About the Course
About the course:
Education degree focuses on the study of education or the ways and means to impart education. It is a process that understands the relationship between giving and receiving instructions in a systematic manner. An education degree is not restricted to just being a teacher. The Education degree may help a candidate become a professional in various fields. Some of the popular streams chosen are- health and physical education, early childhood education, school counsellors, education technology amongst others.
Education degree imparts skills like communication skills, especially with children, information and communication technology knowledge, problem-solving skills, organisation and time management skills along with a host of other skills.
Education degree mix theoretical training with practical training. It consists of various branches like sociology, history, philosophy, psychology. The applied part concentrates on general pedagogy, how to do a complete multimedia production, provision for disability, student-led learning, informal learning methods, play and pedagogy, cultural and linguistic integration of immigrant students, classroom dynamics amongst others.
While education system and education are critical for every country and every society, the manner, importance and systems grossly vary from one country to another. For the same reason, it is suggested that the student must study in the same country they plan to work.
The skills one needs to have when considering an education degree are- personal skills, written and spoken skills, the ability to adapt to changes and improvements, organisation and planning skills, sensitivity, thinking out of the box amongst others.
Eligibility
Popular countries
Careers
To pursue education one doesn’t need any specific course or subject to having been studied previously. The eligibility requirements of various countries are different so entrance exams and English language proficiency tests may need to be undergone.
With the education system is very country and society specific, it is difficult to suggest popular countries. The countries which give high respect and importance to education and educators are Italy, the United Kingdom, Australia, Switzerland amongst others.
Students with education develop a wide range of communication skills and can do great in careers like primary and secondary teaching, school counsellors, academics, pedagogy, educational psychology, education officer at museums and galleries, NGO’s, governmental schemes, social service management amongst others.