Ánanda Márga Gurukula presently is offering two Distance Learning Programmes in Neo-Humanist Teacher Education.
1. NHE Introductory Certificate Programme
This course is for teachers and staff working in Neo-Humanist Schools. It is a basic introduction to the ideas of Neo-Humanist Education for Early Childhood in particular. It can be downloaded from the NHE resources by approved individuals.
Requirement:
Applicant must be connected with a NHE school or project.
Cost of the programme: $50 US
Duration of course:
Depending on the individual, minimum 3 months
For application contact: nhe-intro@gurukul.edu
2. NHE Early Childhood Diploma Programme
Neo-Humanist Teacher Education is based on personal development, interpersonal competence, ethics, social responsibility, and universal love. This program is designed to synthesize current findings from the emerging Neo-humanist pedagogy, developmental psychology, cognitive research and educational research.
This programme of study has been designed to give the student a solid basis of educational theory and a focus on Early Childhood education for children ages 0-6. The student will receive a NHE diploma in Early Childhood education approved by Ánanda Márga Gurukula after successful completion of the programme and will be able to teach in NHE kindergartens.
This programme will be given in English as a Distance Learning course. The delivery period of this program is minimum one year. This course includes 90 hours of practical training.
Requirements:
This course is for teachers with a local teaching diploma or persons who have a bachelor's degree in any liberal arts discipline or who have a documentation of experience working with children. This course is especially designed for teachers who are working in NHE schools and would like to receive a diploma in NHE. It is a prerequisite for this course to have a 45 day spiritual lifestyle training or a similar equivalent training.
Cost of the programme:
Inquire at amgk.glo@gurukul.edu. Scholarships may be requested.
Duration:
1-2 years depending on the individual.
For application contact: amgk.glo@gurukul.edu
