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Postgraduate Programme in Early Childhood Education [Merited with a Diploma] at Indus Training & Research Institute (ITARI), Bengaluru
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Dr. Jonna Kangas
Academic Programme Leader
Adjunct Professor and Dr. Jonna Kangas is a leading Finnish researcher in Early Education and a top contributor to the Play- based and Participatory Learning theory and methodology for early childhood education in Finland. She is one of the developers of the Foundations of ECEC STEM course. Dr. Kangas is a Senior Lecturer and Teacher Training Expert at the University of Helsinki and also a Joint Research Member at the Playful Learning Centre research laboratory. She has trained hundreds of Finnish early educators in daily pedagogics, children’s learning process observation and documentation, and she has designed innovative teacher training and mentoring programmes for online platforms.
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Dr. Heidi Harju-Luukkainen
Special Education TEACHER
Dr. Heidi Harju-Luukkainen holds a Ph.D. in education, special education teacher qualification and a qualification in leadership and management from Finland. She has published more than 100 international books, journal articles and reports as well as worked in more than 25 projects globally. Dr. Harju-Luukkainen has worked at top ranked universities in the USA like UCLA, USC as well as in many Nordic research universities. She has developed education programs for universities, been a PI of PISA sub-assessments in Finland and functioned as board professional. Her research areas are early childhood education, justice in education and international student assessment.
About Postgraduate Programme in Early Childhood Education (merited with Diploma) – PGP in ECE
- Childhood and Children as Social Actors
- Playful Pedagogy of Early Childhood Education
- Learning design through inquiry-based learning and STEM
- Phenomenon-based learning in EY and transversal competencies
- Co-operation and collaboration in EY settings
- Special education
Unique Feature of this programme
- Interactive online sessions with the University of Helsinki, academic experts
- Onsite workshops at ITARI campus by the University of Helsinki, academic experts
- Independent work and group assignments based on self-study materials (eg. Videos, podcasts, reading)
- Internship opportunities in Indus International schools
- 100 % placement assistance
- Employment opportunities in proposed new Indus Early Learning Centers
- Possibilities to become education entrepreneurs in Early Childhood Education
- Opportunities to pursue advanced studies & research in the field of Early Childhood Education
- Improved understanding of Early Childhood Psychology & parenting
- Practicum component, helps one to get hands-on experience with young learners
- Learning from the best International academic experts in ECE
Eligibility Criteria
Graduate with strong leadership potential are invited to apply
Aspirants seeking transition from other industries to teaching and academia are highly encouraged
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Selection Process
Application with Statement of Purpose
Review of eligibility and Statement of Purpose
Interaction with the applicant
Review of potential for commitment to the profession
Review of appropriate English language competence to pursue Finland University qualification
Testimonials
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Location
Indus Training and Research
Institute, Billapura Cross,
Sarjapur, Bengaluru – 562125