SLIIT launches innovative Master’s and Post Graduate Diploma
With an aim to enrich lives through education, the Faculty of Humanities & Sciences, SLIIT announced the launch of novel degree programmes empowering educators towards quality teaching.
The new programmes are the Master of Education (M.Ed) Sinhala, English and Tamil media and the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) in Tamil and English media. In addition, a Professional Certificate in Content & Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is also offered.
The Master’s and Diploma programmes facilitates the advancement of graduate teachers in their careers and supports the professional growth of education officers. Additionally, it will enhance the necessary professional skills required for effective teaching and learning processes and drive meaningful improvements in the quality of education
Furthering teaching careers, the Master of Education programme is accredited with Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework (SLQF) Levels 9 for the 12-month programme and Level 10 for the 24-month programme.
The duration can be selected based on the student’s convenience. However, students who opt for the 24-month programme are eligible to register for the Ph.D after the successful completion of the M.Ed. The programme is conducted for two semesters and there will be an examination at the end of each semester.
Eligibility for admission to the M.Ed is for students who have completed the Post Graduate Diploma in Education or the Bachelor of Education Degree.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) programme is held over 18 months, at the SLIIT Malabe Campus to accommodate working professionals. It comprises two semesters, each culminating in examinations to assess students’ progress. The SLIIT PGDE is accredited with Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework (SLQF) Level 8.
The teaching practicum sessions span ten weeks. Students are also entitled to study leave during examinations and teaching practicum sessions. Transport services are also provided for students. Eligibility for admission to the PGDE programme includes holding a Bachelor degree from a recognized university or obtaining an National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 7 certificate, which is equivalent to the degree.
The Diploma is conducted in Sinhala, Tamil, or English, providing flexibility to a diverse group of learners. Currently, the programme is offered in Sinhala, catering to a student population of 1160. The next SLIIT PGDE programme is scheduled to commence in February 2024.
A unique feature of the SLIIT new Master’s and Post Graduate Diploma programmes are the use of the ‘Flipped Classroom Method’.
The post SLIIT launches innovative Master’s and Post Graduate Diploma appeared first on DailyNews.