The Institute of Early Childhood Education and Development (IECED) by KLAY, has joined hands with the Centre for Teacher Accreditation (CENTA®) to launch a teacher training program for early childhood educators.
According to a statement, “Titled ‘Preschool Teacher Training & Certification by KLAY & CENTA®, this 12-week introductory course will equip aspiring teachers with all the skills required to teach a preschool classroom. Participants who successfully complete the course will be certified by the Prestigious CENTA® certification, which is renowned for its globally acclaimed ECE standards. The course is priced at INR 18,000 (plus taxes), which can be paid in installments and begins on 23rd November 2021.”
It added, “The Certification Programme is a 12-week online course specifically designed to address the challenges that the new hybrid classroom poses for both teachers and students. Taught by both IECED and CENTA® faculty members, new techniques that can make teaching more exciting have been incorporated as part of the curriculum. In addition to aspiring early years educators, the certification holds high value for experienced teachers who are looking at a career progression.”
Commenting on the launch, Meghna Yadav, Head, Training & Development, IECED said, “Since its inception in 2018, IECED has been committed to strengthening the Indian ECE sector with qualified early years educators. With over 4000+ teachers trained by the Institute, we are now reiterating this commitment with the CENTA® partnership. We believe that our shared goal of making teaching an aspirational profession is going to benefit the ECE sector by leaps and bounds. The IECED-CENTA® collaboration comes at a time when schools are at the brink of reopening and the education industry is set to undergo a complete overhaul. Preschoolers not only need quality education but also adequate, quality support in developing their cognitive and emotional skills.”
“Early childhood is a crucial stage of education, the importance of which is being realized increasingly. Therefore, supporting ECE teachers in their development and career growth is an integral part of CENTA’s mission to make teaching an aspirational profession. We are very excited to be partnering with KLAY on this programme. It will bring together CENTA’s experience with teachers and teacher education and KLAY’s experience in running preschools for the last 10 years, and provide candidates with a robust and practical set of skills,” said Priyanka Arya, Chief Operating Officer, CENTA®
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