Applications are invited for Diploma Programme 2023-24 in Learning Disability for School Teachers at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru. The last date of application is July 20, 2023.
About the University
Azim Premji University is an Indian non-profit private university, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Course Details
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.
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.
Who should join?
This diploma is open to practicing regular school teachers, special educators, counsellors and school heads working in private and public school systems in India.
Key Features
- 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.
Eligibility
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).
Course Fee
The total fees are INR 35,400 (including GST). Fees to be paid in 2 installments.
Financial assistance will be considered upon request and is at the discretion of the University.
How to Apply?
Interested teachers can apply online via this link.
Application Deadline
The last date of application is July 20, 2023.
Contact
Email: admission[dot]pgd[at]apu[dot]edu[dot]in
Click here to view the official notification for Diploma Programme 2023-24 in Learning Disability for School Teachers at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru.
