Deled Syllabus, Subjects, 4th Semester, 2nd Semester, Entrance Exam.

Q: Ques: What is the syllabus of D.El.Ed?

Ans: Candidates have to cover a wide range of topics in the D.EL.ED syllabus. Some of the topics are guidance and counselling, leadership and change, Pedagogy of the English language and many more. For further information see the D.EL.ED syllabus section above

Q: Ques: How many subjects are in D.El.Ed?

Ans: There are generally 16 subjects in D.EL.ED. Some of the most common subjects are Contemporary society, Work and education,Diversity and education, etc. Some organisations have over 20 subjects spread equally over two years.

Q: Ques: Is graduation necessary for D.El.Ed?

Ans: Teachers teaching at lower primary and upper primary level in government school should have passed 12th with at least 50% marks and a D.EL.ED. However, candidates having graduation with D.EL.ED are also eligible to teach.

Q: Ques: What subject is most needed in teaching?

Ans: Mathematics and english are the most common subjects that require tutors. D.EL.ED courses have mathematics and English as subjects in the curriculum.

Q: Ques: What is the scope of D.El.Ed?

Ans: The candidates who have passed the D.EL.ED course are eligible to apply for the positions of primary teacher in different government schools. The average salary of a primary teacher in India is INR 2,41,000. The candidates are also eligible to pursue careers in content writing, online teaching, and many more.

Q: Ques: Is NIOS D.El.Ed valid for Ignou B.Ed?

Ans: Yes, the National Council of Teacher Education has provided validation to the NIOS D.EL.ED (ODL) Courses. Thus the candidates will be able to pursue B.Ed from IGNOU.

Q: Ques: Can I do D.El.Ed after B Ed?

Ans: Yes. All you need is a 50% aggregate score in class 12th exam.

Q: Ques: Is NIOS D.El.Ed valid for Govt job?

Ans: Yes. The NIOS D.El.Ed has been validated by the National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE).

Q: Ques: Can I Apply to CTET without B.Ed?

Ans: Yes. But you need to have at least a D.EL.ED to apply for government jobs..

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Diploma In Elementary Education (D.EL.ED) is a diploma program provided to the students to become effective and versatile teachers. The diploma program is designed in such a way that the candidates are able to handle students with clarity and confidence and are able to impart excellent guidance at the elementary level.

List of Diploma Education Courses	NIOS D.El.Ed. Admission	D.El.Ed. Colleges

D.EL.ED Syllabus is divided into two segments, one is general courses and other is subject disciplines.

The different subjects taught across the different organisations generally remain the same. Some of the D.EL.ED subjects are Childhood and the Development of Children, Contemporary society, Mathematics education and many more.

Table of Contents

D.EL.ED Syllabus quick facts
D.EL.ED: Course structure

D.EL.ED: Course Description

D.EL.ED: Subjects

D.EL.ED: Books

D.EL.ED Syllabus: FAQs

D.EL.ED Syllabus quick facts

D.EL.ED course duration is two years.
D.El.Ed syllabus covers various aspects of elementary teaching such as teaching skills, historical patterns, some philosophical theories, and current classroom trends.
The students generally have to score a minimum aggregate of 50% to pass the course. Candidates scoring more than 60% are placed in the first division, and those securing more than 75% get distinction.
The syllabus is designed in such a way that the teacher is able to gain pedagogic knowledge to meet the diverse needs of the students.
ICT subjects have also been introduced to keep the candidates updated about the modern teaching methods.

D.El.Ed: Course Structure

D.El.Ed. Syllabus is divided into two parts: General course and subject disciplines. Syllabus disciplines are further divided into subject content courses and method courses.

The subjects of study are designed in such a way that it prepares teachers with a broad knowledge of the subject areas. It also prepares them for Higher Education Courses. The subject areas include:

Principles for child development
Education practice
Study of school pedagogy
Role of a teacher in the grooming of students

D.El.Ed: Course Description

Year I
Subjects	Description
Childhood and the development of children	Meaning and characteristics of child development Understand various aspects of child development and growth Enable students to understand child behaviour Understand the development needs of childhood
Contemporary society	Nature and Composition of Indian Society: hierarchical multilingual, multi-religious, multicultural Societal Challenges in India
Towards understanding the self	Concept and Development of Self Factors Affecting Development of Self Factors Affecting Personality Development Life Skills: Concept and Development
Pedagogy of English language	Place of English language in curriculum: its importance, objectives and principles Language Skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing Lesson planning and material development Approaches of teaching English Language

Year II
Subjects	Description
Cognition, sociocultural context	Social Change: Meaning and Concept Culture: Concept, Cultural Differences and its influence on Education Sources of Value Education Causes and effects of social change
Guidance and Counselling	Guidance: Concept and its need at elementary level Areas of Guidance Counselling: Meaning and Difference between guidance and counselling Behavioural problems with children
Leadership and change	Leadership: Concept Leadership Styles Team Building Communication Barriers to effective communication Essential Communication Skills for Teachers
Pedagogy of environmental studies	Concept and objectives of Environmental Studies Importance of Environmental Education EVS curriculum at primary level Developing an EVS kit- its importance and usage
School health and education	Concepts of health and well-being and its importance Various Aspects of Health Personal Hygiene and its importance Physical Education Safety Education
Fine arts and education	Understanding Arts and Art Education Planning and Organization of Art Experience Visual Arts and Crafts Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation in Art Education Importance of Art Education at primary level

D.El.Ed: Subjects

Subjects of Study
Childhood and the development of children	Cognition, sociocultural context
Contemporary society	Teacher identity and school culture
Education Society	Leadership and change
Towards understanding the self	Pedagogy of environmental studies
Pedagogy of English language	Diversity and education
Mathematics education for the primary	School health and education
Proficiency in English	Fine arts and education
Work and education	Internship

D.El.Ed: Books

Name of the Book	Author
Education and Empowerment	Arya, Anita
Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education	GOI
Teaching and Learning English as a Foreign Language	Bhatia, K.K
Learning Mathematics	IGNOU
Philosophy of Education	Biswal
Handbook of Modern Methods of Teaching	Rao, V.K
Fundamentals of Educational Technology	Mangal, S.K
From Blackboard to Web	Naseem, C & Alam

D.EL.ED Syllabus: FAQs

Ques: What is the syllabus of D.El.Ed?

Ans: Candidates have to cover a wide range of topics in the D.EL.ED syllabus. Some of the topics are guidance and counselling, leadership and change, Pedagogy of the English language and many more. For further information see the D.EL.ED syllabus section above

Ques: How many subjects are in D.El.Ed?

Ans: There are generally 16 subjects in D.EL.ED. Some of the most common subjects are Contemporary society, Work and education,Diversity and education, etc. Some organisations have over 20 subjects spread equally over two years.

Ques: Is graduation necessary for D.El.Ed?

Ans: Teachers teaching at lower primary and upper primary level in government school should have passed 12th with at least 50% marks and a D.EL.ED. However, candidates having graduation with D.EL.ED are also eligible to teach.

Ques: What subject is most needed in teaching?

Ans: Mathematics and english are the most common subjects that require tutors. D.EL.ED courses have mathematics and English as subjects in the curriculum.

Ques: What is the scope of D.El.Ed?

Ans: The candidates who have passed the D.EL.ED course are eligible to apply for the positions of primary teacher in different government schools. The average salary of a primary teacher in India is INR 2,41,000. The candidates are also eligible to pursue careers in content writing, online teaching, and many more.

Ques: Is NIOS D.El.Ed valid for Ignou B.Ed?

Ans: Yes, the National Council of Teacher Education has provided validation to the NIOS D.EL.ED (ODL) Courses. Thus the candidates will be able to pursue B.Ed from IGNOU.

Ques: Can I do D.El.Ed after B Ed?

Ans: Yes. All you need is a 50% aggregate score in class 12th exam.

Ques: Is NIOS D.El.Ed valid for Govt job?

Ans: Yes. The NIOS D.El.Ed has been validated by the National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE).

Ques: Can I Apply to CTET without B.Ed?

Ans: Yes. But you need to have at least a D.EL.ED to apply for government jobs..