The Diploma in Primary Education (DPE) is a Teacher Education Programme for Primary School Teachers. The Programme is of 2 years duration and has a modular approach consisting of the following three modules.
Programme
Certificate in Primary Teaching (CPT)
Certificate in Primary Curriculum & Instruction (CPC)
Diploma in Primary Education (DPE)
The Programme aims at developing knowledge and understanding of Primary School Curriculum skills in transacting the prescribed curriculum, individual differences in the classroom along with appreciation of teacher's role and sense of commitment.
The Programme is on offer in North Eastern States , Sikkim , Jharkhand, Chhatisgarh , Jammu and Kashmir for in service Primary School Teachers.
The Programme is available in English and Hindi medium and will be available in some other regional languages in the near future.
Source: IGNOU official Website