Unit I: Basics of Education

Meaning and Nature of Education

• Modes of Education- Formal, Non-formal, Open and MOOCS
• Aims of Education

Philosophy and Education

• Meaning and Scope of Philosophy
• Functions of Philosophy
• Relationship between Education and Philosophy
• Significance of Philosophy of Education

Western Schools of Philosophy

• Naturalism
• Idealism
• Pragmatism
• Existentialism their educational implications for aims content
• Methods of teaching and role of a teacher and concept of discipline

Educational Thinkers

• M.K Gandhi
• Allamah
• Iqbal
• John Dewey
• J.J Rousseau

Unit II: Indian Society and Education

• Education as a sub-system of Indian Society
• Education and relationship with Indian Social Structure
• Social Demand for Education
• School as a Social Unit
• Democracy in School life
• Culture and Education

Unit III: Psychology & Educational Psychology

Nature & Fundamentals

• Nature & Meaning of Psychology
• Nature, Meaning and functions of Educational Psychology

Learning & Motivation

• Concept of learning & Motivation
• Factors influencing learning – Personal & Environmental
• Techniques of enhancing learner’s motivation

Learning Theories

• S‐R Theory of Learning (Thorndike)
• Classical conditioning (Pavlov)
• Operant Conditioning
• Theory of learning (Skinner)
• Gestalt Theory of Learning (Kohler et al)
• Cognitive theory (Piaget)
• Social Development Theory (Vygotsky)
• Behaviorism
• Constructivism and Eclectic approach

Unit IV: Intelligence and Personality

Intelligence

• Nature & Meaning, Measurement of Intelligence
• Concept of I.Q
• Verbal, Non‐verbal & Performance tests
• Two‐factor Theory (Spearman)
• Multifactor Theory (Thurston)
• Structure of intellect (Guilford)
• Multiple Intelligence (Gardner)

Personality

• Meaning & Nature and Development of Personality
• Biological & Socio‐culture determinant
• Trait‐theory of Personality (Allport)
• Factor‐theory of Personality (Cattell)
• Psycho analytical theory of Personality (Freud)
• Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and their educational implication

Unit V: Inclusive Education

• Definition, concept and importance
• Historical perspectives on education of children with diverse needs
• Difference between special education integrated education and inclusive education
• Advantages of inclusive education for all children

Unit VI: Educational Management

• Concept & Functions of Educational Management
• Basis of management Planning
• Organizing, Control, Direction and Financing
• School as a unit of decentralization planning

Unit VII: Modern Management & Counseling

Modern Management Techniques

• Case study
• Man power surveys
• Educational Management Information System (EMIS)
• Nature, Scope & types of Guidance

Counseling

• Meaning and Definitions
• Counseling as profession
• Phases of Counseling Process
• Assessment, Intervention, and Termination
• Qualities of an Effective Counselor

Unit VIII: Elementary Education in India

• Concept of Elementary Education
• Objectives of Elementary Education (UEE)
• District Primary Education Programmed (DPEP)
• Universalization of Elementary Education (UEE)
• Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) 2002
• Right to Education Act (RTE) 2009

Unit IX: Current Issues

• Universalization of Elementary Education with special reference to Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
• Education of children with special needs
• Women’s Education
• Education of Weaker Sections

Unit X: Teaching Process

Teaching Fundamentals

• Concept of teaching
• Characteristics & Functions of teaching
• Principles & Maxims of teaching

Techniques of Teacher‐Preparation

• Microteaching ‐ Nature & Meaning
• Main proposition, Phases, Steps, Merits & Limitations
• Simulated ‐ Nature & Meaning
• Teaching Role Play
• Advantages & Limitations
• Programmed learning‐ Meaning & Characteristics
• Learning ‐ Principles & Development of the Programmed instructions
• Types of Merits & Demerit