Teaching was and still is one of the most popular career choices among students, considered to be the noblest profession. Aspirants need to possess the right qualifications to become a teacher at the primary, pre-nursery, nursery, secondary and senior secondary levels in schools. Education is about knowledge, learning skills and teaching. It also means helping people to think about what they learn and support them to learn how to do a thing. To teach ways to find and use the information it's also important for educators. 

What is B.El.Ed.?

B.El.Ed. means Bachelor of Elementary Education. To prepares individuals for teaching careers at public and private elementary and middle schools the course curriculum has been designed. It is a full time graduate course with duration of 4 year. The first 3 years are a combination of practicum courses and theory and the 4th year culminates with direct experience of reflection, school functioning, and teaching practice. Within 6 years of admission candidate needs to pass this 4 year course. 

It is available in English and Hindi. The subjects of study are introductory courses in how children learn, technological tools of today's classrooms, analyses of popular children’s literature, insight into child psychology and cognitive development, theories and practices of elementary education, and identification of teaching methods and practices that are most effective and appropriate for young learners. 

Details Regarding B.El.Ed.

Full Name: Bachelor of Elementary Education

Duration for B.El.Ed. 

Duration of B.El.Ed. program is 4 years. Within 6 years of admission, the candidate needs to pass this 4-year course.

Eligibility for B.El.Ed. 

• Candidate who want to take admission in B.El.Ed. should have 10+2 or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline from a recognized educational Board with a minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
• 2-year diploma in Elementary Education
• Candidates are also eligible to apply for B.El.Ed.course on a provisional basis who are appearing for their 10+2 final examinations.

Main topics covered in the programs are:

• Contemporary India
• Child development
• Nature of language
• Cognition and learning
• Language acquisition
• Human relations and communication
• School planning and management
• Logico-mathematics education
• Pedagogy of environmental studies

Admission Process

Admission to B.El.Ed. program is given on the basis of obtained merit at the 10+2 level by many institutes. However, admission is provided on the base of candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance test in most of the colleges and institutes, conducted at any of State and national levels. Group Discussion and Personal Interview are two additional rounds for counseling wherein the candidate’s general aptitude for the course is examined. 

Students are typically required to submit:

• high school transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• standardized test scores
• admissions essay.

Career Scope

The world is always in need of competent teachers. With the rise of private institutes and universities and the emergence of public and private schools everywhere, the need for professors and lecturers is on an all-time high. For teachers job prospects are quite good. Teacher usually takes classes between 8 AM and 3 PM so work timings are comfortable. 

Various Employment Areas

• Publishing Houses
• Research and Development Agencies
• Schools, Colleges & Universities
• Coaching Centres
• Home Tuitions
• Museums
• Private Tuitions
• Education Consultancies
• Education Departments

Job Types

• Content Writer & Developer Job
• Career Counsellor
• Proof Reader
• Pre-Primary Teacher
• Content Reviewer
• Associate Education Developer

How is B.El.Ed. Course Beneficial?

• In various State Institutes and University Departments/Colleges graduates can work as Teacher Educators. 
• In elementary education in the government and non-government sector, the course provides the ability to teach and research.
• One can become an expert in Elementary Education which is a specialization in itself after this course.