The University year is divided into two academic semesters, Spring and Autumn, which runs for approximately fifteen weeks. Spring Semester starts in February, and Autumn Semester starts in July.
The PCE is divided into two campuses namely Nangkha choling campus and Rinpung campus. The PCE academic zone contains facilities such as classrooms, seminar halls, conference halls, an IT center, ECCD center, Heritage and Professional Development center, library, and faculty offices. We have a newly constructed building for Health and Physical Developemnt Programme with facilities such as Lap pool, fitness center, conference hall and class rooms. The recreational and residential zones currently include spacious, comfortable and convenient residences for students and staff, a gymnasium, and football, basketball and other playing fields.
Diploma in Physical Education and Sports Coaching (2 years-Full Time)
General Aims
The programme is designed to provide opportunities to the students who have aptitude for sports and coaching; to stimulate creativity and innovation in the field of contemporary physical education and sports coaching and also to promote health and healthy living styles in realizing the theme of Gross National Happiness through Gross National Healthiness. The programme will not only serve as a broad platform for developing and promoting elite athletes at the national level but also inculcate sportsmanship and national values.
Objectives
The proposed programme in DPESC is designed to address the theoretical and practical aspects of Physical Education and Sports Coaching as per the latest trends and practices. The specific objectives of the programme are:
to develop Physical Education (PE) teachers and coaches who are proficient in teaching and coaching through teaching practice and sport specializations;
to inculcate in students the values, ethos and professionalism expected of Bhutanese educators and sport coaches.
Programme Structure
Year One
Year Two
Semester One
Semester Two
Semester One
Semester Two
Academic Skills
ACS101
Skills for Effective Teaching
EDN105
Functional Information Technology
FIT101
Prevention and Management of Sport injuries
PSA205
Introduction to PE &Sports
PSA101
Dzongkha for Communication
DZG102
Introduction to Coaching, Sport Administration and Management
PSA203
Adapted Physical EducationPSP208
Athletics & Fundamental Movement skills
PSP101
Motor development and Human Anatomy
PSA102
PE & Sport Academic Studies
PSA204
Sports Nutrition
PSP209
Principles of Games
PSP102
Instructional Methods and Strategies (with teaching experience)
PSP104
Invasion Games II ( Sports specialization) (Includes Football II & Basketball II)
PSP206
Teaching Practice
EDN313
Invasion Games 1 (Basketball 1 &Football 1)
PSP103
Net-barrier Games 1(Badminton 1 & volley ball 1) PSP105
Net-Barrier Games II (Sports Specialization) (Includes Badminton II and Volleyball II)
PSP207
Admission Criteria
1. General Requirement
General Requirement An applicant who aspires to enroll in this programme should have a minimum academic qualification of class XII passed with a minimum of 50% in English and a pass in Dzongkha. The ability rating for the purpose of merit listing of the applicants is as follows:
English – 5
Dzongkha 5
3 other subjects – 1
2. Specific Requirement
2.The Physical Proficiency Test (PPT)
The Physical Proficiency Test (PPT) is a unique test meant for aspiring applicants. Interested shortlisted applicants must appear for the PPT. Before the commencement of the PPT, the applicants must complete and submit a declaration form (Annexure I: DPESC Declaration Form)along with a medical fitness certificate issued by a competent medical authority. After the registration for the test the applicant must fill in and submit the declaration form available in the registration counter. There are six stations set-up for the PPT. The stations are in the following sequence.
For Inquiries, you may contact:
Mr. Pema Chophel Mr. Karma Yeshey
Programme Leader Dean of Academic Affairs
Diploma in Physical Education & Sports Coaching Email: karmayeshey.pce@rub.edu.bt
Diploma in Early Childhood Care Development (Part Time)
General Aims
The Diploma in ECCD aims to address the need to prepare knowledgeable, skilled and competent ECCD facilitators capable of providing care, early stimulation and learning opportunities in different ECCD programme and services in the country. Specifically, the programme will address the need for qualified and professionally trained facilitators in the ECCD sector.
Objectives
The specific objectives of this programme are to prepare ECCD facilitators who will be able to:
demonstrate a sound understanding of child development while working with young children;
make an informed decision of their daily practices using knowledge of contemporary early childhood theories;
organize developmentally and culturally relevant learning environments in the ECCD centre;
organize relevant learning activities for children informed by knowledge of child development, strengths and interests of the , and the social cultural context they live in;
observe and document children’s learning regularly and make informed curriculum decisions;
develop responsive and reciprocal relationships with children, families and communities they work with; Page 3 of 156
respect and value local funds of knowledge when working with families and communities;
establish mutually beneficial relationship with families and communities;
exhibit knowledge of health care, safety principles, nutritional and physical needs of young children;
apply appropriate practices to ensure that a child is healthy, nourished and protected;
advocate the benefits of play in the holistic development of a child;
plan appropriate play activities for children;
use different teaching methods and strategies to support children achieve learning goals in Bhutan
Early Learning and Development Standards;
possess knowledge about different kinds of disabilities and liaise with relevant agencies to support children with disabilities;
apply basic skills in programme management and operations within an ECCD centre and use leadership skills to advocate for quality education in ECCD centre; and
exhibit sound knowledge of both global and national early childhood education policies, practices and regulations.
Programme Structure
YEAR ONE
Semester
Code
Modules
Credits
Total Credits
I
EAS101
Early Childhood Academic Studies(EAS) Enhancing Children’s Development (embedded Practicum 24 hours)
12
72
ACS101
Personal Development Studies Academic Skills
12
EPR101
Early Childhood Professional Development Studies (EPR) Family and Community ‘Funds of Knowledge’ (Embedded practicum 36 hours)
12
II
FIT101
Personal Development Studies Functional Information Technology
12
EPD101
Early Childhood Pedagogy (EPD) Learning Environment (embedded practicum 33 hours)
12
EPD102
Early Childhood Pedagogy (EPD) Learning through play (embedded practicum 30 hours)
Early Childhood Pedagogy (EPD) Observation and assessment for learning (embeddedpracticum 33hours)
12
EAS203
Early Childhood Academic Studies(EAS) Supporting language and literacy development (embedded practicum 30 hours)
12
EPR202
Early Childhood Professional Development Studies (EPR) Curriculum and programming(embedded practicum 30 hours)
12
IV
EAS204
Early Childhood Academic Studies(EAS) Supporting young children’s scientific thinking (embedded practicum 30 hours)
12
EPR203
Early Childhood Professional Development Studies (EPR) Guiding responsive and reciprocal relationships (embedded practicum 30 hours)
12
EPD204
Early Childhood Pedagogy (EPD) Creative Arts in Early Childhood Education (embedded practicum 30 hours)
12
YEAR THREE
Semester
Code
Modules
Credits
Total Credits
V
EPD305
Early Childhood Pedagogy (EPD) .The Project Approach in Early Childhood Education (Embedded Practicum 30 hours)
12
84
EPD306
Early Childhood Pedagogy (EPD). Movement and Safety Education (embedded practicum 30hours)
12
EAS305
Early Childhood Academic Studies(EAS) Inclusive Education (Embedded practicum 36 hours)
12
EAS306
Early Childhood Academic Studies(EAS) Health and Nutrition (embedded practicum 30 hours)
12
VI
EPR304
Early Childhood Professional Development Studies (EPR) Leadership and Management (embedded Practicum 33 hours)
12
EAS307
Early Childhood Academic Studies(EAS) Foundationin Early Childhood (embedded practicum 12 hours)
12
DZG101
Personal Development Studies Dzongkha for Communication
12
Admission Criteria
Entrance requirement The programme proposes for the following entrance requirements: An applicant aspiring to enrol in this programme should have a minimum academic qualification of class XII passed withminimum of 40% in English and Dzongkha. The applicant must be employed in one of the ECCD centres and should have aminimum2 years work experience in an ECCD centre at the time of seeking enrolment.The applicant will be merit ranked using the following ability rating points:
Subject
Ability rating point
English
5
Dzongkha
5
3 other subjects
1
The selection of the candidate will be based on the merit ranking of the ability rating points.
For Inquiries , you may contact:
Ms. Sonam Lhazeen Mr. Karma Yeshey
Programme Leader Dean of Academic Affairs
Early Childhood Care and Development Email: karmayeshey.pce@rub.edu.bt
Master of Education in Leadership & Management (Part Time)
General Aims
• Equip educational leaders and school administrators with effective administration and management skills in the delivery of quality education to children and overall functioning of schools. • Increase the number of qualified educational leaders who have the capacity to offer fine professional services. • Equip educational leaders and school administrators with research skills.
Objectives
Examine the different theories of educational leadership and administration and thereby apply this knowledge to initiate positive changes and develop the overall school system.
Critically study Principal’s role of supervision in the delivery of instructional programme within the educational system for the development of human resources and professional development process in enhancing the quality of education.
Demonstrate an insight into different research methodologies and explore research issues to promote a culture of research to substantiate and address the topical concerns and challenges facing the education system in Bhutan.
Gather, analyse, and interpret data and knowledge through the application of relevant enquiry methods.
Study the key theories and principles of learning and their implications for effective instructions in school in the delivery of quality and wholesome education.
Reflect critically on the relationship between theory and practice.
Contribute to theoretical and professional innovation at personal and organizational levels.
Analyse and critique some of the major curriculum theories in relation to the school curriculum implementation.
Discuss and examine the major concepts related to the successful implementation of change and study the roles of school principals as change facilitators.
Play a proactive role in the personal and professional development of self and peers.
Programme Structure
Modules
Year I
Year II
Year III
Credits
Major Modules
EDU 501
EDU 601
EDU 701
45 Credits
Professional Modules
EDU 502
EDU 503
EDU 602
EDU 603
EDU 702
EDU 703
EDU 704/705
90 Credits
Research Modules
EDU 706
45 Credits
Admission Criteria:
Nomination by Ministry of Education
Possess a minimum qualification of a bachelor’s degree.
Be a practicing manager with at least one year of management experience (Principals and Vice Principals of school or Dzongkhag (district) Education Officers).
All shortlisted students must appear for the English Language Proficiency Test conducted by the college
25 students will be selected based on the merit ranking of the English Language Proficiency Test.
For Inquiries , you may contact:
Dr. Som Gurung Mr. Karma Yeshey
Programme Leader Dean of Academic Affairs
M.Ed in Leadership & Management Email: karmayeshey.pce@rub.edu.bt
