The Institute of Education and Research (IER) at the University of Dhaka is Bangladesh's leading institution for education. It was established in 1959 through collaboration between the University of Dhaka, Pakistan's government, and USAID to provide teaching programs, research, and extension services in education. IER offers bachelor's, master's and PhD programs in education. It has 10 departments covering topics like early childhood education, languages, social sciences, education policy and more. IER conducts research on education issues in Bangladesh through theses and dissertations. One researcher profiled studies teachers' preparedness for inclusive education.

1. WELCOME TO
THE PRESENTATION

2. PRESENTATION ON
Institute of Education and
Research (IER)
University of Dhaka

3. INSTITUTION OF EDUCATION AND
RESEARCH (IER)
The Institute of Education and Research, University of
Dhaka is an apex institute in the field of professional
education in Bangladesh. It is the only Institute of its
kind under the public universities of Bangladesh which
offers teaching programmes leading to higher
professional degrees, conducts advanced research
studies and provides extension services in education.

4. HISTORY OF IER
 The Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of Dhaka, was
established through the joint efforts of the University of Dhaka, the then
Government of Pakistan and the USAID (US Agency for International
Development) Mission.
 The USAID Mission entered into a contract with the Colorado State
College to establish, organize and direct the initial stages of IER.
 Then the contract came into effect on November 1, 1959 (1960).
 Finally on July 1, 1960 the classes of the Institute began with 33 students
of one year M.Ed. degree program.

5. ACADEMICS PROGRAMS OF IER
The programs offered by the Institute are as follows:
a. Four years Bachelor of Education (Hon’s.) Program
b. One-year Master of Education program (day)
c. Two year part time (evening) Master of Education
program
d. M. Phil Program in Education
e. Thesis-based Ph. D. Program in Education

6. OBJECTIVES OF IER
 To promote and to provide facilities for advanced
study and research in education.
 To provide teaching, and guidance in order to prepare
candidates for the degrees of Master of Education
and Doctor of Philosophy in Education of the
University
 To provide courses of further study for those already
qualified to engage in educational work.
 To provide services for those concerned with higher
education in the University Teaching Departments and
affiliated or constituent colleges.

7. DEPARTMENTS
Dept. of Pre-primary and Primary Education
Dept. of Language Education
Dept. of Social Science Education
Dept. of Educational Planning and Management
Dept. of Curriculum and Educational Technology
Dept. of Educational Evaluation and Research
Dept. of Non-formal and Continuing Education
Dept. of Educational Psychology and Guidance
Dept. of Special Education
Dept. of Science, Mathematics and Technology
Education

8. CURRENT RESEARCHES OF IER
Recent PhD Thesis:
 Exploring the quality of classroom teaching practices in preschools
in Bangladesh -by Mahmuda Shaila Banu (2012)
 Promotion of Scientific Library in Bangladesh teachers,
perspectives, practices and challenges –by Mahbub Alam Sarker
(2012)
 A comparative study of Mathematics curriculum at primary level in
Bangladesh and India (West Bengal) –by Md Abdul Halim (2004)
 Effectiveness of self instruction modules for B.Ed. Teacher trainees
to overcome behaviors disorders in students –by N. Arunachalan
(2004)
 Decentralization of primary education management and supervision
system in Bangladesh –by Abdus Salam Akon (2004)

9. PROFILE OF A RESEARCHER
Name: Mohammed Tarik Ahsan
Designation: Associate Professor, IER, DU.
Qualification:
B.Ed.(IER, Dhaka University), M.Ed.(IER, Dhaka University)
Master of Spec. Ed. (Flinders University of Australia), Currently Ph.D.
Researcher (Monash University Melbourne, Australia)
Research topic: Pre-service Teachers’ preparedness for inclusive
Education in Bangladesh.
Areas of Interests:
Inclusive education-policy initiatives, school and
curriculum reform for inclusive education, teacher beliefs, attitudes
and efficacy towards inclusive education
Special Education- curriculum simplification/modification,
IEP/NEP, child development, educational psychology.

10. Hearing impairment-education, speech and language
development audiology for education, speech therapy/training
Alternative Communication-sign language, sign supported
language, tactile language, total communication
Teacher preparation-multiple ways of teaching learning, social
constructivism, teacher beliefs, attitudes, efficacy
Research Experiences:
Team Member of a national research team known as Education Watch
of CAMPE, 2006.
Researcher, Study on Participatory National Budget Analysis:
Education of Children with Disabilities, ActionAid Bangladesh, since
October 2001 to March 2002.
Researcher as a member of the research team of the study on
Situation of Adolescent Girls and Women with Disabilities, conducted
by CSID in association with Grameen Trust Bangladesh; 2000 to 2002.

11. THANKS TO ALL