Diploma programmes 2023 – Azim Premji University
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.
Azim Premji University is inviting applications from teachers, educators and other practicing professionals for their Diploma programmes commencing in January 2023. These programmes aim to develop the capabilities of teachers and professionals with an emphasis on full participation of children with diverse learning needs throughout the schooling years.
The three Diploma programmes are offered in the areas of
- Early Childhood Education’
- Inclusive Education
- Learning Disability
Flexibility Participants can opt to join the full one-year diploma programme or take one or more certificate courses (12 week duration)
1. Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Building a strong foundation for the holistic development of children in school education.
DURATION 1 year part-time
Introduction
Early childhood education plays a critical role in the holistic development of young children and in building a strong foundation for their school education. The National Education Policy, 2020 has proposed several measures to achieve universal provisioning of quality early childhood development, care, and education.
There is an acute shortage of well-trained preschool teachers and functionaries of early childhood education who can fulfil the promise of delivering high quality services to the very large population of children in the 3 – 8 years age group in the country.
The Diploma in Early childhood Education offered by Azim Premji University aims to fulfil the need for good quality professional development programmes in Early Childhood Education in India.
What does the programme offer?
The programme offers a comprehensive, holistic and engaging curriculum covering all important aspects of the Early Childhood Education domain that will help ECE practitioners build perspective, sensitivity, and acquire knowledge, skills and capabilities to work with children in the age group of 3– 8 years. The programme is taught by highly experienced academics and practitioners of ECE.
The Diploma in Early Childhood Education is designed for teachers working with children in the age group of 3 – 8 years and early childhood education professionals looking to make a meaningful contribution in their specialized domain. A proven interest in working with young children and/or relevant work experience of 2 years or more, is essential.
- Deepen understanding about the domain of early childhood education and the important concepts and theories relevant to ECE practice.
- Build capability to design and implement suitable learning experiences for children in early years and interactions with families and the community.
- Develop capacity to identify young children with different learning needs and adopt and implement inclusive practices in early childhood education settings.
- Enable participants to become self-motivated and reflective practitioners.
- Build skills and knowledge to set up and manage small scale ECE programmes.
The programme is open for teachers from public and private school systems working with children in the age group of 3 – 8 years and for ECE professionals with minimum 2 years of relevant work experience. The eligibility criteria are:
- Undergraduate in any discipline (preferred)
- Working knowledge of English (reading, writing and speaking)
Application process and fees
Application process
Step 1 : Submit your online application form with statement of purpose
Step 2 : Personal Interview conducted online
Fees
DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
The total fees are INR 35,400 (including GST)
Before commencement of first certificate programme: INR 17,700
Before commencement of third certificate programme: INR 17,700
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME
The total fees are INR 10,030 (including GST)
Before the commencement of the programme: INR 10, 030* (including GST)
*No refund
Note: GST rates are in line with Government guidelines and are subject to change.
Contact us
Address: Azim Premji University, Survey No. 66, Burugunte Village, Bikkanahalli Main Road, Sarjapura, Bengaluru — 562125.
E‑mail: admission.diploma@apu.edu.in
Mobile: 8951978091
2. Diploma in Inclusive Education
Working with children with diverse learning needs in the classroom.
DURATION 1 year part-time
Introduction
There are children with different learning needs in every classroom. Children with disabilities educated in regular schools outperform those educated in segregated settings. An inclusive school environment benefits all children, not just those with disabilities.
The National Education Policy (NEP) of India proposes full participation of children with diverse learning needs 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.
The aim of the Diploma Programme in Inclusive Education is to develop capabilities of teachers and educators in the regular school system for working with children with diverse learning needs to maximize their learning potential.
Offered in collaboration
This programme will be offered in collaboration with Spastics Society of Karnataka, and Ummeed Child Development Center.
Spastics Society of Karnataka is a non-governmental organisation that has done 15 years and more of dedicated service towards conducting various pre-service and in-service teacher training programmes for inclusive education, autism spectrum disorder, learning disability, early childhood education, and cerebral palsy.
Ummeed Child Development Center is a not-for-profit organisation with a vision of helping children with developmental disabilities reach their full potential to be included in society. In nineteen years, with a transdisciplinary team of developmental paediatricians, occupational therapists, mental health professionals, autism intervention specialists, special educators, speech therapists and social workers have directly worked with over 10,000 children and their families, providing support through over 75,000 sessions.
The Diploma in Inclusive Education provides regular school teachers with the knowledge about inclusive education as a concept and practice, and equips them with skills needed to identify and work with children with diverse learning needs in regular classrooms. 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 diploma programme will be beneficial to all Teachers in the primary and middle school, and to Educators in administrative roles such as school heads, Principals, Special Educators, and Counsellors belonging to the public and private school systems.
Key features of the programme
- 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.
The programme is open for teachers, Educators, Principals, Special Educators and Counsellors from public and private school with minimum 2 years of relevant work experience. The eligibility criteria are:
- Undergraduate in any discipline (Preferred)
- Working knowledge of English (reading, writing, and speaking)
Application process
Step 1 : Online application form with statement of purpose
Step 2 : Personal Interview conducted online
Fees
DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
The total fees are INR 35,400 (including GST)
Before commencement of first certificate programme: INR 17,700
Before commencement of third certificate programme: INR 17,700
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME
The total fees are INR 10,030 (including GST)
Before the commencement of the programme: INR 10, 030* (including GST)
*No refund
Note: GST rates are in line with Government guidelines and are subject to change.
Address: Azim Premji University, Survey No. 66, Burugunte Village, Bikkanahalli Main Road, Sarjapura, Bengaluru — 562125.
E‑mail: admission.diploma@apu.edu.in
Mobile: 8951978091
3. Diploma in Learning Disability
Enabling teachers to work with children with learning disabilities, in their schools and classrooms
DURATION 1 year part-time
Introduction
About 5 to 15 per cent of children in classrooms in India have a learning disability. Policies mandate that all children need to be part of the regular school system, irrespective of their learning needs. But due to lack of awareness and poor implementation of the policies, children with disabilities are often forced to drop out of school. Teacher preparedness is critical for ensuring that children with learning disability become a part of an inclusive school system.
Teachers need to understand the nature and characteristics of the condition as well as possess the necessary knowledge to adapt the curriculum and modify teaching strategies to help the children cope with the demands of a regular school curriculum and become lifelong autonomous learners.
This requires the creation of a collaborative and inclusive school environment where teachers, parents, school administrators and the community work together in making education meaningful and enriching for every child in the classroom.
The diploma is designed for school teachers and school functionaries to understand learning disability as a condition and develop skills for identification, assessment and application of evidence-based teaching methods in inclusive classrooms.
This diploma is open to practicing regular school teachers, special educators, counsellors and school heads working in private and public school systems in India.
- Deepen the understanding of teachers about the nature and needs of students with learning disabilities and related conditions in classrooms.
- Provide knowledge about the processes of curriculum adaptation, assessment and educational programme planning for students with learning disabilities.
- Enhance teachers’ ability to apply research-based teaching methods for children with learning disabilities in regular school classrooms.
- Develop competencies needed to function as effective inclusive school teachers.
The programme is open to practicing regular school teachers, special educators, counsellors and school heads working in private and public school systems in India:
- Undergraduate in any discipline (Preferred)
- Working knowledge of English (reading, writing, and speaking)
Application Process
STEP 1
Submit your online application form with statement of purpose
STEP 2
Personal Interview (conducted online)
Fees
DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
The total fees are INR 35,400 (including GST)
Before commencement of first certificate programme: INR 17,700
Before commencement of third certificate programme: INR 17,700
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME
The total fees are INR 10,030 (including GST)
Before the commencement of the programme: INR 10, 030* (including GST)
*No refund
Note: GST rates are in line with Government guidelines and are subject to change.
Address: Azim Premji University, Survey No. 66, Burugunte Village, Bikkanahalli Main Road, Sarjapura, Bengaluru — 562125.
E‑mail: admission.diploma@apu.edu.in
Mobile: 8951978091
Know more and apply online https://azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/diplomas-in-education
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