The Role of Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of Dhaka in the Education Sector of Bangladesh Presenter Taposh Kumar Biswas Associate Professor Institute of Education and Research (IER) University of Dhaka Email: taposh.biswas@du.ac.bd Venue: Hotel Regency 16 March 2018

Background of Establishment The Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of Dhaka, was established through the joint efforts of the University of Dhaka, the then Government of Pakistan and the U.S. AID ( then ICA) Mission The U.S. AID Mission in the then Pakistan entered into a contract with the Colorado State College, (later became University of Northern Colorado), Greeley, Colorado, U.S.A., for professional services to establish, organize and direct the initial stages of IER, including advanced overseas training of teachers

Inception and Current Status The IER was founded as the first Institute under the University of Dhaka and is currently considered as The Apex Institute in the field of Education in Bangladesh The contract came into effect on November 1, 1959. The classes of the Institute began on July 1, 1960 with 33 students of one year M.Ed. degree program. Over the year it has expanded and diversified its programs. Number of students increased from 33 in 1960 to presently around 1000.

Continued The Institute of Education and Research, University of Dhaka is an apex institute in the field of professional education in Bangladesh. It is the only Institute of its kind under the University of Dhaka which offers teaching programs leading to higher professional degrees, conducts advanced research studies and provides extension services in education. 

Major Objectives of the Institute To promote and to provide facilities for advanced study and research in education. To provide teaching, and guidance in order to prepare candidates for the degrees of Master of Education and Doctor of Philosophy in Education of the University To provide courses of further study for those already qualified to engage in educational work. To provide services for those concerned with higher education in the University Teaching Departments and affiliated or constituent colleges.

Academic Programs of IER Four years Bachelor of Education (Hons.) Program One-year Master of Education program (day) Two year part time (evening) Master of Education program M. Phil Program in Education Thesis-based Ph.D Program in Education

Integrated Bachelor of Education (Hons.) Program There are four specialized areas in the Integrated B.ED (Hons.) program These are: (a) Arts and Language (b) Science (c) Social Science (d) Special Education

One Year Master of Education Program (Day) Master of Education Program has been reoriented and modernized under the following ten departments of IER: Department of Pre-primary and Primary Education Department of Language Education Department of Social Science Education Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Department of Educational Planning and Management

Continued Department of Curriculum and Educational Technology Department of Educational Evaluation and Research Department of Non-formal and Continuing Education Department of Educational Psychology and Guidance Department of Special Education

One/Two Years Master of Education Program (Night) This program is meant for one year traditional B. Ed. / Dip-in-Ed. graduates who enroll at IER as par-time students They are given instruction under the Departments that existed before introduction of B. Ed. (Hons.) Program

Two years MPhil Program in Education 2 years Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a higher research degree in any branch of Education Students can seek admission in any disciplines, i. e. Primary education, Secondary education, Science & Mathematics education, Educational administration, Non-formal and Continuing education, Language Education, Educational research, Special education

Thesis Based PhD Program in Education This is a fully research based advanced education program aimed at producing highly qualified and specialized professionals Students must have a Masters degree in education and have to pass an admission test specially constructed for enlisting names as doctoral students The duration of the program is four years and the research is conducted under the guidance of a supervisor

Qualified Faculty members most of the faculties having overseas post-graduation and doctoral degrees and long experiences with specialization in various aspects of education rendering professional services to Government sponsored committees and commissions on education to contribute the education sector of Bangladesh and provide consultancy services at both national and international levels

National Level Contribution Diploma in Primary Education (DPEd) Reaching Out of School Children (ROSC, Phase-II) Teaching Quality Improvement (TQI) Secondary Education Sector Improvement (SESIP) English in Action (EIA)

University Laboratory School and College of IER The University Laboratory School and college housed in a separate building adjacent to the IER It offers schooling facilities from Kindergarten up to Higher Secondary School Certificate Level The School serves as a laboratory for educational experimentation under the administrative control of the Institute

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