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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Nov 2024 06:09:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:11:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The principle goal of the Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management programme is to develop professional competencies and practices in relation to the field of Educational Leadership and Management among graduate teachers, principals and other educational management and administrative officers in the field of Education in Sri Lanka. The PGDELM programme comprises six regular courses and four optional courses. Courses in the PGDELM programme are built around theories, concepts, and modern trends and practices in the field of Educational Leadership and Management. The minimum duration of the programme is one year consisting of two phases, and the programme is offered in Sinhala, Tamil, and English medium. While conducting limited interactive contact sessions and tutorial sessions [Via hybrid mode] for all the courses, a self-regulated learning approach is promoted. There are final written examinations for the nine regular courses, (except one course- ELP8508) and continuous assessments methods are also used to assess the student’s achievement within the programme. Supplementary online courses have been developed and are offered to the students to facilitate their learning journey. Under the OULMS, essential readings, additional readings, and multimedia resources will be provided to facilitate your learning, Journey. ]]></description>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dept. of Social Studies]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:55:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The one-year Diploma in Tourism Operations at the Open University of Sri Lanka provides an introduction to the multidisciplinary nature of the tourism industry. In the first semester, students take 4 core compulsory courses, while in the second semester, they choose between two specializations: Hotel Operations or Travel Operations, covering 4 courses. The program includes a practical component and is worth 30 credits. It is designed for school leavers, job seekers, and those already working in the tourism, travel, and hotel industries.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:32:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Diploma in English Language and Literature is a one-year academic programme designed to meet the needs of students who wish to enhance their English language and communication skills. This programme also introduces students to the major literary genres: poetry, fiction and drama.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 03:09:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Diploma Programme in Microbiology which is designed to cater to professionals who are in the relevant sectors, both private and government, and also those who wish to gain/upgrade knowledge and skills in the field of Microbiology with the aim of becoming professionals in the relevant field. The programme is to be conducted by distance mode as a blended online programme and will require only limited attendance for formal face-to-face activities]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:58:54 +0000</pubDate>
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