Outcomes Based Evaluation of Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education
Outcomes Based Evaluation of Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education
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2008
Authors
Sudarsan, R
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Commonwealth of Learning (COL)
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PCF5: Cross-Cutting Theme // Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE) is one of the popular programmes of
School of Education, Indira Gandhi National Open University. PGDHE Programme was launched
in the year 1992 and consists of six courses. The main objectives of the programme are to
acquire a perspective regarding the System of Higher Education in India, to develop professional
competencies associated with an effective University teacher and to develop readiness to
undertake reforms and innovations in the practice of Higher Education. This programme is
basically for teaches and for those who aspire to become teachers in Higher Education System.
An attempt is being made in this study to evaluate the programme through the outcomes of
critical parameters related to active students, passive students, dropouts and successful
students. Through Cohort Analysis an effort is made to understand the passing pattern of
Distance Learners of this programme which would through light on the average time taken for the
successful completion of each course as well as the programme in total. This study also reveals
the percentage of active students, passive students, dropouts and successful learners. The
relationship between the successful learners and their social status is also touch upon in the
study. // Paper ID 390
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Higher Education,
Teacher Education,
Distance Education
Country
India
Region
Asia