1.Will you provide a certificate at the end of the course?
Yes, you will be able to able to download the certificate once you have completed all the modules within the course.
Course Overview
Organisation for Early Literacy Promotion (OELP) is launching an introductory course for educators to build strong conceptual understanding of doable classroom practices to support the delivery of (a) foundational skills for school-based learning, and (b) foundational and higher-order skills for reading and writing. The course is available as 10 modules in both English and Hindi.
The online course offers byte-sized videos shot in real-time classroom contexts, uses a mix of learning strategies (like self-paced, reflection questions) to connect with course objectives in a meaningful way, offers a curated set of readings, and provides quizzes and self-assessments to help participants apply learning into real-world contexts. An indicative list of practices that you would be able to learn are as follows:
- facilitating smooth transitions from the home environment to the structured school environment while honouring learner diversity
- establishing responsive learning environments and effective classroom management techniques which are developmentally appropriate and engaging.
- using strategies to work with young learners who are engaging with print for the first time when they enter school.
- learning strategies to help children construct and recognise meaningful words understanding ways to build reading comprehension and writing skills in early grade classrooms.
Course Details
Audience: Educators, teachers, education practitioners, and education administrators working with Grades 1-3.
Duration (no. of days): 90 days for 10 modules (approximately a week for each module)
The modules are designed to be self-paced, allowing participants to progress through the course at their own speed.
We anticipate that each module will require no more than 2 hours to complete, however each module will be accessible for a duration of 1 week, during which course participants will be required to complete the module.
Mode of delivery: Virtual
Language(s): English and Hindi (the course draws upon real time classroom videos to demonstrate classroom practices. They are largely self explanatory with Hindi voice over)
| Module 1 | Planning a friendly and stimulating learning environment in the classroom |
| Module 2 | Planning for EffectiveClassroom Management which is effective for Beginning Learners |
| Module 3 | Creating a Love for Reading |
| Module 4 | Beginning Writing-1 |
| Module 5 | Symbol-Sound Correspondence |
| Module 6 | Recognising and Constructing meaningful words and sentences |
| Module 7 | Conducting Ongoing Review of Student Learning and Planning Effective Support |
| Module 8 | Active Vocabulary Building |
| Module 9 | Reading Comprehension Strategy |
| Module 10A | Classroom Practices for Early Grade Writing |
| Module 10B | Classroom Practices for Early Grade Reading |
About OELP
OELP is a registered non-profit and civil society organisation founded in 2008, which focuses on conceptually sound classroom practices for building foundations for high quality learning within early graders from diverse backgrounds.
Nomination Details
- English course to be launched on Monday, May 13th, 2024.
- Hindi course to be launched in June ’24. We will communicate details closer to time.
- Registration for the English program: 25th April to 1st May
- Webinar: 6th May
Please note that registration does not guarantee enrollment.
Final confirmation of participation will be shared by 8th of May, 2024 to your email.
Frequently Asked Questions
2.Can I access the course materials after the 90-day duration?
Once enrolled, participants will have access to the course materials for the duration of the 90-day period and limited days of extended access.
3.What internet browser is recommended for accessing the course platform?
Chrome and Firefox are typically recommended. MS Edge, and Safari are also supported.
4.Can I access the course materials from a mobile device or tablet?
Chrome and Firefox are typically recommended. MS Edge, and Safari are also supported.
5.Can I access the course platform from multiple devices simultaneously?
Yes, you can access the course platform from multiple devices simultaneously. Your progress will be synced across devices as long as you're logged in with the same account.
6.Is there a deadline for completing the course?
While the course is designed to be self-paced, there are weekly deadlines for completing each module. The entire course needs to be completed over three months.
7.Are there any prerequisites for taking this course?
This is an introductory course. If you are an educator, teacher, education practitioner, and/or education administrator working with Grades 1-3, you should consider taking this course.
8.Can I access the course materials offline?
Typically most course readings such as pdf, ppt etc. can be downloaded by learners unless specific restrictions are included in the component settings.
9.I am unable to see all modules, what should I do?
If you are unable to access certain modules, it's likely because the subsequent module will only be made available once you have completed the previous one. Please ensure that you have completed all previous modules before attempting to access the next one. This sequential unlocking of modules is designed to ensure a structured learning experience and to help you build upon your knowledge progressively.
