The department was established with the aim to develop and launch academic programs in the areas of Mathematics Education, Science Education, Technology Education, and multi-, inter-, and trans-disciplinary STEAM Education. The department also conducts research-related activities in the field of STEAM Education. In addition, the Department organizes/conducts long/short term teacher professional development programs to educate teachers, teacher educators, school leaders, and experts on innovative and progressive educational approaches and dimensions of curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment. There are different programs under this department that develop critically aware, responsible, and creative human resources that can transforming educational practices at different levels through Transformative STEAM Education. The first program of the department was MEd in Mathematics Education in 2006. In 2019, the Mathematics Education unit was extended to the STEAM Education Department and it started launching various academic programs.
The department has developed new programs and been contributing to developing human resources for the education sector, which is also one of the aims of the School. Also, the department has made a remarkable achievement in research and publication through the faculty. Graduate students from this department are engaged in several areas as teachers, teacher educators, and researchers. Their working culture and productivity in the workplace have become a remarkable reflection of the department.
The following are the academic programs currently running in the department.
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PGDE in ECD (in collaboration)
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PGDE in Primary Education (in collaboration)
| Name of Program | Duration | Program Commencement Year | Eligibility Criteria |
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Ph.D. in STEAM Education |
3 Years |
2019 |
Minimum 17 years of schooling with master's or MPhil or Equivalent (Preferable) in STEM-related disciplines with a minimum of 50% score or equivalent to CGPA 3.0 out of 4 |
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M Phil in STEAM Education |
1.5 Years |
2019 |
Master's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% score or equivalent to CGPA 3.0 out of 4 |
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MEd in STEAM Education |
1 Year |
2020 |
Master’s degree in any disciplines |
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MEd in STEAM Education |
2 Year |
2024 |
Minimum Bachelor's degree with at least second division (45%) or 2.5 CGPA in any discipline |
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MEd in Mathematics Education |
2 Years |
2006 |
Minimum Bachelor's degree with at least second division (45%) or 2.5 CGPA in the following disciplines
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PGDE in STEAM Education |
1 Year |
2022 |
Bachelor’s degree in any disciplines |
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Graduate Diploma in Higher Education |
1 Year |
2022 |
University Faculty |
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B Tech Ed IT |
4 Years |
2022 |
Minimum D+ grade in each subject of grade 12 with a CGPA of 1.8 or more Or A minimum score of second division marks in 10+2, PCL, or equivalent in any disciplines |
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B Tech Ed Civil |
4 Years |
2022 |
Minimum D+ grade in each subject of grade 12 with a CGPA of 1.8 or more Or A minimum score of second division marks in 10+2, PCL, Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline Or, 10+2 Science/12 Science/ISC |
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B Tech Ed Mechanical Engineering (General) |
4 Years |
2022 |
Minimum D+ grade in each subject of grade 12 with a CGPA 1.8 or more Or A minimum score of second division marks in 10+2, PCL, Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline Or, 10+2 Science/12 Science/ISC |
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B Tech Ed Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) |
4 Years |
2022 |
Minimum D+ grade in each subject of grade 12 with a CGPA 1.8 or more Or A minimum score of second division marks in 10+2, PCL, Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline Or, 10+2 Science/12 Science/ISc |