teaching field, it is very much essential to understand the aptitudes required in this field.

The aspirants planning to pursue B.Ed distance learning program should possess the below-mentioned skills:

Good Communication Skills	Empathy
Good Organisational Skills	Critical Thinking Ability
Enthusiasm	Patience
Confidence	Quick Learner

Duration of Distance B.Ed Course

The duration of B.Ed correspondence/distance learning is 2 years and the students will be given a maximum of five years to complete the course.

The institute like UP Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) offers one year B.Ed course to the students.

Eligibility Criteria for B.Ed Distance Education 2019

The eligibility criteria of distance B.Ed program is different from a regular B.Ed course. The eligibility criteria of B.Ed distance education course is as below:-

• The aspiring students must possess 50% marks in Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in arts, science, commerce, or engineering stream in order to be eligible to apply for distance B.Ed course.

Who can Apply for B.Ed Distance Program

• The individuals who have completed a teacher education program recognized by NCTE in a face-to-face mode are also eligible to apply for the B.Ed Distance program.
• The individuals trained in-service teachers in elementary education.
• The individuals who have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in primary or secondary schools.

Entrance Exam

The admission to some institutes like IGNOU is done on the basis of the score obtained in the entrance test conducted by IGNOU all over India.

The candidates will have to fill in the “Entrance-cum-Admission” application form with self-attested copies of the documents as per the instructions.

Various B.Ed Distance Learning Entrance Exams

• UP B.Ed JEE
• IGNOU B.Ed
• BHU UET
• IPU CET

Syllabus/Curriculum of B.Ed Distance Learning Program

The curriculum of the B.Ed distance learning program is very similar to the regular B.Ed program. The course curriculum is designed in such a way that students will learn the below-mentioned topics:

Childhood And Growing Up	Contemporary India and Education
Learning and Teaching	Gender, School and Society
Pedagogy of a School Subject	Reading and reflecting on texts
Drama and art in education	Critical Understanding of ICT
Creating an Inclusive school	Assessment For Learning
Understanding Disciplines and Subjects	Health Education
Knowledge and Curriculum	Language across the curriculum

Top Universities Offering Distance B.Ed

The popular B.Ed distance education colleges in India. Learn more about these B.Ed Distance Education colleges.

Name Of Institutes	Fee For The B.Ed Distance/correspondence Education
IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University - offers the best course for distance B.Ed and is considered as the top institute for the B.Ed distance learning program.	Fee for 2 years B.Ed distance program is INR 50,000
UP Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU)	The institute offers B.Ed Distance Education One Year program and Fee for this program  is INR 12,200
Directorate Of Distance Education, University Of Jammu	Fee for 2 years B.Ed distance program is INR 10,060
Indira Gandhi National Open University, Ahmedabad Regional Center	Fee for 2 years B.Ed distance program in special education is INR 32,400
Annamalai University	Fee for 2 yearsB.Ed distance program is INR 90,000
National Correspondence College	Fee for 2 years B.Ed distance program is INR 1.2 Lakh
Rabindranath Tagore University	Fee for 3 years B.Ed distance program is INR 1.08 Lakh
Directorate of Distance Education, Kurukshetra University	Fee for 2 years B.Ed distance program is INR 61,500

Similar Option Of Study

BA B.Ed, B.Sc B.Ed, B.Com B.Ed

Employment Opportunities

The qualified B.Ed individuals can find an opportunity as Teacher for - Primary School, Secondary School, Higher Secondary School, and can also work as a Teacher Assistant, Social Worker, Tuition Teacher, Mathematics Teacher, and many other opportunities.

The Top Schools/Institutes For B.Ed Graduates

The individuals with prior work experience in a teaching field and then completing their B.Ed qualification have a higher probability to get employed for the top schools in India. Our team has highlighted the few top schools in India for your easy reference.

• St. Xavier’s Collegiate School, Kolkata
• La Martiniere For Girls School, Kolkata
• The Doon School, Dehradun
• Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul International School, Hyderabad
• Little Flower High School, Hyderabad
• Mother’s International, Delhi
• Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai

Advantages and Disadvantages Of Distance Learning Education

Generally, the individuals who are planning for a distance learning program have that question in mind - to do or not to do. This question can easily be answered with the help of the below-mentioned advantages and disadvantages of distance learning education.

Advantages	Disadvantages
Pursue a job along with studies	High Chances of distraction and lack of  concentration
Can Save Money	Complicated Technology
Save Time	Quality of faculty to be compromised
Can Learn At Your Own Pace	Sometimes Questionable credibility of degrees
Freedom to study-  whenever, wherever	Lose out on networking opportunity with teachers and students
Gaining recognition among employers and chances to get better employment opportunity