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The Value of Upskilling
The way of teaching is changing with every passing day but one aspect that remains constant is the fact that teachers are blessed to have that immense power in their hands through which they can really shape the future of this world. However, in order for teachers to stay relevant and connected in an ever changing yet competitive world, they need to keep updating and upgrading their pedagogical and teaching skills.
IECED is very happy to launch a range of no cost certificate courses, that will equip teachers with today’s skills and knowledge and give them an upper edge in their career.
IECED is very happy to launch a range of no cost certificate courses, that will equip teachers with today’s skills and knowledge and give them an upper edge in their career.
How Will Students Benefit from the Program?
- A one-stop program that helps you build a career in the field of early childhood education
- A holistic program that combines the science of early childhood education and practical classroom exposure
- Includes new age preschool facilitation techniques aligned with the National Education Policy
- A perfect blend of theory + in-person or online classes with expert facilitators + an internship with a stipend in India’s most trusted learning and childcare partner
- Get trained to be a leader in early years education and get a chance to work, manage or open your very own preschool
- Includes 240 or 480 hours of internship with a stipend in KLAY classrooms depending on your requirements and interests
- The flexibility to choose between in-person classes and online classes
About the Program
KLAY’s Early Childhood Education Program is a unique certificate course that will help you understand the early years of a child and equip you with the required practical knowledge and skills to facilitate, design, develop and implement lesson plans for children in a preschool classroom.
Program Details
Program Duration:
A 15-week course (2 classes per week on Tuesday/Thursday) + a 12 week/3- month internship with a stipend (total 400/640 hours) in a KLAY classroom
Who is the Program Ideal For?
If you would like to build a career in early childhood education, understand the Psychology of learning, then this advanced program that includes a 400/640 hour internship is just what you are looking for.
Program Details
Program Duration:
15-week compulsory course work (2 classes per week on Tuesday/Thursday) + a 12 week optional internship with stipend in a KLAY classroom
Plan -1
Theory Classes (Compulsory)
90 hours
Practical
Home-
Assignment
Home-
Assignment
55 hours
Exam & Graduation Ceremony
15 hours
In- Class
Internship
(Optional)
240 hours
Total
Hours
Hours
400 hours
Plan -2
Theory Classes (Compulsory)
90 hours
Practical
Home-
Assignment
Home-
Assignment
55 hours
Exam & Graduation Ceremony
15 hours
In- Class
Internship
(Optional)
480 hours
Total
Hours
Hours
640 hours
Spread across 2 levels, this program will kick start your career in early years education and provide you with an opportunity to shape the next generation.
Program Duration:
A 15-week course (2 classes per week on Wed/Fri) + a 12 week/3- month internship with a stipend (total 400/640 hours) in a KLAY classroom
Benefits of IECED’s No-Cost Certified Workshops
- Helps teachers with their professional development
- Helps teachers open up to change and adapt quickly.
- Networking with other teachers across the country
- Short- Term Courses of just 1.5 Hours each
- No-cost for first time registrations
If you would like to build a career in Early Childhood Education, understand the Psychology of learning, then this advanced program that includes a paid internship is just what you are looking for.
Eligibility Criteria
- Students who have graduated from the Practitioners course, get direct entry into this program
- *Students who have not graduated from the Practitioners course, will need to clear an entrance exam
- 12+ years of formal education
- Fluency in English
*The entrance exam for this course will be held on the 20th July 2022, 30th July 2022 and 4th August 2022.
Upcoming No-Cost Certified Workshops
Making Meal -Time A Happy
Experience For Children
Program Highlights
- Involving children in the preparation
- Eating is a life skill
- Understanding vertical and horizontal relevance of food
- Meal time- a sensorial experience
Strategies for Efficient Storytelling
Program Highlights
- Purpose of storytelling
- Mechanics of storytelling
- Equips you with the tools to captivate children with the right techniques and practice.
Promoting Sensory Play for Children -
Program Highlights
- What is Sensory Exploration?
- Why Sensory Exploration is important?
- How do we promote child’s sensory development?
- List of Activities which can be conducted for sensory exploration in Early Years.
Music in Preschool
Program Highlights
- How does music influence us
- Music, a tool of learning in early years
- Music and movement
- Music and academic achievements
Quality Circle Time in Pre-school
Program Highlights
- Basics of Circle Time
- What is Quality Circle time for?
- Who can do Quality Circle Time
- Where and When can it be used?
- Benefits of Quality Circle Time
Helping Children Learn Personal Safety
Program Highlights
- Importance of Personal Safety
- Right age to start talking about personal safety with children
- Does it instil fear in a child when we talk about personal safety?
- Tips for discussing child safety
- Every child deserves a safe place in their life
NEP 2020 In a Nutshell
Program Highlights
- Key principles of NEP
- Important decisions taken under NEP 2020
- New academic structure
- NEP and future of ECE
DAP - Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Program Highlights
- What is DAP?
- Importance of DAP
- DAP published by NAEYC
- Use of DAP in the classroom
The Magic of Routine
Program Highlights
- Science behind routine
- Importance of routine in early years
- How to help a child follow a routine
- The magic of routine in action
Multilingualism - A Barrier or a Blessing?
Program Highlights
- Multilingualism – a barrier or a blessing?
- NEP 2020 highlights on multilingualism
- Dimensions of Multilingualism
- The role of family & school in promoting multilingualism
Sensory Exploration in Early Years ( Indoor )
Program Highlights
- What is Sensory Exploration in Early Years?
- Why Sensory Exploration is important?
- How do we promote child’s sensory development?
- List of Activities which can be conducted indoor for sensory exploration in Early Years.
Music in Preschool
Program Highlights
- How does music influence us
- Music, a tool of learning in early years
- Music and movement
- Music and academic achievements
Sensory Exploration in Early Years ( Indoor ) |
17th November 2022
Program Highlights
- What is Sensory Exploration in Early Years?
- Why Sensory Exploration is important?
- How do we promote child’s sensory development?
- List of Activities which can be conducted indoor for sensory exploration in Early Years.
Music in Preschool
Program Highlights
- How does music influence us
- Music, a tool of learning in early years
- Music and movement
- Music and academic achievements
Benefits of IECED’s No-Cost Certificate Courses
Program Duration:
A 6-week course (2 classes per week on Wed/Fri) spread across 70 hours.
A 6-week course (2 classes per week on Wed/Fri) spread across 70 hours.
Who is Level 1 Ideal For?
If you are an aspiring teacher who would like to work with children in their early years, then this foundation program is just ideal for you.
If you are an aspiring teacher who would like to work with children in their early years, then this foundation program is just ideal for you.
Course Details
Basics of Preschool Education:
Key elements of early years teaching and domains of development (Milestones)
Approaches in ECE:
Effective pedagogical approaches
Effective pedagogical approaches
Foundational Numeracy:
Early numeracy
Early numeracy
A Day at Kindergarten:
The magic of routine, the role of the educator and other routines that include arrivals and departures
The magic of routine, the role of the educator and other routines that include arrivals and departures
Phonics & Foundational Literacy:
Language development and phonics
Language development and phonics
Art & Music in Classroom:
The tool of learning and the teacher’s role
The tool of learning and the teacher’s role
Batch Schedule For Level 1
Bangalore
Pan India
In-Person
Online
15th June, 2022
15th June, 2022
Bangalore
1st June
NCR
1st June
Mumbai
Starting Soon
Program Fees – Level 1
Rs 12,000
Rs 12,000
Level 2
Program Duration:
A 15-week course (2 classes per week on Wed/Fri) + a 12 week/3- month internship with a stipend (total 400/640 hours) in a KLAY classroom
A 15-week course (2 classes per week on Wed/Fri) + a 12 week/3- month internship with a stipend (total 400/640 hours) in a KLAY classroom
Who is Level 2 Ideal For?
If you would like to build a career in early childhood education, understand the Psychology of learning, then this advanced program that includes a 400/640 hour internship is just what you are looking for. Students who have passed Level 1 of the program, get direct entry into Level 2.
If you would like to build a career in early childhood education, understand the Psychology of learning, then this advanced program that includes a 400/640 hour internship is just what you are looking for. Students who have passed Level 1 of the program, get direct entry into Level 2.
Course Details
Psychology of Learning:
Vygotsky, Erikson, Piaget and Sigmund Freud and checklist of milestones
Vygotsky, Erikson, Piaget and Sigmund Freud and checklist of milestones
Brain Science and Applicability:
Functioning of the human brain and its applicability in real life
Functioning of the human brain and its applicability in real life
Safety and Security:
Emergency procedures, first aid, CPR and POCSO
Emergency procedures, first aid, CPR and POCSO
Communication:
Effective communication
Effective communication
Presentation/Reflection:
Tour of a pre-school and the opportunity to build your own pre-school
Tour of a pre-school and the opportunity to build your own pre-school
Indian education system & National education policy:
Important principles of ECE, ECE providers and the National Education Policy
Pedagogical cycle – Hybrid Model:
Curriculum framework, planning, designing , implementation, evaluation and hybrid learning
Curriculum framework, planning, designing , implementation, evaluation and hybrid learning
Health and Hygiene:
Basic principles of developing healthy individuals
Basic principles of developing healthy individuals
Family School Partnership:
Importance of family, school and the teacher’s role
Importance of family, school and the teacher’s role
Me as a Leader:
Self-realization and professionalism
Self-realization and professionalism
Course Details
Indian education system & National education policy:
Important principles of ECE, ECE providers and the National Education Policy
Spread across 2 levels, this program will kick start your career in early years education and provide you with an opportunity to shape the next generation.
Level 1
Program Duration:
A 6-week course (2 classes per week on Wed/Fri) spread across 70 hours
A 6-week course (2 classes per week on Wed/Fri) spread across 70 hours
Who is Level 1 Ideal For?
If you are an aspiring teacher who would like to work with children in their early years, then this foundation program is just ideal for you
If you are an aspiring teacher who would like to work with children in their early years, then this foundation program is just ideal for you
Course Details
Basics of Preschool Education:
Key elements of early years teaching and domains of development (Milestones)
Approaches in ECE:
Effective pedagogical approaches
Foundational Numeracy:
Early numeracy
Basics of Preschool Education:
Key elements of early years teaching and domains of development (Milestones)
Approaches in ECE:
Effective pedagogical approaches
Foundational Numeracy:
Early numeracy
A Day at Kindergarten:
The magic of routine, the role of the educator and other routines that include arrivals and departures
Phonics & Foundational Literacy:
Language development and phonics
Art & Music in Classroom: The tool of learning and the teacher’s role
Course Details
Basics of Preschool Education: Key elements of early years teaching and domains of development (Milestones)
A Day at Kindergarten: The magic of routine, the role of the educator and other routines that include arrivals and departures
Approaches in ECE: Effective pedagogical approaches
Phonics & Foundational Literacy: Language development and phonics
Foundational Numeracy: Early numeracy
Art & Music in Classroom: The tool of learning and the teacher’s role
Basics of Preschool Education: Key elements of early years teaching and domains of development (Milestones)
A Day at Kindergarten: The magic of routine, the role of the educator and other routines that include arrivals and departures
Approaches in ECE: Effective pedagogical approaches
Phonics & Foundational Literacy: Language development and phonics
Foundational Numeracy: Early numeracy
Art & Music in Classroom: The tool of learning and the teacher’s role
How Will Students Benefit from the Program?
- Acquire the knowledge and skills required to teach and work with children between the ages of 0 and 6.
- Understand all about the routine and role of an educator in a kindergarten environment
- Get direct entry into level 2 of the certificate program on passing level 1
- Be a part of in-person sessions and get trained by expert faculty and leaders in the field of early childhood education
Level 1 Program Details
Basics of Preschool Education: Key elements of early years teaching and domains of development (Milestones)
A Day at Kindergarten: The magic of routine, the role of the educator and other routines that include arrivals and departures
Approaches in ECE: Effective pedagogical approaches
Phonics & Foundational Literacy: Language development and phonics
Foundational Numeracy: Early numeracy
Art & Music in Classroom: The tool of learning and the teacher’s role
Basics of Preschool Education: Key elements of early years teaching and domains of development (Milestones)
A Day at Kindergarten: The magic of routine, the role of the educator and other routines that include arrivals and departures
Approaches in ECE: Effective pedagogical approaches
Phonics & Foundational Literacy: Language development and phonics
Foundational Numeracy: Early numeracy
Art & Music in Classroom: The tool of learning and the teacher’s role
How Will Students Benefit from the Program?
- Acquire the knowledge and skills required to teach and work with children between the ages of 0 and 6.
- Understand all about the routine and role of an educator in a kindergarten environment
- Get direct entry into level 2 of the certificate program on passing level 1
- Be a part of in-person sessions and get trained by expert faculty and leaders in the field of early childhood education
Level 2
:
Course Duration – 15 weeks course work + 12-weeks (3 months) internship with stipend (Total 400/640 hours)
Program Duration:A 15-week course (2 classes per week on Wed/Fri) + a 12 week internship in a KLAY classroom
Who is this Program Ideal For?
If you would like to build a career in early childhood education,
understand the Psychology of learning, then this advanced program that includes a 400/640 hour internship is just what you are looking for
Students who have passed Level 1 of the program, get direct entry into Level 2
Level 2 Program Details
Indian education system & National education policy:
Important principles of ECE, ECE providers, National Education Policy
Psychology of Learning: Vygotsky, Erikson, Piaget and Sigmund Freud
Checklist of milestones
Pedagogical cycle – Hybrid Model: Curriculum framework , planning , designing , implementation, evaluation and hybrid learning
Brain Science and Applicability: Functioning of the human brain and its applicability in real life
Health and Hygiene: Basic principles of developing healthy individuals
Safety and Security: Emergency procedures, first aid, CPR and POCSO
Family School Partnership: Importance of family, school and the teacher’s role
Communication: Effective communication
Me as a Leader: Self-realizations and professionalism
Presentation/Reflection:
Tour of a pre-school, Build your own pre-school
How Will Students Benefit from the Program?
- A one-stop program that helps you build a career in the field of early childhood education.
- A perfect blend of theory + an internship with a stipend in India’s most trusted learning and childcare partner
- Choose between 240 or 480 hours of internship (includes a stipend) in KLAY classrooms
- Get trained to be a leader in early years education and get a chance to work, manage or open your very own preschool
Level 2 Program Details
Indian education system & National education policy: Important principles of ECE, ECE providers, National Education Policy
Psychology of Learning: Vygotsky, Erikson, Piaget and Sigmund Freud Checklist of milestones
Pedagogical cycle – Hybrid Model: Curriculum framework , planning , designing , implementation, evaluation and hybrid learning
Brain Science and Applicability: Functioning of the human brain and its applicability in real life
Health and Hygiene: Basic principles of developing healthy individuals
Safety and Security: Emergency procedures, first aid, CPR and POCSO
Family School Partnership: Importance of family, school and the teacher’s role
Communication: Effective communication
Me as a Leader: Self-realizations and professionalism
Presentation/Reflection: Tour of a pre-school, Build your own pre-school
Indian education system & National education policy: Important principles of ECE, ECE providers, National Education Policy
Psychology of Learning: Vygotsky, Erikson, Piaget and Sigmund Freud Checklist of milestones
Pedagogical cycle – Hybrid Model: Curriculum framework , planning , designing , implementation, evaluation and hybrid learning
Brain Science and Applicability: Functioning of the human brain and its applicability in real life
Health and Hygiene: Basic principles of developing healthy individuals
Safety and Security: Emergency procedures, first aid, CPR and POCSO
Family School Partnership: Importance of family, school and the teacher’s role
Communication: Effective communication
Me as a Leader: Self-realizations and professionalism
Presentation/Reflection: Tour of a pre-school, Build your own pre-school
How Will Students Benefit from the Program?
- A one-stop program that helps you build a career in the field of early childhood education.
- A perfect blend of theory + an internship with a stipend in India’s most trusted learning and childcare partner
- Choose between 240 or 480 hours of internship (includes a stipend) in KLAY classrooms
- Get trained to be a leader in early years education and get a chance to work, manage or open your very own preschool
Level 2 :
Course Duration – 15 weeks course work + 12-weeks (3 months) internship with stipend (Total 400/640 hours)
Program Duration:
A 15-week course (2 classes per week on Wed/Fri) + a 12 week internship in a KLAY classroom
Who is this Program Ideal For?
If you would like to build a career in early childhood education, understand the
If you would like to build a career in early childhood education, understand the
Level 2 :
Course Duration – 15 weeks course work + 12-weeks (3 months) internship with stipend (Total 400/640 hours)
Program Duration:
A 15-week course (2 classes per week on Wed/Fri) + a 12 week internship in a KLAY classroom
Who is this Program Ideal For?
If you would like to build a career in early childhood education, understand the
If you would like to build a career in early childhood education, understand the
Level 2 :
Course Duration – 15 weeks course work + 12-weeks (3 months) internship with stipend (Total 400/640 hours)
Program Duration:
A 15-week course (2 classes per week on Wed/Fri) + a 12 week internship in a KLAY classroom
Who is this Program Ideal For?
If you would like to build a career in early childhood education, understand the
If you would like to build a career in early childhood education, understand the
Level 1:
Two classes per week –
Wed/Fri (3 hours)
Program Duration:
A 6-week course (2 classes per week on Wed/Fri) spread across 70 hours
Who is this Program Ideal For?
If you are an aspiring teacher who would like to work with children in their early years, then this foundation program is just ideal for you
If you are an aspiring teacher who would like to work with children in their early years, then this foundation program is just ideal for you
Level 1 Program Details
Basics of Preschool Education: Key elements of early years teaching and domains of development (Milestones)
A Day at Kindergarten: The magic of routine, the role of the educator and other routines that include arrivals and departures
Approaches in ECE: Effective pedagogical approaches
Phonics & Foundational Literacy: Language development and phonics
Foundational Numeracy: Early numeracy
Art & Music in Classroom: The tool of learning and the teacher’s role
How will Students Benefit from the Program?
- Acquire the knowledge and skills required to teach and work with children between the ages of 0 and 6.
- Understand all about the routine and role of an educator in a kindergarten environment
- Get direct entry into level 2 of the certificate program on passing level 1
- Be a part of in-person sessions and get trained by expert faculty and leaders in the field of early childhood education
Level 2
:
Course Duration – 15 weeks course work + 12-weeks (3 months) internship with stipend (Total 400/640 hours)
Program Duration:A 15-week course (2 classes per week on Wed/Fri) + a 12 week internship in a KLAY classroom
Who is this Program Ideal For?
If you would like to build a career in early childhood education, understand the Psychology of learning, then this advanced program
If you would like to build a career in early childhood education, understand the Psychology of learning, then this advanced program
that includes a 400/640 hour internship is just what you are looking for
Students who have passed Level 1 of the program, get direct entry into Level 2
Students who have passed Level 1 of the program, get direct entry into Level 2
Level 2 Program Details
Indian education system & National education policy: Important principles of ECE, ECE providers, National Education Policy
Psychology of Learning: Vygotsky, Erikson, Piaget and Sigmund Freud Checklist of milestones
Pedagogical cycle – Hybrid Model: Curriculum framework , planning , designing , implementation, evaluation and hybrid learning
Brain Science and Applicability: Functioning of the human brain and its applicability in real life
Health and Hygiene: Basic principles of developing healthy individuals
Safety and Security: Emergency procedures, first aid, CPR and POCSO
Family School Partnership: Importance of family, school and the teacher’s role
Communication: Effective communication
Me as a Leader: Self-realizations and professionalism
Presentation/Reflection: Tour of a pre-school, Build your own pre-school
How will Students Benefit from the Program?
- A one-stop program that helps you build a career in the field of early childhood education.
- A perfect blend of theory + an internship with a stipend in India’s most trusted learning and childcare partner
- Choose between 240 or 480 hours of internship (includes a stipend) in KLAY classrooms
- Get trained to be a leader in early years education and get a chance to work, manage or open your very own preschool
Course
work
work
90 hours
Practical
Home-
Assignment
Home-
Assignment
55 hours
Virtual
Internship
Internship
240 hours
Exam & Graduation Ceremony
15 hours
Total
Hours
Hours
400 hours
Course
work
work
90 hours
Practical
Home-
Assignment
Home-
Assignment
55 hours
Virtual
Internship
Internship
240 hours
Exam & Graduation Ceremony
15 hours
Total
Hours
Hours
400 hours
Course
work
work
90 hours
Practical
Home-
Assignment
Home-
Assignment
55 hours
Virtual
Internship
Internship
480 hours
Exam & Graduation Ceremony
15 hours
Total
Hours
Hours
640 hours
Program Fees (Instalments Available)
Level 1
Rs 12,000
Level 2
Rs 48,000
Batch Schedules
Bangalore
1st June
NCR
1st June
Mumbai
Starting
Soon
Soon
Learn on Ground With the Very Best
Apart from the course work, the program also includes an internship opportunity with KLAY
Internship Options
Internship Options
The program also includes an internship with KLAY. Students can opt for 400 or 640 hours of classroom experience.
Internship Plan -1 (Internship of 4 hours per day )
Internship Plan -1 (Internship of 4 hours per day )
Course
work
work
90 hours
Practical
Home-
Assignment
Home-
Assignment
55 hours
In-Class
Internship
240 hours
Exam & Graduation Ceremony
15 hours
Total
Hours
Hours
400 hours
Internship Plan -2 (Internship of 8 hours per day)
Course
work
work
90 hours
Practical
Home-
Assignment
Home-
Assignment
55 hours
In-Class
Internship
480 hours
Exam & Graduation Ceremony
15 hours
Total
Hours
Hours
640 hours
Program Fees – Level 2
(Instalments Available)
Rs 48,000
Rs 48,000
To know more about KLAY’s Early Childhood Education Program (Advanced Course) in detail, do click here.
Course
work
work
90 hours
Practical
Home-
Assignment
Home-
Assignment
55 hours
In-Class
Internship
240 hours
Exam & Graduation Ceremony
15 hours
Total
Hours
Hours
400 hours
Internship Options
4 hours
8 hours
12 weeks
12 weeks
240 hours
480 hours
Program Fees – Level 2
(Instalments Available)
Rs 48,000
Rs 48,000
To know more about KLAY’s Early Childhood Education Program (Advanced Course) in detail, do click here.
*Students can choose any one option, depending on your requirements and interests, stipend will be paid accordingly.
Meet The Instructors
Roopal Pandya
Content Developer & Trainer
B.A, B.ED, Diploma in Computer Science
With more than 10 years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, counseling and training. Roopal has served as a mentor/teacher in the elementary education sector where she developed a curriculum for
pre-schoolers. She has also trained teachers and organized events that help imbibe cultural values & awareness in children
Prashanthini D
Trainer
MSc (Software Systems), BEd (Computer Science)
Prashanthini has worked as a Trainer & Curriculum Coordinator in the early childhood education space for over 7 years, with an experience in teaching, training and implementation of curriculum. She has trained and mentored teachers in preschools & mainstream schools on early childhood education and guided them to implement the curriculum. She is a trained Montessori Guide and a certified Early Childhood Educator.
Meghna
Head, Training & Development
M.s, Child and Adolescent Development
With a Masters in Child Psychology (Summa cum Laude) from California, Meghna has worked in the field of Early Childhood Education for more than two decades.
Experienced in the counseling of families and pre-school functioning with renowned organisations in USA, Singapore and India.
Meghna plays an integral role in parent partnership initiatives at KLAY. Super passionate and dedicated to work
FAQ’s
