Aditya Birla Education Academy (ABEA) has launched the Post Graduate Diploma in Global Education (PGDGE) in collaboration with B.K. Birla College, an accredited institution recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

The diploma programme lasts a year and is designed to provide aspiring and practising teachers with the skills necessary for successful teaching in modern classrooms. According to an official release, the programme embraces a blended learning approach, incorporating aspects of global education through a combination of academic study and hands-on experience.

The course will be offered online beginning 15th July, and it welcomes graduates from any field, regardless of prior teaching experience. Its primary focus is on developing teaching practises that promote inclusivity and inquiry-based learning, which align with the fundamental values that schools should uphold today.

The program's goal is to provide teachers with a thorough understanding of global education principles and to instill in them an international mindset. According to the release, this preparation enables them to teach at schools affiliated with global education boards such as the International Baccalaureate, both in India and abroad.

The PGDGE course's previous two batches were extremely successful, with a total of 100 participants benefiting from the program's global pedagogies and innovative teaching practises. "With a comprehensive curriculum that incorporates inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, and design-thinking approaches, an intensive internship programme, and a practitioner research module, this course empowers teachers to excel in their classrooms and make a positive impact on the learnings of their students," Anuradha Sridhar, head curriculum development, training, ABEA, said. 

Furthermore, the PGDGE course offers a 150+ hour intensive internship programme in schools, providing hands-on experience. The course delivery combines synchronous and asynchronous sessions, offering flexibility for working professionals.

The curriculum, created by educators, consists of nine comprehensive courses. It emphasises determining assessment criteria for students and aligning teaching objectives and learning approaches with the National Education Policy.

The programme also addresses current themes like environmental sustainability and technology integration for teaching. It includes a research methodology module, a capstone project, and campus placement assistance for career advancement in teaching, it added.