Every student who wants to contribute to the field of education dreams of becoming a teacher. In a country like India, teaching is considered a service and a role that shapes the future. This is the reason why the demand for B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) course is constantly increasing today. But the place where Avoid fulfilling this dream begins is choosing the right B.Ed. college. Often students choose the wrong college due to haste, lack of information or to show off and later regret it.
Let us understand in detail what mistakes students fall prey to while choosing a B.Ed. institute and how they can be avoided.
Not checking recognition
The biggest and most common mistake Avoid is that students do not check whether the B.Ed. college they are taking admission in is recognized by NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education) or not. A degree from an unrecognized college has no value. Many students take admission in such institutes only because of low fees or attractive advertisements and later their degree gets rejected in government jobs or competitive exams.
Tip: Before taking admission, do check the recognition of the college online on the official website of NCTE or in the list of universities.
Taking decision only by looking at low fees
Many students think that a college with cheap fees is better, because it will reduce the financial burden. But often the quality of studies, staff, library and practical training level in the institute with low fees is very weak. Due to this, students do not get real knowledge and experience.
Tip: Do look at the fees, but do not make it the main basis. It is most important to maintain a balance between fees and facilities.
Not paying attention to infrastructure and facilities
Some students go to college and get satisfied only by looking at the number of classes or hostels. But a good B.Ed. college should have facilities like library, psychology lab, computer lab, sports facilities and micro-teaching lab. Without these, the complete development of the student is not possible.
Tip: Visit the college and see the actual facilities available there.
Not taking information about placement and career guidance
Many students do not pay attention to the placement record of the college. Later they face a lot of difficulty in finding a job. Some colleges get rid of the responsibility by just giving the student a degree, whereas good colleges also provide career guidance, training and campus placement facilities.
Tip: Contact old students and find out how much help they got in getting a job.
Ignoring the quality of faculty
Often students assume that every college will have good teachers. But the reality is that some institutes lack trained and experienced faculty. Without good teachers, students are able to complete the degree by just memorizing books.
Tip: Do check the qualification and experience of the faculty in the website or college prospectus.
Ignoring location and connectivity
Many times students do not pay attention to the location of the college. A lot of time and money is wasted every day in reaching institutes located in remote or inconvenient places. This affects studies.
Tip: Choose a college which is located in your city or nearby and has good transportation facilities.
Taking decisions based only on advertisements
Nowadays many B.Ed. colleges attract students by giving flashy advertisements. Things like “100% placement guarantee”, “lowest fees” often turn out to be false.
Tip: Do not take decisions by looking at advertisements, rather get information from direct experience and reliable sources.
Not checking the reputation of the college
Some students take admission immediately without doing any research. Later they come to know that the reputation of the college is bad in the society or the students who pass out from there are struggling to get a job.
Tip: Talk to the alumni, teachers and local people of the college. You can also know the image of the college on Google reviews and social media.
Ignoring co-curricular and practical training
B.Ed. is not just about books. It also involves teaching practice, internships, seminars, cultural programs and field work. Many students focus only on completing the course and end up choosing colleges that lack practical training.
Choose a college that focuses on giving students real classroom experience.
Not looking for affiliation with a recognized university
Many institutes are affiliated to any private university whose degree validity may be questionable later on.
Tip: Always check which university the college is affiliated to and whether that university is UGC recognized or not.
Conclusion
Choosing a B.Ed. college is not just a means to get a degree but it is the basis of your entire career and journey of becoming a teacher. A right decision will lead you to opportunities in the future, while a small negligence can lead to long-term regrets.
