IGNOU Value –IGNOU Value –added courses for added courses for employment Skil lsemployment Skil ls

Dr.S.Kishore,IGNOUDr.S.Kishore,IGNOU

About IGNOUAbout IGNOU A National Open and Distance Learning A National Open and Distance Learning

UniversityUniversity Under the purview of MHRD, Govt. of IndiaUnder the purview of MHRD, Govt. of India Aim to provide access and equity for allAim to provide access and equity for all Promoting Distance Education in India to Promoting Distance Education in India to

enhance GER in higher educationenhance GER in higher education Setting standards in Distance Education in the Setting standards in Distance Education in the

countrycountry National JurisdictionNational Jurisdiction

Structure of the Structure of the UniversityUniversity

Head Quarters at New DelhiHead Quarters at New Delhi Regional Centres at the state levels to Regional Centres at the state levels to

coordinate and facilitate the study coordinate and facilitate the study centres centres

Study Centres linked to Regional Study Centres linked to Regional Centre – act as academic contact Centre – act as academic contact point for learnerspoint for learners

Instructional MethodsInstructional Methods

Academic Academic Flexibi l ityFlexibi l ity

Admission in a year – January & JulyAdmission in a year – January & July

Flexibility

Duration Registration Pattern

Entry & Exit option

Break in studies and continue

Self study

Levels of Levels of Programmes Programmes

ProgrammeProgramme MinMin Max Max CertificateCertificate - - 6 months6 months 2 years2 years DiplomaDiploma - - 1 year1 year 4 years4 years PG DiplomaPG Diploma - - 1 year1 year 4 years4 years Bachelors Degree-Bachelors Degree- 3 years3 years 6 years6 years Masters Degree -Masters Degree - 2 years2 years 5 years5 years MBA MBA - - 2 ½ years2 ½ years 8 years8 years MCAMCA - - 3 years3 years 6 years6 years

Credit SystemCredit System Certificate ProgrammesCertificate Programmes -- 16 credits16 credits 1 Credit = 30 study hours1 Credit = 30 study hours 1 Credit = 1 week study1 Credit = 1 week study 16 Credits = 16 weeks study16 Credits = 16 weeks study 16 credits = 480 study hrs16 credits = 480 study hrs Study material – Programmed Structured Study material – Programmed Structured

material called Self-Learning Materrialmaterial called Self-Learning Materrial

SLMSLM

Allows to thinkAllows to think DoingDoing PracticePractice Assessing self-progressAssessing self-progress RetentionRetention ReviewReview RecallRecall

Counsel l ing Counsel l ing SessionsSessions

During week ends at Study CentresDuring week ends at Study Centres Does not disturb regular work / studyDoes not disturb regular work / study Counselling completed in 5 – 6 Counselling completed in 5 – 6

SundaysSundays Practicals: Convenience of the Practicals: Convenience of the

LearnersLearners

Main Role of Students Main Role of Students Support at Study CentreSupport at Study Centre

Study CentreStudy Centre

Academic Contact

Point

Academic Contact

Point

CounsellingCounselling

Assignment EvaluationAssignment Evaluation

Practicals &EvaluationPracticals &Evaluation

Term-End-ExaminationTerm-End-Examination

Evaluation System in Evaluation System in IGNOUIGNOU

Continuous Evaluation through Continuous Evaluation through assignmentsassignments

Term-End-ExaminationTerm-End-Examination Practicals / Project workPracticals / Project work Grading / Marking system followedGrading / Marking system followed

Importance of LearningImportance of Learning Thinking + Doing + Practice = LearningThinking + Doing + Practice = Learning Learning taking place at homeLearning taking place at home Learning taking place at collegeLearning taking place at college Learning taking place at work placeLearning taking place at work place

Creating Learning SocietyCreating Learning Society

Benefits of short-term Benefits of short-term Certif icate Programmes Certif icate Programmes

Additional Programme of SIX months for Additional Programme of SIX months for regular college student improves learningregular college student improves learning

Gaining knowledge in additional disciplineGaining knowledge in additional discipline

Learning to face the real –life situationLearning to face the real –life situation Learning also improves reading and writing Learning also improves reading and writing

skills, hence communication skillsskills, hence communication skills Opportunity for self-employment/placementOpportunity for self-employment/placement Opportunity for income generationOpportunity for income generation Becomes employable due to value additionBecomes employable due to value addition

Benefits of short-term Benefits of short-term Certif icate Programmes Certif icate Programmes

Self Learning

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Application of Knowledge in Real-life situation

Reading and Writing Skills:

Communication

Relevant Value-added programmes of IGNOU for Relevant Value-added programmes of IGNOU for

UG / PG /Engineer ing StudentsUG / PG /Engineer ing StudentsRegular College

StudyRelevant Value-added programmes of IGNOU

B.A CFE , CIT, CTS, CFS, CTE, CCITSK

B.Sc CTPM, CFE, CFN, CES, CTE, CFS, CPLT

B.Com CCP, CBS, CFE, CIT

M.A, M.Sc, M.Com CBS, CFE, CFN, CIT, CFS,

M.Sc (Microbiology / Bio-Technology)

CFN, CFS, CFE, CIT, CPLT, CNCC,

B.Sc (Computer Science), MCA

CFE, CBS, CFS

Engineering CFE, CBS, CFN, CFS, CDM,CETM,ACIS

Course titlesCourse titles

CFN- Certificate in Food and NutritionCFN- Certificate in Food and Nutrition CFE - Certificate in Functional EnglishCFE - Certificate in Functional English CIT - Certificate in Information TechnologyCIT - Certificate in Information Technology CTS - Certificate in Tourism StudiesCTS - Certificate in Tourism Studies CFS - Certificate in Food safetyCFS - Certificate in Food safety CDM – Certificate in Disaster ManagementCDM – Certificate in Disaster Management CBS - Certificate in Business SkillsCBS - Certificate in Business Skills CCP - Certificate in Consumer ProtectionCCP - Certificate in Consumer Protection CTE - Certificate in Teaching of EnglishCTE - Certificate in Teaching of English

Course TitlesCourse Titles

CPLT CPLT - - Certificate Prog in Laboratory TechniquesCertificate Prog in Laboratory Techniques CTPM –Certificate in Teaching of Primary School CTPM –Certificate in Teaching of Primary School

MathematicsMathematics CNCC - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CareCNCC - Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care CES - Certificate in Environmental StudiesCES - Certificate in Environmental Studies CETM - Certificate in Energy Technology CETM - Certificate in Energy Technology

ManagementManagement CCITSK-Certificate in Communication and IT SkillsCCITSK-Certificate in Communication and IT Skills ACIS Advanced Certificate in Information SecurityACIS Advanced Certificate in Information Security

How to ApplyHow to Apply Prospectus available at Study CentresProspectus available at Study Centres Prospectus CostProspectus Cost :: Rs.150/-Rs.150/- Last Date for January,2014Last Date for January,2014 :16:16 thth June 2014 June 2014 Last Date with late fee of Last Date with late fee of

Rs.500/-Rs.500/- :: 3131stst July. 2014 July. 2014 For details see websiteFor details see website: : www.ignou.ac.inwww.ignou.ac.in RC Madurai email: RC Madurai email: rcmadurai@ignou.ac.inrcmadurai@ignou.ac.in

Sessions In GNOUSessions In GNOU

JanuaryJanuary JulyJuly

Examination for Jan: JuneExamination for Jan: June Examination for July: December Examination for July: December

Regional Centre,MaduraiRegional Centre,Madurai

IGNOU Regional CentreIGNOU Regional Centre Sikkandar ChavadiSikkandar Chavadi Alanganallur RoadAlanganallur Road MDURAI-625018MDURAI-625018 0452- 2370733,23807330452- 2370733,2380733 rcmaduari@ignou.ac.inrcmaduari@ignou.ac.in Thank youThank you