D.EL.ED Course Details
The Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) course offered by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is designed to prepare educators for teaching at the elementary level. This program focuses on developing the necessary skills and knowledge required for effective teaching and learning in primary schools.
The course typically includes theoretical instruction as well as practical training through internships and classroom observations. Key areas of study often cover child development, pedagogy, curriculum planning, and assessment strategies. By equipping aspiring teachers with a strong foundation in educational principles and practices, the D.El.Ed program aims to enhance the quality of elementary education and promote holistic development in young learners.
The D.El.Ed course we offer is affiliated under SCERT, Assam and approved by the NCTE.
| Sl. No. | Course Name | Durations | No. Of Seats | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diploma In Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) (Regular) |
2 Years |
100 Nos. | For Lower Primary: (i) The applicant must have passed 10+2 examination from recognised Board/Councils with at least 50% marks in aggregate excluding marks secured in extra optional subjects. For candidates belonging to SC/ST category there will be relaxation of 5% of marks in aggregate or Graduation in Arts/Science/Commerce stream from a recognised University. (ii) The applicant must be a citizen of India and a permanent resident of Assam. (iii) Age of the applicant must not be less than 18 years and not more than 34 years and 36 years for SC/ST categories as on 1St July,2020. (iv) Must have ability to write,read and converse fluently in regional Language. |
| 100 Nos. | For Upper Primary: (i) The applicant must be a graduate in Arts/Science/Commerce stream from a recognized University. (ii) The applicant must be a citizen of India and a permanent resident of Assam. (iii) Age of the applicant must not be less than 18 years and not more than 34 years and 36 years for SC/ST categories as on 1St July,2020. (iv) Must have ability to write,read and converse fluently in regional Language. |
D.El.Ed under SCERT,Assam
Overview of D.El.Ed Course Under SCERT
The role of Teachers in attaining Universal Elementary Education (UEE) has been accepted since the inception of our Republic. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, which represents the consequential legislation envisaged under Article 21-A, means that every child has a right to elementary education of satisfactory and equitable quality. It provides for the appointment of appropriately trained teachers, i.e. teachers with the requisite entry and academic qualifications.
Teacher education is all about Teacher Education Institutions preparing teachers who in turn teach, involving pupils in a student-driven classroom. Teacher education is more important today than it has been in the previous century.
SCERT, Assam has been continuously involved in the improvement of quality school education and teacher education of the state since its inception. SCERT Assam is conducting 2 - years D.El.Ed. course through Regular/Face to Face mode to make teachers professionally competent and bringing quality to education.
At present the D. El. Ed course under SCERT, Assam is running on-
- Face to Face mode: The pre-service teachers’ training is conducted in face to face mode by the TEIs under SCERT Assam. TEIs like DIETs, Normal Schools, and the BTCs are conducting D. El. Ed course to the prospective SCERT Assam conducts an entrance examination every year in the month of May that is PET (Pre Entry Test) and the session starts from 1st July. This is a Two-year course with four semesters.
The salient features of imparting this course are:
- To impart training to working untrained teachers in Assam
- To Develop knowledge, skill, capacity, and professionalism among them so that they become effective teachers.
- To sensitize them to understand the factors of learning and development of children
- To develop an understanding of the elementary school curriculum and syllabus among them.
- To acquaint them with innovative changes and developments in the teaching-learning process
- To acquaint teachers with their roles and responsibilities in social, cultural, and political perspective
- To develop effective professionalism among trainees.
Course Fee: ₹ 9400/-(Approx)
- 1st Year Admission fee ₹ 4700/-
- 2nd Year Admission fee ₹ 4700/-