VADODARA, July 21: Teaching in a school and aspiring to become its principal can seem a far-fetched dream, especially to those unarmed with a Master's degree in education. But the introduction of distance education in the Faculty of Education, M S University, will mean at least some can achieve their targets.Designed on the lines of the courses offered at the Australian University of New England, the course proposed by dean Sneha Joshi, however, is yet to receive the University Syndicate's nod.Talking to Express Newsline about the course, Joshi said, ``There are many people who cannot add to their qualifications because of the pressures of a full-time job. "Though we have a full-time two-year course, many are denied its benefits because of the timing.''Not just working teachers of this city, distance education could benefit people from various parts of the State as well, she pointed out.``The course would not need University Grants Commission clearance'', Joshi said, adding that it would be different from correspondence courses in that students would be required to enroll themselves as MSU students and attend presentations and seminars, instead of just appearing for the examinations.She said similar proposals were also in the pipeline for doctorate students. ``Students of this university could thus enroll themselves with the Australian university and complete their research while continuing their job here,'' she explained. Top
