Department of Teacher Education – Central University of South Bihar

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The Department of Teacher Education under School of Education (formerly the Centre for Education) was founded in 2013 with the introduction of Four Year Integrated B.A.B.Ed. and Four-Year Integrated B.Sc.B.Ed. Programmes. In addition, to meet the needs of quality teacher educators and scholars in the field of Education, the M.Ed. and Ph.D. Programmes were started in the year 2017. The department has highly skilled and well qualified faculty members with varied academic backgrounds and experience to provide the students with a world-class learning experience. The department has a high-tech MOOC Studio and a resourceful Computer-cum-Language Lab to meet all kinds of demands of digitalized teaching learning process. The Science Lab, Social Science Lab, Curriculum Lab, Psychology Lab, and Arts Lab are well equipped. In addition to these high-standard infrastructural facilities an Integrated Resource Centre containing a number of policy documents, reports of researches, academic studies, field surveys, seminars, workshops, training programmes, educational data, teachers' handbooks, journals, educational films, documentaries, and other digital tools is an important asset of the department. Through the Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) Scheme of MoE, Govt. of India and the National Resource Center (NRC), MoE, Govt. of India, the department have been rendering exclusive services to the entire teaching and academic leadership community of the country through multidimensional and highly qualitative in-service training programmes and significantly productive workshops. The NRC of the department has successfully conducted 3 MOOCs for Teacher Educators through SWAYAM platform under ARPIT scheme. In continuation of these efforts, with the help of quality initiatives such as academic programmes, comprehensive research, field studies, creative ventures, and other educational activities, the department aspires to grow as a Centre of Excellence for Teacher Education and to set high standard benchmarks at the regional, national & international levels through committed, sincere and highly potential faculty members and dynamic academic leadership.

Department Overview

Established in

2013
(Initially named as Centre for Education and since 2018 name changed to Department of Teacher Education

Employee Strength

Faculty- 15+3* (*3 On Lien)
Staffs - 02

National Awards- 06
Research Projects -12

Student Strength

Research Scholar- 64
UG-Students - 501
PG-Students - 119
Fellowship -42

Placement 2022
(Job, Higher Studies)

Job: More than 50
Higher Studies- More Than 90

Publications, Patent & Books
(Last 5-Years)

Publications-200
Books -12

Established in	2013 (Initially named as Centre for Education and since 2018 name changed to Department of Teacher Education
Employee Strength	Faculty- 15+3* (*3 On Lien) Staffs - 02 National Awards- 06 Research Projects -12
Student Strength	Research Scholar- 64 UG-Students - 501 PG-Students - 119 Fellowship -42
Placement 2022 (Job, Higher Studies)	Job: More than 50 Higher Studies- More Than 90
Publications, Patent & Books (Last 5-Years)	Publications-200 Books -12

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About Statutory Bodies and Committees

Board of Studies (BoS)

BoS is a statutory body for each department/centre, primarily responsible for syllabus design and regular update. As described in the Ordinance section 25.10,

The functions of the Board of Studies shall be:-

To recommend to the School Board, courses of studies offered by the Department/Centre and continue updating syllabus;
To take all steps in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations about teaching and evaluation of various courses/programmes of the Department/Centre;
To recommend to the School Board measures for the improvement of teaching and research in the Department/Centre;
To constitute panels of experts to be considered for appointment as Examiners, Board of Examiners for various courses/academic programmes and M.Phil./Ph.D. thesis representing various specializations of Departments/Centres; and
To perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by the School Board, the Academic Council, the Executive Council and the Vice-Chancellor.

Department Committee (DC)

As enshrined in the Ordinace-26, the Department/Centre Committee (DC/CC) shall consist of the Head of the Department/Centre, as Chairperson ex-officio, and all faculty members of the Department/Centre.

26.2 The Department/Centre Committee shall have the following functions, namely–

To make proposals to the Board of Studies on academic programmes concerning teaching and research, and the creation, specialization and abolition of teaching posts;
To propose schemes for the maintenance and improvement of the standards of various programmes of study and research of the Department/Centre;
To apportion the teaching and co-curricular work of the Department/Centre among the teachers thereof and monitor the proper execution thereof;
To consider and decide on the assignment and utilisation of the space, equipment and other assets of the Department/Centre and other matters of general and academic interest of the Department/Centre;
To consider and recommend perspectives and major thrust areas for research and to propose research projects to be taken up by the members of the Department/Centre, individually/collectively;
To review and apprise the SRC/URC with the current status of research in Department/Centre;
To suggest to SRC/URC norms related to qualifications and research experience of a faculty to be recognized as a research degree supervisor and to constitute Department/Centre Research Degree Committee (DRC/CRC);
To suggest to University Admission, Teaching and Evaluation Committee (UATEC) on any issue related to admission, teaching, continuous evaluation in courses and students’ assessment of courses, offered by the Department/Centre to improve quality of education.
To constitute such Committee(s) comprising members of the Department/Centre, and if necessary external experts, for framing and implementation of rules and regulations related to admission, teaching, continuous evaluation, maintenance of students’ records including alumni affairs as well as promotion of research and development; and
To perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Ordinances or Regulations, or by the Vice- Chancellor/Dean/School Board from time to time.

Department Research Degree Committee (DRDC)

Departmental/Centre Research Degree Committee (DRDC/CRDC) deal with all matters connected with the Ph.D. Programme of the Department and report the matter to the University Research Degree Committee (URDC), as per University Ordinance-33. It consists of the Head of Department/Centre as Chairman and other faculties in the department.

Functions of DRDC/CRDC are as follows:

Allotment of Supervisor, Co-Supervisor, recording reasons for not admitting a candidate.
Recommendation for extension of time for submission of thesis
Recommendation to peruse a part of research outside the University
Approval of the Course Work
Assessment and Grading in Course Work
Monitoring the research progress of the candidate
Approval of Research plan proposal/language
Sanction of duty leave to the Ph.D. candidate
Assessment of Ph.D. work through pre-submission seminar
Maintaining the record of research paper publications of the candidate
11 Recommendation of panel of experts for thesis evaluation
Assessment of revised thesis for satisfactory compliance, if any
Arrangement of Viva-voce in the absence of the supervisor
Recommendation to waive the Viva-voce

Research Advisory Committee (RAC)

A Research Advisory Committee (RAC) is constituted for every research scholar admitted in PhD programme. The Committee would guide the research scholar to develop the study design and methodology of research and to To periodically review and assist in the progress of the research work of the research scholar. The committee shall have also have power to recommend the co-supervisor and cancellation of registration

Vision

The development of a comprehensive department of teacher education to meet the demands of a learner-centred, inclusive, gender-sensitive, environment-conscious, human values-centred, forward-looking, and enriched with cultural heritage school and teacher education system in the 21st century.
To develop an R&D centre to support educational research in focus areas, as well as excellent resource material for effective teaching/learning/evaluation/academic administration for quality education at all levels around the globe is to be established.
To develop an Innovative and excellence centre of research for incubating ideas, as well as do innovations in scientific, collaborative, and compassionate settings to generate instruments for the ultimate objective of education: producing a self-reliant and a 'Human Being,' the ultimate goal of education.

Mission

Creating and implementing various types of teacher education programmes that include a wide range of specialist subjects and educational aspects.
Using the most recent trends in teaching, learning, assessment, and academic administration to develop effective ways and means of producing outstanding teachers, teacher educators, academic administrators, and innovators in light of deep rooted cultural heritage.
Finding new and better approaches to meet the changing needs of school education and teacher education in order to respect the principles entrenched in the Indian Constitution.
Exploring thrust areas, establishing and ensuring quality parameters for conducting research and developing resource material for teacher education and education at all levels.
Fostering and nurturing a collaborative atmosphere for the discovery, incubation, and implementation of innovative ideas in teaching, learning, assessment, and academic administration in order to develop new methods and instruments for providing purposeful, useful, and high-quality education to all.
Developing a working culture by combining the finest efforts of learners, researchers, instructors, and staff to reach new heights one by one.

Four-Year Integrated B.A.B.Ed. Programme

Objectives of the Programme:

To prepare knowledgeable graduates in different arts stream subjects along with an insight into the pedagogy of the subjects of study.
To prepare skilled, sensitive and responsive teachers for teaching Arts subjects at secondary level of education.
To develop understanding of principles and theories of education founded in Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology and Information Communication Technology
To enable to conceptualize the principles and theories of teaching, learning and evaluation in respect of teaching of Arts subjects.
To develop the pedagogical and assessment skills for teaching Arts subjects.
To enhance communication skills along with life and soft skills to enable for quality teaching.
To develop understanding of the principles and theories of liberal subjects like Economics or Political Science.
To develop skills of applying the principles and theories of liberal subjects like Economics or Political Science in real situations.
To make realize the significance of action research and to prepare to undertake action research to solve problems in the work area.
To enhance the skills of acquiring knowledge and skills for life-long learning in the field of study.
To enable to understand the education system of Bharat in global context.

Programme Outcomes:

Production of Bachelors of Arts and Bachelors of Education with a dual degree leading to teaching profession at secondary level or to move for further studies in respective disciplines.
Preparation of enthusiastic, sensitized and skilled teachers of Mathematics and Science subjects for secondary level of education by enabling them to

• use the acquired understanding and skills of teaching, learning and evaluation in Mathematics and Science subjects for teaching secondary level learners.

• apply the principles and theories of teaching and learning for the all-round development of learners.

• demonstrate professional knowledge and ability to develop educational resources for teaching, learning and assessment on the basis of the latest trends and requirements.

Production of lesson plans, teaching modules, assessment tools and other resource material for teaching Mathematics and Science subjects, reports of field work, action research, project work, etc.

Eligibility:
Intake: 63

Four Year Integrated B.Sc.B.Ed. Programme

Objectives of the Programme:

To prepare knowledgeable graduates in different science streams along with an insight into the pedagogy of the subjects of study.
To prepare skilled, sensitive and responsive teachers for teaching Mathematics and Science subjects at secondary level of education.
To develop understanding of principles and theories of education founded in Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology and Information Communication Technology.
To enable to conceptualize the principles and theories of teaching, learning and evaluation in respect of teaching of Mathematics and Science subjects.
To develop the pedagogical and assessment skills for teaching Mathematics and Science subjects.
To enhance communication skills along with life and soft skills to enable for quality teaching.
To develop understanding of the principles and theories of liberal subjects like Plant Science or Mathematics.
To develop skills of applying the principles and theories of liberal subjects like Plant Science or Mathematics in real situations.
To make realize the significance of action research and to prepare to undertake action research to solve problems in the work area.
To enhance the skills of acquiring knowledge and skills for life-long learning in the field of study.
To enable to understand the education system of Bharat in global context.

Programme Outcomes:

Production of Bachelors of Science and Bachelors of Education with a dual degree leading to teaching profession at secondary level or to move for further studies in respective disciplines.
Preparation of enthusiastic, sensitized and skilled teachers of Mathematics and Science subjects for secondary level of education by enabling them to

• use the acquired understanding and skills of teaching, learning and evaluation in Mathematics and Science subjects for teaching secondary level learners.

• apply the principles and theories of teaching and learning for the all-round development of learners.

• demonstrate professional knowledge and ability to develop educational resources for teaching, learning and assessment on the basis of the latest trends and requirements.

Production of lesson plans, teaching modules, assessment tools and other resource material for teaching Mathematics and Science subjects, reports of field work, action research, project work, etc.

Eligibility:
. Intake: 63

M.Ed. Programme

Objectives of the Programme:

To prepare skilled, sensitive and responsive teacher educators, educational administrators and other professionals in the field of education.
To develop in-depth understanding of principles and theories of education founded in Philosophy, Sociology and Psychology.
To generate understanding and expertise in general and subject specific pedagogy and assessment.
To make realize the significance of educational research and to prepare to undertake research work in the area of interest.
To enhance the skills of acquiring in-depth knowledge and expertise, and for life-long learning in the area of interest and research.
To develop communication skills for creative writing, preparing research reports, and other related documents and presentations in oral/written and in physical/virtual form.
To make aware of the opportunities and venues for conducting educational research and to develop the skills to acquire them for the purpose.
To generate insight into the education system of India and to update with the latest trends and practices in the field of education across the globe.

Programme Outcomes:

Preparation of motivated, sensitized and skilled masters of education in the form of prospective educational researchers and teacher educators by enabling them to

a. demonstrate professional knowledge and ability to develop educational resources for teaching, learning and assessment on the basis of the latest trends and requirements.

b. apply understanding and mastery of research skills to acquire the degree of research in the field of education and to undertake research work in the area of interest.

c. use the acquired understanding of the principles and theories of education and the skills of employing them in preparing quality teachers.

d. exhibit academic leadership in problem solving and life-long learning in the area of specialization.

Production of a piece of research in education in the form of a dissertation and related resource material.

Eligibility:
Intake: 63

Ph.D. Programme

Objectives of the Programme:

To prepare skilled, sensitive and responsive researchers in the field of education.
To generate insight and understanding of the significance of carrying fundamental and applied research in the field of education.
To make aware and to sensitize with the thrust areas of research in the field of education.
To enhance the skills of acquiring in-depth knowledge and expertise, and for life-long learning in the area of interest and research.
To develop skills to identify research problem, formulate hypotheses, construct and apply the measuring instruments, collect and analyse the data, and to draw inferences to solve the educational research problems.
To enhance communication skills to enable to prepare and disseminate research reports, research papers and articles, abstracts and summaries, and other related documents and presentations in oral/written and in physical/virtual form.
To imbibe the ethical values to conduct and publish research.
To make aware of the opportunities and venues to arrange resources for conducting educational research and to develop the skills to acquire them for the purpose.
To update with the latest trends and practices in the field of educational research across the globe.

Programme Outcomes:

Preparation of enthusiastic, sensitive and skilled professionals in the form of researchers and educationists by enabling them to

a. apply understanding and mastery of research skills to acquire the degree of research in the field of education and to undertake research work in the area of interest following ethical values.

b. prepare quality teachers of various subjects, and researchers and teacher educators with advanced expertise in different areas of education.

c. demonstrate professional knowledge and ability to develop educational resources for teaching, learning and assessment on the basis of the latest trends and requirements.

d. exhibit academic leadership in problem solving and life-long learning in the area of specialization.

e. set healthy traditions and trends in the field of education.

f. generate new knowledge in the specialized field of knowledge

Production of a good piece of research in education in the form of a thesis, a number of research papers and articles, presentations, and resource material.

Eligibility:

Lab facility

MOOCs Studio
Curriculum Lab
Computer-cum-Language Lab
Educational Technology Lab
Psychology Laboratory
Social Science Lab
Science Lab
Mathematics Lab
ICT Resource Center
Educational Resource Center
Arts and Craft Room
Teaching Learning Resource Centre for Arts & Work Experience
Researchers' Room
Yoga Center
Seminar Hall
Multipurpose Hall
Library
Common Rooms

Research Lab

List of instruments in the Lab
Lab staffs and their contact

Projects

• A Research Project ‘Emotional Labour and Burnout among Teacher Educators of Gaya District’ funded by School of Education, Central University of Kerala under PMMMNMTT. [Tenure- 12 Months, Budget- 1.5 Lakhs] (Completed)
• A Research Project ‘Effect of Hands-on Experience on Achievement and Enjoyment in Science among Grade VII student’. Funding under PMMMNMTT schemes through School of Education, Banaras Hindu University (Completed)
• A Research Project ‘Education for Citizenship: An Analysis of Policy and its Implications’, funded by ICSSR, MHRD, government of India under IMPRESS scheme. (On-going)
• Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) Scheme funded by MoE, Govt. of India. (On-going)
• National Resource Center (NRC), funded by PMMMNMTT Scheme, MoE., Govt. of India through School of Education, CUSB, Gaya. (On-going).
• A Research Project ‘Development of Teaching Modules to Enhance the Communication Skills in English Language’, funded by PMMMNMTT Scheme, MoE, Govt. of India through School of Education, CUSB, Gaya. (On-going).
• A Research Project ‘Development of Teaching Modules: Enhancing Students’ Performance in Mathematics’, funded by PMMMNMTT Scheme, MoE., Govt. of India through School of Education, CUSB, Gaya. (On-going).

Awards

Honour on International Women’s Day (2018) by Integrated Test Range (ITR), Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Chandipur (Odisha),
Honour on International Women’s Day (2019) by F.M. University, Balasore (Odisha).
स्वामी रामकृष्ण परमहंस विशिष्ट सम्मान (2019), स्वामी रामकृष्ण परमहंस शिक्षक प्रशिक्षण महाविद्यालय, दुगदा, बोकारो.

Specific Research Areas

Research Publications