Bachelor of Education Honours in Primary Education

Admission to Level 3 The students who wish to register for courses at Level 3 of the BEd Hons (Primary Education) Degree programme should fulfill the following qualification No. 01 and any one of other qualifications. 01 Applicant should be 18 years or over on the closing date of applications. and, 02. Successfully completed the Advanced Certificate in Pre-School Education Programme conducted by the Open University of Sri Lanka or 03 At least three passes at the GCE (A/L) examination and 6 passes in G.C.E (O/L) examination with Language and Mathematics or 04 Obtain a minimum of 3 passes in 3 courses from among the Foundation Courses at Foundation Levels 1 and 2 (offered by Faculty of Natural sciences and Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, OUSL) and 6 passes in G.C.E (O/L) examination with Language and Mathematics or 05 Diploma in Teaching offered by the National Colleges of Education or 06 Teacher Training Certificate Awarded by the Teacher Training Colleges.

• Child Development Perspectives in Early childhood and Primary Education Curriculum Studies and Practicum – Language studies (Sinhala/Tamil/English) Curriculum Studies and Practicum – Mathematics Curriculum Studies and Practicum – Aesthetic & Creative Art Curriculum Studies and Practicum – Environmental Studies Curriculum Studies and Practicum – Health Nutrition & Safety Measures Integrated Approach in Pre-Primary & Primary Teaching Design and Planning of Early Childhood Institutions and Primary Schools Child Development Perspectives in Early childhood and Primary Education English for General Academic Purposes Empowering for Independent Learning
• Perspectives in Teaching and Learning Field Practicum in Early Childhood & Primary Education Adjustment Problems in Early Childhood & Primary Years Reflective Learning Home- School - Community Relationship Professional Role of Early Childhood & Primary Education Teachers Perspectives in Teaching and Learning "Teaching Sinhala in Primary Classes or Teaching Tamil in Primary Classes or Teaching English in Primary Classes" "Tamil as a Second National Language or Sinhala as a Second National Language" "Teaching Sinhala in Primary Classes or Teaching Tamil in Primary Classes or Teaching English in Primary Classes " "Tamil as a Second National Language or Sinhala as a Second National Language"
• Level 5 Educational Psychology Foundation of Education Educational Technology for Primary Education Mathematics Aesthetic Education Science and Environment Child rights "First Language – Sinhala or First Language - Tamil (Elective)"
• Level 6 Inclusive Education in Primary School Settings Guidance & Counseling in Primary School Settings Contemporary Issues in Primary Education Assessment in Primary Education Managing Primary Classroom Teaching Practice at Primary Level Project in Primary Education
• The assessment of a student in any course shall consist of two components, namely, Continuous Assessment and Final Examination. The overall mark is computed as follows: (a) Continuous Assessment components - 40%, and (b) Final Examination - 60% The content, nature and weightage of each of these components shall be in accordance with the rules relating to the scheme and method of assessment as determined by the Faculty.