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Online
learning
- Is
online learning for me?
Yes. This course is specially designed for you who cannot
have a fixed time schedule to study.
- How
do I benefit from online learning?
You can learn from anywhere and at anytime. You can interact
with the subject specialists through online chat and emails.
You will have the opportunity to discuss with your peers
on discussion boards.
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About
egurucool.com, Edexcel International and BTEC foundation
- Why
eGurucool.com?
eGurucool.com is a leading education company specialising
in online education.
- What
is the advantage of taking this course on eGurucool.com?
eGurucool.com defines a unique online learning methodology
called "The eGurucool.com way of learning", which
essentially emphasises on learner centered teaching and
believes that a learner is more important than the teacher.
- What
is Edexcel International?
Edexcel was formed in 1996 by the merger of BTEC, the leading
provider of vocational qualifications, and The University
of London Examinations and Assessment Council (ULEAC), one
of the major GCSE and GCE examining bodies
Edexcel
is a charity and is committed to providing qualifications
and support across the national framework, which meet the
needs of a diverse cross section of learners. Edexcel's
mission is to stimulate and recognise individual achievements
throughout life, giving equal standing to academic and vocational
success and promoting employability and personal development.
- What
is BTEC Foundation?
BTEC - Business and Technician Education Council is a body,
which offers various business and technician oriented vocational
courses and is based in London, United Kingdom.
BTEC,
in association with London Examinations (an examining body)
and Edexcel International (a certifying body) offers various
vocational courses in many countries in the world.
- What
are the benefits of BTEC Awards?
BTEC awards are recognised all over the world as one of
the most popular vocational courses.
- Is
it recognised in India?
This course is not recognised by any university as such.
However, it is valid the world over, as a vocational course.
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Is Edexcel International present in other
countries too?
Edexcel International has presence in over 100 countries.
It offers over 2000 courses in these countries.
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Course
- Why
should I enroll for this course?
This course is designed for teachers at all levels. This
enhances the skill sets of a teacher in the areas of teaching,
paper setting, testing and evaluation. At the end of this
course, a teacher will be able to be a good teacher, paper
setter and evaluator.
- How
is this course better than other courses offered by other
Institutes?
eGurucool.com is the ONLY Institute offering this professional
course. This course is essentially not compared to courses
like B.Ed. However this course covers the most essential
and core aspects of the teaching profession to make a teacher:
- An effective and efficient teacher
- It prepares a teacher to become a good paper setter and
a quality evaluator
Topics covered in this course are dealt in-depth unlike
in other courses of universities.
This
course allows a teacher to apply his/her knowledge in the
area of expertise.
- How
is this course methodology superior?
This course is superior on account of certain unique advantages
that are offered:
Academic
quality: Our team of Subject Specialists - a panel comprising
the top teachers in the country is headed by Dr. V. Natarajan
(former Director, AIU). They have created a unique methodology
- the eGurucool Way of Learning that guides the content
of the course. Also the course is designed according the
framework of Edexcel International, which is tested to perfection
to ensure success of learners around the world.
In
depth conceptual knowledge: The elements of the course
design ensure that you master all the relevant concepts
efficiently and effectively.
Quality
tests: We perceive tests as very important learning
aids. Hence, self-evaluation tests at the end of each unit
ensure that you can evaluate yourself and gain confidence
in your subject.
Feedback
on tests: 'eValuate', India's first sophisticated online
testing engine gives you your percentile score among other
learners nationally who have taken the test besides feedback
that identifies specific areas of improvement in terms of
questions on varying levels of difficulty and on key parameters
- Memory, Comprehension and Application. Your performance
in all the tests you take is tracked and saved for reference
at a later date.
Interactivity:
'eSolutions' - email queries that you can use to get your
doubts clarified from our experts. The feature 'eDialogue'
offers online chats and bulletin boards for peer interaction.
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what way is this course advantageous over other related
courses?
This course is designed and developed keeping the teaching
profession and its very essential aspects like teaching,
paper setting and evaluation.It exposes you to new methodologies
of teaching, learning and research studies in the same area.
- Can
I have a Demo of the course?
Yes. Click on Online Demo for a quick run through the course.
- Can
I request for a prospectus of this course?
We do not have printed prospectus for this course. However,
all the required information regarding this course is available
in this FAQs document.
- Who
are the teachers?
The teachers for this course are from reputed educational
institutions.
- What
is the background of subject specialists?
Subject specialists are eminent educationalists with extensive
research background. They bring decades of experience and
research studies with them.
- What
are the contents of the course?
Following is the list units covered in the course:
- System approach to problem solving in education
- Syllabus analysis
- Educational and instructional objectives
- Teaching and learning
- Testing and evaluation
- Design of selection type items
- Design of supply type questions
- Design of internal assessment
- Design of practical/laboratory/field work
- Design of grading system
- Test and item analysis
- Question banking
Read brief Description of the above units.
- How
is the course structured?
Each unit of the course is structured into the following
heads:
- Description
- Pre-requisites
- Summery of outcomes
- Content
- Assessment requirement
- Grading criteria
- Self-evaluation test
- Assignment/Practice
- Tests
Each unit will have a Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) type
self-evaluation test of 25 items each.
A unique
feedback system developed by egurucool.com provides feedback
on learners' response to items. This helps learners not
only to improve their performance in the tests and subjects,
but also enhance their learning.
- Who
develops the content/courseware?
The subject specialists develop the courseware as per the
design of the international framework, developed by Edexcel
International.
- How
do I take an Assignment/Practice(A/P)?
At the end of every unit you need to take up an A/P pertaining
to the same unit. You can take an assignment in your own
area of interest.
- Where
and to whom should I submit the A/P?
You need to submit your A/P through email.
- Who
assesses my A/P?
The respective subject specialists will assess your A/P.
- When
do I get my assessed A/P?
Once you finished reading the content and if you feel you
are confident of taking A/P then you can directly take it.
This is available on the left side of the page.
- I
am not happy with the assessment. Whom should I contact?
If you are not happy with the assessment, you can always
send an email to the assessor and pose your query.
- Do
I have to pay for re-assessment?
No. You need not pay anything extra for the same.
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Enrollment
- I
am interested in the course… How do I enroll?
First, you have to Register yourself on www.egurucool.com
and follow the payment procedure.
- What
is the registration process for this course?
You can Register for the course online by providing your
basic personal details. Then click on the 'Submit' button
to confirm your registration. After the registration please
note down your "Transaction ID" for further use.
Or take a print of the confirmation page retain the same
with you.
- What
is the fee for this course?
This course is offered at two prices.
1. At
Rs. 7,500/- for certification by Edexcel International
2. At Rs. 4,000/- for certification by eGurucool.com
However
there will not be any difference the courseware / methodology
/ delivery / testing.
- Is
there any other hidden cost involved?
No. You need not have to pay any extra amount for this course.
- How
do I make the payment?
You can send the payment (in full) either by Cheque
or Draft in favour of "Learning Universe
Pvt. Ltd." payable at Delhi and addressed to 275-276,
4th Floor, Piccadily House, Capt. Gaur Marg, Sriniwaspuri,
Okhla, New Delhi - 110 065. On realisation of your payment
instrument, we will issue a set of User ID and Password.
Make
sure you write your "Transaction ID" behind the
Cheque/DD to help us identify you.
We
wait for the cheque to be cleared before we send you the Course
Activation Personal Identification Number (CAP).
- I
have enrolled for the course and have received the CAP Slip.
What do I do next?
Having received your CAP Slip, you need to activate the
course on www.egurucool.com.
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Activation
- How
do I activate my course once I get my Course Activation
PIN (CAP)?
Visit www.egurucool.com
and register (in case you are a new user) / login (in case
you are a registered user)
1. Click
on Activate Course on the home page.
2. Enter the following information given in the CAP Slip
that you have received in the activation page.
a.
Course Code - Enter course code 000xxx in the space
given.
b. ePartner Code - Mention the code stickered on
the top of the CAP Slip you have received.
c. Course Activation PIN (CAP - Course Activation
Personal Identification Number) - These are enclosed in
your CAP Slip. Tear the slip along the dotted line to read
the Course Activation PIN. Please fill in these numbers
accurately in the space provided on the activation page.
Remember, this is a one-time process only. Once your
course is activated, you will have access through your My
Account area.
d. On submitting, you will be asked to confirm the
details of your course selection and PIN.
e. Once you confirm these details, your course will
be activated for you to access at any time.
- Why
do I need to login to activate the course?
Every learner of the course has to login to get access to
the course. It also helps us to have your details so that
we can provide you with personalised services like sending
you relevant information and mails about upgrades and other
offers.
- What
is 'ePartner Code'?
On top of the CAP Slip you will find a 4-digit number in
a sticker, called 'ePartner Code'. This number identifies
the channel through which you have purchased this course
and is needed for activating your course.
- What
is 'Course Code'?
On top of the CAP Slip you will find a 6-digit number in
a sticker, called 'Course Code'. This number identifies
the course you have selected and is needed for activating
your course.
- What
is Course Activation PIN (CAP)? How do I use them?
Course Activation PIN or CAP is your confidential personal
identification number. This is inserted in an envelope.
In order to activate the course, you need to enter the number
carefully in the space provided.
The entry of this PIN is a one-time process and once you
have entered the PIN numbers accurately, you get access
to the course. Also, it is important that your browser should
be Cookie and Java enabled for an ideal usage experience.
In case you are convinced that you have done everything
accurately and correctly and the course is still not getting
activated, please mail us at help@PTLT.egurucool.com
and give us 24 hours to rectify the situation.
- I
have entered the Course Code but the system is indicating
that it is invalid! What should I do?
It is possible that the Course Code has not been keyed in
correctly. Please recheck the code on the sticker and key
it again. If the problem still persists, please mail us
at help@PTLT.egurucool.com and give us 24
hours to rectify the situation.
- I
have entered the CAP but the system is indicating that the
CAP is incomplete or the value of the PIN is inadequate!
What should I do?
It is possible that you may have missed out a digit or more
of the CAP provided in the slip. Please check and enter
all the digits provided in the slip carefully and accurately.
If the problem still persists, please mail us at help@PTLT.egurucool.com
and give us 24 hours to rectify the situation.
- How
do I manage my account?
a.
How do I change my personal details online?
After logging in you can change your personal details by
clicking on Edit Profile.
b.
How do I change my password?
You can change your password to any of your choice at any
time at Change Password.
c.
I have forgotten my password, how can I access further?
If you have forgotten your password you can get a new one.
Click on Forgot Password and enter your
Login Name in the space provided. And you can choose to
get your Hint Question or can request to send a new password
to be emailed.
- What
is a "Learner's Account/Portfolio"?
On providing you with User ID and Password, we will create
an account for you at our end. Using the User ID and Password
provided to you, can access your account at any point of
time (but before the login expiry date)
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Using
the Course / Accessing the Course
- I
have activated the course. How do I access the course?
Once you have activated the course, connect to www.eGurucool.com
to access the course. Login with your Login ID and Password,
using which you had activated the course. On the home page,
the link "My Account" will appear. Clicking on
the My Account link will provide you access
to the course.
- What
is 'My Account'?
My Account is a link to the course that you have activated
and would like to access. It provides you with some additional
information - number of emails used of the total that are
provided as part of the course and your status in our referral
programme.
- Is
the entire course made available at one time?
Our faculty has created a study schedule for each course
to make your learning more focussed and efficient. Thus
the course will be made available in a phased manner.
- If
I have any doubts, how do I clarify them?
In case you have any doubts, email your queries to us and
our subject experts will give you the solution. A fixed
number of emails are provided with each course as part of
eSolutions. Another feature, eDialogue, offers chats with
experts at regular intervals besides a discussion forum
for you to interact with your peers. You can interact with
experts and/or peers to get your doubts clarified.
- How
soon will eGurucool.com respond to my email query?
Our endeavour will be to respond to your query within 72
hours.
- Does
my PC need multimedia to access my course?
No, you don't need a multimedia PC to access the course.
Any PC, which has a browser and can be connected to the
Internet, can be used to access your course. However, we
recommend that your browser be cookie and Java enabled for
an ideal usage experience.
- Do
I need to install any special software to access the course?
No, you don't need to install any new software. All your
PC needs is an Internet browser (Internet Explorer 3.0 or
higher/Netscape Navigator 3.0 or higher) to access the course.
- From
where can I access the course?
You can access the course/s from anywhere - home, school
or cyber cafe. All you need is a PC with an Internet connection.
Connect to www.eGurucool.com, login with your Login ID and
Password that you had used to activate the course. The course
would be then available to you from the 'My Account' link.
- Do
I have to stay connected to the Internet / online for the
entire duration of the course?
No. You don't have to stay connected to the Internet / online
for the entire duration of the course. If you want, you
can save the pages and study at your convenience. However,
for accessing all interactive features like email (eSolutions),
chats and discussion forum (eDialogue) and getting the analysis
and feedback on your test performance (eValuate), you will
have to be connected to the Internet / online.
- What
happens if I get disconnected midway while studying my course?
If you get disconnected midway, you can reconnect to your
ISP and continue from where you left off.
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How do I schedule my studies through
your course?
We offer a schedule for the course. This schedule indicates
the recommended study plan and the time to learn a unit
properly.
- What
basic knowlege do I need to have to take this course?
As this course offered in English medium, you need to be
comfortable in the same language. And as this is going to
be available only online, you need to have a working knowledge
of Internet.
To access
the course online you need to have a standard computer (Pentium
II or above, 4 MB, 32 MB) with a good Internet connectivity.
- Sometimes
the page does not load fully. What should I do?
The causes for the same could be that the Internet line
you are using may be running slow. You may have to wait
a little while for the page to download.
Also,
you could press the "Refresh" button on Internet
Explorer or "Reload" button on Netscape Navigator
with which the page you are accessing will download again.
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Course
duration
- What
is the duration of this course?
The duration of the course is 6 months.
- Is
it available throughout the day, or only at a specific time
in a day?
Unlike the traditional classroom teaching, this course will
be available for you 24 hours a day and 7 days a week (24
x 7 access) on the web. Hence, you can access the same anytime
and anywhere you wish to.
- Are
there any offline classes too and do I have to attend them?
There will not be any offline/classroom teaching. The complete
courseware will be made available only online.
- What
is the maximum amount of time available to me for completion
of the course?
The normal duration of the course is six months. However,
an extension of one month is possible on special request.
Thus your registration will be annulled exactly seven months
from the day of activation of your course.
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Delivery
- Which
are the places where this course is available?
This course is offered purely online. Hence, it doesn't
apply to any particular geography as such and could be accessed
from any place where there is Internet connectivity.
- Do
I need to attend any Contact programme/s?
No. In fact, as of now, we do not run any contact programmes
for this course.
- Is
the content/courseware available only online?
Yes. However, you can save the content into the Hard Disk
of your computer for later use.
- Can
I get the online courseware in the printed book format?
No. As of now, the content is not printed in book format.
However, you can save the content into the Hard Disk of
your computer for later use.
- How
do I navigate through the course area on the site?
You can navigate through various sections of the course,
using the links provided on the left hand side of every
page. These links are self explanatory by name.
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Features
- I
am used to preparing notes while studying. Can I do the
same online?
Yes. We provide an online feature on the site to prepare
your own online notes.
- Are
the online notes available whenever I want them?
Yes. All the notes that you have prepared will be available
to you at any point of time before the expiry of the course
access.
- How
do I use them for later use?
After logging in to your account with your Username and
Password, you can click on the "Notes" link available
on the right hand side of every page. The link leads you
to your Notes area that you can anytime refer to.
- Can
I keep bookmarks?
We provide a feature to make online 'Bookmarks'. You can
find the link 'Bookmarks' on the right hand side of the
pages.
- What
kind of interactivity features are available in this programme?
a)
Email
To support interaction with Subject Experts, learners are
provided with email facility that they can use to interact
with or pose personal queries to experts.
b)
Chat
Chat sessions will be held at regular intervals during which
the learners can communicate with specialists in various
subjects. Parallel discussion/chat with peers during a scheduled
chat session is also possible.
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Discussion boards
Learners can post their views online that could be accessed
and replied to by peers and experts alike.
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Certification
- Do
I have to apply for certification?
No. Once you finish the course, automatically your certificate
will be processed.
- Who
certifies my course?
Edexcel International certifies your success.
- Is
it graded?
Yes. Instead of the marks system, Edexcel awards three different
grades depending on your performance. They are as follows:
1. Pass
2. Merit
3. Distinction
For further details please refer to Grading
System
- Do
I have to pay for the certificate?
No. You need to have to pay no additional amount to procure
your certificate.
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Benefits
- Where
can I apply the skills I have acquired?
You can apply all the skills that you have acquired in your
day-to-day job.
- This
course has helped me a lot. I want to study further. Do
you offer higher levels of course?
We have higher levels of this course. Currently we are not
offering them. We will surely intimate you when we launch
the programmes.
- Can
this certificate help me get overseas opportunities?
It would certainly help, as Edexcel International certification
is known in most countries around the globe.
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Requirements
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What kind of a computer
system do I need to have?
A computer configured with Pentium and above processor and
32 MB RAM is sufficient to access your course online.
- What
kind of Internet connectivity do I need to have?
A minimum of 36.6 kbps connectivity is suggested for better
access of the course.
- What
software do I need to have in my computer to access this
course?
Standard operating system (OS) like Windows 95 and above
and Internet browsers like Internet Explorer (Version 3.0
and above) and Netscape Navigator (Version 3.0 and above).
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