It is now well-established that the teacher holds the key to success in education, specially in science education. It is only in countries (such as Finland and South Korea) where the teacher has been accorded prime importance that there has been real success in science education. Money seems to be the less important factor.

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The programme envisaged is to provide opportunities and training to teachers in science education. Various aspects that will be covered in the proposed programme would be subjected content, teaching methodology in science, laboratory experiments, research experience and experience in education technology. The training will be provided through projects and one or more formal courses.

In order to provide opportunities to teachers and others to receive training in science education, this Centre is offering a post-graduate diploma programme in science education (PGDSE). Aspects covered in the programme are: courses related to subject content, laboratory experiments, education technology and research experience. The training will be imparted through projects and formal courses. The programme is for two semesters beginning 1 August every year. A stipend of Rs. 10,000/- per month will be paid to those selected for the programme.

Applications are invited from teachers with B.Sc./M.Sc. with or without B.Ed. as well as from individuals who have B.Sc./M.Sc. qualification and interested in science education. In special cases, teachers working in the vicinity of Bangalore may be allowed to the PGDSE programme and in such cases; the course duration will be four semesters with a stipend of Rs. 6,000/- per month.

Boarding and lodging will be available.
Last date for receipt of completed application form: 5 March 2012

The application form may be downloaded from http://www.jncasr.ac.in/admit or obtained by writing to the Assistant Coordinator, Academic, JNCASR, Jakkur, Bangalore560 064.
Any queries should be sent by email to academic@jncasr.ac.in

General Information Regarding Fellowships, Fees and Travel Allowance
Fellowships:
Rs 10,000 per month for one year (if registered as a Full time student)
Rs 6 000 per month for two year (if teachers are registered as Part time students)

Fees:
Rs 3085 (to be paid as a DD at the time of admission by students registered on a Full time basis)
Rs 3,020 to be paid in the form of DD at the time of admission and Rs 2000 to be paid in the form of DD in the 2nd year ( applicable to teachers registered on a Part-time basis)

Travel Allowance(TA):
IIIrd AC/equivalent will be reimbursed to students registered on a Full time basis only.
Teachers registered on Part time basis are not eligible to claim TA.