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The Post graduate programme in Education is primarily aimed to produce qualified persons. It is a degree to prepare educators by nurturing professional skills widening knowledge and offering hands on experiences in research.so that they can produce graduate teachers.They are qualified to teach in Education college or universities. Stress is given on the subjects like philosophy, psychology, assessment and research activities.The duration of the post graduate course is also of two years.

A post graduate degree holder in education can become school principal, supervisor, Researcher, School teacher, Free lancer, Educational Entrepreneur, Teacher Educator, Curriculum developer, Educational planner and Administrator etc.

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.

M.Ed I Year

FPHPE HISTORICAL AND POLITICAL ECONOMY OF EDUCATION IN INDIA Full course
FPAEP ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY Full course
FPCDD CURRICULUM DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT Full course
FTBER BASICS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH Full course
FTEEL TEACHER EDUCATION IN INDIA: ELEMENTARY LEVEL Full course
FSCPA CURRICULUM, PEDAGOGY AND ASSESSMENT AT ELEMENTARY LEVEL Full course
FSPAE PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Full course

M.Ed II Year

COURSE CODE PAPER
SMPA PHILOSOPHICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES IN EDUCATION Full course
SMPB ADVANCED TECHNIQUES OF INSTRUCTION Full course
SMTC ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND STATISTICS Full course
SMTE TEACHER EDUCATION IN INDIA: SECONDARY LEVEL Full course
SMSC CURRICULUM, PEDAGOGY AND ASSESSMENT AT SECONDARY LEVEL Full course
SMSA PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION OF SECONDARY EDUCATION Full course

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).

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.

Post Graduate (M.Ed.)

  • Programme / Course : Master of Education
  • Nature of Award : MasterDegree in Education
  • Duration : 2 Years
  • Entry Qualification : B.Ed.
  • Sanctioned Strength: 50

COURSE AND DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS

ATTENDANCE

Each candidate whose admission is approved by Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University should gain 85% (170 days) of attendance, failing which they will not be permitted to appear for the M.Ed degree examination (both written and practical examination). However, as per the decision of the Syndicate of Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University in its meeting held on 10.08.2010, candidates who are able to gain attendance only upto 75% on medical ground, will be permitted to appear for the examination after getting condonation of attendance, adhering to the norms of Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University.

CLASSIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES

A candidate shall be awarded the M.Ed degree if he/she has passed both theory courses and the practical components. Successful candidates shall be classified as specified hereunder by taking into account of their marks secured in Theory and Practical Examinations.

PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

All the records related to the practical components should be made available to the examiner at the time of Practical Examination.
For the first year each candidate’s practical work records shall be assessed by an examiner duly appointed by the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University.
During the second year the Viva-voce Examination along with evaluation of practical work records shall be assessed by an examiner duly appointed by the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University.

PASSING MINIMUM FOR WRITTEN EXAMINATION

Each candidate who appears for the written examination in the first attempt shall be declared to have passed the Written Examination only if he/she secures not less than 50% in aggregate in each course with a minimum of 45% in the external examination. All other candidates shall be deemed to have failed in the Written Examination. A candidate who fails in one or more courses in the Written Examination shall be permitted to reappear only for those courses in which he/she failed.

EXAMINATIONS

Each candidate whose admission is approved by Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University should apply for written examination and practical examination in the first attempt itself. Candidates who have failed to satisfy the minimum attendance norms of Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University will not be permitted to appear for the written examination. Such candidates appearance in the practical examination will stand cancelled automatically.

RE-TOTALING OR REVALUATION

Candidates can apply for either re-totaling or revaluation or both to the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University within 10 days after the publication of results by paying necessary fee prescribed by the University.

PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University will conduct practical examination after the successful completion of 16 weeks of school internship in the second year. Practical examination shall be normally conducted three months prior to the commencement of written examination. A panel consisting of two external members (one Convener, one member) appointed by the University.

PASSING MINIMUM FOR PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

Each candidate who appears for the practical examination in the first attempt shall be declared to have passed the practical examination only if he/she secures not less than 50% in aggregate in each practical activity / component. All other candidates shall be deemed to have failed in the Practical Examination.

REAPPEARANCE FOR WRITTEN EXAMINATION

Each unsuccessful candidate shall be permitted to reappear for the Written Examination within next three consecutive academic years.

REAPPEARANCE FOR PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

Each unsuccessful candidate shall be permitted to reappear for the practical examinations within the next three consecutive academic years in the main examinations only.