One Year B.Ed.

One Year B.Ed. at Himalaya Kiran Public Campus

The One Year B.Ed. at Himalaya Kiran Public Campus, Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha, is a one-academic-year Bachelor in Education program under Purbanchal University. The campus has a stated capacity of 40 seats for the program.

The program is intended for bachelor's degree graduates seeking professional preparation in education. Its academic structure combines professional core courses with one specialization area. The Purbanchal University curriculum covers educational foundations, educational psychology, curriculum and evaluation, research methods, and practice teaching or practicum, together with subject-focused education courses.

Course Highlights

One Year B.Ed. Course Overview

Purbanchal University's One-Year Bachelor in Education is structured as a professional and academic program for preparing teachers and education professionals. Its objectives include developing professionally prepared teachers for secondary schools, building qualified human resources for educational policy, planning, management and supervision, and developing a positive orientation toward the teaching profession.

The curriculum revised for the 2015 session divides study into professional core courses and specialization courses. Students complete compulsory professional education subjects and select a specialization according to their academic background and eligibility.

At Himalaya Kiran Public Campus, the One Year B.Ed. has been part of the academic offering since 2062/08/14, following the campus's initial Bachelor of Education program.

Course Structure

The One Year B.Ed. carries a total of 700 full marks.

Professional core study is compulsory for students regardless of their chosen specialization. The specialization component consists of two papers within an eligible subject area.

Professional Core Courses

The professional core component covers five principal areas of study:

• Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education

• Educational Psychology

• Curriculum and Evaluation

• Research Methods

• Practice Teaching or Practicum

Research Methods includes a practical component. Practice Teaching is designed for prospective teachers, while Practicum is provided for prospective administrators within the program structure.

Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education

This area introduces the philosophical and social foundations that shape educational thought and practice.

Students examine education in relation to society, educational purposes, professional teaching, and the wider context in which educational institutions operate.

Educational Psychology

Educational Psychology addresses psychological concepts connected with teaching and learning.

The subject supports an understanding of learners, learning processes, individual differences, motivation, development, and the application of psychological knowledge in educational settings.

Curriculum and Evaluation

Curriculum and Evaluation covers the organization of learning content and the assessment of educational progress.

It develops an academic understanding of curriculum principles, curriculum development, educational objectives, assessment, evaluation, and their relationship with teaching and learning.

Research Methods

Research Methods introduces students to systematic educational inquiry. It provides a basis for understanding research processes and applying research approaches to questions arising in education.

The course includes a practical component within the One Year B.Ed. curriculum.

Practice Teaching or Practicum

Practical professional experience forms an important part of the program.

Students preparing for teaching complete Practice Teaching, while the curriculum provides Practicum for students preparing for administrative roles. Practice Teaching is conducted after on-campus preparation that includes micro-teaching activities and seminar work.

Specialization Areas

Students select one specialization subject according to their previous academic background.

Purbanchal University includes 12 specialization areas in the One Year B.Ed. curriculum:

1. English Education

2. Nepali Education

3. Mathematics Education

4. Health and Physical Education

5. Population Education

6. Social Studies Education

7. Information Technology in Education

8. Science Education

9. Business Studies Education

10. School Supervision and Management

11. Educational Leadership

12. Educational Technology

Each specialization contains two subject-area papers, including teaching-method or professional study relevant to that specialization.

Eligibility

Eligibility: A candidate must have passed a bachelor's level examination or an equivalent qualification for admission to the One Year B.Ed. program.

Additional academic requirements apply according to the chosen specialization.

Eligibility therefore depends not only on completion of a bachelor's degree but also on the academic requirements attached to the selected specialization.

Teaching and Learning Approach

The One Year B.Ed. curriculum includes learning activities beyond classroom lectures.

Students may take part in:

• group work;

• project work;

• case studies;

• surveys;

• paper presentations;

• seminars; and

• problem-solving activities.

Practice Teaching or Practicum is a required professional component. For prospective teachers, the curriculum places students in a secondary school after preparatory micro-teaching and seminar activities so that educational theory can be applied within a school setting.

Duration and Academic Requirements

Duration: One academic year.

For regular-mode study, Purbanchal University's curriculum specifies 150 effective teaching days in the academic year, excluding examination and admission days.

A 100-mark course is allocated six periods per week, while the regular weekly teaching schedule totals 36 periods over six days. Students are required to maintain 70 percent attendance in each course.

Evaluation and Grading

The One Year B.Ed. curriculum uses separate minimum requirements for internal evaluation, practical work, and theoretical examinations.

The grading provisions include:

• Internal evaluation pass mark: 40 percent

• Practical pass mark: 40 percent

• Theoretical pass mark: 35 percent

• Second Division: 45 percent and above

• First Division: 60 percent and above

• Distinction: 80 percent and above

Students must pass the required courses to earn the bachelor's degree.

Academic Focus of the Program

The One Year B.Ed. combines broad professional education with subject-specific preparation.

Students study educational theory through areas such as philosophy, sociology, psychology, curriculum, evaluation, and research while developing knowledge within a selected specialization. Practice Teaching or Practicum adds a professional application component to the academic work.

This combination gives the program a structure that addresses both the general foundations of education and the specialized knowledge required in a selected educational field.

One Year B.Ed. at Himalaya Kiran Public Campus

Himalaya Kiran Public Campus was established in 2005 AD (2062 BS) as a community campus affiliated with Purbanchal University. It is located at Khandbari-07, Nayabazzar, Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha, Koshi Province, Nepal.

The campus began its academic activities with the Bachelor of Education program on 2062/05/14 and commenced One Year B.Ed. on 2062/08/14. It later added the Master of Education program on 2069/05/12.

The stated seat capacity for One Year B.Ed. at Himalaya Kiran Public Campus is 40.

Contact Details

Campus: Himalaya Kiran Public Campus

Course: One Year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.)

Affiliation: Purbanchal University

Location: Khandbari-07, Nayabazzar, Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha, Koshi Province, Nepal

Seats: 40

Phone: +977-29-561165

Email: info@himalayakpc.edu.np

Website: https://himalayakpc.edu.np