California State University – San Marcos announces thelaunch of International Baccalaureate (IB) Educator Certificate in Teaching & Learning India
Widening Participation to Global Teacher Studies and Preparation
Hyderabad: 14th March, 2016:
California State University, San Marcos (CSUS) announces today announced the launch of International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate in Teaching & Learning India in Hyderabad, Telangana State. CSUSM has come up with the fully online certificate Programme that includes the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). Candidates completing this Programme will be prepared to teach in any IB school worldwide, with consideration for local government teacher credentialing. The program is planned to enable candidates to reach their dreams and meet the increasing demand for IB teachers worldwide especially in USA. California State University San Marcos is the only university with India specific offering and is working to increase the reach of the program.
International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate in Teaching & Learning India is a fully online, two-semester course of study that can be completed in six months with a non-credit and credit option. This course will have ten semester units that may transfer to another university. It provides candidates an opportunity to develop theoretical knowledge through field study experience which includes lesson plans, materials along with assessments unique to local curriculum requirements and contexts. It’s a cohort model with deep learning and interaction with peers along with continual feedback and online support from faculty.
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| L-R Melanie Paliotti, Robert Carolin, Gabriel Hons Olivier and Pundi S. Sriram CEO Techelearns |
Speaking at the launch Robert Carolin, MA, Executive Director and Associate Dean Office of Global Programs and Services said, “We are extremely pleased to announce the launch of International Baccalaureate (IB) Educator Certificate in Teaching & Learning in India today. The programme, has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities. It will help in transforming perspectives through experiential learning and enhancing critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration. It is aimed at enhancing the skill sets of people aspiring to be in education sector and helping them in making a mark in the global markets. We are confident that the program will receive a fantastic response from the people here in India”
IB is introduced with an idea to help candidates achieve their strategic aim of increased access globally and to work with schools and enable them to add an international dimension to their vocational offerings.
TechElearns based in Chennai is facilitating this program and is responsible for marketing, outreach and enrollment into this program. For more details call : Arva Chhagan - +91 8754 411918
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