Getting ready for the B.Ed Practical Exam

Many teacher trainees fear commission, the pet name for the B. Ed. External Practical examination.  And after the exam they feel it was all a farce, a foolish thing. It is not a thing to be feared nor is it a farce.  The external practical exam is a check measure by the university to ensure that a candidate is neither unduly favoured nor  penalized.  This external check mechanism simply ensures that the marks awarded by the college are prudent.

                                The examiners with a limited time will be trying to weigh the substance of each candidate, simultaneously comparing with other candidates of the same college as well as other colleges.

Dos

·                     Your attitude towards the teaching profession is a crucial factor.  Highlight your commitment towards the profession if such a situation occurs during viva voce.

·                     If you cannot agree upon a point just politely tell so.

·                     If you have earlier teaching experience you may reveal that.

·                     If your father or mother is a teacher, reveal that.  It is a positive edge for you.

·                     If you are asked to criticize the BEd system you may do so without emotional outbreak.

·                     Highlight all your merits say- proficiency in reading, sports, computers … . . anything.

·                     Make a check list of all the items to be brought for the practical exam and ensure them.

·                     Ask your teachers in your college about the possible questions for the exam.

·                     Present yourself neat and tidy.

·                     Wrap all your records neatly and with necessary labels.

·                     Your class taken before the external examiner is the most important single factor that decides your marks.  So prepare your lesson well.

Donts

·                      Do not make negative remarks about the BEd course and the system unless asked to do so.

(Because that does not change the system nor does it fetch you marks)

·                     Never end up with an argument with the examiner.

·                     Even if the examiner tries to irritate you by criticizing your knowledge or the way you were trained, do not feel desperate and instead try to explain the logic of what you have learned and what you believe to be true.

(All the examiners are instructed not to nag the candidate and not to criticize the practices of the host institution in front of the candidate, but some examiners are incorrigible!!)