To teach the future scientists of any country, well qualified teachers with knowledge and skills in teaching science subjects are required. They carry with them the responsibility of taking the science pedagogy forward and make it into an interesting and appealing subject.
The four-year integrated Bachelor of Science and B.Ed. programme, offered by the Department of Education, is aimed at training science teachers for schools in India. The versatile curriculum of this professionally inclined course includes many rich subjects. These include Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Psychology, Childhood and Growing Up, ICT in Education, Contemporary India and Education, Development of Science Education in India, Sports Science, Teaching, Learning and Assessment, Classroom Management, Pedagogy of Physical and Biological Sciences, General Hindi, Inclusive Education, Curriculum Development and Educational Entrepreneurship.
Practical work is done in art and craft, educational psychology, drama and art in education, diagnostic tests in education, preparing of teaching aids, simulation teaching etc. Ability enhancement modules are also taken in creative writing translation studies, soft skills, understanding self, women and empowerment in science subjects and presentations through ICT.