National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research (NITTTR)

Master of Technical Education (M.Tech.Ed.) ADMISSION 2008-2010

Shamla Hills, Bhopal-462002 (M.P.), India
Fax: 0091 -755 – 2661996, 5235171
E-mail: tttibhpl@sancharnet.in, director@tttibhopal.com
Phone: (O) - 0091- 755 – 2661216 ,(R) - 0091-755 - 2661233
EPABX: 2661600 to 602, 5220170 to 172
(Under Ministry of Human Resources Development, GOI)
(ISO 9001:2000 Certified)
www.tttibhopal.com


Announces Admission to
XIX Batch of Master of Technical Education (M.Tech.Ed.)
PROGRAMME - 2008-2010


ABOUT NITTTR:
National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research, Bhopal (formerly known as TTTI, Bhopal) is a unique premier institution, established in 1966 by Government of India, (then Ministry of Education), now Ministry of Human Resources Development for teacher training and improving quality of Technical Education System in the country. Over the years, the institute has developed its expertise and capacity in offering wide variety of training and development services and products to States’ Technical Education System, & Government India. The Institute along with its Extension Centres at Ahmedabad, Pune and Panaji has developed an excellent working synergic partnership with Technical Institutions of repute at National & International level besides industries and field organizations. In particular, the institute possess capability and expertise in areas of Human Resources Development i.e. Training & Development, Technical Education System Development, Policy Formulation, Education Research, Curriculum Development, Continuing Education, Community Development, Instruction/Learning Resources Development including Video Production and Multimedia Development, Educational Projects Planning & Management, Evaluation of Programmes & Projects, Extension and Consultancy Services. Institute offers wide variety of short-term programmes for its clientele; in addition to unique, long term education-cum-training programme i.e. Master of Technical Education (M.Tech.Ed.) Programme. Eminent teachers also pursue Ph.D. in Technical Education at this Institute.

NITTTR Bhopal is an ISO 9001:2000 certified Institution for its quality services and products. It is internationally recognized for its HRD services, Technical Education System Development and Innovative Approaches and for Developing Professionally Competent Manpower. It has provided consultancy services to countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Somalia, Philippines, Cyprus, Iran, and Ethiopia in their staff development ventures. It has also extended its expert services to International Institutions and organizations like World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and in Projects funded/supported by Canada/Germany & DANIDA.

M.Tech.Ed. PROGRAMME:
In 1985, the Institute launched a demand driven Post-Graduate Programme, unique in Asia, i.e. "Master of Technical Education" under a distinguished Faculty of Technical Education of the Barkatullah University, Bhopal. About 155 senior teachers from Indian Polytechnics and Technical/Engineering Institutes abroad have successfully completed the programme. After successful completion of the programme, they have earned recognition as Professionals in the field and are contributing significantly as leaders, education managers to their respective education systems in home states and countries. Many of them occupy higher and key positions e.g. Principals, Directors, Secretaries of Examination Boards, Heading the department and Co-ordinators of Curriculum Development, Continuing Education, Training & Placement and Learning Resource Development Centres.

The programme is Credit based and flexible in nature and open to sponsored eligible candidates working in technical institutions/organizations in India and abroad.

HOW TO APPLY:
Prospectus and Application Form can be obtained by Cash payment of Rs.200/- in person or sending a Demand Draft of Rs.200/- favouring "Director, NITTTR" payable at Bhopal. Application Form also downloaded from their website: http://www.tttibhopal.com/ and send to Director, NITTTR, Bhopal along with DD of Rs.200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only)

LAST DATE OF FILLED IN APPLICATIONS: 30, JUNE 2008


MAJOR AIMS:
The programme is aimed at Technical Teachers, Trainers, Educators & Administrators. Successful completion of the programme enables them to:
1. Enhance their professional capabilities and understanding of the developments in technical education and teaching-learning processes with effective use of Information and Communication Technology.
2. Develop capabilities in areas like Curriculum Development, Education Research, Education Technology & Instructional System Design, Education Management and Education Measurement & Evaluation.
3. Enhance their knowledge, skills and abilities for improving quality, efficiency and capacity building of Technical/Engineering Education System.
4. Become effective professional educators, educational leaders and managers, trainers, and supervisors of the Technical/Engineering Education System and allied academia.
5. Develop capabilities in design, implementation and evaluation of educational and training programmes and projects.
6. Develop expertise in Education & training through experimentation, training, other activities in Technical/Engineering Education Sector
7. Become effective and positive in innovations, reforms and research in areas pertaining to Technical/Engineering Education.
8. Develop sensitivity & responsiveness towards Community Development, Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE:
The programme is of 80 credits, 20 Credits in each of the 04 semesters. One credit is equivalent to 30 hours of trainees' work, which includes contact hours, assignments and self-study etc.
a) First Semester (20 credits) – 06 Courses
􀂃 Foundation Courses: (common to all).

b) Second Semester (20 Credits) – 05 Courses
􀂃 Elective, Engineering/Technology Courses: 02 Nos. (relevant discipline)
􀂃 Elective, Stream specific courses: 1 No.
􀂃 Other stream courses: 2 Nos.

c) Third Semester (20 Credits) – 05 Courses
􀂃 Elective, Stream specific courses: 2 No.
􀂃 Elective, Stream specific experiential learning project: 1 No.
􀂃 Elective, Engineering/Technology discipline relevant experiential learning project: 1 No.
􀂃 Preparation of proposal for major research dissertation project work: 1 No.

d) Fourth Semester (20 Credits)
􀂃 Major Research/Dissertation Project Work: 20 Credits

DURATION:
M.Tech.Ed. Programme is of 2 years duration spread over 04 semesters.

APPROVALS:
The Programme is approved by:
i. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education, Govt. of India,
ii. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) which is an apex statutory body of Govt. of India at the National level, and
iii. Board of Studies under the faculty of Technical Education, Barkatullah University, Bhopal.

BEST SUITED FOR:
In-service Teachers/ Administrators of Technical/ Engineering Education System working in Diploma/ Degree/ PG level Institution in India/ Abroad.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION:
1. First Class Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)/ Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) or equivalent Degree in any branch of engineering from a recognized University.
2. At least 03 years experience in teaching/industry/administration in Technical Education System.
3. Sponsorship by the competent authority, and
4. Proficiency in English-speaking, reading and writing (in case of Foreign Candidates only).

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES:
Highly participative and interactive instructional resource based modern methods and techniques are used.

CERTIFICATION:
The Post-Graduate Degree awarded by Barkatullah University, Bhopal is "Master of Technical Education". This degree is deemed equivalent to the Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology (M.E./M. Tech.) of any Indian University for the purpose of Career Advancement of the pass-outs.

BOARDING AND LODGING:
􀂙 Post-Graduate Hostel (Visvesvariya Hostel) 24 suits double-seated rooms, the Chandrakant Hostel with 100 rooms.
􀂙 Mess and dining hall in the Hostel.
􀂙 Pay Telephone in the hostel, Television with cable connection, Newspapers and Magazines.

FACILITIES:
􀂾 Picturesque, neat and clean environment in area of 35 acres.
􀂾 Well-furnished classrooms and seminar halls, equipped with hi-tech equipment.
􀂾 Well-equipped library with latest Books and Journals and Resource Centre conducive to self-study;
􀂾 Computer Centre and Media Research & Development Centre equipped with latest hardware/software for production of Multimedia and Video programme.
􀂾 Well-equipped Dispensary to attend to occasional illness.
􀂾 Recreation hall with facilities of indoor games.
􀂾 An open ground for outdoor games.

FUTURE PLANS:
􀁺 The Programme is going to be launched in flexible learning mode (Distance and Online mode) in near future.
􀁺 NITTTR is going to become a Deemed University in near future. This programme will be included under the NITTTR Deemed University.

FOR DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT:
Director,
National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training & Research, Shamla Hills, Bhopal-462002 (M.P.), India. Fax: 0091 -755 – 2661996, 5235171
E-mail: tttibhpl@sancharnet.in, director@tttibhopal.com
Phone: (O) - 0091- 755 – 2661216 , (R) - 0091-755 - 2661233
EPABX: 2661600 to 602, 5220170 to 172