EDUCATION COURSES

Elementary Education (D.EL.Ed)

OVERVIEW

Elementary Education – Student teaching provides a teacher with an opportunity to understand all dimensions of teaching and to apply what they have learned through coursework and field experiences leading up to the student teaching experience. All participants in the student teaching program–teacher candidate, cooperating teacher, school administrator, and supervisor–play important roles in establishing the environment in which the teacher candidate can demonstrate his or her ability to assume the responsibilities of a full-time Elementary Teacher.

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CAREER PROSPECTS

A career as a teacher in the elementary education setting can lead to a wide spectrum of opportunities. A variety of careers open to teachers as they gain more experience and advanced credentials or degrees. In addition to classroom teaching, there are positions as teacher coaches, program coordinators, developers or providers of professional development for teachers, and curriculum development. In the corporate world, teachers are often engaged as developers of curriculum and materials for educational purposes and as designers or providers of educational professional development.

DURATION: 2 YEARS,
Registration Fee: INR 1,000 and Course

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are eligible for undergoing the Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) course under Tamilnadu Council?
All the in-service elementary teachers (Primary/ Upper Primary Teachers teaching classes I-V/ I-VIII).
2. What is the minimum educational qualification for undergoing the D.El.Ed.?
Pass in Class XII (10+2).
3. Is it mandatory for the Upper Primary Teachers to undergo D.El.Ed Course?
Upper Primary Teachers should possess either B.Ed. or D.El.Ed. If neither is passed, then D.El.Ed. must be pursued.
4. I am a Hindi Primary Teacher and possess Visharad/ Ratna etc. degree. Am I eligible for D.El.Ed. course?
One should have passed in Class XII.
5. How can an untrained elementary teacher of Schools enrol for the D.El.Ed. course under Tamilnadu Council?
Untrained in-service teachers may register for D.El.Ed.
The process and required documents are available on the board's website.
6. Is it necessary to undergo D.El.Ed. course even after completing B.Ed.?
Primary Teachers (Class I-V) must undergo D.El.Ed. even after B.Ed.
Upper Primary Teachers with B.Ed. need not apply for D.El.Ed.
7. What is the duration of this D.El.Ed. course under Board?
2 Years.
8. What is the Mode of Learning under Board?
Through Open & Distance Learning mode.
9. What will be the role of Head Masters/ Principals of Schools in enrolling untrained elementary teachers?
Head Masters/ Principals must authenticate records and issue bonafide certificates at registration.
10. What will be the course fee?
Rs. 24,000 per year.
11. What documents are required for registration?
  • 10th Mark Sheet
  • 12th Mark Sheet
  • Transfer Certificate
  • ID Proof (Aadhaar Copy)
  • Address Proof (Aadhaar Copy)
  • Work Experience / Bonafide Certificate
  • Fees in the form of Demand Draft

Subjects of D.El.Ed – First Year

Sl.No Subject Code Course Description
01 DEL 01 Childhood and the Development of Children
02 DEL 02 Contemporary Indian Society
03 DEL 03 Education, Society, Curriculum and Learners
04 DEL 04 Towards Understanding the Self
05 DEL 05 Pedagogy across the Curriculum
06 DEL 06 Understanding Language and Early Literacy
07 DEL 07 Mathematics Education for the Primary School Child
08 DEL 08 Proficiency in English
Practicals
09 DEL 09 Children’s Physical and Emotional Health, School Health and Education
10 DEL 10 Creative Drama, Fine Arts and Education
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Subjects of D.El.Ed – Second Year

Sl.No Subject Code Course Description
01 DEL 11 Cognition, Learning and the Socio-Cultural Context
02 DEL 12 Teacher Identity and School Culture
03 DEL 13 School Culture, Leadership and Change
04 DEL 14 Pedagogy of Environmental Studies
05 DEL 15 Pedagogy of English Language
06 DEL 16 Optional Pedagogic Courses: Social Science / Language / Mathematics / Science Education
07 DEL 17 Diversity, Gender and Education
Practicals
08 DEL 18 Children’s Physical and Emotional Health, School Health and Education – II
09 DEL 19 Creative Drama, Fine Arts and Education
10 DEL 20 School Internship
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Diploma in Life Skills Program

Overview

This course is to familiarize students with basic aspects of life skills and its conceptual treatment, theoretical perspectives and practical strategies of life skills education. The course aims to provide systematic understanding of the theoretical basis of life skill education, application of life skill to the present day complicated contemporary living system and Professionalization of life skill education. The course can be well utilized for all prospective teachers as an inevitable course at any level. The structural frame work of the course will benefit to other fields. After completing the course, the learner is expected to master in developing life skills and applying it in various spheres of life.

Life Skills Program Suitability

The course is suitable to improve their Personal & Social qualities such as self-esteem, compassion, and respect and confidence. They should be able to gather information, access and interpret it; lead and participate in discussions and groups; organise workload and work to deadlines. Applicants should also be able to develop opinions and propose ideas; read pages of text and pick out the essential points. Candidates willing to enhance their educational qualification and want to become lecturer also are suitable for the course.

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Life Skills Program Beneficial?

They can also have jobs in public Sector Schools, Inspector of schools; who are expected to be experts for observing students for their overall development, evaluation & assessment with the Life Skills. This Course aims to produce the qualified ‘life skills trainers’ for the acute demand of Trainers in Educational Industry as well as for the Society. The course is beneficial to train students in training methodologies; to enable students to apply life skills in various spheres and to develop professionals in life skills education. This course also empowers students with the ability to contribute as youth worker specialized in life skills education.

Job Opportunities

  • Life Skills Trainer
  • Management Trainee
  • Teacher & Lecturer
  • Sales Application Specialist
  • Freelance Trainer
  • Life Insurance Advisor
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Semester 1

  • Introduction to Life Skills
  • Core Life Skills
  • Theoretical Foundations of Life Skills
  • Organizational Behaviors
  • Personality Development
  • Life Skills for Population with Special Needs
  • Practicum in Applied Life Skills

Semester 2

  • Training Methods and Techniques
  • Human Resource Development
  • Adolescent Care and Counselling
  • Leadership
  • Life Coaching Skills
  • Life Skills and Social Inclusion
  • Demo & VIVA