The Certificate in Educational Research Methodology (CERM) is a programme designed for a target group of professionals working in formal or informal government or private systems of education having a concern and responsibility for conducting research. This 6-credit programme, organised under two modules, can be completed in six months. However, registration for the programme is valid for a maximum period of two years. The programme is designed as Web-based, wherein the major instructional inputs are provided online in two modules. There would be two contact programmes with a gap of six months for completing or undertaking assigned activities. The certificate can be pursued on a part time basis, which is of particular relevance to those who are already working in various capacities under school and teacher education.
Prerequisite: Masters Degree in any subject
Duration: 6 months
Contact programmes: Two (each of 5 days)
Total Credits (4 x 3 modules): 12 Credits
SCHEME OF EVALUATION
| 4 Assignments (4x25) | 100 |
| Participation in 4 discussion forums (25x4) | 100 |
| Assessment of the Research Proposal | 50 |
| Presentation of the Research Proposal | 50 |
| Term End Quizzes on three modules (3x50) | 150 |
| Term End Viva-voce | 50 |
| Total | 500 |
Course coordinator: Dr. V. D. Bhat
eMail: bhatvd@yahoo.co.in
