B.El.Ed

B.El.Ed - Bachelor of Elementary Education is an undergraduate bachelor's degree course with 4 year duration. The course trains candidates to deal with children from 6-12 years. It gives an insight into child psychology and cognitive development, theories and practices of elementary education, and holds introductory courses on how to children learn. The training encompasses a set of support, services, and instructions for children with learning disabilities and individually designed programs to meet their learning needs; short attention spans and varied personalities and values. Lessons are also given to establish and enforce rules, developing lesson plans and maintaining order with instructional material. 

The course is divided into the following phases, the first 3 years focuse on lectures and theory subjects, the second phase which is the remaining one year is dedicated for practical training. 

After the completion of the course, candidates evolve into an important role in a child’s life. The teacher must ensure to possess the following skills -

• Communication skills
• Patience
• Enthusiasm
• Creativity
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to think critically
• Quick problem solving 
• Flexibility

• 10+2 or equal qualifications from a recognized educational board.
• a minimum score of 50% at the 10+2 level

The general age limit for the course is 15 to 17 years. This might vary from state to state and institute to institute.

Admission is provided based on relevant entrance tests conducted on state and national levels, followed by a round of counseling that includes group discussions and personal interviews.

This academic course is a holistic mixture of classroom lectures and practical sessions. The program is made of two types of courses: Theory and practical courses.

B.El.Ed graduates are eligible to take up the role of an elementary level teacher at relevant academic institutes. They have a vast amount of opportunities to pick from as they are eligible to apply for both government and private sectors. Apart from that, they can also be self-employed. 

• Schools
• Nurseries 
• Day care centers
• Tuition classes

• Teacher
• Tutor
• Student counselor
• Curriculum developer
• Career counselor 
• Content writer/ reviewer