ACTIVITIES
Curriculum Development Workshops
Organize regular workshops to update and enhance the curriculum, ensuring it meets current educational standards and incorporates innovative teaching methodologies.
Practice Teaching Sessions
Provide extensive practice teaching opportunities in real classroom settings, allowing student-teachers to gain hands-on experience and receive constructive feedback.
Professional Development Seminars
Host seminars on contemporary educational issues, teaching strategies, classroom management, and other relevant topics to keep educators informed and skilled.
Collaborative Research Projects
Encourage faculty and student-teachers to engage in collaborative research projects, fostering a culture of inquiry and evidence-based practice.
Community Outreach Programs
Develop programs that connect the institute with local communities, enabling student-teachers to engage in service-learning and understand diverse educational contexts.
Mentorship and Peer Support Networks
Establish mentorship programs where experienced educators guide novice teachers, and create peer support networks to facilitate shared learning and professional growth.
Technology Integration Training
Offer training sessions on the integration of technology in teaching, helping student-teachers become proficient in using digital tools to enhance learning experiences.
Cultural Competence Workshops
Conduct workshops aimed at building cultural competence, equipping future teachers with the skills to create inclusive and respectful classroom environments.
Assessment and Evaluation Training
Provide training on various assessment and evaluation techniques, ensuring that student-teachers can effectively measure and support student learning.
Well-being and Mindfulness Initiatives
Implement initiatives focused on the well-being and mindfulness of student-teachers, promoting mental health and resilience in the teaching profession.
Alumni Engagement and Networking Events
Organize events that engage alumni, creating a network for ongoing professional support, collaboration, and career development opportunities.
Inclusive Curriculum Development
Adapted Teaching Strategies: Develop inclusive teaching strategies that cater to different types of disabilities, such as visual impairments, hearing impairments, and cognitive disabilities.
Training for Teachers: Provide comprehensive training for teachers on inclusive education principles and how to modify teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs.
Accessible Physical Environment and Facilities
Accessible Infrastructure: Ensure that the institute's physical environment is accessible for persons with disabilities, including ramps, accessible washrooms, and elevators where necessary.
Support Services: Offer support services such as sign language interpreters, note-takers, and personal assistants, according to the specific needs of the students.
Sports and Recreation Programs: Promoting inclusive sports and recreational activities to encourage physical fitness, social interaction and personal development among people with disabilities.