IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University)
is taking initiatives to come up with a common curriculum for all open
universities (OU) across the country. The initiative has been taken to
fulfill the national objective set by Ministry of Human Resource
Development (MHRD) to impart quality education while increasing the GER
(gross enrolment ratio) in higher studies.
A meeting of all Vice-chancellors of all Open Universities was arranged by IUC (Inter University Consortium) of IGNOU
to discuss the plan for devising a common curriculum for open and
distance learning. To ensure that the MHRD agenda is fulfilled, the
officials decided to have a 3-pronged strategy.
The proposal would include devising a common syllabus for bachelor
degree courses, create an open education resource accessible to all
through a web site and producing curriculum based multi-media e-content.
Sources from MHRD revealed that all open universities must partner to
improve the GER across India. Moreover, focus should be on teacher
training, faculty development and research activities in universities.
Through the program, IUC aims at experimenting with technology at the
universities and thoughtfully utilizing both technology and media for
distance learning education.
Initially, a common curriculum can be formulated for 3 UG programs. A
common syllabus will be implemented throughout all OUs. In addition,
emphasis will be given on using new technology while teacher training.
The program is a part of the 12th Five Year Plan which involves developing a national vocational education framework and generating employable human resources.
Source: Times of India
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