Prospectus

AI U

Autumn 2016

MEd Programmes
(1 Year: 2 Semesters)

ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

www.aiou.edu.pk

2nd Semester

ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

18 Credit Hours

S. No

Code

Course

1
2
3

625
627
699

4
5
6

831
623
629

Introduction:
The emerging needs and shortage of human development resources mixed

626

Perspective of Elementary Education

ICT in Education
Thesis
OR
Foundations of Education
Teaching strategies at elementary level
Guidance & Counselling in Elementary
School
Elementary Teacher Education

with higher qualities of leadership in the field of education at national level

2.

SCHEME OF STUDIES FOR MEd (1 year)

Duration:
Credits Hours
Course Load
Medium of Instruction
Medium of Examination
Mode of delivery

2-Semester (one year)

36
18 (per Semester)
English
English/Urdu
Distance learning

demand personnel who have sound professional and academic background

Credit
Hours
3
3
12
3
3
3
3

Specialization: Secondary Teacher Education (STE)

1st Semester: Core Courses

18 Credit Hours

in the field teacher education. This program provides such academic

opportunities to teachers. It aimed at providing education and training
facilities to teachers, tutors, administrators and master graduates in the
country.
Eligibility Criteria:
BEd/BS Ed with 2nd division

S. No

Code

Course

1
2
3
4
5
6

831
837
838
840
6507
6505

Foundations of Education
Educational Research
Curriculum Development and Instruction
Educational Psychology
Educational Measurement and Evaluation
Islamic System of Education
OR
Thesis

849

Semester-Wise Breakup of Scheme of Studies

1.

Specialization: Elementary Teacher Education (ETE)

1st Semester

2nd Semester: Specialization Courses

Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
6

18 Credit Hours

18 Credit Hours

S. No

Code

Course

1
2
3
4
5
6

840
826
838
1627
837
622

Educational Psychology
Elementary Education
Curriculum development & Instruction
Classroom Assessment
Educational Research
Elementary school management

Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3

S. No

Code

Course

1
2
3
4
5
6

826
827
828
829
6552
6553

Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Higher Education
Teacher Education in Pakistan
Textbook Development-I
Textbook Development-II
OR
Thesis (Continued)

849

Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
6

3.

Specialization: Science Education

1st Semester

S. No

Code

Course

1
2
3
4
5
6

831
837
838
840
695
696

Foundations of Education
Educational Research
Curriculum Development and Instruction
Educational Psychology
Foundations of Science Education
Teaching Strategies in Science Education

2nd Semester
S. No

Code

Course

697
698

848

846/*

855/*

6515

Assessment in Science Education

Laboratory Organization, Management
And Safety Methods
Thesis
OR
Education in Pakistan /Teaching of
General Science*
Computer in Education/Use of ICT in
Science Education*
Teaching of Mathematics

7
8
9

6516
*
*

Teaching of Physics
Teaching of Chemistry*
Teaching of Biology*

Credit
Hours
3
3
12
3
3
3
3
3
3

Specialization: Special Education

st

1 Semester: Core Courses

S. No
Code
Course
1
2
3
4
5
6

Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3

18 Credit Hours

1
2

4.

2nd Semester: Specialization Courses

18 Credit Hours

671
672
673
831
837
838

18 Credit Hours
Credit
Hours
Educational Psychology
3
Perspectives of Special Education
3
Handicapped Person in the Community
3
Foundation of Education
3
Educational Research
3
Curriculum Development and Instruction
3

S. No

Code

1
2

846
3600

18 Credit Hours

Course

Teaching Strategies
Face-to-Face Component (Workshop,
Teaching Practice, Final Lesson)
Four Courses from any of following Specialization Areas
i.
Visual Impairment
3
3601
Braille Practical Course (English)-I
4
3602
Braille Practical Course (Urdu)-II
5
677
Independence Training for the Visually
Handicapped
6
678
Special Education for the Visually
Handicapped
ii.
Hearing Impairment
3
680
General Introduction to the Hearing
Impairment
4
681
Psychology of Deafness and Child
Development
5
682
Speech and Hearing
6
683
Audiology and Audiometry
iii.
Mental Retardation
3
3603
Introduction and Assessment of Mentally
Retarded Children-I
4
3604
Introduction and Assessment of Mentally
Retarded Children-II
5
3605
Education of the Mentally Retarded ChildI
6
3606
Education of the Mentally Retarded ChildII
iv.
Physical Disabilities
3
3607
Physical Handicaps-I
4
3608
Physical Handicaps-II
5
3609
Educational Adaptation for Children with
Physical Disabilities-I
6
3610
Educational Adaptation for Children With
Physical Disabilities-II

Credit
Hours
3
3

3
3
3
3

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

3
3
3
3

5.

Specialization: Distance & Non-Formal Education(DNFE)

1st Semester:

Department

18 Credit Hours

S. No

Code

Course

1
2
3
4
5
6

831
837
838
840
851
855

Foundations of Education
Educational Research
Curriculum Development and Instruction
Educational Psychology
The System of Distance Education
Computers in Education

2nd Semester:

Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3

Code

Course

1
2
3
4
5
6

852
853
854
834
841
846

1
2
3

852
854
839

Broadcast Media in DNFE

Non Broadcast Media in DNFE
Developing Material for DNFE
Educational Technology
Educational Measurement and Evaluation
Teaching Strategies
OR
Broadcast Media in DNFE
Developing Material for DNFE
Thesis

Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
12

FEE STRUCTURE:
1. Registration Fee:
2. Admission Fee:
3. Technology Fee:
4. Course Fee:
5. Thesis:

Rs.200/Rs.700/Rs.100/Rs.1840/Rs.7475/-

1st Semester Fee: Rs. 12040/-

(At the time of first admission)

(At the time of first admission)
(Per semester)
(Per 3 credit hours course)
(12 Credit Hours)

Contact

Elementary Teacher Education

Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood

Chairman ECE & ETED
Ph: 051-9057718, 051-9057719

Secondary Teacher Education

Dr. Naveed Sultana

Chairperson STE Deptt.
Ph: 051-9057705
Email: naveed.sultana@aiou.edu.pk
Prof Dr Tanvir uz Zaman
Chairman Science Education Deptt.
Ph: 051-9057854
Email: tanvir56@yahoo.com
Dr Tanzila Nabil
Chairperson Special Education Deptt.
Ph: 051-9057853
Email: spedu@aiou.edu.pk
Dr Muhammad Ajmal
Chairman DNFCE Deptt.
Ph: 051-9057194
Email: drajmal@aiou.edu.pk

Science Education

Special Education

18 Credit Hours

S. No

Contact for Information:

Distance, Non-Formal &

Continuing Education
(DNFCE)