IGNOU - Pioneer in Distance Education

Programmes on Offer

Doctor of Philosophy ( Ph.D.) in Education
Master of Arts ( Distance Education ) ( MADE)
Master of Education ( M.Ed )
Master of Arts ( Education ) (MA ( Edu )
Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE)
Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE)
Post Graduate Diploma in School Leadership and Mangment ( PGDSLM )
Post Graduate Diploma in Education Techonology ( PGDET )
Diploma in Primary Education (DPE)
Certificate in Primary Teaching ( CPT )
Certificate in Primary Curriculum and Insturction ( CPC )
Certificate in Guidance ( CIG )
Post Graduate Certificate for Professional Devlopment of Teachers ( PGCPDT )
Certificate in Primary Education ( CPE )
Certificate in Elementary Teacher Education ( CETE ) ( on offer Tripura only )

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Phase–I)

The doctoral studies programme in Education aims at training professionals in education in the skills and competencies related to systematically organising investigations into various concerns and problems in Education. To begin with, the programme is offered mainly to those who posses the degree of M.Phil. (Education). This programme consists of only thesis work and involves no course-work.

Candidates with 55 percent marks in the Postgraduate examination (50 percent for SC/ST candidates) are eligible to apply.

Applications for admission to the Ph.D. in Education be submitted on prescribed form, at any time of the year to the Director, SR&ED, along with a research proposal on a selected theme for thesis work.

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Chandra B. Sharma - sharmacb2000@yahoo.com, cbsharma@ignou.ac.in

Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE)

The PGDHE is meant for those who are aspiring to teach or are already teaching in institutions of higher learning. Recommended by the National Policy on Education (1986) and subsequently endorsed by the Rastogi Committee on teachers in higher education, the PGDHE has been recognized by the UGC as being equivalent to an Orientation Programme and two Refresher Courses of the Academic Staff College . PGDHE is of one year duration. The Programme has been revised and updated and the revised version is on offer since January 2004.

Programme Coordinator: Ms. Poonam Bhushan - poonam_arnav@yahoo.com

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Programme of IGNOU aims at developing the understandings and competencies required by practicing teachers for the effective teaching-learning process at the secondary stage. The programme also provides opportunities of sharing experiences gained by practicing teachers. It enables in-service teachers to select and organise learning experiences according to the requirement of learners. In addition, it develops knowledge and understanding of essential areas required by teachers in the emerging socio-cultural, political and technological context in general, and education system in particular.

Eligibility:

In-service teachers with :

i) A bachelor or higher degree from a recognized university, and

ii) Two years full time regular teaching experience on temporary/permanent basis as Primary/Graduate/Post Graduate Teachers in primary, secondary/higher/senior secondary school recognized by the central or a state government or a union territory are eligible to take admission.

Admissions are done Regional Centre-wise on the basis of the score obtained in the Entrance-Test conducted all over India . The Programme is of 2 years duration but students may take up to 4 years to complete. The Programme is offered through English and Hindi medium.

Programme Coordinator: Prof. M.C.Sharma - mcsharma@ignou.ac.in, profmcsharma@yahoo.co.in

Diploma in Primary Education (DPE)

The Diploma in Primary Education (DPE) is a Teacher Education Programme for Primary School Teachers. The Programme is of 2 years duration and has a modular approach consisting of the following three modules.

Module Programme Duration Credits

I Certificate in Primary Teaching (CPT) 6 Months 16

II Certificate in Primary Curriculum & Instruction (CPC) 6 Months 18

III Diploma in Primary Education (DPE) 1 Year 30

The Programme aims at developing knowledge and understanding of Primary School Curriculum skills in transacting the prescribed curriculum, individual differences in the classroom along with appreciation of teacher's role and sense of commitment.

The Programme is on offer in North Eastern States , Sikkim , Jharkhand, Chhatisgarh , Jammu and Kashmir for in service Primary School Teachers.

The Programme is available in English and Hindi medium and will be available in some other regional languages in the near future.

Programme Coordinator: - Prof. M.L. Koul - drmlkoul@yahoo.com, mlkoul@ignou.ac.in

CIG

The Certificate in Guidance programme is offered since 1993, caters to the need of teachers, parents, social worker and others interested in guiding 5-11 years age children for their better learning and socio-emotional development. This is awareness level programme focuses on their overall development. It is the collaborative programme of the University and developed in collaboration with NCERT (National Council for Educational Research and Training).

This programme is offered both in English and Hindi and the School of Education has revised the learning materials and aspires to translate the material in other Indian languages also. Various schools in the country have been sponsoring teachers for this programme in groups.

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Vibha Joshi - joshi_vibha@yahoo,com