Delhi launches diploma in teaching for engineering, MBA students

The course will allow students to teach in schools on a contractual basis. They may teach for a year or two and share their expertise with the new generation. However, it will not make them eligible for permanent engagement. 

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has launched a one-year teaching diploma course for engineering graduates and MBA degree holders. Sisodia made an announcement in this regard after the introduction of the Delhi Teachers University bill in the legislative assembly. The course aims at increasing the participation of candidates from professional backgrounds in the teaching system. 

The course will allow students to teach in schools on a contractual basis. They may teach for a year or two and share their expertise with the new generation. However, it will not make them eligible for permanent engagement. 

Live Hindustan reported that the Delhi Teachers University bill seeks to establish an institution to offer a four-year integrated teacher education programme. The university proposed at Bakkarwala in east Delhi will also offer programmes such as BA-BEd, BSc-BEd among others. 

Presenting the bill, Sisodia, who also holds the education portfolio of the Delhi government, said that the upcoming varsity will focus on preparing quality teachers through world-class exposure. DTU will recruit teachers who have worked with a foreign university. The university will offer courses to pre-service (preparing teachers) and in-service (school teachers) teachers as per the need. During the course, the university will offer students the opportunity to connect to teachers from across the globe through various conferences and interactive sessions. 

DTU to offer integrated courses to Class 12 pass-outs 

At present, candidates can pursue courses in teaching only after graduation through BTC or BEd. However, the DTU will offer integrated courses to students just after their Class 12. It takes a minimum of five years to complete BEd after graduation but with DTU, students will be able to complete their teacher training in just four years. 

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