The Ministry of Education calls applications for the certificate course in Research Methodology from officers who are engaged in quality development in education. The aim is to enable them to improve their subjects through research. This will be conducted by the Faculty of Education, University of Colombo in collaboration with the Research and Development Branch of the Ministry ( of Education.
Applications are called from officers belonging to the
- Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service
- Sri Lanka Teacher Educator Service
- Sri Lanka Principals Service
- Sri Lanka Teacher Service, holding a Post Graduate Diploma and are interested in research.
Applicants must be below 55 years of age. Three years' full time active service in the current post is compulsory
Applications with CV (including professional qualifications, present duties, special contributions to the system of education, research done in the past and engaged in at present and creative activities done by the applicant) certified by the Head, must be submitted. Final selection is on the basis of an interview conducted by the Faculty of Education, University of Colombo.
The course will be held at the weekends (either on Saturday or Sunday) and the duration of the course is 108 hours (3 months).
Moreover, the course will be in both English and Sinhala media. Selected officers will be provided academic guidance to develop the creative aspect of their professional role on the basis of research and also to prepare a research report accordingly. Officers who successfully complete the course will be awarded the certificate in Research Methodology.
Applications must be sent by registered post addressed to the
Director,
Research and Development Branch,
Ministry of Education,
"Isurupaya", Pelawatte, Battaramulla
on or before 01st June 2018 .
