Course Offered: Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
The Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) Course is a four-year integrated professional programme of elementary teacher education aimed at fulfilling the need for professionally qualified elementary school teachers. It aims at redefining the social function of the school teacher in the context of achieving universalization of Elementary Education besides focusing on developing a deep critical understanding of the curriculum and pedagogy in teachers, who are believed to perform a transformative role in school education.
Following a truly multi-disciplinary approach, the curriculum of this programme amalgamates the undergraduate studies in various disciplines with the educational theories and pedagogical experience in a phased manner. The bilingual nature of the programme posits construction of knowledge as a free process beyond linguistic barriers. Heterogeneity in the student population contributes to the richness and vastness of the identities and experiences of the students and facilitates knowledge acquisition through dialogic reflection. The teaching- learning situations are rooted in real life experiences, experiments and ongoing reflections. A culture of critical inquiry and constant engagement with the real educational setups, whether it is community or schools, is the highlight of our teacher education discourse. Taking cognizance of a truly multi-disciplinary approach, the B.El.Ed programme offers close integration of theory as well as practicum courses enhancing content knowledge, pedagogical understanding and communication skills of the students through various innovative practices embedded in the programme as part of the curriculum including Performing and Fine Arts, Crafts, Physical Education and Alternative School Visits.
The Department draws faculty members from diverse disciplines who are equipped with skills that break the boundaries of their parent disciplines to incorporate the pedagogy and praxis of education. The B.El.Ed. degree opens up a wide range of professional and academic options such as teaching in schools, heading elementary school systems in various capacities and teaching and research in government and non-government sectors or pursuing higher education. At LSR, we also use B.El.Ed. as an acronym for ‘Building Leaders in Education’.
Learning Beyond Classroom
Being a student in the Department is about exploring one’s talents, ambitions and creativity, experimenting with one’s capabilities and dabbling in the joy of realizing one’s potential. The department association regularly organises talks and workshops with experts from the field on various themes.
Department Association Activities
The Department of Elementary Education organized a significant academic engagement through the Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on ICT and Emerging Technologies, held on 22nd January 2026 in collaboration with CIET-NCERT. The programme was inaugurated by Prof. Kanika K. Ahuja (Principal, Lady Shri Ram College for Women) and Prof. Shireesh Pal Singh (Programme Coordinator, CIET-NCERT). The FDP featured expert-led sessions focusing on digital platforms such as DIKSHA, SWAYAM and PM eVidya, along with hands-on exposure to AI-assisted tools, AR/VR applications and platforms like Canva, Mentimeter and Nearpod. The sessions addressed themes including technology-integrated pedagogy, digital assessment, e-content development and the 5R framework for Open Educational Resources (OERs), aligning with NEP 2020 and NCF 2023. The programme enriched participants’ understanding of integrating emerging technologies into classroom practices.
Academic Seminar
The department organized a Seminar, SEHAR 2026, on 6 April 2026, themed ‘Integrating Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) in School Education’. The event featured keynote addresses by Prof. Sarika Sharma (Professor, Jamia Millia Islamia), who discussed the foundational concepts of Vidya, Pragya and Satya along with Indian knowledge traditions and Prof. Rajni Ranjan Singh (Academic Expert in Education and Philosophy), who highlighted inclusive pedagogy through Gyanyog, Karmayog, Aatmayog and Sahayog, drawing from Aurobindo’s philosophy. The seminar included competitions such as Poster Making, Quiz and Debate. A key highlight was the student-led theatrical production vaRk)±n ls LOk;a dh v¨j,’ reflecting philosophical themes through performance. The event concluded with cultural performances and a valedictory ceremony.
Other Events
A workshop on ‘Immersive Pathways to Mental Health and Resilience for Future Teachers,’conducted on 19 February 2026, was facilitated by Ms. Vasundhara Gupta (Psychotherapist, Humraahi Psychotherapy) and Ms. Vani Bhardwaj (Mental Health Professional, Humraahi Psychotherapy). The session included activities such as Worry Buckets, Tree of Life and Circle of Control, promoting emotional awareness and resilience among students.
The Alumnae Meet held on 6 October 2025 featured speakers including Dr. Jyoti (Educationist), Ms. Nisha (Assistant Professor and Ph.D. Scholar), Ms. Aabha (ECCE Professional) and Ms. Apoorva (Storyteller).
The session provided insights into higher education, career opportunities and professional growth.
The academic year began with the Fresher’s Orientation Programme on 2 August 2025, introducing students to course structure, faculty and campus life through interactive activities and a campus tour.
This was followed by the Freshers’ Event ‘Bollywood Junction’on 27 August 2025, which included a ramp walk, dance performances, competitions and a DJ session, fostering peer bonding and a sense of belonging
among students.
Teacher’s Day was celebrated on 9 September 2025, with student-led performances and a special alumni video message expressing gratitude towards faculty. These events collectively contributed to building a vibrant, inclusive and engaging academic environment.
| Name | Areas of interest |
| Dr. Smriti Sharma Professor | Child Development & Teacher Education Publications and other works click here |
| Dr. Kalyani Akalamkam Professor | Science Education & Teacher Education Publications and other works click here |
| Dr. Tripti Bassi Professor | Social Sciences, Gender and Education, Sociology of Education Publications and other works click here |
| Dr. Jonaki B Ghosh Professor | Mathematic Education Publications and other works click here |
| Ms. Deepika Papneja Assistant Professor (Teacher-in-charge) | Social Science Education Publications and other works click here |
| Dr. Shruti Chopra Assistant Professor | Science Education Publications and other works click here |
| Ms. Pooja Singal Assistant Professor | Language Education Publications and other works click here |
| Dr. Shama Norien Major Assistant Professor | Educational psychology & teacher education Publications and other works click here |
| Dr. Ritika Devi Assistant Professor | Social Science Education, Inclusive Education and Teacher Education Publications and other works click here |
| Mr. Varish Assistant Professor | Mathematics Education, Educational Technology and Sustainable Education Publications and other works click here |
President : Shaheen Parveen
General Secretary : Arshiya
Treasurer : Ritika Nagar
Email: beledunion2025@gmail.com
The department’s annual publication, SEHAR, serves as a reflective and creative documentation of the academic and co-curricular journey of the year. The 2025–26 edition of SEHAR was curated around the theme ‘Integrating Indian Knowledge Systems in School Education’. The newsletter brings together a comprehensive account of departmental events, student achievements and academic engagements conducted throughout the year. It also provides a platform for students’ creative expressions, including articles, reflections, artwork and literary contributions, allowing them to articulate their perspectives and experiences. Through its diverse content, SEHAR not only captures the intellectual and cultural vibrancy of the department but also encourages critical thinking, creativity and a deeper engagement with the theme.
The Department held its annual academic meet ‘SEHAR’ on 15 and 16 February 2018. The two-day event focused on the theme ‘Taking Science Beyond the Classroom’. Learning science forms the foundation of education in our society and is an integral part of a child’s learning and understanding of the world around her. The academic meet emphasized the fact that the teaching of science cannot be limited to the classroom. Instead, it needs to be linked to the lived experiences of children. In fact learning science requires a hands – on engagement with everyday materials and objects and it cannot be learnt merely by looking at pictures and diagrams in textbooks. The need to develop a scientific temper in children was an important part of the discourse of the meet. Some of the best scientific minds were invited to deliberate on these issues including Professor Dhruv Raina of Zakir Husain Centre for Educational Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Dr. Nandiwada Rathnasree, Director, Nehru Planetarium, New Delhi and Dr. T. V Venkateshwaran of Vigyan Prasar, Department of Science and Technology. The high point of the academic meet was the active participation of about 80 students and some faculty members from B.El.Ed colleges across Delhi University.
The Department of Elementary Education, organized a two-day National Seminar on ‘Alternative and Innovative Education in India: The Way Ahead’ on 26-27 March 2018. The financial support for organizing the seminar was received from Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR). Invited speakers included Shri Shakti Sinha (NMML Director), Dr. Pankaj Mittal (Additional Secretary, UGC) and Prof. Poonam Batra (CIE). The seminar was a great success as it provided a platform to bring together various educators from across the country. It proved to be an enriching two-day event for the students and faculty members of the Department of Elementary Education.
- On the 7 February 2018, Ms. Rituparna Ghosh, an educationist was invited by the Department to conduct a session on the “Process and practice of reading aloud with elementary children” with second year students.
- On the 22 March 2018, Ms. Valentina Trivedi, an educationist was invited by the Department to conduct a session on the “Process and practice of storytelling with elementary school children.”
- The Department of Elementary Education put up an exhibition based on the theme Envisioning Women and Education on 20 September 2017. The exhibition revolved around the status of women and their education in contemporary India. The theme was chosen keeping in mind the focus of the MHRD event “Sankalp Se Siddhi” based on ‘India after Independence’.
- A talk cum demonstration session by the TeacherApp was organized for all students of the department on 16 October 2017. TeacherApp is an online platform, which creates quality pedagogical material in various subjects for teachers to use in their classrooms.. The session was followed by an internship opportunity for the students.
| Name | Areas of interest |
| Ms. Smriti Sharma Assistant Professor (Senior) | Child Development / Developmental Psychology Publications and other works click here |
| Dr. Kalyani Akalamkam (Teacher-in-charge) Assistant Professor (Senior) | Science Education & Mathematics Education Publications and other works click here |
| Dr. Tripti Bassi Assistant Professor (Senior) | Social Sciences Publications and other works click here |
| Dr. Jonaki B Ghosh Assistant Professor | Mathematic Education Publications and other works click here |
| Ms. Deepika Papneja Assistant Professor | Social Science Education Publications and other works click here |
| Ms. Shruti Chopra Assistant Professor | Science Education Publications and other works click here |
| Ms. Pooja Singal Assistant Professor | Language Education Publications and other works click here |
| Ms. Sujata Chatterjee Assistant Professor | Applied and Socio-linguistics |
| Ms. Shama Norien Major Assistant Professor | Psychology |
| Dr. Bhawana Arora Assistant Professor | Science Education & Mathematics Education Publications and other works click here |
| Ms. Santosh Yadav Assistant Professor | Social Science, Education Publications and other works click here |
| Ms. Sonika Chauhan Assistant Professor sonikachauhan2000@gmail.com | Teacher Education, Sociology of Education, Gender and Education and Elementary Education Publications and other works click here |