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I have completed b.ed in garhwal university and was told that the syllabus of b.ed with ip university are not the same. Please suggest a reference book for m.ed entrance exam. Thank you.

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{{---Syllabus for B.Ed in IP University---}}


Unit 1 : Philosophy of Education

Meaning of Philosophical inquiry and need for Philosophy of Education.

Meaning and nature, aims and purposes of education in relation to time and place.

Educational implications of Schools of Philosophy (naturalism, Idealism, Pragmatism and humanism) with reference to basic postulates, aims, curriculum, methods and discipline.

Education according to Indian thinkers-Gandhi, Tagore, Vivekananda, Aurobindo, J. Krishnamurthy and Gijju Bhai.

Education according to Western thinkers-Rousseau, Dewey, Frobel, and Pestalozzi.


Unit 2 :Sociology and Education in the Indian Context


Sociological basis of education.

Aspiration of Indian Society

Role and functions of home, school community, religion, media and state as agents of socialization.

Education as an agent of social change, social adjustment and socio-economic development.


Unit 3: Education, Culture and Human Values


Values in education

Meaning and classification of values. Nature of moral and ethical values.

Value oriented Education.

Value crisis and role of education in resolving value crisis (inculcating values-socio-cultural sensitivity.

Culture and Education

Meaning and characteristics of culture and its relationship with education.

Indian cultural Heritage and education as an instrument for conservation and development of culture.

Cultural pluralism, cultural lag, cultural conflict, ambivalence and tolerance.


Unit 4: Democracy and Education



Philosophical analysis of the concepts of equality, freedom, democracy, authority and discipline.

Human rights education with reference to child’s rights.


Unit 5 :Education and Integration


Role of teacher and Educational Institutions in securing National Integration and promoting International peace and understanding.