BED - Bachelor of Education

The Bachelor of Education degree in Elementary Education is aimed to help the candidates that aspire to become teachers by developing the pedagogical knowledge and skills in them so they can teach various subjects to the students in the schools and institutes. The proposed curriculum is designed to provide the practical knowledge of teaching and students will gain a clear understanding of the main concepts of education after learning about foundations of education, theories, and classroom evaluation techniques. The curriculum will guide future school teachers with the necessary knowledge and skills of pedagogical methods so that their students will become critical thinkers and develop a clear understanding of various subjects. After completing the Bachelor of Education degree the students will: develop an understanding of the psychology of students; foster creative thinking among their pupils for knowledge and also develop communication skills by using modern information technology for school teaching.

B.ED Eligibility Criteria:

It is very essential for the students to learn about the B.Ed eligibility criteria before admission. The main and important admission requirements for admission in this degree program are mentioned below.

• If candidates want to get admission in B.ED course then they must be having a B.A degree in arts, B.A degree in science or a B.Com degree from a recognized university.
• Candidate must have at least 50% marks should be scored in bachelors.
• The candidate has to pass an entrance test if required.
• Admission in the B.ed program will strictly be based on merit.

B.Ed Subjects

The duration of Bachelors of Education (B.Ed) varies depending upon the previous qualification of the candidates. In 1.5 year program, the students have to study three semesters while in the four-year program there is a total of eight semesters and a student has to study different subjects. The scheme of the study for B.ed varies for each university as each institute has devised its own rules and regulations. Following are some of the major subjects of B.Ed.

• Education
• Culture
• Human values
• Educational evaluation
• Educational assessment
• Guidance
• Counseling
• Psychology
• Holistic education
• Philosophy
• Social Work
• Language education
• Special education
• Rural education
• Educational evaluation
• Educational assessment
• Educational management
• Women studies

The Scope of B.ED In Pakistan

After the B.Ed the students can join the public and the private sector as per their interest. However, the girls prefer this degree as compared to the boys as they can be hired teachers by the schools. As far as the B.Ed job opportunities are concerned the candidates can have diverse options to choose from. To apply in the post associated with the teaching it is usually mentioned in the requirements to must have the degree of B.Ed. So nowadays everyone is taking admission in this course. One can have a wide and immense career choice in several departments. It is imperative to learn about the important career choices before getting admission into the B.ED.

B.Ed Job Opportunities

The students after successful completion of Bed in Pakistan can start searching the jobs in the various sectors. It is evident that there is a huge demand for B.Ed. course in the education sector. The students can also do the M.Ed to gain more experience in this field. In this way, they can become the lecturer of a specific subject such as English, Urdu, mathematics, and Islamiat after the specialization. Apart from the teaching profession, the candidates can also choose various other jobs such as content writer for various online platforms. Some of the job opportunities offered to B.Ed graduates are as follows.

• Teacher
• Professor
• Trainer
• Educational Consultant
• Tutor
• Coach

List of Universities offering B.Ed

There are many public and private universities that offer a B.Ed course in Pakistan. We have listed some of the best universities in which the students can take admission for studying B.Ed. It is pertinent to mention here that Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) comes on the top of the list for studying B.Ed. Every year thousands of students enroll in this course to earn a B.Ed degree

• Allama Iqbal Open University
• Punjab University
• University of Education
• Government College Women University
• Lahore College For Women University
• Hazara University
• Khawaja Fareed University Of Engineering &Information Technology
• Sukkur Iba University
• Mohi-ud-din Islamic University
• Sarhad University Of Science &Information Technology
• Government Postgraduate College
• Government College Of Physical Education
• National College Of Physical Education
• Government College Of Physical Education
• College Of Physical Education

Fee Structure

The B.Ed free structure of the different universities of Pakistan is stated below. The students can check the fee requirements of the public as well as private universities.