What is Teaching & Education?
Teaching is considered as one of the noblest professions in the world. A teacher not only develops aptitude of students but also regulates the behavior of society in an indirect way. A teacher is a producer of eminent engineers, doctors, journalists and other professionals.
As a career option, teaching offers various specialisations to aspirants. Candidates can choose to become teachers in nursery schools, middle schools, secondary schools, senior secondary schools, colleges, universities, etc. Candidates can join any of the schools mentioned above in both public and private sectors. However, to avail good employment opportunities, candidates need to acquire the desired skills and qualifications. Â Â Â
Know the complete requirements of teaching and education in terms of the eligibility criteria, skillset, job prospects and more below.
Required Skillset for Teaching & Education
To become a successful teacher at school or university level, candidates should possess the below-mentioned traits and skillset:
Skillset for Teaching & Education Candidates |
|
| Confidence |
Patience |
| Discipline |
Leadership skills |
| Classroom management skills |
Team player |
| Organisation skills |
Time management skills |
| Interpersonal skills |
Mentoring/ counselling skills |
| Planning skills |
Communication skills |
| Innovative |
Hardworking |
Â
Teaching & Education: Eligibility Criteria
Check out the basic eligibility criteria for different levels of teaching below:
Eligibility for Nursery Level School Teaching: Candidates should clear Class 12th in any stream from a recognised board. Apart from this, candidates should also study Nursery Teacher Training (NTT) programme.
Eligibility for Primary School Level Teaching: For primary school (classes 1st to 5th) teaching, candidates should clear graduation with minimum 50% - 60% marks from a recognsied university. Apart from this, candidates should also possess a BEd (Bachelor of Education) degree.
OR
Candidates should clear Class 12th in any stream with at least 50% - 60% marks from a recognised board. Along with this, candidates should also possess a BElEd (Bachelor of Elementary Education) degree.
Eligibility for Middle School Level Teaching: For middle school (classes 6th to 8th) teaching, candidates should clear graduation with minimum 50% - 60% marks from a recognsied university. Apart from this, candidates should also obtain a BEd degree.
Eligibility for High School Level Teaching: For high school (classes 9th to 12th) teaching, candidates should clear post-graduation from a recognsied university with at least 50%-60% aggregate marks. Apart from this, candidates should also possess a BEd degree.
Eligibility for College/ University Level Teaching: To become a lecturer in colleges and universities candidates should possess a post-graduation or doctorate degree from a recognsied university. Apart from this, candidates should also clear UGC NET exam.
Course curriculum for Teaching & Education
There are a variety of teaching and education courses available for candidates including BEd, BElEd, MEd (Master of Education), BPEd (Bachelor of Physical Education), MPEd (Master of Physical Education), DEd (Diploma in Education), DLEd (Diploma in Elementary Education), etc.Â
To give candidates an overview of the subjects taught in teaching and education programmes, given below is course curriculum for the two popular courses – BEd and MEd.
BEd
BEd Course Curriculum |
|
Foundation Courses |
|
| Childhood and Growing up |
Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education |
| Education in Contemporary India |
Human Development, Diversity and Learning |
| Conceptual Foundations of Education |
Gender, School and Society |
| Knowledge, Disciplines and School Subjects |
The Inclusive School |
| Assessment for Learning |
Language Across the Curriculum |
| Knowledge & Curriculum: Perspectives in Education |
School Organisation and Management |
| Learning and Teaching |
Teacher as a Counsellor |
BEd Course Curriculum |
|
Pedagogy Courses |
|
| Language |
|
| Mathematics |
|
| - |
|
BEd Course Curriculum |
|
Elective Courses |
|
| Education for Mental Health |
Art Education |
| Computer and Web Technologies in Education |
Education and Technology |
| Environment Education |
Human Rights in Education |
| Peace Education |
Adolescence Education |
BEd Course Curriculum |
|
Enhancement of Professional Capacity Courses |
|
| Art, Craft and Aesthetics |
Critical Understanding of ICTs in Education |
| Understanding Communication |
Yoga |
| Preliminary School Engagement |
Reflection on School Experience |
| Reading and Reflecting on texts |
- |
Â
MEd
MEd Course Curriculum |
|
Core Subjects |
|
| Educational Psychology |
Historical and Political Perspectives of Education |
| Educational Studies |
Methodology of Educational Research & Educational Statistics |
| Human Rights and Education |
Information and Communication Technology in Education |
| Philosophical Foundations of Education |
Sociological Foundations of Education |
| Curriculum Studies in Education |
Teacher Education in Indian and Global Perspectives |
| Advanced Methods in Educational Research |
In-Service Teacher Education in India |
| Comparative Education |
- |
MEd Course Curriculum |
|
Elective Subjects |
|
| Elementary Education in India: Administration and Management |
Aspects, Planning & Management at Secondary & Senior Secondary level |
| Inclusive Education |
Peace Education |
| Science Education |
Language Education |
| Yoga Education |
Social Science Education |
| Guidance & Counselling |
Gender Studies |
| Special Education |
Business Education |
| Value Education |
Educational Evaluation |
| Advanced Curriculum Theory |
Environmental Education |
| Policy, Planning and Financing of Education |
Education Policy, Planning and Financing of Education at Secondary and Senior Secondary level |
| Issues, Planning and Policies of Elementary Education |
Education Management and Planning at Secondary level |
| Towards Academic Leadership at Secondary School level |
Information and Communication Technology in Education |
Â
Teaching & Education: Job Profiles
After completing a course in teaching and education candidates can find employment opportunities at places such as schools, colleges, coaching centres, research and development agencies, educational consultancies, etc.
Check out some of the popular job profiles associated with teaching and education field below:
- Teacher: Candidates can work as a teacher of their chosen subject in different schools after possessing relevant qualification. However, to grab a lucrative job as a school teacher or lecturer sometimes candidates need to appear for a teacher eligibility test (TET). TET is an exam conducted at state or national level to shortlist candidates for appointment as teachers for different classes in various schools. Some of the popular TET exams conducted in India include:
Popular TETs in India |
|
Â
- Lecturer: Candidates can work as a teacher in different colleges and universities after possessing relevant qualification. However, to grab a job opportunity as a lecturer candidates need to clear UGC NET.
- Career Counsellor: A career counsellor is a professional who counsels students regarding different educational issues on career planning, course selection, study habits, etc. A counsellor also helps in the overall personality development of students.   Â
- Home Tutor: A home tutor offers personalised teaching services to students at their homes. The professional schedules tutoring appointments with students, monitors their performance, and helps them in achieving better results in class.
- Curriculum Developer: A curriculum developer works in coordination with teachers to order different types of teaching material used for instructional purposes. The developer also observes as well as trains (sometimes) teachers and makes recommendations that could result in better student performance.
- Librarian: A librarian is a professional who keeps current on resources and literature, and select publications for the library's collection.
Popular Teaching & Education Colleges in India
Popular Private Teaching & Education Colleges in India
Lovely Professional University, Admission Office
Connaught Place, DelhiSri Sai Correspondence College
Mathikere, BangaloreCareer Infotech
Saket, DelhiSri Sai B.Ed. College
Mathikere, BangaloreTop Rated Courses
Courses
- Integrated B.A.+ B.Ed.Chandigarh University
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)LPU - Lovely Professional University
- Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Family TherapyIGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
- Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.)Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences
- B.Voc. in Software DevelopmentGGSIPU - Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
- Bachelor of Physical Education and SportsAmity University, Noida
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)Directorate of Distance Education, Kurukshetra University
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women, University of Delhi
- Bachelor of Physical EducationCCSU - Chaudhary Charan Singh University
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)University of Kalyani
Popular Teaching & Education UG Courses in India
UG Courses
- BEd
6884 Colleges
- DEd
2454 Colleges
- UG Diploma
651 Colleges
- BPEd
402 Colleges
- BA
349 Colleges
Popular Teaching & Education PG Courses in India
PG Courses
- MEd
831 Colleges
- MA
583 Colleges
- MPEd
149 Colleges
- PG Diploma
139 Colleges
- MSc
8 Colleges
Popular Teaching & Education Specializations in India
Popular Specializations
- Early Childhood Care and Education ( ECCE )
25 Colleges
- Nursery Teacher Training ( NTT )
10 Colleges
- Primary Teacher Training ( PTT )
5 Colleges
- Nursery and Primary Teacher Training ( NPTT )
4 Colleges
- Pre Primary Teacher Training ( PPTT )
4 Colleges
News & Updates
Comments
Yes, you can apply for B.Ed major of college hire students with at least 50 to 51% in the last degree or certification course.
B
2021-02-17 08:13:30
Currently I'm studying B.Voc horticulture may I eligible to M.Sc. Horticulture course?
Of course, you are eligible.
I have done M.Sc. In maths, so can give this exam?
You are eligible for ISRO as well the prestigious job in india. You have alot opportunity to bright your career!
As an IAS IPS AAST. P CBI IB IG DIG DSP DM SDM.
n
2021-02-17 12:40:37
I have completed my M.Tech degree from bits pilani on the behalf of Wipro technologies. Am I eligible for UGC NET exam?
Make sure your college is affiliated with AICET UGC. Only then you can proceed.
How to apply UGC NET exam mathematics paper.
Be updated for UGC notifications, when they are released just go to any Cafe, and you can apply yourself.
M
2021-02-12 09:41:58
Can you say me whether degree after Diploma in engineering is eligible for B.Ed?
Hello Manimalar, the eligibility for admission in B.Ed programme is graduation. Diploma in engineering is not equivalent to graduation. Therefore after diplomacy you will not be eligible for admission for B.Ed. You will be required to do graduation first and then only you can go for B.Ed. Best wi...Hello Manimalar, the eligibility for admission in B.Ed programme is graduation. Diploma in engineering is not equivalent to graduation. Therefore after diplomacy you will not be eligible for admission for B.Ed. You will be required to do graduation first and then only you can go for B.Ed. Best wishes to you.
S
2021-02-12 16:37:49
I want to know after B.Tech should I do B.Ed or PG Diploma in Education for teaching?
Hello Sangeeta, it is very nice to SEE your intention to join the teaching profession after you have completed your graduation in engineering. If you are interested in teaching in college then you need to have post graduation as a minimum standard of education. Hence I would recommend that you go...Hello Sangeeta, it is very nice to SEE your intention to join the teaching profession after you have completed your graduation in engineering. If you are interested in teaching in college then you need to have post graduation as a minimum standard of education. Hence I would recommend that you go in for PG for or having a successful career in teaching in college, before taking up graduation in education. Best wishes to you.
P
2021-02-08 02:00:04
If I take Physical education as main subject and economic as additional subject can I do BBA. In big named college? From CBSE board
Just you alternate the main and additional subject in an opposite way then you may get admission in BBA in any big named college.
It depend on board. Generally Physical education is available as optional subject. For BBA it is good to have studies maths, stats, commerce, economics. Few top b schools like NMIMS require maths and stats but other colleges just require 12th with minimum qualifying marks. For IIM Rohtak intrgeta...It depend on board. Generally Physical education is available as optional subject. For BBA it is good to have studies maths, stats, commerce, economics. Few top b schools like NMIMS require maths and stats but other colleges just require 12th with minimum qualifying marks. For IIM Rohtak intrgetaed MBA after 12th one require 60% marks in 12th.
Taking an Exam? Selecting a College?
Find insights & recommendations on colleges and exams that you won't find anywhere else
On Shiksha, get access to
- 49k Colleges
- 712 Exams
- 214k Reviews
- 700k Answers
Courses you may be interested in
- B.Ed
- B.Ed Distance Education
- B.El.Ed (Bachelor of Elementary Education)
- B.P.Ed (Bachelor of Physical Education)
- B.Voc (Bachelor of Vocational Education)
- D.Ed (Diploma in Education)
- D.El.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education)
- D.P.Ed (Diploma in Physical Education)
- M.Ed (Master of Education)
- M.El.Ed (Master of Elementary Education)
- M.P.Ed (Master of Physical Education)
A
2021-02-08 17:26:18
In graduate 40% after that I did pgdbm and I got their 61%. So am I able to take admission in B.Ed on based of pgdbm?
Reply to Anjali Koche