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qualifications set the global Futuristic Edu Skill Development Academy standard for international education. They are created by FESDA is promoted by subject experts, rooted in Futuristic Edu Initiatives (FEI), is one of academic rigour and reflect the the fastest growing educational groups latest educational research. in the South . FEI has K-12 schools Cambridge International is a following both CBSE - national trusted education partner for educational frame work and governments in over 30 countries. internationally-acclaimed CAIE The professional development programmes. The schools spread over programme empowers the and Vijayawada are known teachers to become confident, for its futuristic and contemporary responsible, reflective, innovative educational practices much needed for and engaged. 21st century learners. FEI portals spread across and Andhra Pradesh

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The Creek Planet School -Sr. Seeds Campus , Chandanagar Cambridge Professional Development Qualifications (Cambridge PDQs) transform professional learning for practising teachers and leaders and their schools by An exclusive professional

development programme • Meeting the needs and priorities of the individuals and the school. Teachers become more efficient and give them extra that delivers an edge for time to focus not on paperwork but students. • Training teachers to plan their time better and stay organized teachers of CBSE, thereby supporting school-based professional development. ICSE, CAIE and IB Schools • Providing opportunities for teachers and leaders to expand their understanding of the curriculum and insights into the in this rapidly growing and industry thereby enhancing professional-thinking and practice to improve the quality of learning in schools. challenging educational world. • Leading to valuable certification and progression through international benchmarks for professional learning in schools.

• Improving skills and knowledge of teachers and leaders through collaborative study, expertise exchange, and professional dialogue, thus energising professional learning communities within school and beyond. 1. What are the courses offered?

Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning

Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching with Digital Technologies

Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching and Learning

Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching with Digital Technologies

2. Who can apply?

The courses are for those who are in-service teachers working in educational organizations. The second batch of 20 candidates will be selected based on the admission criteria decided by the centre.

3. What is the fee structure for these courses?

The centre will charge the following fee:

Cambridge International Certificate 50,000/- + Taxes Everything you always wanted in Teaching and Learning (Module 1)

Cambridge International Certificate 50,000/ + Taxes to know about Professional in Teaching with Digital Technologies (Module 1)

Cambridge International Diploma 50,000/- + 50,000/- + Taxes Development Programmes by CAIE. in Teaching and Learning (Modules 2 & 3)

Cambridge International Diploma 50,000/- + 50,000/- + Taxes in Teaching with Digital Technologies (Modules 2 & 3) 4. What is the process of accreditation? 5. What is the duration of the course?

STEP 1 The suggested duration for each module is 16 - 17 weeks. The centre will Candidates need to send their consent for admission into [email protected] support till the 17th week of commencement of the course for each module before submitting the portfolios to the Cambridge for accreditation. STEP 2 Module 1 - Complete the enrollment form and attend the admission test. 6. How many classes will a candidate attend? Module2 - Complete the enrollment form and upload a copy of their certificate for Module 1. The learning is divided into 3 types of activities for each module. The candidate will attend the following sessions: Module 3 - Complete the enrollment form and upload a copy of their certificate for Module 2. Guided Learning Sessions: Conducted online by the centre for a total of 14 - 17 sessions of 3 hours duration each. STEP 3 Individual/Collaborative Learning Sessions: Enrolled candidates attend online classes conducted by the centre, planning Each guided learning session is followed by an assignment based on reading and and preparing learning activities as per the syllabus requirements. research with the help of peer groups or by independent learning.

STEP 4 Work-based Learning Sessions: Enrolled candidates implement their planned learning activities with their At the end of the guided and individual learning sessions, candidates work alongside students in their own schools. with their mentor at school to apply their learning in the classroom with their students to produce evidences as required for accreditation by Cambridge. STEP 5 Candidates build their e-portfolio simultaneous to their planning and practice. 7. What are the prerequisites for a candidate to gain accreditation by Cambridge? STEP 6 In addition to the above conditions, at the time of enrolling into the courses, Programme Leader at the centre will authenticate the e-portfolio of evidences signed off by the candidates. • All candidates must have a mentor from their own school supporting the course assignment completion.

STEP 7 • All candidates must produce evidence of their practice duly validated CAIE will accredit the candidates after summative assessment of the portfolios. by the mentor at the school. 8. What are the prerequisites for a FEE STRUCTURE : FEIPDQ CENTRE - 2021-22 candidate enrolling into the courses? SCHEDULE FOR FEE PAYMENT FOR BATCH 3 * Candidates need to separately enroll for each module. Hence candidates can enroll All candidates must have access to their own personal computer or to Module 2 upon completion of Module 1 and Module 3 enrolment will be after laptop with internet connection and should be able to access the 1 completing Module 2. various applications suggested by the centre for online learning. For international candidates the fee structure varies. [email protected] for more information. All candidates must be comfortable with the use of technology MODULE 1 : FEE STRUCTURES 2 for learning, as the centre will not support with any technical issues arising at home of the candidates. LEVELS PAYMENT DATE PARTICULARS AMOUNT To be paid for Application + Registration Fee Level 1 1,000+2,500/- admission (In addition to the course fee) confirmation All candidates must agree and commit to attend all the classes Before the commencement of 3-hour duration for 14 to 17 days as scheduled by the centre Level 2 15th May 2021 20,000/- 3 of the session 1 for each module. Before the commencement Level 3 15th June 2021 15,000/- of the session 7 Before the commencement Level 4 15th July 2021 15,000/- of the session 11 9. How can I know more about the courses? TOTAL COURSE FEE 50,000/-

Please access the attached PDQ brochure for further information about the MODULE 2 & MODULE 3 : FEE STRUCTURES courses. Also candidates can visit our websitewww.fesda.in for further MODULE 2 MODULE 3 LEVELS PAYMENT DATE PARTICULARS information. Amount AMOUNT To be paid for Application + Registration Fee 1,000+ Level 1 admission - - - (In addition to the course fee) 2,500/- confirmation 10. How to apply? Before the commencement Level 2 Payment 20,000/- 20,000/- of the session 1 Please contact the PDQ course coordinator at the following dates will be released on Before the commencement MOBILE +91 91000 32540 Level 3 commencement 15,000/- 15,000/- of Diploma of the session 7 E-MAIL [email protected] batch. Before the commencement Level 4 15,000/- 15,000/- of the session 11

TOTAL COURSE FEE 50,000/- 50,000/- PDQ Centre

After enrolling if any candidate quits in the middle of the course they’re IMPORTANT INFORMATION liable to pay the course fee as listed below.

• Sessions-:, 1 to 5 Rs. 10 000/- Background Information • Sessions-:, 6 to 8 Rs. 15 000/- It is important for all the candidates at the PDQ centre and their respective • Sessions-:, 9 to 12 Rs. 25 000/- mentors to understand and agree the following: • Sessions-:, 13 and above Rs. 50 000/- • Futuristic Edu Initiatives (FEI) has schools affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Cambridge International (CAIE) curriculum, in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

PAYMENT DETAILS: • Futuristic Edu Skill Development Academy (FESDA) is powered by FEI and the Professional Development Qualification (PDQ) centre is an independent entity accredited by Cambridge Name of Account SEENAIAH EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY with Centre No. IN938 at Ambitus World School associated with FESDA. Account Number 38790394671 • At the PDQ centre, all the rules and instructions specified in writing or shared verbally by the IFSC CODE: SBIN0017760 PDQ team will be applicable for every enrolled candidate and their respective mentors, Bank State Bank of India, Bachupally, Hyderabad. irrespective of their designation at the school or organisation they represent.

• It is important to value and respect the fact that the Programme Leader (PL) at the PDQ centre TRAINING SESSION VENUE(for Face to Face Interaction) : is pivotal to the quality and success of the overall programme design and delivery. At the same time, it is important to understand that the role of PL is limited to certain responsibilities M/s. THE CREEK PLANET SCHOOL - Neptune Campus, encouraging Self Directed Learning (SDL) of candidates rather expecting ‘spoon-feeding’ Near IDL Cheruvu, Raghavendra Nagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad - 500 072. of the candidates. In fact, the PDQ centre encourages candidates to practice SDL with their learners at the school by experiencing this approach at the centre. Helpline PDQ Centre: +91 9100032540 Helpline 2: +91 9100461111 • PDQs focus on developing innovative and reflective practice of the enrolled candidates with critical engagement in current practices in their profession. Thus the participation and work produced by the candidates in their portfolio is a reflection of the current educational • Training sessions for these batches (due to COVID-19) will be conducted practices they are engaged with, in their schools or organisation. online mode using LMS platform. Hence these candidates are not • The guided learning sessions at the PDQ centre are designed to provide candidates with expected to attend the session at the venue mentioned above. appropriate time, space and opportunities to make the most of their individual, collaborative and school based learning supported by their leaders, mentors and peers at school. In • URL for Online Classes will be shared via email along with the schedule addition to the guidance given by the PLs and trainers at the centre, mentors and peers at on admission confirmation. school play an important role in the candidates’ reflective practice for designing and delivering, creative and innovative learning activities for the learners at the school. • It is expected that all concerned, PLs, trainers, tutors, candidates and their respective • The candidates enrolling at FESDA for any of the CPDs or PDQs, are not eligible to apply for mentors abide by the rules and regulations as per the organisational guidelines with no any positions offered by FEI schools unless and until they produce a No Objection Certificate exception to any individual. Hence, all involved need to demonstrate professional conduct from their current employer. while participating in learning activities and while interacting and communicating with each other at the PDQ centre. • The selection of mentor is the responsibility of the candidate and the candidates must be able to obtain the support of a mentor from their own school. The PDQ centre cannot authorise • The ongoing modifications to the programme design and delivery will be based on the the portfolios of the candidates whose mentors are not from the same school. specific learning needs of the group as well as individuals enrolled at the centre. An individual candidate enrolling at the centre and their respective mentors must be willing to • FESDA is proud to announce their scholarship scheme for the enrolling candidates for the adhere to the rules and regulations set out by the centre. PDQs. However, only those candidates working in the FEI group of schools are eligible for scholarship. The most important criteria for availing scholarship for PDQs is a • A Programme Leader (PL) delivers a programme approved by Cambridge and hence recommendation letter from their mentor at the school. adheres to the designed framework. However, the planning is flexible and is subjected to continuous evaluation and improvement based on valid evidence and feedback from • 'The guidance to PDQ centres by Cambridge International categorically mentions the various reliable sources of information such as enrolled candidates, trainers’ self-reflection possibility of change of policies and procedures based on the ongoing feedback received and feedback from Cambridge International. from various stakeholders involved in the design and delivery of the PDQs. Our centre strictly follows the guidance by Cambridge and abides by such rules and expects the • The centre is open to constructive feedback from all possible sources however, it is enrolled candidates also adapt to those changing circumstances as directed by CAIE''. important to note it is not possible to consider certain feedback which is not based on specific evidence but is the opinion expressed and thrusted upon on the group by one or • FESDA also recognises the most important role of the mentor in the success of the candidate. two individuals. It is also not possible to make modifications to the design and delivery to Irrespective of the organisation a candidate represents, their mentors will be awarded and meet personal requirements of any individuals enrolling at the centre. recognised with incentives provided they meet the following criteria

• With a PL accredited by Cambridge for each course, a well-established admission system, a • The candidate successfully completes the course with either a pass or system for continuous improvement, and supporting team and professional guidance by distinction grade under the mentoring by the mentor. Cambridge international in place, there is little scope for any kind of bias or favouritism at • Cambridge International evaluates the feedback given by the mentor as useful the PDQ centre. However, if any specific instances are noted by any candidate or mentor, for the development of the required skills among their candidates. these can be immediately communicated with any of the PDQ team members including the Programme Advisor, PL or the Managing Director. All such feedback supported with clear, • The PDQ centre appreciates role of the mentor being useful for the development specific and valid evidences will be considered and immediate action will be taken. At the of the required skills among their candidate. same time it must be noted that, any informal feedback of such feelings and instances or backbiting about any of the PDQ team member will not be considered for review and • The candidate values and highly appreciates the mentoring skills of the mentor. improvement but will be looked down as unprofessional behaviour.

• In addition to the PDQs offered under the umbrella of FESDA, FEI plans to offer a range of Sd/- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) trainings for teaching staff in CBSE schools Management FESDA aiming at relevant accreditations as possible. However, FESDA is not interlinked with any of the activities of schools run under the umbrella of FEI or any others. PAYMENT DETAILS:

Name of Account SEENAIAH EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY Account Number 38790394671 IFSC CODE: SBIN0017760 Bank State Bank of India, Bachupally, Hyderabad. These qualifications being in-service provide TRAINING SESSION VENUE(for Face to Face Interaction) :

M/s. THE CREEK PLANET SCHOOL - Neptune Campus, a proof of achievement Near IDL Cheruvu, Raghavendra Nagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad - 500 072. for the employers to Helpline PDQ Centre: +91 9100032540 Helpline 2: +91 9100461111 Recognise the skills of teachers and leaders during the ongoing performance appraisal in the organisation, however combined with the other sources of • Training sessions for these batches (due to COVID-19) will be conducted information for evaluation. online mode using LMS platform. Hence these candidates are not expected to attend the session at the venue mentioned above. Consider these qualifications as one of the key criteria for upgrading the position of teachers and leaders as • URL for Online Classes will be shared via email along with the schedule supervisors, academic leaders, mentors, trainers and on admission confirmation. programme leaders.

Consider the salary enhancement of the employees based on their results. UPSKILLING TEACHERS TO EMPOWER TEACHING

Futuristic Edu Skill Development Academy Centre No:I N 938 PROFESSIONAL www.fesda.in DEVELOPMENT QUALIFICATIONS

An Association with An Initiative of

Futu risticTM Edu Initiatives A new drive Futuristic Edu Skill Development Academy

Centre No:I N 938