Madhesh University Receives PGDTE Teacher Education Curriculum

The curriculum for the one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Teacher Education (PGDTE), developed to support teacher development, has been formally handed over to Madhesh University.

During a program held at the Technical Support Cooperation to the School Education Sector (TECSES) Office in Kathmandu, Eija Ritta Kinnunen, Chief Advisor of TECSES Nepal, formally transferred ownership of the curriculum documents to Prof. Dr. Deepak Shakya, Vice-Chancellor of Madhesh University.

Prof. Dr. Anjay Misra, Dean of Madhesh University, was also present on the occasion.

PGDTE Curriculum Development and Technical Support

The one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Teacher Education (PGDTE) course was developed with technical assistance from TECSES Nepal (Technical Support Cooperation to the School Education Sector).

The project is supported by Finland and the European Union and implemented by the University of Helsinki.

Acknowledgment of Curriculum Development Contributors

Gratitude was expressed to the individuals, institutions, and organizations that contributed to developing the curriculum.

The contributors acknowledged include:

• Eija Ritta Kinnunen, Chief Advisor of TECSES Nepal

• Dr. Prem Aryal

• Prof. Dr. Abdul Quaiyum

• Assoc. Prof. Kedar Sah

• Dr. Basu Karn

• Faculty members of the University of Helsinki

• The TECSES team

• National and international experts

• Curriculum Development Committee

• Subject experts

• Representatives of Nepal's Ministry of Education

Expected Contribution to Teacher Development and Learning Outcomes

The PGDTE curriculum is considered an important milestone in preparing qualified, competent, and motivated teachers, particularly in the context of Nepal's federal structure.

The curriculum is also expected to contribute directly to improving learning outcomes in schools across Madhesh Province and throughout Nepal.