Teaching about teaching is complex. It includes knowledge of curricular content, teaching and learning and understanding of how knowledge base for teaching is acquired. It is also important to address the beliefs of the prospective teacher educators with respect to various aspects of education including content, pedagogy, learners and their contexts. It is hoped that the proposed program will develop all these capabilities, attitudes and commitment required for a teacher educator.

This is a two-year, full-time, professional teacher educator preparation programme that awards a M.Ed. Degree. The programme focuses on:

1. Critical perspectives about education
2. Knowledge in the disciplines of Mathematics and Science
3. Sensitivity towards contexts of teaching and teacher education
4. Continuum of pre-service to in-service teacher education
5. Field practice in schools and teacher education institutions.
6. 'Hands on-Minds on' workshops
7. Research related to teacher education

This M.ED is a full time postgraduate professional programme of 72 credits.

Students are required to take Core Courses, Electives (Discipline Area courses and Advanced Educational Studies), Workshop courses and also complete a Dissertation. They will also have field engagements across the Semesters.

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The eligibility criteria for students entering this programme will be as per the NCTE norms.

I. The candidates seeking admission to the Master of Education Programme (M.Ed.) should have obtained at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade in any one of the following programmes:

• B.Ed.
• B.Sc.B.Ed.
• B.El.Ed. (with Optional Mathematics / Science and the corresponding pedagogy course)
• D.El.Ed. with an Undergraduate Degree (with 50% marks in each).

II. The candidates must possess an undergraduate degree in Sciences or Mathematics or Engineering and have obtained at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade.

Write to Admissions office (admissions@apu.edu.in) for any clarification on the Eligibility.

Relevant school teaching experience and/or a Master's degree in Science/Mathematics will be an added advantage

A large cadre of committed and capable Teacher educators to meet the call of the NCFTE* (2009) for the professionalization of teaching.

Competent teacher educators are required to provide support to practicing teachers on the recent developments related to teaching and learning, curriculum, assessment and the like. They can look forward to work as Curriculum Specialists, Policy makers, School Administrators and Researchers.

We have campus recruitment and our active placement cell will facilitate career opportunities for you.

* NCFTE - National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education

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If you need to apply offline, please write to admissions@apu.edu.in for the Application form.

The selection process consists of an entrance test and interview for all eligible candidates.

Applications can be made online

Test / Interview : 24th June

The Academic session will start mid-July 2018.

The entrance test will have 60 multiple choice questions and one long essay.

The total duration of the test will be 2 ½ hours

Full tuition-fee waiver for Government School Teachers and Functionaries

50% tuition-fee waiver for all candidates with more than 3 years of teaching experience

Azim Premji University has an explicit commitment towards supporting students and provides extensive financial assistance to deserving students for pursuing higher studies.

Family income of less than Rupees 5 Lakhs per annum will be considered for various categories of scholarships (100%, 70% or 50%) covering tuition fees, accommodation and food charges.

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