The Master of Education (M.Ed.) provides an opportunity for professionals in the field of Education to undertake advanced coursework and research in their area of interest. The course offers professional educators excellent career prospects in terms of advancement of knowledge and qualification and ultimately making them better teachers. The course prepares graduates to inquire into the nature of educational problems and generate new knowledge, which can be used to enhance policy and practice and help develop skills to tackle the challenging and dynamic world of teaching.
Objectives of M.Ed. Programme
• To enable student teachers to develop dedication and motivation towards lifelong learning and clear futuristic vision and aspirations for improving teaching learning process as interdisciplinary knowledge.
• To enable student teachers to set high standards of professional competency, intellectual conviction and integrity.
• To develop the capacity, skill and knowledge among student teachers to create and sustain environment in modern day education.
• To equip the student teachers with the knowledge and skills of new technologies focusing on understanding the principles of organisational management, leadership and systematic change.
• To enable student teachers examine critically the theories andconcepts of education drawn from various disciplines related to education such as Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Management, Economics, Science and Technology, ICT etc. in such a way that their linkages with methods, pedagogy and practices in the classroom can be enriched.
• To develop the spirit of inquiry and critical thinking and skills and capacity to undertake research in the field of education.
• To enable student teachers develop specialization in areas of education to emerge as educational leaders in those areas.
Curriculum
• The Syllabus and Courses of study in the M.Ed. programme are as prescribed by the University from time to time and also governed by its regulations/statutes.
• The M.Ed. course is of one year duration and is divided into two semesters. It is a 44 credit course, split into two semesters. The first semester course carries 20 credits and 2nd semester carries 24 credits.
Internal Assessment
The marks for internal assessment for M.Ed. course are allotted as per the University of Jammu.
Eligibility
The candidate should have Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed) from the University of Jammu or any other statutory university and should have qualified the entrance test conducted by the University of Jammu.
Fees & Other Charges
The candidates admitted to M.Ed Course by the University of Jammu are required to deposit fee and other charges as prescribed by the University, the details of which can be had from the University/College office at the time of admission. Fees and other charges are revised by the University from time to time. Difference in amount if any will have to be paid as and when demanded by the college authorities.
Uniform/Dress Code
Every trainee in the college has to wear uniform compulsorily on specified days, functions and during the days when Teaching Practice is on.The uniform prescribed is as follows:
GIRLS: Pink Saree with Border, Navy Blue Sweater, Navy Blue Blazer with college Colour.
BOYS: White Shirt, Grey Trousers, Tie, Navy Blue Sweater, Navy Blue Blazer with College Colour.
