Bachelors in Education Programme (B.Ed)

Bachelor of

Education Programme

Introduction to the Bachelor in Education Programme

The Faculty of Education, Infortec International Asia Campus offers the Bachelor in Education degree program in affiliation with the WUB University. as a work based, self-financing programme, to produce professionally qualified teachers who are well equipped to address the dire shortage of professionally qualified Teachers and Teacher Educators in the system of National and International Education. This programme is specially designed for the academic and professional development of those who are involved in the field of Education in Sri Lanka and abroad. Primary and secondary school Teachers, Teacher Educators, school Principals and the others who are already involved in the general education in Sri Lanka or abroad or intend to join the field of Education will be benefited by this programme. The Bachelor of Education (BEd) program offers in various disciplines, including primary education, sciences, mathematics, arts, commerce, accounting, ICT, and library and information science. These specializations focus on equipping students with the knowledge and pedagogical skills necessary to teach in these specific subject areas.

The Programme meets all requirements to consider it as a Bacholor in Education Programme at Level six, seven as prescribed in Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF).

Objectives of the Bachelor in Education Programme

To develop Diploma holders of Government schools, Private schools, assisted schools, International schools and other Education and Higher Education institutes to become competent Graduates and Professionals.
To develop graduates who aspire to join the teaching profession by equipping them with necessary professional competencies.

Duration of the Programme

The minimum period of the programme shall be of 14 months in the work based Programmes conducted on weekends and after working hours on weekdays (after 6pm). Where any unforeseen circumstances arise, the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Education with the approval of the Senate of the Infortec International Asia Campus has the right to extend the duration of the programme. In the event, the student shall maintain the registration valid so as to cover such extended period of time.
No student shall keep away from classes or leave the Island or withdraw from the examinations or a classroom test or other forms of evaluation/assessments without prior approval from the Faculty Board. Such requests should be submitted for approval to the Faculty Board through the Coordinator of the Programme.

Programme Details

The programme is comprised of 15 course units of 51 total credits (total 120 after credit transfer) offered in 3 semesters as prescribed in the schedule. It consists of Taught Course Work, Teaching Practicum and an Extended Essay. The Course Work includes compulsory and optional course units.
In the SLQF credit system, the student workload of a study programme is 1500 notional learning hours per academic year. (The notional learning hours include direct contact hours with teachers and trainers, time spent in self-learning, preparation for assignments, carrying out assignments and assessments).
For each Taught Course Unit, one credit is equivalent to 50 notional hours. One credit of Teaching Practicum and the Independent Essay requires 100 notional hours.

Admission Requirements:

 A Degree, NCOE Diploma or Diploma in Education from a NIE/ Institution by the TVEC registered or UGC recognize;

 Completion of NVQ level 4 (equivalent to Diploma in SLQF) with relevant work experience as determined by the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Education and Senate of the Infortec International Asia Campus.

Application Procedure

Any person who has fulfilled the above admission requirements may submit a duly completed application on a prescribed form provided by the faculty when the programme is advertised in the printed / Electronic Media / social media and the Campus website. Completed applications should accompany proof for the prescribed processing fee and copies of other required documents such as birth certificate, educational / professional certificates and other relevant documents in the required document list.

Processing of Applications

Applications are initially screened by the Coordinator and/or a Board appointed by the Faculty Board. The decision of the Faculty of Education will be final with regard to the admission for the B.Ed Programme.

Registration and Fees

The selected applicants should submit certified copies of the relevant certificates before admission to the programme. The date of registration is decided by the Faculty of Education. Registration is valid only for 2 academic years.

The fees may be revised each academic year according to the expenditure at that time.

Continuation of Registration

If any student is unable to complete the Programme within the relevant academic year, it is the responsibility of the student to maintain the continuity of registration by paying the prescribed fee for the renewal of registration.

Cancellation of Registration

Faculty Board of the Faculty of Education reserves the right to recommend the cancellation of the registration of a student due to the following reasons;

Poor attendance (below 50% of attendance)
Violation of the Rules and Regulations of the Faculty of Education mentioned in the Section 3.0 of this Book.
Failure to pay the prescribed Fees
Any other reasons as decided by the Faculty Board

Leave of Absence

Leave of absence to a student for the Programme is granted only on the Medical grounds or any other valid reason acceptable to the Faculty Board. Request for such leave should be made in writing to the Chairman of the Faculty Board through the programme coordinator (Ref. Rules and Regulations in the Section 3.0).

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Programme Learning Outcomes (Graduate Profile)
Upon completion of the Bachelor in Education program at the Faculty of Education, student teachers will be able to;
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDIN
1. Demonstrate a high level of professional knowledge and pedagogical competence, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more professional courses as a basis for designing, managing and critically evaluating underlying theories and concepts of learning and whole person development to cater for a wide variety of learning situations in fostering student-centered interactive and self-directed learning.
2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary issues in local and global professional education contexts pertinent to current practical knowledge, policies and practices and their impacts on teaching and learning as well as on schools and educational institutions.
SKILLS
1. Demonstrate the application of professional knowledge and skills with initiative and judgment in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice with the efficient use of modern educational technologies in complex teaching activities.
2. Perform effectively as an individual and as a member or leader by maintaining a collaborative partnership with diverse teams including colleagues, parents, authorities and the community in facing the challenges of the new millennium.
3. Use written and oral communication effectively with teaching community and the wider society including engaging with people of diverse cultures with inter- cultural sensitivity and interpersonal skills to promote the enhancement of teaching and learning and respond to changes in education.
4. Demonstrate capacity to perform as better managers in implementing the expected curriculum at schools and educational institutions.
5. Conduct investigations to analyze complex educational problems in a methodical way including literature surveys, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.
ATTITUDES
Demonstrate the commitment for professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of teaching practice, show sensitivity and respect for diverse interests and backgrounds of stakeholders of the education communities and advocate and strive for equity and social justice for all learners.

MINDSET

Critically analyze and reflect on their teaching experience and practices to articulate and evaluate their own theoretical perspective on teaching and learning enabling to recognize the need for and work continuously towards their own professional development.

Course Modules

Course No:	Course Title	Credits
BED 101	Introduction to Education	03
BED 102	International Perspectives on Education	03
BED 103	Educational Administration and Management	03
BED 105	Childhood and Growing Up	03
BED 106	ICT and Its Applications	03
BED 104	Practical Teaching: Evaluation of a short report on practical teaching I	06
	Total	21

Course No:	Course Title	Credits
BED 201	Fundamentals of English	03
BED 202	Educational Psychology	03
BED 203	Evaluation and Measurement in Education	03
BED 205	Knowledge and Curriculum	03
BED 206	Assessment and Learning	03
BED 204	Practical Teaching: Evaluation of a short report on practical teaching II	06
	Total	21

Field of Mathematics

St. No:	Code	Subject	Credits
1	BED 307	Mathematics	3
2	BED 308	Physics	3
3	BED 309	Chemistry	3

Field of Biological Science

St. No:	Code	Subject	Credits
1	BED 310	Biological Science	3
2	BED 308	Physics	3
3	BED 309	Chemistry	3

Arts / Commerce/ ICT / Primary Education

St. No:	Code	Subject	Credits
1	BED 303	Economics	3
2	BED 304	Sociology	3
3	BED 311	Computer and its Application	3