Introduction

MPhil (DNFE) is a research-oriented program, which aims at developing research skills; fostering critical awareness of educational theories, practices and creating debates in distance education, non-formal education, adult education, literacy and educational technology. Moreover, the program enables students to understand and develop skills to design and undertake research as per standards set at national and international levels in the domain of distance, non-formal and continuing education. Students are required to complete course work and research work (thesis) along with other necessary requirements for award of the degree.

Eligibility Criteria

  • MA Education/MEd/MS Ed /BEd (4 Years)Second Division 

Selection Process

Selection of the candidates will be made strictly based on merit/criteria laid down by the Department/ University

Duration

Maximum 04 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

MPhil Education with DNFE specialization is face to face program. It employs multiple methodologies using AIOU LMS. The students are required to use both face to face and online format for workshops, assignment, classes, mid-term and final exams as and when required/ as per schedule of the department / university. A student must secure pass marks in formative assessment (consists of assignments, presentation, mid-term) as well as in final exams to successfully complete a course. Attendance in workshops is compulsory.

AIOU Credits Required

36 Credit Hours
  1. TRENDS AND ISSUES in EDUCATION-3701
  2. TRENDS AND ISSUES in DISTANCE EDUCATION-3703
  3. ADVANCE COURSE on EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH and STATISTICS-3706
  4. QUALITATIVE RESEARCH in EDUCATION-3748

Students are required to take any two clusters from the following four clusters:

Sr. No

Code

Courses

Credit Hours

1

3726

3727

NON-FORMAL EDUCATION-I

NON-FORMAL EDUCATION-II

Cluster-A

03

03

2

3728

3729

ADULT EDUCATION-I

ADULT EDUCATION-II

Cluster-B

03

03

3

3730

3731

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY-I

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY-II

Cluster-C

03

03

4

3732

3733

DISTANCE EDUCATION-I

DISTANCE EDUCATION-II

Cluster-D

03

03

1. THESIS (DNFE)-3714

1. THESIS (DNFE)-3714

1

2

3

4

Workshop

One Week Workshop per 3 Credit Hours for each course

Thesis

Compulsory

Viva

Compulsory

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.