D.EL.Ed Syllabus and Subjects
D.El.Ed Syllabus is designed to impart specific practical and theoretical knowledge for the students in various domains, such as environmental studies, contemporary society, proficiency in english, leadership, etc. The diploma course is divided into 4 semesters for a period of 2 years.
D.El.Ed course is skill based and focuses on creating teachers who are well trained to handle children and deal with their various issues. The job opportunities for the candidates lie in both public and private sectors in various educational areas.
Table of Contents
Semester-Wise D.El.Ed Syllabus
The D.El.Ed Syllabus aims to ensure that the students learn all the vital and key concepts required in the field of child education and train themselves as a junior school teacher. Given below is the semester-wise breakdown of the D.El.Ed course syllabus:
D.El.Ed First-Year Syllabus
The table below contains the D.El.Ed 1st year syllabus:
| Semester I | Semester II |
| Child Development | Education, Society and Curriculum |
| Education in Contemporary Indian Society | Mathematics Education |
| English | Educational Technology |
| Environmental Science | Regional Language |
D.El.Ed First-Year Practicals
Apart from theoretical concepts, the following are the practical subjects available under the D.El.Ed syllabus 1st year:
- Health and Physical Education
- Art in Education
- School Experience Programme (SEP)
D.El.Ed Second-Year Syllabus
The table below shows D.El.Ed 2nd year subject name:
| Semester III | Semester IV |
| Gender Equality Education | Pedagogy – Growth of Discourses and Possibilities in the use of Language |
| Socio-philosophical perspectives of Education |
Computer Application in Education |
| Contemporary Studies | Psychological Perspectives of Education |
| School Organization and Management | Internship |
D.El.Ed Second-Year Practicals
Apart from theoretical concepts, the following are the practical subjects available under the D.El.Ed 2nd year syllabus:
- Health and Physical Education
- Work Education
- School Experience Programme (SEP)
D.El.Ed Subjects
The D.El.Ed Syllabus focuses on expanding knowledge in the practical and theoretical aspects of teaching, various teaching methodologies, childcare and psychology. The D.El.Ed Subjects are divided into core and practical subjects, which are listed below:
Core Subjects
- Child Development
- Education, Society and Curriculum
- Education in Contemporary Indian Society
- Educational Technology
- English
- Regional Language
- Environmental Science
- Pedagogy – Growth of Discourses and Possibilities in the Use of Language
- Gender Equality Education
- Socio-philosophical Perspectives of Education
- Computer Application in Education
- Psychological Perspectives of Education
- Contemporary Studies
- School Organization and Management
Elective Subjects
- Social Science Education
- Language Education
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education
Practical Subjects
- Health and Physical Education
- Art in Education
- School Experience Programme (SEP)
D.El.Ed Subjects in Detail
D.El.Ed Subjects cover topics that highlight child development, psychology, and many other aspects required to understanding children in school. The table below highlight some of the subjects and topics:
| D.El.Ed Subjects | Topics Covered |
| Child Development | Introduction to Child Development, Physical - Motor Development and Play, Social and Emotional Development, Cognitive Development, Personality Development. |
| Education and Society | Understanding Contemporary Indian Society, Constitution and Education, Development of Education after Independence, Towards Inclusive Society. |
| Inclusive Education and School Administration/Organization | Inclusive Education – Relevance and Importance, Curriculum Transaction Adaptation, Identification and Assessment of the Differently-abled Preliminary Understanding. |
| Gender Equality Education | Concept of Gender Equity in Education Pedagogy, Laws for Women’s Safety, The Present Day Problems- Media, New Media, etc. |
| School Organization and Management | Director of Public Instruction (DPI), HM’s Class, School Monitoring, PTA, School Management Committee, Class PTA- Their Structure and Activities. |
| Yoga, Health and Physical Education |
Importance of Yoga in Life, The Difference Between Ancient and Modern Yoga, The Importance of Sports and Physical Activities in Life of Kids, etc. |
D.El.Ed Course Structure
D.El.Ed Syllabus has been divided into four semesters, consisting of contemporary society, education society, work and education, leadership and change, etc. D.El.Ed subject structure is as follows:
- IV Semesters
- Core and Elective subjects
- Internship
- Project Submission
- Viva
D.El.Ed Teaching Methodology and Techniques
The D.El.Ed Syllabus involves a variety of teaching techniques, such as giving graduates first-hand exposure to the working world. The following list includes some of the numerous teaching methodologies and approaches used in the D.El.Ed. course curriculum:
- Practical sessions
- Group Projects
- Case Methodology
- Workshop
- Lectures
D.El.Ed Syllabus Projects
In order to complete the projects successfully, students enrolled in the D.El.Ed course can choose a subject from a variety of topics based on their areas of expertise. The most well-liked D.El.Ed. topics are:
- Impact of Covid 19 on the Education System in India
- Comparative Study of Managerial Effectiveness of Principals of Public and Private Sector Schools
- Evaluation of Supervisory Practices in Public Primary Schools
- Career Choice and its Effect on Primary School Students
D.El.Ed Reference Books
Given below are some of the D.El.Ed books which candidates can take for reference:
| Books | Authors |
| School Environment and Physical Education | Dr Dhananjay R. Damle, Dr. Sopan E. Kangane, Dr. Sanjeev A. Sonwane |
| Educational Process and Society | Dr Vivek D. Joshi |
| School Culture, Management, Leadership and Change | Prof. Sandhya R. Badhe |
| Indian Society and Education | Dr Vivek D. Joshi, Miss Seema V. Joshi |
FAQs
Which subjects are there in D.El.Ed Syllabus 1st semester?
The D.El.Ed Syllabus 1st semester has subjects, such as Child Development, English, Environmental Science, etc.
What is the syllabus for Bihar D.El.Ed exam?
General Hindi/Urdu, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, General English, and Logical & Analytical Reasoning are all included in the Bihar D.El.Ed Syllabus 2023.
What is the cut-off for D.El.Ed?
The cutoff marks is based on the reservation category. For UR- 280, BC- 265, EBC- 250, SC- 201 to 220.
Which is better, B.Ed or D.El.Ed?
D.El.Ed focuses on training aspiring teachers on handling children of elementary classes (From class I to V), while B.Ed is for candidates who wish to teach in secondary classes.