PGDELM | Curriculum Modules

Professional Career Development Programme

Compulsory Modules
Additional Modules

Integrated Learning and Leadership

Integrating learning to spirituality and self development, united nations sustainable development goals (UNSDGs goals/projects in schools), holistic education, environment and ecosystems development, nature and nurture, global citizenship

Philosophy of Education

Education theories/key great educators, comparative account of international and national education systems (IB,IGCSE,ICSE,CBSE, State Board), theory of knowledge, storytelling, quality evaluation of education provision

Pedagogy of Teaching and Assessment Practice

Pedagogy - how to teach a subject, lesson planning, classroom management, differentiated instruction, learning styles, teaching styles; SEN. Different assessment practices, report writing, assessment of different age groups of children

Educational Phychology

Aspects of child psychology, neuroscience of learning, metacognition, emotional intelligence, application of multiple intelligences in the classroom, AI-technology, child and behavior

Management Principles

Management principles, management styles vs leadership styles, organizational structure/organogram, organizational leadership, differentiating roles, job descriptions, K-12 and school management, education administration, project management, administrative roles, SOPs

Curriculum Specializations

Specialisations in two or more boards of educational curricula - these include IB, IGCSE, ICSE, CBSE, NIOS, NWAC, State, etc. Salient features of the board, benefits, challenges, blueprint of teaching methodology, exam structure, classroom experience, assessment pattern, etc

Effective Pedagogical Approaches

Constructivist approach, collaborative approach, reflective approach, integrative approach, inquiry based approach, strategies of effective teaching including flip teaching, project based learning, problem based learning, blended learning/hybrid classrooms, mindfulness curriculum

Personalized Education

Home-schooling, unschooling, travel schooling/expeditionary learning and supplementing school experiences, tech enabled learning, demonstrating alternative learning experiences

Transformational Leadership

Leading School Strategy, School Development Plan, Leading Innovation, Transforming Teaching and Learning Processes, Leading Learning through Technology Platforms, Leading Partnerships, Building and Leading Teams, Marketing and Branding

Neurodiverse Learners (SEN)

Identification of learning difficulties or behavioral problems. Setting up an inclusive classroom. Methods to determine and meet the needs of differently abled children with Dyslexia, ASD, SLD, ADHD, MR and Downs

Functional English

Essential aspects of functional English, reading, writing, listening, speaking, essays, formal letters and effective communication related to management parlance

Educational Research

Qualitative and quantitative research methods, academic writing, research in schools, ethical framework of research

Internship (1-3 Months, Specialization In Any Level)

Teaching practice in Aurinko schools, state board/CBSE/ICSE/IGCSE/IB in teaching or administrative roles in K-12 School settings (for those who are already working in schools, they need to complete an internship report, candidates can continue in the same school or Aurinko academy or Waldorf schools or Alternative progressive schools).

Curriculum Modules