Curriculum Overview
The curriculum at Integral University Lucknow's B.Tech in Education is meticulously designed to blend foundational knowledge with practical application and innovation. The program spans eight semesters, each structured to progressively build competencies essential for future educators.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EDU-101 | Introduction to Education | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1 | EDU-102 | Child Development and Psychology | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1 | EDU-103 | Foundations of Teaching Methodology | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1 | MAT-101 | Mathematics I | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| 1 | PHY-101 | Physics for Engineers | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 2 | EDU-201 | Instructional Design Principles | 3-1-0-4 | EDU-101, EDU-102 |
| 2 | EDU-202 | Educational Technology Integration | 3-1-0-4 | EDU-103 |
| 2 | EDU-203 | Assessment and Evaluation Techniques | 3-1-0-4 | EDU-101, EDU-102 |
| 2 | CSE-201 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 2 | MAT-201 | Mathematics II | 4-0-0-4 | MAT-101 |
| 3 | EDU-301 | Curriculum Development and Mapping | 3-1-0-4 | EDU-201, EDU-202 |
| 3 | EDU-302 | Special Education and Inclusive Learning | 3-1-0-4 | EDU-102 |
| 3 | EDU-303 | Educational Policy Analysis | 3-1-0-4 | EDU-201, EDU-203 |
| 3 | EDU-304 | Research Methodology in Education | 3-1-0-4 | EDU-203 |
| 3 | CSE-301 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3-1-0-4 | CSE-201 |
| 4 | EDU-401 | Advanced Pedagogical Strategies | 3-1-0-4 | EDU-301, EDU-302 |
| 4 | EDU-402 | Learning Analytics and Data Science | 3-1-0-4 | EDU-304, CSE-301 |
| 4 | EDU-403 | Educational Leadership and Administration | 3-1-0-4 | EDU-303 |
| 4 | EDU-404 | Digital Learning Platforms | 3-1-0-4 | EDU-202, CSE-301 |
| 4 | CSE-401 | Database Management Systems | 3-1-0-4 | CSE-301 |
| 5 | EDU-501 | Global Educational Studies | 3-1-0-4 | EDU-401, EDU-402 |
| 5 | EDU-502 | Educational Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3-1-0-4 | EDU-403 |
| 5 | EDU-503 | Cultural Diversity in Education | 3-1-0-4 | EDU-202, EDU-302 |
| 5 | EDU-504 | Advanced Research Project | 2-0-0-2 | EDU-304 |
| 5 | CSE-501 | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 3-1-0-4 | CSE-401 |
| 6 | EDU-601 | Capstone Project I | 3-1-0-4 | EDU-501, EDU-502 |
| 6 | EDU-602 | Internship in Educational Institutions | 2-0-0-2 | EDU-503 |
| 7 | EDU-701 | Capstone Project II | 4-0-0-4 | EDU-601, EDU-602 |
| 7 | EDU-702 | Advanced Topics in Educational Technology | 3-1-0-4 | EDU-504, CSE-501 |
| 8 | EDU-801 | Final Thesis/Research Paper | 6-0-0-6 | EDU-701 |
Advanced Departmental Electives
These advanced elective courses offer specialized knowledge and research opportunities:
- Educational Technology in Rural Contexts: This course explores how digital tools can be adapted for rural communities, focusing on infrastructure limitations, cultural relevance, and sustainable implementation strategies.
- Design Thinking in Education: Students learn to apply design thinking principles to solve real-world educational challenges, from ideation to prototyping and testing.
- Neuroscience of Learning: An interdisciplinary exploration into how brain science informs effective teaching practices and learning outcomes.
- Open Educational Resources (OER) Development: Focuses on creating and sharing free educational materials, including digital content, assessments, and courseware.
- Inclusive Assessment Strategies: Addresses diverse assessment needs for students with different abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles.
- Learning Analytics and Predictive Modeling: Utilizes statistical models to predict student performance and improve educational interventions.
- International Comparative Education: Examines global education systems, comparing policies, practices, and outcomes across countries.
- Education in Crisis Situations: Prepares educators for working in conflict zones or disaster-affected areas, emphasizing resilience-building and trauma-informed approaches.
- School-Based Research Projects: Students conduct independent studies within schools, applying research methodologies to address specific educational issues.
- Leadership in Educational Reform: Studies how leaders can drive change in education systems, including stakeholder engagement, policy implementation, and organizational transformation.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department emphasizes project-based learning as a cornerstone of academic development. Projects are structured to encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation:
- Mini-Projects (Semester 2–4): These projects typically last 6 weeks and involve small teams working on real-world problems in education. Topics may include designing classroom tools, evaluating educational apps, or conducting surveys on learning preferences.
- Capstone Projects (Semesters 5–7): Students select a topic of interest, often aligned with their specialization, and work closely with faculty mentors to develop comprehensive projects. These are typically multi-month endeavors involving literature review, data collection, analysis, and presentation.
- Final Thesis/Research Paper (Semester 8): The culminating experience for students, this involves original research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Students contribute to scholarly discourse by publishing findings or presenting at conferences.
Project selection is guided by student interests and faculty expertise. Faculty mentors are assigned based on project alignment, availability, and past research contributions. Evaluation criteria include innovation, impact, feasibility, and clarity of presentation. All projects are reviewed by a panel of experts before final submission.