Applications are called for the above Diploma conducted by South Asian Centre for Teacher Development, NIE at Meepe Junction, Padukka. The Institute conducts 17 thematic courses for the Diploma. Eleven courses out of 17 courses are compulsory. Students can select four courses from the 6 optional courses. Therefore, 15 courses should be pursued for the diploma certificate.

Nature of the Courses :

A course will be held from Friday to Monday. One or two courses will be conducted for a month.

Details of the courses :

Compulsory Courses

• Introduction to Computer
• Operating System
• Computer Programming I
• DBMS and Database Applications in Education Management
• Computer 2D Graphics Design for Education
• Computer 2D Animations for Education
• Internet and Internet Applications for Education
• Web Development I
• Computer Applications for School Administration and Management
• Instructional Design
• ICT Project

Optional Courses (Only 4 Courses)

• Office Package
• Computer Programming II
• Web Development II
• Computer Architecture
• Computer Networks
• Audio and Video Editing

Entry Qualifications

Category 1 : Principals and Educational Officers, Teachers from Governmental or non-Governmental Schools and personnel of the Teacher Educator Service are eligible to apply for the courses. Or

Category 2 : Candidates who have 3 passes for G.C.E. A/L Examination and the G.C.E. O/L Examination with credit passes in Mathematics and English.

Course Fee:

Fee for a course is Rs. 5,000/- An examination fee is also required to be paid additionally.

Application Form:

The application form and further details of the Diploma are available on the following web sites : www.nie.lk/dictem.html  www.nie.edu.lk It is essential to send your application through the web form. The application form should be sent through the web form and the printed document. The printed document should be sent by Registered Post to Director (Ed. Administration & Development), SACTD, National Institute of Education, Meepe Junction, Padukka on or before 30th June 2014. It is necessary to write DICTEM-2014 on the top left hand comer in the cover of the letter.

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