B.Ed - History

Overview:

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in History is a 2-year long undergraduate course that deals with evolution of human civilizations and changes occurring along the way. For B.Ed in History admission a student should have secured a minimum of 50% marks in Graduation from a recognized University to be eligible for the course.

B.Ed. History can be pursued either in a full-time mode or through distance learning which is offered by many universities including IGNOU as B.Ed. in History and also by some private Institutes.The average annual starting salary can be around INR 2-10 LPA in India based on the candidates’ capacity and their previous experiences.

After B.Ed History is completed, students can work in the capacity of Teacher, Educational Researcher, Librarian, Research Assistant, Writer, Information Manager, Documentation Analyst, Historian, etc.

Some of the Highlights of B.Ed History:

Top Colleges Offering B.Ed History:

• Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi 
  
• Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi
  
• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi 
  
• Kasturi Ram College of Higher Education, New Delhi 
  
• Lady Irwin College, New Delhi
  
• Kamal Institute of Higher Education & Advance Technology, New Delhi 
  
• Loreto College, Kolkata
  
• University of Lucknow, Lucknow
  

Why Choose B.Ed History?

• There are a number of reasons to study B.Ed History. There is a need for good teachers in India. The students choose to study this course because of the following advantages:
  
• It opens a plethora of job opportunities including Educational Institutes, Archaeological Departments, Museums.
  
• It gives the student an extra edge over other graduates by updating their skills and in- depth knowledge leading to better career opportunities.
  
• Students become proficient in Teaching and other teaching subjects and find the interlinks between them and applying them in the real world.
  
• A candidate with a B.Ed. History, if good, will be in huge demand as the world is going online, especially after the pandemic and good teachers are needed more than ever. They can also publish their work as a book or in a world renowned magazine and may get grants for further study of the same.
  
• The salary for a beginner may be INR 2-10 LPA, but after gaining experience of 3-4 years, it may rise upto INR 5-12 LPA.

Admission Procedure For B.Ed History:

• The colleges offer B. Ed. History admissions either on the basis of the performance of candidates in the relevant Qualifying Entrance Test or it is Merit based.
  
• Merit lists are released by the Colleges and Universities.
  
• After the Entrance Test, some colleges also do counselling where Group Discussion and Personal Interview takes place to gauge the capabilities of the candidates.
  
• The candidates can apply to B.Ed. History Colleges through both Online and Offline mode.

Eligibility For B.Ed History:

• The candidates must have a graduate degree in a relevant field from a recognized university.
• An aggregate of 50% or above in graduation.
• Candidates in their last year of post- graduation can also apply on a provisional basis and can give Qualifying Exams in their last year.
• There is no upper age limit to join B. Ed. in History Course.
• Candidates with a professional Work experience in the relevant field (History, Teaching) may get an edge over other candidates.

Career Opportunities For B.Ed History:

The Roles offered for jobs after B.Ed. History is diverse and candidates can find career stability in the Teaching Industry in 4-5 Years. As it gives an in-depth knowledge about the subject along with its integration with other aspects of Teaching subjects and the educational world, they may also become historians, Archivists, Archaeologist, Historic Preservation officer, Record/ Resource Manager, Museum Curator, or go for academic careers like teacher, Associate Professor and in the Research field.

Jobs Opportunities After B.Ed History:

• Teacher
  
• Curator & Guide
  
• Archivist
  
• Historian
  
• Information Manager
  
• Documentation Specialist
  
• Librarian & Library Systems Analyst
  
• Research Assistant
  
• Online Search Specialist
  
• Records Manager
  
• Writer
  
• Private Tutor
  
• Education Consultant
  
• Principal
  
• Counsellor
  
• Instructor
  
• Education Researcher

Top Recruiters of B.Ed History:

• Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas
  
• Unacademy
  
• Kendriya Vidyalayas
  
• Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
  
• BYJUs
  
• Vedantu
  
• PhysicsWallah
  
• Aakash
  

Syllabus for B.Ed History:

Semester I

Understanding the Learner
Philosophical Perspective in Education
Art in Education
Teaching - Learning Process
Exploring Library and Other Learning Resources
Pedagogy of a School Subject (Part I)

Semester II

Sociological Perspective in Education
School Management
Educational Policy & Planning in Contemporary India
Knowledge and Curriculum
Enriching Learning Through ICT
Pedagogy of a School Subject (Part II)

Semester III

School Internship- Subject I
School Internship- Subject II
Strengthening Language Proficiency
Engagement with Community (Experiences for Social and Environmental Sensitivity)
Health and History

Semester IV

Assessment for Learning
Gender, School and Society
Inclusive School
Reading and Reflecting on Texts
Understanding the Self