INFORMATION BROCHURE. POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ADULT EDUCATION: Participatory Adult Learning, Documentation and Information Networking (PGDAE)

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1 INFORMATION BROCHURE POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ADULT EDUCATION: Participatory Adult Learning, Documentation and Information Networking (PGDAE) A Product of IGNOU-UNESCO-JNU Collaborative Efforts LAUNCHED FROM: JULY, 2009 SESSION School of Extension and Development Studies INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY Maidan Garhi, New Delhi , INDIA

2 AIM OF PGDAE Post-Graduate Diploma in Adult Education: Participatory Adult Learning Documentation and Information Networking (PGDAE) is the result of collaborative efforts of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), United Nation's Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). This innovative programme aims at promoting professional development and capacity building in the area of adult education with an emphasis on participatory adult learning documentation and information networking at national and international levels. It is meant for both in-service and pre-service graduates. PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES To promote professional competency and capacity building of the adult education functionaries as well as all those interested in entering and seeking career in the field of adult education. To develop their knowledge and understanding of various aspects of theory and practice of adult education. To upgrade their knowledge and understanding of adult education policies and programmes. To enhance their understanding and skills of documentation, management and dissemination of knowledge and information on various aspects and processes of adult education. To improve their knowledge, understanding, skills and abilities related to organizing and managing an adult learning setup. To equip them with the skills of involving the community in participatory planning and development of curriculum, teaching-learning, training, evaluation and research processes in adult education. To enhance their understanding and skills of networking for their personal, social, and professional development. To enable them to critically analyse, appreciate and promote the role of adult education in the emerging social, political, cultural, economic, developmental, environmental and educational situations for effecting transformation at the national and international levels. TARGET POPULATION 1) Any Bachelor's Degree holder intending to pursue adult education as an area of study, specialization or career (Pre-service); or 2) The personnel working or involved in the field of adult education (In-service) such as: Middle level functionaries of different programmes of literacy and adult education and other relevant fields implemented by Central/State Governments, Universities, Colleges, Non- Governmental Organisations/Voluntary Organisations, etc. Staff of Directorates of Adult/Mass Education, State Resource Centres (SRCs), District Resource Units, District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs), Zilla Saksharata Samitis, Jan Shikshan Sansthans, Community Colleges, etc. Faculty and other staff of Departments/Centres of Adult Continuing Education and Extension in the Universities, and other institutions. Faculty and other staff involved in adult education programmes/activities undertaken by Undergraduate/Degree Colleges and other institutions. The functionaries of various extension education programmes in the fields of agriculture, animal husbandry, health and family welfare, population and development education, etc.

3 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND CREDIT WEIGHT As mentioned above, Post-Graduate Diploma in Adult Education: Participatory Adult Learning Documentation and Information Networking (PGDAE) programme is of 34 credits. It consists of 5 courses - 4 theory courses, each of 6 credits, and one practical course of 10 credits divided into three types of practical activities. All the courses are compulsory. Course Description Course MAE-001: Understanding Adult Education As a student of adult education you need to understand various concepts, historical developments, foundations, programmes, perspectives, aspects and dimensions of adult education including its curriculum development, transaction and evaluation. This course develops comprehensive understanding of adult education. It is divided into 3 Blocks, together consisting of 15 units. Block 1: Development of Adult Education Block 2: Foundations of Adult Education Block 3: Curriculum Development, Transaction and Evaluation Course MAE-002: Policy Planning and Implementation of Adult Education in India To be an effective adult educator, it is essential for you to understand policy planning and implementation of adult education. This course presents adult education in Five Year Plans, agencies involved in implementation of adult education, and emphasises participatory training and research in adult education for creating a literate and educative environment aimed at promoting lifelong learning. This course consists of four Blocks, together containing 16 units. Block 1: Five Year Plans and Adult Education Block 2: Implementing Agencies Block 3: Participatory Training and Research in Adult Education Block 4: Towards Lifelong Learning: Creating a Literate Environment Course MAE-003: Knowledge Management, Information Dissemination and Networking in Adult Education An adult educator is required to understand various aspects, issues and dynamics of knowledge management, information dissemination and networking in adult education. This course deals with all these in the context of managing adult learning setup and in establishing and expanding, local, national and international networks of adult education for marching towards learning society. This course consists of the following Blocks, together containing 16 units. Block 1: Knowledge and Documentation Block 2: Information Management and Dissemination Block 3: Networking and Adult Learning Block 4: Network Management for Learning Society Networking Course MES-016: Educational Research While adult education calls for participatory approaches to knowledge generation and dissemination as it is dealt with in Block 3 of Course MAE-002, an adult educator will be better informed if he is clear about the conventional educational research as well. This course provides comprehensive understanding of different perspectives, assumptions, approaches, types, designs, tools and techniques, among others of educational research. It has 5 Blocks, with 23 units in all.

4 Block-1: Perspective of Knowledge Block-2: Different Types of Studies in Educational Research Block-3: Research Design Block-4: Data Analysis and Interpretation Block-5: Research Reports and Applications Course MAEL-001: Practical Work: The practical work provides for development of necessary skills, competencies and abilities required by an adult educator. The practical work is based on the subject content presented in the theory courses. The practical work is suitably categorised and organised under the following three types of practical activities to be performed by each student of PGDAE. 1. Community-Based Practical Activities 2. Workshop-Based Practical Activities 3. Adult Education/Training Centre/Institution-Based Practical Activities PROGRAMME STUDY CENTRES (PSCs) All the existing PSCs of MA (Education)/MEd Programmes of IGNOU are provisionally the PSCs for this PGDAE programme as well. Efforts are on to establish the State Resources Centres for Adult Education in all States, Departments/Centres of Adult, Continuing Education & Extension in different Universities, and NGOs actively involved in the field of adult education as the PSCs for this programme. INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEM Includes multi-media approach i.e. self-instructional print material, audio-video programmes, assignments, face-to-face counselling sessions, contact programmes, workshops, teleconferen-cing and interactive radio counseling. PROSPECTS FOR THE STUDENTS Being a seeker of admission into the programme, two genuine questions may arise in your mind. Why should you join this PGDAE? What are the prospects for the holder of this Diploma (i.e. PGDAE) in terms of employment and career opportunities? The holders of this Diploma will be the potential candidates: Eligible for employment in the supervisory and other middle level positions in the projects implemented by Central/State Governments, Universities, Colleges, Non-Governmental Organisations/Voluntary Organisations, Jan Shikshan Sansthans, etc in the field of adult education and allied areas (Also see the list of in-service Target Population in this Brochure). Eligible for admission into second year of MA (Adult Education) of IGNOU, i. e., when MA (Adult Education) programme is launched and it progresses into second year. This is so because PGDAE will be the first year of MA (Adult Education). Who will get Master's Degree by completing second year of MA (Adult Education). Capable of playing an effective role, as trained adult educator, to bring in social, economic, political, religious, cultural, human, and spiritual development and transformation of the the individuals and communities at national and international levels.

5 Programme Structure Course No. Course Code Course Title Credits 1. MAE-001 Understanding Adult Education 6 2. MAE-002 Policy Planning and Implementation of Adult Education in India 3. MAE-003 Knowledge Management, Information Dissemination and Networking in Adult Education 4. MES-016 Educational Research 6 5. MAEL-001 Student's Handbook for Practical Work I. Community-Based Practical Activities II. Workshop-Based Practical Activities III. Adult Education/Training Centres/ Institutions-Based Practical Activities Other details Name of the Programme Post-Graduate Diploma in Adult Education: Participatory Adult Learning Documentation and Information Networking Prog. Code Eligibility Criteria PGDAE Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised University / Institution Min. age as on 1 st Jan. of the Academic year Duration in years Min. Max. Programme fee Medium of instruction No bar 1 year 4 years Rs. 5,000/- English Name of the Programme Coordinator: Dr. M. V. Lakshmi Reddy Tel.: / lakshmireddymv@gmail.com. How to Apply: The application form and further information is available in the Common Prospectus of IGNOU or it can be downloaded from the IGNOU website: For any additional information: Please contact the Director, School of Extension and Development Studies, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi ; Tel.: ; (M): ; soeds@ignou.ac.in