Certificate Program for K12 Teachers
Overview
Engage in immersive simulations focused on baseline assessment, AI-driven self-learning, webinars, and key teaching strategies, including classroom management and student assessments. These simulations prepare teachers for real-world challenges in K-12 education.
Understand your starting point and set personalized learning goals based on the results of the assessment.
Enhance your knowledge and teaching skills through adaptive, personalized learning paths guided by AI.
Gain advanced knowledge from expert-led webinars, then apply these concepts to practical classroom situations.
Program Module
Overview of child and adolescent development theories, including cognitive, social, and emotional development. Discussing the typical learning milestones and how they impact classroom behavior and learning. Exploration of different learning styles and intelligences (e.g., visual, auditory, kinesthetic). Strategies for recognizing and accommodating diverse learning preferences in the classroom to enhance engagement and effectiveness.
Strategies for fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, including techniques for creating a welcoming atmosphere, establishing positive teacher-student relationships, and promoting a growth mindset.
Setting Expectations and Rules, Communicating Rules Effectively, Modeling Behavior, Positive Reinforcement, Preventative Strategies.
Identifying Triggers, De-Escalation Techniques, Consistent Consequences, Building Relationships, Classroom Environment Adjustments
Overview of Differentiated Instruction, Importance of Differentiated Instruction, Ongoing Assessment and Feedback, Professional Reflection and Adjustment:
Differentiating Content, Differentiating Process, Differentiating Products, Flexible Grouping
Introduction to Educational Technologies, Categories of Educational Technologies, Benefits of Educational Technologies
Exploring Technology Tools, Hands-On Exploration, Creating and Customizing Content
Understanding Effective Assessment Strategies, Purpose of Assessment, Principles of Effective Assessment, Types of Assessment Tools. Designing Assessments Aligned with Blooms, Creating Rubrics, NCF and Assessments
Key Elements of Constructive Feedback, Strategies for Effective Feedback, Using Assessment Data to Inform Instruction, Steps to Using Assessment Data Effectively, Benefits of Using Assessment Data, Integration of Feedback and Data
Creating a Positive Learning Environment, Incorporating Student Interests, Using Interactive and Collaborative Learning, Differentiating Instruction, Incorporating Goal-Setting and Self-Assessment, Incorporating Movement and Brain Breaks, Providing Timely and Positive Feedback, Incorporating Creative and Critical Thinking Activities
Interactive activities and strategies to make lessons more engaging, NCF and the new approach to classroom instructions
Principles of Inclusive Education, Equity and Access, Diversity as a Strength, High Expectations for All Students, Collaboration and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL),Legal requirements in India
Establishing an Inclusive Classroom Culture, Differentiating Instruction, Accommodations and Modifications, Incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Collaborating with Specialists and Families, Using Assistive Technology
Benefits of Collaborative Learning, Strategies for Fostering Group Work, Creating an Inclusive Group Work Environment
Designing Effective Collaborative Activities, Managing Group Dynamics, Examples of Collaborative Activities
Effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.- Effective Communication with Students, Effective Communication with Parents, Effective Communication with Colleagues
Handling difficult conversations and building positive relationships with stakeholders. Handling Difficult Conversations, Building Positive Relationships with Stakeholders, Strategies for Maintaining Positive Relationships
Understanding Reflective Teaching, Techniques for Reflective Teaching, Techniques for Self-Assessment, Integrating Reflection and Self-Assessment into Daily Practice
Recap of Key Concepts, Self-Reflection Exercise, Developing an Action Plan, Setting SMART Goals, Creating a Timeline, Commitment to Continuous Improvement, Final Reflection and Course Closure