Progress through Pedagogical Proficiency, Stakeholder Collaboration and Personal Leadership (22 Credits)
Build relationships with diverse stakeholders through this Unit. Identify the diverse learning needs of students and practice innovative, differentiated pedagogical strategies. Practice reflection to learn continuously.
Core Courses: 4 Core Courses listed below in Blue (of which all 4 need to be completed this Semester)
Elective Courses: 2 Elective Courses listed below in Red. (of which one needs to be completed this Semester)
PATFL6004CR1: PROFICIENCY IN PEDAGOGY AND BUILDING STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS (4 Credits)
Unit 1 - Data-driven Instruction and Differentiation
Formative and Summative assessments, aligned with Unit plans
Analyze data from assessments to gauge student needs and inform instructional choices.
Methods to execute lessons differentiated based on student needs
Differentiated lesson plans and apply strategies to meet student needs
Unit 2 - Unit Planning and Building Content Repertoire
Grade-level and subject-wise curriculum and goals
Learn and practice the principles of backward planning and design for execution
Unit plans contextualized to classrooms needs and goals
Explore strategies for supporting Emergent Readers in Middle School OR Supporting Learners in the Early years OR Learning from Examination Moderators to build understanding of student needs in Grade 10
Strategies to teach science and social studies.
Unit 3 - Students & Community
Purposeful home visits
Purposeful and organic support for each child
Plan and conduct effective, large group as well as differentiated parent teacher meetings anchored in the principles of the 5 Magic Questions
Unit 4 - School & Partnerships and Effective communication with stakeholders
Purposeful relationships with members of the school ecosystem
Solution oriented communication
Strategies to give and receive feedback
Invest others towards a common vision and goal- negotiation and conflict resolution
PATFL6005CR1: BUILDING FOUNDATIONAL REFLECTIVE PRACTICE (4 Credits)
Unit 1 - Understanding Self as a Leader
Dealing with Triumph and Disaster
The power of seva
What limits me?
How do I see the world?
Personal Theory of Change
Personal strengths and skill, and core values and how they influence choices
Leadership development through personality analysis frameworks
Personal strengths, values and skills as a way to define one’s role in the movement
Unit 2 - Measuring Progress to Goals and Showcase of Holistic Learning
Conduct Mid-Year Assessments for Reading Comprehension and Mathematics
Document student learning data using the assessment portal
Analyse student learning data and consolidate progress to goals till Mid-Year
Learning and reflections in the Fellow Portfolio and Mid-Year Reflection Conversation (LDJC)
The vision for an end-of-year showcase of learning
Design a rigourous plan to prepare students for a holistic End of Year showcase of learning
End of Year showcase of learning
Unit 3 - Collective Contextual Vision
Multiple individuals or stakeholders inputs to form a unified understanding.
Analyze the relevant background, environment, and factors affecting the situation which is needed to frame a vision
Different viewpoints and their integration to create shared goals to reflect common objectives or aspirations of the group.
The vision, it’s communication and use it to drive the community engagement plan
Unit 4 - Closing the Year Strong
Document student learning data using the assessment portal (8 hr for assessments + portal)
Analyse student learning data and consolidate progress to goals till End-of-Year (3 hr)
Articulate learning and reflections in the Fellow Portfolio and End-of-Year Reflection Conversation (2 hr pre-work, 2 hr conversation)
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Boyles, N. N. (2004). Constructing meaning through kid-friendly comprehension strategy instruction. Maupin House Publishing.
Edwards, C., Gandini, L., & Forman, G. (1998). The hundred languages of children: The Reggio Emilia approach advanced reflections. Bloomsbury Publishing USA.
Saphier, J., Gower, R. R., & Haley-Speca, M. A. (1997). The skillful teacher: Building your teaching skills. Research for Better Teaching.
Siegel, D. J., & Payne Bryson, T. (2016). No-drama discipline: The whole-brain way to calm the chaos and nurture your child's developing mind. Bantam.
Strickland, D. S. (2015). Reading and writing in preschool: Teaching the essentials. Guilford Publications.
Tomlinson, C.-A. (2014). The differentiated classroom: Responding to the needs of all learners. ASCD.
Tomlinson, C. A., & Strickland, C. A. (2005). Differentiation in practice: A resource guide for differentiating curriculum, grades 9–12. ASCD.
Aguilar, E. (2018). Onward: Cultivating emotional resilience in educators. John Wiley & Sons.
Aguilar, E. (2018). The onward workbook: Daily activities to cultivate your emotional resilience and thrive. John Wiley & Sons.
Dethmer, J. (2014). The 15 commitments of conscious leadership: A new paradigm for conscious leadership. Conscious Leadership Group.
PATFL6001AP1: APPRENTICESHIP WORK - FIELD WORK PRACTICAL COURSE (10 Credits)
180 hours Practical
Conduct home visits to understand students' home environments and build stronger relationships with families. (5*3hrs = 30)
Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans that cater to diverse learning needs. (35*4hrs =280)
Administer and track ongoing formative assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions.
Organize and meet parents during Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) to discuss student progress and collaborate on strategies for improvement (4*1 hrs =4)
Participate in school team meetings with co-Fellows to coordinate efforts, share insights, and enhance collective impact. (4*1 hrs =4)
Complete necessary administrative tasks efficiently, including record-keeping and reporting, to support smooth school operations. (2 hrs)
PATFL6002EL1: Student leadership Lab (4 Credits)
Unit 1 - What makes a student leader (15 hours)
Immerse in interviews, profiles, and work of student leaders across varying age-groups and contexts : KER Learning Loop, Malina Suliman, Isadora Faber, Bars and Melody, Alexandra Scott, Rehman, Kusum, Hoang Pham student interview
Deep dive to identify patterns/similarities in beliefs, mindsets, and actions of student leaders
Make connections between student leadership profiles and their own students and reflect on what builds student leaders
Unit 2 - Student Leadership in Action (Part 1) (15 hours)
Examine meaningful Design for Change Projects and decode the principles that make them strong
::Toilet flush-tank, parking lot for cycles, sign language, teaching English to helpers in the school (3 Videos)
Corroborate learnings and reflections from the DFC project with steps and processes from the handbook
Unit 3 - Student Leadership in Action (Part 2) (15 hours)
Engage with organizations to gain insight and deepen knowledge about vision, approaches, and perspective about creating agents of change in the classroom
Partpcipate in an external partners' problem-solving process and reflect on learnings and practices use.
Consolidate learnings and brainstorm ideas with students to build leadership through daily opportunities/structures and a classroom project
Unit 4 - Nurturing Student Leadership in my classroom (15 hours)
Design and execute an end to end student leadership project aligned to your classroom, school, or community needs
Document process and student work along the way and present to relevant stakeholders
Reflect on learnings and brainstorm ways to continue strengthening student leadership and release responsibility in the classroom
PATFL6002EL1: Reimagined Teaching and Learning (4 Credits)
Unit 1 - Exploring Student Leadership (15 hours)
Key characteristics of student leaders by examining various profiles
Profile of a student leader to envision potential leaders within your current classroom context
Strategies to nurture student leadership in your classroom
Unit 2 - Deepening Instructional Leadership (15 hours)
Exemplary teaching videos examination and analysis to gain insights into leadership in teaching and innovative instructional practices
High leverage teacher orientations and make connections to self
Proven teaching methods analysis to enhance your instructional repertoire towards stronger student outcomes
Unit 3 - Excellence in Practice (15 hours)
Observe an experienced educator in action through an immersive school and classroom visit
Discussions with a veteran teacher to understand the rationale behind their instructional choices
Apply insights gained from the immersion to enhance your practice
Unit 4 - Setting A Classroom and Personal Vision (15 hours)
Reflections consolidation across Units to redesign Classroom and Personal Vision
Share learning within the school and city ecosystem to amplify impact