Creating Inclusive Classrooms – pedagogy and practice
Azim Premji University was established under the Azim Premji University Act 2010 of the Government of Karnataka. Azim Premji Foundation, the sponsoring body set up the University as a fully philanthropic and not-for-profit entity, with a clear social purpose. The University started in 2011 and since then have admitted over 2000 students.
Programmes offered-
A. Postgraduate Programmes
M.A. Education (2 years)
-Broad based programme of study that includes theory, practice, research and planning in Education.
M.A. Development (2 years)
-The programme aims to prepare individuals capable of informed and thoughtful development action, aware of the complexity, depth and scope of the discourse of development, its ethical imperatives and its implications for policy and action.
M.A. Public Policy & Governance (2 years)
-The programme will will help students learn about the ideas, mechanisms and practices of public policy as well as the nature, quality and legitimacy of the institutions and practices of governance.
M.A. Economics (2 years) -Specialisation in Development and Policy
LL.M. in Law & Development (1 year) -An intensive and immersive legal education at the intersection of the domains of Law and Development in India.
B. Undergraduate Programmes
Stream -1 : 3 year Degree in Science, Social Science and Humanities Stream -2 : 4 year Dual Degree in Science and Education
3 – year Degree (Majors offered)
B.Sc. (Physics, Biology or Mathematics)
B.A. (Economics, English, History, Philosophy)
Option to pursue Honours degree through research projects.
4 year Dual Degree Science : Biology, Physics or Mathematics Education : Perspectives, Pedagogy and Field Practice
A 4-year, dual-degree programme in Science and Education leading to a B. Sc B.Ed. Degree. Prepares students to gain deep disciplinary knowledge in the Sciences as well as a practical and professional degree in Education.
Applications are open for the third certificate programme (Creating Inclusive Classrooms – pedagogy and practice ) of Diploma in Inclusive Education.
The programme aims to create knowledge and skills in teachers and educators to make their classroom safe and inclusive for children with diverse learning needs.
There are children with different learning needs in every classroom. Studies show that children with disabilities who are educated in regular schools do better than those who attend special schools.
The National Education Policy (NEP) of India proposes that children with diverse learning needs should participate fully in the regular schooling process. Teachers in regular classrooms need to develop capabilities to cater to the diverse learning needs of children in their classrooms. An inclusive school environment benefits all children, not just those with disabilities.
What we offer
Our programme is designed for teachers and educators who work in the regular school system.
The purpose of the diploma programme is to create knowledge and skills in teachers and educators to make their classrooms safe and inclusive for children with diverse learning needs.
Our 12-month programme to be offered in ‘blended’ mode comprises of online classes and in-person sessions. The Diploma programme includes four certificate programmes of twelve weeks duration each.
On successfully completing the programme, you will be awarded a diploma. Each certificate programme can also be taken individually, leading to the award of a certificate.
Our objectives
Our diploma aims to:
- Provide regular school teachers with an understanding about inclusion, current policy provisions, and the benefits and barriers of inclusive education in the Indian school system.
- Prepare teachers with skills to identify and support diversity in the classroom.
- Equip teachers with capabilities to modify the curriculum, instruction, pedagogy and assessment to support the needs of children with learning difficulties in regular classrooms.
- Provide teachers and educators with knowledge and skills to set up inclusive practices in their own contexts.
Course structure
The programme is structured as 4 Certificate programmes of 12 weeks duration leading up to the complete Diploma.
These 4 certificate programmes are –
Inclusive Education: Concept, Policies and Principles, Embracing Learning Differences in the Classroom – Identification and Support, Creating Inclusive Classrooms – Pedagogy and Practice, Setting up Inclusive Practices.
This diploma will provide regular school teachers with knowledge of inclusive education as a concept and practice, with the skills needed to identify and work with children with disabilities in regular classrooms.
Pedagogy
Through extensive hands-on exercises and evidence-based practices, teachers will learn how to modify curriculum, teaching practices and assessment to suit individual learning needs of children in their classrooms, and to practice inclusion in their own settings.
The programmes will be offered in blended mode.
Online
This includes synchronous and asynchronous interactions. In the direct interaction in the online mode, there will be lectures, group work, workshops, presentations for assessment and classroom discussions. Asynchronous interactions include the sharing of readings, participation in discussion forums, audio/video materials, and work on individual assignments.
Face to face interaction
This will be held in Bangalore. It will include six days of block teaching once during the 12 week period for each certificate programme. This includes direct lectures, workshops and supervision of practicum and field work.
