District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Gandhinagar, was established in June 2002. The Education Department initiated the institute in the fourth phase of the DIET scheme. The Director of GCERT and the Principal of DIET worked hard to propose and acquire land for the institute.
Consequently, DIET Gandhinagar was founded to support elementary teacher training, educational research, and curriculum development. The institute focuses on developing quality education strategies and conducting research in primary and adult education.
Mission
“To offer academic and resource assistance at the grassroots level to ensure the success of various educational programs and strategies, particularly in elementary and adult education.”
Tech-Savvy Teacher Training (ET 2021-22)
- Conducted by the ET branch on December 7-8, 2021.
- Targeted at primary school teachers from the Mansa and Gandhinagar clusters.
- Covered topics:
- Microsoft Teams
- YouTube
- PowerPoint
- Google Mail
- Google Sheets
- QR Codes
- Video Editing
- Training included practical sessions and module copies for better implementation in schools.
- The objective was to enhance teachers’ digital literacy and technological proficiency in the classroom.
ICT Module Finalization Workshop (ET 2021-22)
- DRG – ICT Gandhinagar finalized the “I’m Techno-savvy Teacher” module on August 6, 2021.
- GCERT and other experts reviewed and proofread the module on September 13, 2021.
- The finalized module was distributed among educators to improve digital teaching methods.
District Innovation Festival (IFIC 2021-22)
- Held on January 8-9, 2022, organized by IFIC.
- 35 innovators participated and showcased their work.
- Recognized and appreciated innovative contributions.
- Encouraged new educational ideas and creative solutions in teaching methodologies.
DIET Annual Inspection (December 9-10, 2021)
- Conducted by GCERT, Gandhinagar.
- Coordinated by Ms. Darshnaben Joshi, Project Officer, GCERT.
- Included both educational and administrative inspections.
- Committee members followed a checklist provided by GCERT.
- The inspection aimed to ensure quality education standards and improve institutional efficiency.
Change in B.Ed. Affiliation
- DIET Gandhinagar’s B.Ed. The course affiliation shifted from Gujarat University to IITE Gandhinagar in May 2019.
- Change was implemented based on government regulations.
- The affiliation shift is expected to improve the quality of teacher education programs.
Functions of DIET
Training and Orientation
- Training for primary school teachers (both pre-service and in-service).
- Orientation for school heads, complex heads, and education officers.
- Development programs for teacher educators and adult education supervisors.
- Training for members of District Education Boards, Village Education Committees, and youth volunteers.
- Resource-person training for educational support.
- Special training sessions are conducted to introduce new teaching methodologies and strategies.
Primary and Adult Education Support
- Conducts extension activities for communication and educational services.
- Provides Teaching-Learning Materials (TLM) and training resources.
- Develops localized educational materials and evaluation tools.
- Functions as an evaluation center for primary and non-formal adult education programs.
- Assists in the implementation of innovative educational programs in rural and urban areas.
Other Responsibilities
- Conducts educational field surveys to identify needs.
- Implements micro-planning based on survey data.
- Identifies and expands innovative teaching supervision techniques.
- Publishes bulletins and magazines to disseminate educational insights.
- Coordinates various educational initiatives.
- Supports SCERT in material development, evaluation, and monitoring.
- Collaborates with other institutions and organizations to enhance educational effectiveness.
Establishment of DIET
- DIETs were established in 26 districts across Gujarat under the National Education Policy (1986).
- DIET Gandhinagar became operational on January 1, 1996.
- Functions under GCERT’s guidance to implement national and state education policies.
- Plays a vital role in developing educational techniques, curriculum formation, and teacher training.
- Financially supported by the Indian Government, the Gujarat Government, UNICEF, and the World Bank.
- Focuses on modernizing teaching practices through research and technological advancements.
- Conducts workshops and training programs to uplift the district’s education standard.
Contact Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | District Institute of Education and Training, Gandhinagar |
| District | Gandhinagar |
| Postal Address | Opp. Udyog Bhavan, Sector-12, Gandhinagar |
| Contact Number | +91 7567865471 |
| [email protected], [email protected] | |
| Year of Establishment | 1996 |
Additional Information
- DIET Gandhinagar plays a crucial role in teacher training and education development.
- The institute continuously adapts new educational technologies and methodologies.
- Works closely with national and international organizations to enhance primary education quality.
- Encourages research-based learning and pedagogical innovations.
- Focuses on the professional development of educators to improve classroom teaching.
- Organizes events and competitions to promote educational excellence among teachers and students.
- Plays an active role in the implementation of government educational initiatives and policies.
