UMANG Fellowship by the Center for Lifelong Learning, School of Social Work : Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai.

Apply by 31st December 2024 

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) was established in 1936 as the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work. In 1944, it was renamed as the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. The year 1964 was an important landmark in the history of the Institute, when it was declared Deemed to be a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act (UGC), 1956.
Since its inception, the Vision of the TISS has been to be an institution of excellence in higher education that continually responds to changing social realities through the development and application of knowledge, towards creating a people-centred, ecologically sustainable and just society that promotes and protects dignity, equality, social justice and human rights for all.

This one-year, part-time fellowship aims to train and support school teachers to create joyful teaching and learning spaces. With a hybrid training mode, in-person sessions at TISS, and online sessions, selected teachers will gain state-of-the-art SEL frameworks and tools, mentorship, and a supportive community.

UMANG Fellowship Announcement

– an initiative by the Center for Lifelong Learning,  School of Social Work, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

About the Fellowship

This fellowship is focused on creating joyful teaching spaces for school teachers and a joyful, nurturing learning environment for their students.

Duration

This is a one year part-time fellowship  which includes a training programme designed to help teachers upskill themselves while balancing the commitments of their full-time job. 

III. Mode

Hybrid (a combination of in-person and online sessions). In-person training sessions will be held at TISS, Mumbai campus.

1. Fee

This fellowship is offered free of cost to the selected participants thanks to our funding partner Flourishing Minds Fund, America.

1. Seats available: 50
2. Who can apply

This fellowship is for you if you are a teacher passionate about bringing mental health and social-emotional learning to your peers and students by fully equipping yourselves with the necessary tools to co-create joyful learning spaces in your classrooms.

Please refer to the ‘Application Process’ (Section X) to see if you meet the eligibility criteria.

VII. Objectives of the Fellowship

1. Increase teachers’ awareness of the role that emotional safety plays in great teaching and learning
2. Equip teachers with the skills and tools to manage their own wellbeing
3. Equip teachers with the skills and tools to manage student wellbeing
4. Support teachers to apply learnings from the fellowship to their classrooms through a project

VIII. What is offered in this Fellowship to you as a teacher

1. Training to understand and apply state of the art SEL frameworks in your classroom context
2. Tools and classroom management strategies to make your classroom a joyful learning space and you a great teacher
3. Practices to help balance your own wellbeing with your students’ wellbeing
4. Mentorship and personalised support to implement an SEL project in your classroom
5. Access to a community of peers and colleagues (including mental health practitioners) who share your goals and aspirations
6. Certificate on completion of the Fellowship (upon meeting attendance and other requirements of the training programme)

Timelines and Time Commitment

The next batch of the Fellowship launched in January 2025 , the second batch will commence in January 2025 and will last for 50 hours.

• First half : 20 hours training across 6 months
  • 2 physical trainings (4h each)
  • 6 online trainings (2h each)
• Second half : 30-hour classroom project to be completed in 4-5 months

Application Process

A. Eligibility: 

1. Graduate/Bachelor’s degree in any subject
2. Is currently teaching in a school (government/non-government) with over 3 years of teaching experience 
3. Is fluent in reading and writing English, and fluent in speaking Hindi
4. Willing to commit to the entire fellowship duration (i.e., one year) 
5. Willing to apply learnings in their own classrooms with students, other teachers, and school stakeholders to transform schools into great SEL spaces
6. For applicants located outside Mumbai: Willingness to travel to TISS Mumbai at own expense for in-person trainings 

How to Apply

Please email reachtoumang@gmail.com with the subject as ‘Applying to be an UMANG Fellow and following documents: 

1. Updated CV/Resume
2. A write-up of 500 words in PDF format stating your 1) motivation to apply for this fellowship and 2) the project idea that you intend to implement in your classroom as part of this fellowship programme.
3. If required, No Objection Certificate (NoC) from your organisation to participate in this Fellowship 

The deadline to apply for the second cohort is December 31st, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next round of personal interviews.

Key Details: 

Duration: 1 year
Mode: Hybrid (In-person at TISS, Mumbai + Online)
Fee: Free, funded by Flourishing Minds Fund, America
Seats: 50

Deadline : December 31st, 2024

Who Should Apply:

• Teachers passionate about mental health and social-emotional learning
• Graduate/Bachelor’s degree holders with 3+ years of teaching experience
• Fluent in Hindi (speaking) and English (reading/writing)
• Committed to transforming schools into great SEL spaces

Application Process: Email reachtoumang@gmail.com with the subject ‘Applying to be an UMANG Fellow’ and include your

• CV
• a 500-word write-up on your motivation and project idea, and,
• if required, a No Objection Certificate (NoC) from your organization.

Deadline : December 31st, 2024

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