T.Y.B.A. (Education) Syllabus, Mumbai University

T.Y.B.A. (Education): Syllabus for Semester V and VI.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN EDUCATION

Semester V

Module 1: Communication a. Concept b. Communication Cycle c. Types – Verbal (Oral and Written) and Non Verbal Communication

Module 2: Effective Communication a. Barriers to effective communication b. Principles of effective communication c. Role of the teacher in effective communication

Module 3: Communication Modes a. Speaking/Listening, b. Narration, Explanation, c. Discussion, Questioning d. Illustrations (Verbal & Nonverbal).

Module 4: Information and Communication Technology a. Meaning and Characteristics b. Impact of ICT on Education c. Challenges in using ICT in education

Module 5: Practical work in ICT in Education: Each student is expected to submit a report on any one of the following: a. Give a 10-minute presentation to demonstrate the use of any one Communication Mode, for any one topic from the TYBA syllabus, b. To acquaint with technological tools and websites in education; to go through any 5 educational websites/links and submit a report on it.

Semester VI

Module 1: Techniques of Teaching and Learning a. Self Learning – meaning and techniques (SQ4R) b. Small group learning – Seminar, Cooperative Learning (peer tutorial, brainstorming, jigsaw) c. Large group learning (Lecture, Simulation, Role Play)

Module 2: Support Media for Communication a. Meaning and Psychological Bases b. Dale’s Cone of Experiences c. Projected (LCD Projector) and Non Projected Support Media (3-D and 2-D models – charts, maps, flashcards)

Module 3: Technology Mediated Communication a. E-learning-Concept b. On-line and off-line learning – concept and advantages c. Blended Learning

Module 4: Trends in Technology Mediated Communication a. Computer Assisted Instruction – meaning, significance and modes b. Computer Managed Instruction – meaning and significance c. Mobile Learning – meaning, characteristics and significance

Module 5: Practical work in ICT in Education: Each student is expected to give a 10-minute presentation on one topic from the TYBA syllabus, using any one of the following, and to submit a report of the same: a. Two Non-Projected Support Media (Charts, Flash Cards, Models) b. Power point presentation with maximum 20 slides.

Indian Education System

Semester V

Module 1: Pre-Primary Education: a. Importance b. Types of pre-primary institutions– crèches, anganwadis, balwadis, play schools, nurseries, kindergartens c. Teacher Training programs (ECCE, Montessori course, NGOs – Muktangan, Pratham) d. Role of the teacher

Module 2: Challenges in Pre-Primary Education: a. Need for a national policy in pre-primary education b. NCF 2005 and RTE 2010 c. Quality related issues in pre-primary education programmes

Module 3: Primary Education: a. Objectives (according to NCERT) b. Importance c. Types of primary schools – single teacher schools, private un-aided schools, private government aided schools, government managed schools. d. Teacher training and teacher eligibility test (TET) e. Qualifications and role of the teacher (D.Ed)

Module 4: Challenges in Primary Education: a. Universalization of Elementary Education – concept, significance and challenges b. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan – background, scope, policies, outcomes c. Right To Education(RTE) 2010 – Right to Free and Compulsory Education, National Curriculum Framework 2005, Duties of Government, Local Authorities and Parents.

Module 5: Practical work in Indian Education System: Each student is expected to visit a pre primary/ primary education centre, interview 3 teachers and write a detailed report on any 2 aspects of education.

Semester VI

Module 1: Secondary and Higher Secondary Education: a. Objectives according to NCTE b. Importance c. Teacher training, teacher eligibility, Role of the teacher d. Nature and functions of a) State Boards, b) National Boards (CBSE and NIOS), c) International Boards (CISCE, IB)

Module 2: Challenges in Secondary and Higher Secondary Education a. NCFTE 2010 b. Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan c. Quality issues in secondary and higher secondary educational programmes

Module 3: Higher Education: a. Objectives (according to UGC) b. Importance c. Types of higher education – general and professional d. Teacher eligibility, qualifications and role of the college/university teacher

Module 4: Challenges in Higher Education: a. Rashtriya Uchhatar Shiksha Abhiyan b. Accreditation of higher educational institutions c. Quality issues in Higher Education

Module 5: Practical work in Indian Education System: Each student is expected to visit any one of the following, interview five students and five teachers about two aspects in education; and write a detailed report on it. 1. Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) 2. NIOS 3. An International School 4. SNDT

EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Semester V

Module 1: Overview of Educational Research a) Concept – meaning and characteristics b) Need and Significance c) Types – historical, descriptive, experimental and case study d) Ethics in Educational research

Module 2: Paradigms of Educational Research a) Quantitative and Qualitative Research – concept, significance, characteristics, merits and limitations b) Mixed Method Research – introduction, concept, significance, characteristics, merits and limitations c) Steps in Educational Research – An overview : Selecting and Stating the Problem, Aims and Objectives, Review of Related Literature, Research Questions, Hypothesis, Sampling, Tools and Techniques of Data Collection, Analysis of Data, Reporting

Module 3: Action Research a) Meaning, principles, merits and limitations b) Role of Action Research in Professional Growth

Module 4: New Trends in Educational Research a) Participatory Research – concept, significance, merits and limitations b) Observational Research – concept, types, significance, merits and limitations c) Careers in Educational Research

Module 5: Practical work in Educational Research: Each student is expected to submit a report on one of the following: a) Select a topic of educational significance and submit a review of related literature b) Prepare at least two career profiles related to educational research c) Submit a research proposal from an educational setting.

Semester VI

Module 1: Sources of Educational Data a) Primary and Secondary sources of educational data b) Sampling techniques- Probability Sampling (Simple random, systematic, stratified), Non-probability (purposive, convenience, quota sampling) c) Techniques in collecting educational data – observation and interview d) Tools in collecting educational data – rating scale, checklist, questionnaire, interview schedule

Module 2: Data Analysis a) Measures of central tendency and variability, normal probability curve, graphical representation of data, correlation b) Quantitative Data Analysis – Measures of central tendency, variability c) Qualitative Data Analysis – Immersion (get to know your data), standing back, reflecting. Analyzing (coding and categorisation) Synthesizing (emerging themes-bringing it all together); relating to other research work; disseminating and sharing. d) Interpretation and reflection of results

Module 3: Use of Computer Applications in Educational Research a) Review of Related Literature – Internet search, edu research websites b) Use of computers in data analysis c) Constructing graphs, maps and tables d) Internet research ethics e) Reference Work, Analysis, Report writing

Module 4: Research Report-Writing a) Elements of writing an Educational Research Report b) Criteria of a good research report (Comprehensibility, Authenticity, Truthfulness and Appropriateness)

Module 5: Practical work in Educational Research: a. Each student is expected to construct a Rating Scale and an Interview Schedule, on any relevant topic in the TYBA Education syllabus, or on an educational problem b.Prepare a rubric for evaluating an educational research project

EDUCATION FOR WOMEN

Semester V

Module 1: Gender Equality and Gender Sensitivity a. Conceptual foundations (meaning and definition of sex and gender, gender equality). b. Constitutional commitment to gender equality in India, NPE (1986), POA (1992). c. Any 5 Conventions on the Rights of the Child (1989), Role of UNICEF and UNESCO in Gender Equality and Gender Sensitivity.

Module 2: Contemporary Issues in Girls’ education a. Social context: family, health, caste, class, child marriage. b. Gender inequality in schooling: organization of schooling, gender bias in text books, curriculum choices and hidden curriculum. c. Co-educational schools: concept, significance

Module 3: Strategies and Programmes on Girls’ Education a. Mahila Samakshya, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya. b. Girl’s education in SSA, DPEP. c. Role of NGOs and community for gender equality in education.

Module 4: Challenges and Opportunities in Girl’s Education a. Governmental incentives for girls’ education b. Corrosion of values and its impact on girls c. Measures to overcome problems faced by girls’ schools

Module 5: Practical work in Education for Women: Every student is expected to perform any one of the following and submit a report on it: Review; i) a film based on women’s issues ii) A street play highlighting women’s issues iii)A book written by a female writer

Semester VI

Module 1: Factors affecting education of women – a. Socio-economic, cultural, political, religious factors b. Gender Bias and role of education c. Impact of education on women’s life

Module 2: Education of women in post independence India: a. Women’s movements in India b. Provisions for women’s education in Indian constitution c. Recommendations for women’s education in Kothari commission d. Special provisions for women in India

Module 3: Empowerment of women: a. Contribution of social reformers in the field of women’s empowerment – Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Maharshi Karve, Savitribai Phule. b. Role of NCWE and the Ministry of Women and Child welfare c. Skill based training for economic independence d. Social self-help groups and NGOs working among women

Module 4: Efforts made to raise the status of women: a. Removal of gender discrimination; ban on sex determination tests b. Laws for protection of women against abuse, discrimination, domestic violence, sexual harassment and rape c. Measures for women empowerment – rural and urban d. Self defence for women.

Module 5: Practical work in Education for Women: Each student must submit a report on any one of the following: a. Interview any one women achiever, because of her education b. Visit a women rights’ organisation or an NGO for women development c. Case study on problems of girls’ education in a locality/block/district.

CHALLENGES IN INDIAN EDUCATION

Semester V

Module 1: Academic Issues in Indian education a. Medium of instruction at pre-primary, primary, secondary and higher education levels b. Wastage and stagnation in primary and secondary education c. Teacher – pupil ratio in pre-Primary, primary, secondary and higher education levels

Module 2: Administrative Issues in Indian education a. Funding of educational institutions b. Selective admissions and Entrance examinations c. Educational institutional infrastructure d. Privatisation of education

Module 3: Social Issues in Indian Education a. Education for Equity (Scheduled castes, Scheduled Tribes, Economically and Socially Backward Classes) b. Education for mitigating social challenges (unemployment, communalism, population explosion, regionalism, terrorism, corruption) c. Education for Special Learners.

Module 4: Education for National Development a. Religious and Moral Education b. Education for Democracy c. Vocational Education

Module 5: Practical work in Challenges In Indian Education: Every student is expected to submit an essay of not less than 1000 words, on any one of the following – a) Education for Multiculturalism b) Education for Inclusion c) Accreditation of educational institutions

Semester VI

Module 1: Dimensions of Indian education a. Environmental Education – meaning, need, significance and challenges b. Peace Education – meaning, need, significance and challenges c. Value education – meaning, need, significance and challenges d. Human Rights Education – meaning, need, significance and challenges

Module 2: Issues in Curricular Transactions a. Progressive methods for teaching, learning and evaluation b. Technology based teaching c. Parallel system of education (private tuitions and mass-coaching classes)

Module 3: Research Related Issues in Education a. Funding of research- government, non-government, foreign b. Research institutions – An overview – State level, National level, Global c. Action Research at pre-primary and primary education levels d. Use of technology for research- accessibility, availability, authenticity

Module 4: Emerging Trends in Indian education a. Emergence of Foreign Universities-meaning, significance, challenges b. Twinning programs – meaning, significance, challenges c. Choice based programs in higher education – meaning, significance, challenges d. Semester based credit and grading system – meaning, significance, challenges

Module 5: Practical work in Challenges In Indian Education: Each student is expected to submit a report on any one of the following: a) Study any foreign university’s undergraduate course, comment on it, compare it with a corresponding Indian undergraduate course and suggest improvements in that Indian course b) Study any Indian university’s choice-based curriculum, comment on it, and suggest improvements in that Indian curriculum.

COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION

Semester V

Module 1: Fundamentals of Computers: a. Operating software – concept and functions b. Application Software (its uses in education) – i) Word Processor ii) Presentation iii) Spreadsheets iv) Data base Management c. Virus and its management

Module 2: Multimedia in Education: a. Multimedia presentation – features (Text, Sound, Animation, Navigation, Graphics, Videos). b. Steps of preparing a multimedia presentation c. Criteria for an effective multimedia presentation.

Module 3: Computer Applications: Offline – Uses in teaching, learning, research and administration

Module 4: Learning through Internet e-mail, Wiki, Blogs, Google groups, You Tube, Ted Talks

Module 5: Practical Work in Computers in Education: Each student should submit a report on the preparation of a document on any one topic from the TYBA Education syllabus using any one of the following: a. Word Document on A4 size, 10 pages, 1.15 line-spacing, ARIAL, font size 12, with 1” margin on all sides; with hyperlinks, visuals, tables; finally converted to PDF format. b. Power Point presentation with 10 slides, using animation, sound, transition c. Spreadsheets: Preparing a result sheet (minimum 10 entries), use SUM, AVG, MAX, MIN, Percentage (up to 2 digits after decimals), plot a chart (Bar, Pie), fill data for 10 students – sort by different options, filter, search.

Semester VI

Module 1: Networking a. Search engines – concept, types and features of Google Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer b. Application Software in Google Chrome for classroom teaching (Google Playstore) c. Logic for internet search – boolean, semantic and keystring search

Module 2: Introduction to e-Learning: a. Web-based learning b. Virtual classroom c. Role of EDUSAT

Module 3: Open Educational Resources: a. Concept of OER b. Importance of OER c. Examples (Moodle, NetLogo, Geogebra, CamStudio)

Module 4: Introduction to Cyber Crimes & Intellectual Property Rights a. Internet Security issues, Netiquettes b. Legal issues – cyber crime c. Copyright issues, Intellectual property rights

Module 5: Practical Work in Computers in Education: Each student should submit a report on any one of the following: A. Prepare an oral presentation on any one topic in the TYBA Education syllabus, using CamStudio B. Prepare an oral presentation on any one topic in the TYBA Education syllabus, using NetLogo C. View a Khan’s Academy/TED Talks video and write a report on it

EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT

Semester V

Module 1: Concept of Management a. Meaning and Definition b. Principles of Management c. Nature, Scope and Need of Educational Management d. Systems Approach to Educational Management – Input-Process-Output, and Contingency Approach to Management e. Functions of Educational Management

Module 2: Theories of Management and Leadership a. Management: McGregor’s theory X & Y, Vroom’s expectancy motivation theory , Herzberg’s theory b. Scientific Management c. Theories of Management as applicable to educational management i. Modern Management theory ( Peter Drucker) ii. Theory Z approach iii. The learning organization ( Peter Senge) d. Leadership Management: Roles, Differences between leaders and managers, leadership styles

Module 3: Institutional Planning & Management a. Institutional climate and Institutional discipline b. Institutional planning – concept, need & importance c. Curricular and Co-curricular programs, scheduling d. School and College Plant including – use of ICT and MIS

Module 4: Organisational Climate a. Concept, Organisational Culture, Dimensions of Organisational Culture b. Issues of Diversity in Educational Organisations in the Indian context.

Module 5: Practical work in Educational Management: Each student must write an essay of 1000 words on any one of the following: a. Application of ICT for Resource Management b. Use of ICT for Records-Keeping, Results-Making and Administration

Semester VI

Module 1: Human Resource Management a. Leadership Roles — Institutional Manager (Top and Middle Level Managers) b. Classroom Management c. Decision making: meaning & steps of decision making. d. Controlling & Supervising: Meaning. Principles, factors influencing supervision. e. Stress and Conflict Management (Concept and Strategies for)

Module 2: Institutional Quality a. Concept b. Factors that affect institutional quality c. Institutional Discipline d. Appraisal Systems — Concept of Self and Peer Appraisal

Module 3: Crisis Management a. Concept, phases of crisis Management (Mitigation, Prevention, preparedness, response, recovery b. Importance of crisis communication c. Organizational crisis management (concept and ways to overcome)

Module 4: Financial Management a. Budgeting and allocation of finance to departments and activities b. Event Management – need and steps c. Greening of the Educational institution- saving energy and expenses

Module 5: Practical work in Educational Management: Each student must submit a report on any one of the following: a. Interview a middle level educational manager, about the challenges faced in managing the educational institution b. Interview a school or college teacher, about the challenges faced in classroom management c. Write an essay of approximately 1000 words on: Educational institution’s working towards reducing consumption of carbon; and calculate or find the carbon audit of the Educational institution.