PG Diploma in Education & Teaching – Asian College of Teachers
Asian College of Teachers’ Post Graduate Diploma in Education and Teaching (PGET) programis an advanced course to provide essential training to senior and experienced educators and teaching professionals teaching in schools, colleges or educational institutions. For individuals looking for a course to further their expertise in related field, the program provides a competitive edge as it draws on research and focuses on the current teaching techniques in a variety of contextsrequisite to teach learners at the secondary or college level. It also provides a specialist professional development of experienced teachers who can gain comprehensive knowledge in education and teaching, supported by expert tutors and trainers with vast practical and academic experiences.
Course duration: The duration of the Post Graduate Diploma in Education and Teaching (PGET) course is 1 year.
Eligibility criteria: Bachelor’s degree is the minimum entry requirement
Course fee: 40,000 INR / 750 USD / 620 GBP / 27100 GBP
Focus of the course:
- Develop skills as a teacher through a blend of online learning and live online workshops
- Gain in-depth knowledge in the principles of education, innovation in teaching, digital literacy, advanced pedagogy and andragogy
- Get expert tutor support and study at your own pace
- Join fellow professionals from different backgrounds for online seminars
- Immerse in an engaging learning experience in the live online seminars
- Interact with the trainer and peers sharing ideasetc. in the live online seminars
Who can join the course?
- Working teaching professionals willing to make a mark in the teaching sector
- Experienced educators planning to switch to secondary level teaching
- Anyone looking for a career change and keen to get into teaching
- Experienced teachers or retired professionals looking for greater exposure
- Individuals willing to re-start their career in the field of education
Mode of learning
Post Graduate Diploma in Education and Teaching (PGET) program is available in an online mode of learning.
Curriculum
Phase 1: Principles of Education
- Principles of Education
- Educational Psychology and Theories of Learning
- Different Teaching Methods/Approaches for YL & AL
- Teacher as facilitator- monitoring & motivation
Phase 2: Teaching Strategies
- Lesson planning and instructional strategies
- Assessment and evaluation in differentiated learning
- Inclusive classroom management with emphasis on special education needs
- Resource and material Development
- Language learning VS acquisition
Phase 3 – Innovation in Teaching
- Experiential Learning
- Discovery learning
- Grammar & phonology
- Integrating technology in the classroom
Phase 4 – Behavioural Management
- Social and emotional competencies of the learners
Phase 5: Digital Literacy: 21st century classroom
- Introduction to Digital Literacy
- Evaluating Sources
- The Learner Centric Classroom
- Skill Sets for the 21st Century Learner
- Devices of Communication, Importance of M-Learning & Applications
- Assessing and Selecting the Right M-Learning Apps and LMS
- Virtual Learning Environments and Learning Tools (VOLT)
- Digital Literacy – Risks & Safety Measures
- Creating and Managing Your Personal Brand
- Instructional Classroom Strategies
Phase 6: Advanced Pedagogy and Project Method
Final Term
Phase 7: Andragogy – Facilitation learning for adults
Phase 8: Curriculum Issues in Administration
Phase 9: Educational Supervision
Phase 10: Identifying and supporting learners with special needs (LD, ADHD, Autism)
- Identifying various types of learning challenges
- Identifying and supporting learners with special needs
- Managing behaviour of special need children
- ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy
Phase 11: Assessments and Evaluation
- Introduction to Assessment and Evaluation
- Types and Characteristics of Assessments
- Principles of Assessment
- Learning Cycles
- Assessment – From Application to Practice
- Mapping the Learning Process - Case Studies
- Designing 21st Century Assessment
- Objectives and Functions of Evaluation and Assessment
Phase 12: Evaluation of Teaching and Learning
Value of the certificate
- Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC) has
accredited Asian College of Teachers (ACT)
- The prestigious EQAC - Education Quality Accreditation Commission has accredited Asian
College of Teachers (ACT) that has met all the standards set by this Commission
- All ACT courses are accredited by International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher
Education (QAHE)
- All ACT courses are endorsed by NCC Education UK, an awarding organization and a global
provider of British education
- Asian College of Teachers is a member of CPD Certification Service UK
- ACT is an organizational member of Childhood Education International (CEI)
Career prospects
Whether an experienced educator or a working professional, trainees will get a grip on the various teaching strategies, principles of education, introduction to digital literacy and many more, which will provide a level of confidence with latest teaching methodologies and prepare them to face learners in middle and secondary or college levels.
The course prepares you to be employed as:
- Senior teacher
- Lecturer
- Head of the Department
- Course Coordinator
- Curriculum Developer
- Consultants associated with various schools
- An edupreneur
