Dear nairalanders kindly tell me all you know about these 2 programmes; PostGraduate Diploma in Education(PGDE) & Professional Diploma in Education(PDE). The Similarity(ies) and Difference(s) should be of utmost consideration.

If someone can help out then am satisfied and if otherwise, OP please do the needful(fp).

Y is it dat no one could say sth abt ds PDE and PGDE of a thn? Pls I'm really cncerned abt ds too. Pls dear Nairaland ppl, I nd yur input on ds as well pls. Can I do Masters in Ed wt Professiona Diploma in Ed PDE abeg.

I am interested too

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION PROGRAMMES (PGDE)

The Postgraduate Diploma in Education is a higher Diploma that is specifically designed for Non-Education graduates that are either currently teaching or intend to take up teaching appointment in later life.

It contents cover not only the technics and methodologies of teaching, but also covers special proffessional areas like Educational planning / Admission, Guidance and Counselling Early Childhood Education, School Supervision and inspection e.t.c.

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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION PROGRAMMES (PGDE)

The Postgraduate Diploma in Education is a higher Diploma that is specifically designed for Non-Education graduates that are either currently teaching or intend to take up teaching appointment in later life.

It contents cover not only the technics and methodologies of teaching, but also covers special proffessional areas like Educational planning / Admission, Guidance and Counselling Early Childhood Education, School Supervision and inspection e.t.c.

someone who needs PGD to do masters in science can he use pgde instead

Y is everybody silence on ds question? Should i admit w have no idea at all? Funny..

@mellowbaba

They are both postgraduate qualifications in Nigeria.

The PGDE and the PDE are almost the same in the sense that they are targeted at those with a first degree outside the field of education. That being said, the PDE is exclusive to would-be or aspiring teachers, as it is designed to train & educate graduates to become teachers. Think of it as an advanced NCE. Colleges of education are also allowed to run this programme and the PDE is accepted for progression into a master's degree in any university. TRCN (Teacher's Registration Council of Nigeria) membership is offered upon completion.

The PGDE on the other hand is not exclusive to teachers, but is meant for those interested in education in general, especially those without a first degree in education, much similar to the PDE but not specifically tailored or limited to aspiring teachers. They are usually only run by universities.

@mellowbaba

They are both postgraduate qualifications in Nigeria.

The PGDE and the PDE are almost the same in the sense that they are targeted at those with a first degree outside the field of education. That being said, the PDE is exclusive to would-be or aspiring teachers, as it is designed to train & educate graduates to become teachers. Think of it as an advanced NCE. Colleges of education are also allowed to run this programme and the PDE is accepted for progression into a master's degree in any university. TRCN (Teacher's Registration Council of Nigeria) membership is offered upon completion.

The PGDE on the other hand is not exclusive to teachers, but is meant for those interested in education in general, especially those without a first degree in education, much similar to the PDE but not specifically tailored or limited to aspiring teachers. They are usually only run by universities.

Does that mean that upon completion of PGDE one will nit be offered the TRCN membership

One commonly used acronym relating to
postgraduate study is PGD. It simply means
Postgraduate Diploma. Hopefully, you are
used to M.phil, M.B.A and few others.


Postgraduate diploma (PGD) is an advanced
certificate, awarded by the school of
postgraduate studies of the respective
University (in Nigeria). A PGD is not a
degree per se. Then comes the question…..



WHY PGD ANYWAY?
A PGD serves more as a entry qualification
for a Masters degree programme. While
having a Bachelor degrees would suffice for
postgraduate admission, certain situations
warrant the need for a PGD.


Majorly, a PGD is needed when seeking
Masters admission to a specialization that
your is outside the scope of the Bachelors
degree. This means, it is possible to switch
course of study or career paths, without
restarting a new four/five years Bachelors
degree.


No matter your new fancy or interest. PGD
makes the switch possible and maybe
faster. Note didn’t say easier. Case in
point, bachelors graduate of chemistry, can
do a Masters in Chemical Engineering after
a postgraduate diploma PGD in Chemical
Engineering.


In addition, a PGD is needed if there was a
poor or below standard academic
performance. In this case, PGD is needed to
prove that the certain prerequisite grade.


Its is also needed to show that the student
can meet the intellectual demands of doing
the Masters degree of the course of study,
and the poor performance at previous
Bachelors degrees was probably due to
exigencies. Doing a PGD, serves as a
foundation programme in this respect. Many
Universities outside Nigeria called PGD,
Foundation Masters or Pre-Masters. They
all serve the same purpose.


In Nigeria in particular, PGD is required for
HND (Higher National Diploma) graduate by
some University before proceeding for a
Masters programme.



WHAT TYPE OF PGD SHOULD YOU STUDY
FOR?
The are PGD programmes in virtually every
course of study. But the most popular
seems to be the postgraduate diploma in
education (PGDE). This is necessary for all
who desire to be teachers at any level
(primary – university) but did not study
education. There are also PGD in
Journalism, PGD in Engineering, PGD in
some medical fields and PGD Business
Administration, Marketing, Finance,
Economics etc.



HOW LONG FOR A PGD?
Duration for a PGD programme depends on
specific schools. It ranges from a year to
two. The shortest time would not be less
than 9 months. The duration for a PGD is
also dependent types of study, full time,
part time, sandwish or distance learning. Do
note the unlike M.Phil. PGD is a terminal
programme, except in rare cases.
Admission for a Masters degree is not
automatic, and this prospective student
needs to apply formally.


Whatever your choices are, sure you are
better informed about what PGD is all
about.

I was also curious to know the distinction between PDE & PGDE because a friend pulled out of PDE and was to enrolled into PGDE. So coming across a document by TRCN clarified my cloudy mind on this.

according to TRCN, PGDE is now lacking standard as a result of different institutions having different syllabus. So in an effort to boost its recognition internationally, they came up with a unified syllabus under a certification PDE.

Although many people expresses doubt as it is been called a professional diploma in education PDE, may be it might not be regarded for academic purposes like masters, but as stated by TRCN, it is the current and most acceptible certification.