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Design elements

A seamless blend between theory and practice - conceptual understanding is based on practical experiences and practical knowledge backed up by theory
Host school as the ground for learning and practice – rigorous selection criteria for host school and classrooms
Intensive course work throughout the program
Learner -centered and demonstrative pedagogy
Contextualizing the program depending on the community it serves
Continuous and intensive mentoring and development of residents, collaborating teachers and clinical teacher educators
Team framework that supports collaboration and learning from each other
Different modes of learning – a mix of experiential learning, self - study, group work, lectures, workshops, filed visits
Advocate the pedagogy of learning in groups & teams with a focus on peer learning.
All courses to foster inquiry, questioning, reflection and constructing understanding through experiences
Ongoing Assessments – course papers, observations, portfolio, assignments, rubrics .

Key Objectives of the Programme

A framework for preparing a critical mass of teachers who are highly capable, passionate and who can be the leaders and change makers
A working model for practice based teacher education program that serves as an example for transforming teacher education in the country
Teacher education and school transformation becomes a cohesive whole
Opportunities for schools/districts to capitalize on the expertise of their best teachers as mentor teachers and teacher educators; build a pathway for effective teachers to stay in teaching and effect change from the classroom without leaving their classrooms.
Leverage for school reform that systemically focuses on improving school conditions that promote high quality teaching and high levels of student learning.

For the Teachers

Focus on self-awareness and self-development to build pride as teachers
Develop the capacity to be a reflective practitioner and learn by reflecting on the experiences and work done as an educator
Discover meaning and purpose through their work
Focus on building relationships with students, peers, parents and the larger community

Cultivate a belief in self and their students and recognize their power to effect change
Build competency to design and facilitate a range of learning experiences for a diverse set of students
Develop the relevant content and pedagogical knowledge

Curricular aims – Developing core competencies across the curriculum

For the kind of teachers we desire for our country, it is critical that we work with them at both levels - as people and as professionals. Keeping this in mind, we have put together core competencies to be developed within them throughout their curricular engagement, irrespective of the domains and courses they choose.

Dispositions

Self-awareness & commitment to learning
Reflective Practitioners
Secular & sensitive
Attentive & Responsive
Professionalism

Skills

Critical & creative thinking
Ability to conceptualize through a range of learning experiences and apply this knowledge to practical classroom situations
Ability to create an enabling Learning environment
Manages and uses resources effectively
Ability to collaborate and work in groups
Research skills
Communication and facilitation skills

Knowledge

Understanding of education, the learner and society and their inter-relations.
Understanding of subject displayed through teaching
Planning for effective transaction of curriculum
Understands & addresses learners’ diverse learning needs using appropriate teaching and learning strategies
Uses effective strategies for assessment of learning & assessment for learning and improvising their practice

Design elements

Key Objectives of the Programme

For the Teachers

Curricular aims – Developing core competencies across the curriculum

Dispositions

Skills

Knowledge

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10 Months Full Time Program
with Hands-on Experience

@Heritage Xperiential Learning School, Gurgaon and
The American School Of Bombay, Mumbai