A one-year Bachelor of Education (BEd) is one of the initial teacher training programmes that lead to a teacher license. This programme has been designed for those who have already done a Bachelor's degree in non-teacher education programmes. Bachelor's graduates from programmes other than teacher education programmes can enroll in a One-year Bachelor of Education by choosing their relevant subject or a generic subject to attain teacher qualification, but the university may set minimum standards for applications. The standard criteria may include a minimum grade obtained in the junior or previous degree, a written entrance test, and verbal interviews. A full-time enrolled student can complete this course in two consecutive semesters.
Aims and outcomes
Aims and objectives of the curriculum describe the programme's outcomes, which means the Bachelor of Education at Nepal Open University. The programme:
- Prepares undergraduate students to teach basic school [Year 1 – 8] and high school [9 – 12] courses;
- develops competences in the areas of pedagogy, theory, philosophy, ethics, and practices of education;
- provides undergraduate students with opportunities for learning specific discipline-based knowledge and skills;
- provides them with opportunities for practising their theoretical knowledge in schools and developing teaching strategies and skills by experiencing in the actual classroom;
- develops research skills.
Salient Features
- Flexibility, inclusivity, practicality, and accessibility of education
- Personal and professional development of a teacher
- Modern learning environment for diverse students
- Prospective teachers’ technological, social, and pedagogical skill development
- Personalised independent learning by a teacher
- Practical knowledge and grounded experience of a teacher
Eligibility
Admission to One-Year B.Ed. program of Nepal Open University is open to those having Bachelor's Degree in related subject.
Admission Criteria
Students must pass the entrance exam conducted by Nepal Open University for admission.
Curricular Structure
First Semester
| First Semester Courses | Credit |
| Philosophical and Historical Perspective on Education | 3 |
| Sociological Perspectives on Education | 3 |
| Curriculum and Assessment | 3 |
| Theories of Learning and Instructional Design | 3 |
| ICT in Education | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Second Semester
| Second Semester Courses | Credit |
| Researching in School and Community | 3 |
| Specialisation 1 | 3 |
| Specialisation 2 | 3 |
| Work-Based Study and Practice | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
Note: Specialisations 1 & 2 include non-teaching courses too.
Pdf: One-year Bachelor of Education.pdf