PROGRAMME GUIDE - IGNOU

communication. The University follows a multi-media approach for instruction. So, the
instructional system of PGCAE of IGNOU also follows multi-media approach i.e. selfinstructional
print material, audio-video programmes, assignments, face-to-face counselling
sessions / contact sessions, practical work, teleconferencing and Interactive Radio Counselling,
among others.
3.1 Self-instructional Print Material
The print material is written in self-instructional style. It is in the form of Blocks (booklets)
specially prepared for theory and practical courses of the programme. Each course has a specific
code number assigned to it. It is supplied to each learner along with a set of assignment questions.
The learner has to complete the required assignments related to each course. Each course may
have 3-5 Blocks and each block may have 3-6 Units in general. The printed material for practical
course of the programme is available in the form one booklet, “Student’s Handbook for Practical
Work”.
3.2 Audio-video Programmes
The learning package also contains audio-video programmes which are produced by the University
for clarification, supplementing and enhancement of understanding of the course material given
to the student. These programmes are normally of 25-30 minutes duration. Some programmes
depending upon the need may be upto one hour duration. These are used at the Programme
Study Centres during counselling sessions which are duly scheduled and notified by the
Programme In-charge/Co-ordinator of Programme Study Centre for the benefit of the students.
While the audio programmes are yet to be developed, following are the titles of video programmes
made for PGCAE programme. 1. Adult Education: The Basic Concept, Objectives and Features
(MAE-001 – 41mts/58secs), 2. Concept, Scope and Features of Distance Education (MAE-001
– 41mts/12Secs), 3. Philosophy and Sociology of Lifelong Learning (MAE-001 – 30 mts/7secs),
4. Role of Information and Communication Technology in Lifelong Learning (MAE-001 – 30mts/
11secs), 5. Participatory Research (MAE-002 – 44mts/23secs), 6. Creating a Literate
Environment (MAE-002 – 25mts/7secs). The video programmes are also telecast on National
Network and enrichment channel of Doordarshan. Similarly, the audio programmes when
produced are also broadcast by the selected stations of All India Radio. Learners can confirm the
dates of the programmes from their Study Centres. The information is also provided through the
National Newspapers and IGNOU Newsletter sent to the students periodically.
3.3 Assignments
Assignments are an integral and compulsory component of the instructional system. There is
one tutor-marked assignment for each theory course. Students will have to work on these
assignments. Each student should go through the relevant details given about assignments in
this Programme Guide and submit the assignment responses to the Coordinator/Programme Incharge
of the Programme Study Centre in accordance with the given assignments’ submission
schedule.
There will be one assignment for each course. The assignment will have questions of three types
as follows.
i) Question requiring long/essay type answer.
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