5 Types Of Teaching Courses – Eligibility, Duration & Job Prospects

Jan 19 2019 by Mohit Verma

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5 Types of Teaching Courses: A teacher is regarded as a noble personality who always takes up the full responsibility of a child’s future. Teachers can be called mentors, leaders and moreover parents. Teachers have always played the role of catalyst for social changes in our society. And in this article ‘5 Types of Teaching Courses,’ we will be briefing you with the necessary qualifications required, duration of the course and job prospects/profiles. 

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5 Types Of Teaching Courses :-

Before proceeding it is better to understand & feed in our minds that knowledge is not the only thing that a teacher should possess. But, it do contributes the maximum share.

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5 Types of Teaching Courses –

NPTT (Nursery Primary Teacher’s Training)

With the rise of countless new public and private school across India, the need for skilled primary teachers is rapidly rising.

DURATION: 1 Year / 2 Year

ELIGIBILITY: 10+2 Passed or Equivalent Examination

JOB PROSPECTS:

  • Nursery Teacher
  • Primary Teacher
  • Art & Craft Teacher
  • Kindergarten/Play School Teacher

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B.Ed (Bachelor of Education)

Students who wish to become a teacher in higher primary schools and high schools have to pursue B.Ed course, which is the most opted degree course among 5 types of teaching courses.

DURATION: 2 Year

ELIGIBILITY: Graduation Degree (any course) from a recognised University with min. 50% marks.

Therafter, a B.Ed Entrance Exam is conducted (in the month of May/June) by the recognised body/university for admissions in various teaching institutes according to the student’s rank.

JOB PROSPECTS:

  • Lecturer
  • Librarian
  • Counselor
  • Assistant Dean
  • Coaching Institutes
  • School Teacher

M.Ed (Master of Education)

M.Ed course introduces you to new levels of teaching processes for the students who have qualified B.Ed course to become a teacher.

DURATION: 2 Year

ELIGIBILITY: B.Ed Degree Course (50% aggregate)

JOB PROSPECTS:

  • Professor/Lecturer
  • Education Consultant
  • Private Tutor
  • R&D Agencies
  • Schools/College Teacher

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D.Ed (Diploma in Education)

D.Ed is a certificate-level course which helps a student to pursue teaching career who aspires to become a teacher at junior level. It can be a good option amongst 5 types of teaching courses.

DURATION: 1 Year – 3 Year

ELIGIBILITY: 10+2 Passed or Equivalent Examination with min. 50% marks in aggregate.

D.Ed placement test is held for selection of eligible candidates who wants to become a teacher.

JOB PROSPECTS:

  • Article Writer
  • Record Keeper
  • Junior Teacher
  • Associate Professor
  • Home Tuitions

D.El.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education)

Institutes (D.El.Ed) prepares teachers with broad knowledge of the subject areas and the latter includes principles for child development, education practice, study of school pedagogy and the role of teacher in the grooming of students.

DURATION: 2 Year

ELIGIBILITY: 10+2 Passed or Equivalent Examination with min. 50% marks in aggregate.

An entrance exam will be followed. Thereafter, selected candidates will be invited for a personal interview session that may vary from college to college.

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JOB PROSPECTS:

  • Coaching Centres
  • Primary School Teacher
  • Career Counselor