DIETS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

GOVERNMENT DIET, BOYAPALEM, GUNTUR

The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) was established as part of the National Policy on Education 1986. Government Training Institutions were upgraded to DIETs in phases under the Re-structuring and Re-organization of Teacher Education scheme.

Teacher Education:

Teacher is a key component of Samagra Shik, aiming to provide quality education and improve student learning outcomes. The scheme addresses and gender disparities in school education, promotes equity and inclusion, ensures minimum schooling standards, encourages vocational education, supports the implementation of the Right of Children Free and Compulsory Education (RTE Act, 2009, and strengthens State Councils of Educational Research and Training (ERTs), State Institutes of Education (SIE), and DIET as key agencies for teacher. The main goals include achieving universal access, equity, and quality, promoting education, and enhancing Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs). Effective teacher preparation is essential for developing a skilled workforce of educators who will influence future generations, requiring a multidisciplinary approach and mentorship.

Objectives of the Scheme:

1. Universalization of minimum learning levels with a focus on value education.

2. Provision of excellent lifelong and continuing education

Main Functions of the DIET

      1. Training for both pre-service and in-service teachers.     

      2.  Training for non-formal education.

      3. Academic and Resource support, extension/guidance, development of Teaching Learning                      materials, aids, evaluation tools, field interactions etc., to the departments of Elementary and                  Adult    Education systems in the districts.

     4. Research / studies / surveys etc., and experimentation to deal with specific problems of the                     districts in achieving the objectives in the areas of Elementary and Adult Education.

            EXCELLENCE OF DIETs

      The idea of "DIET of Excellence" is to turn the functional DIETs (District Institutes of Education and Training) in the country into district-level educational hubs of innovation and excellence. These organizations would be strengthened as centres for curriculum creation, teacher preparation, research, and innovation, enhancing elementary, secondary, and senior secondary education while assisting decentralization initiatives. A "DIET of Excellence" will focus on empowering teachers through in-depth training programmes that improve their topic knowledge, pedagogical abilities, and teaching approaches. Additionally, this “DIET of Excellence will also be committed to creating and upgrading curricular frameworks, textbooks, and teaching-learning materials to adhere to state or national standards and satisfy the different requirements of students. As DIETs traditionally perform studies and action researches to investigate successful teaching practices and educational initiatives, a “DIET of Excellence” will have research and innovation as crucial components that support evidence-based decision-making and ongoing development. “DIET of Excellence” will propagate knowledge sharing, resource mobilization, and the exchange of best practices and collaboration among universities, schools, government agencies and CSOs. It is envisaged that these district-level institutions will be adequately strengthened to become models of high-quality education by exemplifying the "DIET of Excellence," through empowering educators and improving student learning outcomes. In other words, it will make a substantial contribution to the overall development of both students, teachers, schools and the community at large.

           Rational for DIET of Excellence

     The rationale for converting existing DIETs into “DIETs of Excellence” would encompass upgraded and modernized infrastructure, fully equipped with the latest ICT and Technology facilities. These upgraded facilities would include smart classrooms, well-equipped labs, latest and digitized library facilities, and digital content. Integration of ICT enables dynamic teaching methods and personalized learning, supporting inclusive education for diverse learners. Thus, DIETs of Excellence would aim to elevate teacher quality, foster innovation, and prepare students to compete in this digital and knowledge-driven society, thereby becoming pivotal pillars of educational transformation at the district level.

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