Diploma in PGDE

Postgraduate Diploma in Education

Introduction

MIU offers the Postgraduate Diploma in Education as a part-time program in English, Sinhala, and Tamil languages in Sri Lanka. It is a program designed for individuals who already have an undergraduate degree with experience in the education field and want to become qualified as a teacher. The PGDE program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective educators in their chosen field. The program involves a combination of theoretical study and practical teaching experience and covers topics such as curriculum development, assessment, classroom management, and educational psychology. Students may also choose to specialize in specific subject areas, such as science, mathematics, or English language teaching.

Upon completion of this program, graduates are qualified to teach in schools, colleges, and other educational institutions. They may also choose to pursue further studies in education or related fields, or to work in educational administration or policy.

Objectives

The Postgraduate Diploma in Education aims to:

To provide individuals with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become effective teachers in their respective subject areas or disciplines.
To equip individuals with pedagogical knowledge and skills required to design, deliver and assess effective teaching and learning experiences.
To provide opportunities for individuals to develop a deep understanding of current educational policies, trends, and practices in their local and global contexts.
To prepare individuals to assume leadership roles in their schools or educational institutions.
To promote ethical and professional behavior among individuals and to ensure that they adhere to professional codes of conduct and standards.
To provide opportunities for individuals to engage in research and inquiry into teaching and learning in their subject areas or disciplines.

Benefits

Graduates of this program will have a deep understanding of the subject matter they are teaching, as well as the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning.
Graduates will be able to design, deliver, and evaluate effective teaching and learning experiences using a variety of instructional strategies and technologies.
Graduates will be able to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior, including adherence to professional codes of conduct and standards and ongoing commitment to professional development.
Graduates will be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, parents, and other stakeholders in the education system to promote student learning and well-being.
Graduates will be able to engage in critical thinking and reflective practice and to use evidence-based approaches to solve problems and make decisions.
Graduates will be prepared to assume leadership roles in their schools or educational institutions and to contribute to the development and implementation of educational policies and programs.
Graduates will be able to engage in research and inquiry into teaching and learning and to use evidence to inform their practice and contribute to the advancement of the field.

Curriculum

Principles & Problems of Education
Philosophy of Education
Sociology of Education
Educational Psychology
Guidance & Counselling in Education
Teaching Methodology
Educational Technology
Comparative Education
Educational Measurement & Evaluation
Educational Administration & Management
Project Work (Proposal Writing & Thesis Compilation)
Child Rights
Teaching Practicum (based on Specific Subjects & Levels)

Admission Requirements

Educational background: Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognized university.
Teaching experience: Applicants should have prior teaching experience (Minimum one year). This should be in the form of classroom teaching or other relevant educational experience in government or private schools.
Language proficiency: Non-native English speakers are required to provide evidence of their English language proficiency (for English medium programmes not for native language progrmmes.
References: Applicants should provide two references from previous employers or academic instructors.
Personal statement: Applicants should write a personal statement outlining their interest in the programme, their teaching philosophy, and their career goals.
Entrance exam/Interview: Applicants are required to take an entrance exam. This exam may test general knowledge, subject-specific knowledge, or teaching skills.

Duration :

15 Months (Course work + Project)

Lectures :

Internal classes/Seminars/Online Classes

Medium :

English/Tamil