Admissions OPEN - The Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers (CIDTT)
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Three admission options available:
Weekend Programme (Every Saturday - 20 weeks): starting 21st April, 2012
Summer Intensive Programme (SIP) - 5 weeks: 1st May – 1st June 2012
Weekday Programme (Every Wednesday - 20 weeks): starting 20th June 2012
About CIDTT
Aim:The Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers (CIDTT) is a practice-based qualification for ongoing professional development. It is offered by the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), UK and is a professional teacher certification recognized in 140 countries. The Diploma is intended for full-time or part-time teachers in educational establishments, training organisations and companies. The Diploma is designed to be flexible, so that candidates from a variety of teaching environments have equal opportunity to pursue this course and enhance their academic insight, teaching skills and knowledge of pedagogy.
Approach : The CIDTT, a dynamic teacher development course, is designed on the basis of international best practices in Education. The Diploma syllabus and assignments provide a framework which includes a range of teaching and learning methods making intensive use of technology. It also encourages candidates to be thoughtful and resourceful in their approach to particular learning needs.
Curriculum and Course plan : The four modules of the CIDTT correspond to the key phases in the teaching-learning cycle. Each module comprises of two sub units, which can form the basis for planning professional development programmes leading to the Diploma award. All modules are marked on the basis of its creativity, authenticity and reflective thinking by examiners from the CIE, U.K.
At ITARI, we offer two additional modules to the four modules of the CIDTT. The additional two modules have been developed, keeping in mind, needs of the teacher in India and aim to develop a deeper appreciation of the fundamentals of education and broaden their perspective and world view.
1. INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION
Foundations of learning |
- Education in India
- Introduction to Education Philosophy
- Sociology of Education
- Introduction to Learning Theories and styles
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2. DESIGN
Planning and Preparation |
- Planning and preparing a learning program
- Identify learners’ needs, specify the learning objectives, plan content, methods and resources, completing the program plan
- Planning and preparing learning sessions
- Specify the requirements for each learning sessions, complete session plans, prepare learning materials, plan for assessment, prepare the learning
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3. PRACTICE
Teaching and learning action |
- Facilitating active learning
- Present information, give instructions and demonstration, use visual aids, supervise learning activities, manage the flow of activities, manage the learning environment
- Facilitating learner involvement
- Motivate learners, encourage learners, guide learners, support learners
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4. ASSESSMENT
Assessing progress and achievement |
- Assessing learners progress
- Prepare formative assessments, use formative assessments, analyze formative assessment data, provide feedback about progress, maintain records of learners’ progress
- Assessing learners’ achievements
- Prepare summative assessments, use summative assessments, analyze summative assessment data, provide feedback about achievement, maintain records of learners’ achievements
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5. EVALUATION
Improving teaching and learning |
- Evaluating and improving learning programs
- Evaluate learning, use evaluation to plan improvements, make improvements and plan future evaluation
- Evaluating and improving own professional practice
- Identify goals for improvement, complete a professional development plan, specify actions and evaluate outcomes
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6. PERSPECTIVES AND WORLDVIEW
Widening horizons of educational thought |
- Educational films & documentaries
- Guest lectures and talks
- Debates & discussions
- Visits to schools
- Reading forums
- Leadership Camp
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Programme Highlights at ITARI :
Face-to-face sessions: The six modules are covered through 120 hours of classroom based sessions.
One-to-one Mentoring: Expert mentoring support during and after the completion of the course.
Support materials: All candidates receive the required study and support materials for the course. The candidates will have access to the ITARI library for reference work.
Eligibility :
Graduate degree from a recognized University.
Contact Details :
Programme Leader: Ms. Sandhya Gatti
Contact Numbers: 080 22895862, 91 9342957895 / 9742543769
Email: sandhya.gatti@itari.in / ankur.rupani@itari.in
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