DEGREE OF MASTER OF EDUCATION ( M.ED )

FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2016-2017 ONWARDS

The Master of Education programme, generally known as M.Ed is a professional course that prepares prospective teacher educators.

1. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAMME

A candidate shall be eligible for admission to the programme leading to the Degree of Master of Education provided he/she has passed a Bachelor Degree Examination in Education of this University or any other University recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto, with a minimum of 50% marks in theory and practical components separately.

The basis of selection of candidates for admission shall be based on the existing regulations of the University/Government of Tamil Nadu Reservation of seats and other concessions for the SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DNC, BC, BC(M) and other special categories of candidates notified by the Government of Tamil Nadu shall be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions of the Government of Tamil Nadu in force from time to time.

No candidate shall be eligible for the Degree of M.Ed unless he/she has completed the prescribed course of study and has passed the qualifying examinations (both in theory and practical components).

2. DURATION OF THE M.ED PROGRAMME

The M.Ed programme shall be of duration of two academic years including the theory courses, field attachment for a minimum of 8 weeks, and other practical components. Students shall be permitted to complete the programme requirements of the two-year programme with a maximum period of three years from the date of admission to the programme.

There shall be at least 200 working days for each academic year, exclusive of the period of admission and inclusive of classroom transaction, practicum, field study and conduct of examination. The institution shall work for a minimum of thirty six hours in a week (five or six days) during which faculty and students concerned with the conduct of the programme shall be available for interaction, dialogue, consultation and mentoring students.

3. PROGRAMME CONTENT

The programme is comprised of five broad inter-related curricular areas – (i) Perspective Courses, (ii) Tool Courses, (iii) Teacher Education Courses, (iv) Specialisation of a Core Course and (v) Specialisation of a Thematic Course. All the courses include in-built field-based units of study and practicum work tailored to suit the requirements of prospective teacher educators.

Transaction of the courses is to be done using a variety of approaches, including expository writing, academic writing, group presentations, discussions, self development activities and field visits.

Curriculum

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