B.Ed study material

Peace as dynamic reality Peace results from consciousness when we are mindful of our actions and of their impact on ourselves and on others. All walks of life are affected by peace and vice-versa. In order to be peaceful, our own basic needs of various kinds have to be fulfilled. For example, it cannot be imagined without physical health and wellbeing. It implies a positive attitude and desirable habits towards keeping oneself physically and mentally fit. Earlier, health used to mean the absence of disease but now it has taken on a more comprehensive meaning because the interrelationships between physical health and the other dimensions like mental, social and emotional wellbeing are part of the true meaning of health, that is, holistic health. Peace also depends on the external environment. Everyone at all times and in all places may not be able to maintain such a perfect state of peace within or outside. Yet, if we aspire to attain peace, we must voluntarily and continuously str...

ROLE OF THE TEACHER IN FACLLITATING GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT What we know about the child is vast and impressive. However, what we do not know is even more vast and overwhelming. Every new insight opens up new questions. Therefore, you need to update your knowledge of the problems of children in the context of the media explosion, of economic smvings and resultant social, cultural and value changes so that you are able to make a reliable diagnosis and apply the knowledge of child psychology to better their adjustment with themselves and with the world around them. You, as a teacher, should know what to expect from the child (student), and what he needs physically, socially and emotionally. You need not know your student only in a formal teacher-taught relationship when he (the student) is found to be a member of a drug sub-culture group or is heading in a socially undesirable direction. The routine teacher-taught relationship would not benefit him unless he is dealt with empathetic...

What are the Main Features of National Education Policy? 1. Role of Education Education is responsible for the all-round development of the individuals. It is also responsible for cultural assimilation and provides strength to democracy, secularism. Education constructs the nation at every level, creates self-sufficiency and search new areas of development. 2.   National System of Education Though Education is a state subject, this policy provides a National System of Education, i.e., 10 + 2 + 3 system. 3. Equality This policy provides equal opportunities to all for education. Navodaya schools have been opened for socially and economically deprived but to talented children Regional imbalances are also being removed. 4.   Education of Scheduled Castes Socially and economically deprived scheduled castes are the backbone of our society. They need proper development and place in the society. Scholarships, hostel facilities, adult education programmes are being...