Asian International College-India

2. Asian International College-India
• Part of the Busy Bees Group, drawing upon leading teacher education academies:
 Busy Bees Early Years Training Academy, UK
 Asian International College, Singapore
• Began operations in 2015
• Committed to the professionalism of the ECCE industry, providing courses from
certificates to diplomas to aspiring and practising ECCE educators
• Offers programmes using a fully digitised curriculum that can be offered completely
online, face-to-face, or a combination

3. Academic leadership
Jeremy Williams, Academic Director, PhD
Jeremy is a pioneer and specialist in the field of technology-enhanced
learning. His main research focus is authentic learning environments
and the ways in which learning experiences might be better
contextualised to promote greater student engagement and deeper
learning. A PhD economist with more than 25 years of experience in
universities, Jeremy has held various senior leadership positions in the
private sector including Chief Academic Officer at Knowledge Universe
in Singapore.
Amrita Randhawa, Head of Faculty
Amrita has worked in laboratory preschools in the United States. In
India, she has been involved in teacher education and curriculum design
for a number of years. Whether planning classes for 3 year olds,
teaching college students or training teachers, her focus has been the
creation of authentic learning experiences for all learners. Amrita has
earned an Ed.M. in Education from Harvard University and a B.A. in
Psychology magna cum laude from Mount Holyoke College.

4. • Designed for the 21st century learner, engaging and highly interactive, using
same digital devices you routinely use in your personal life
• Key theories and effective practice in early childhood care and education (ECCE)
are discussed using a scenario based approach, applying internationally accepted
standards, to simulate what will likely happen in reality
• The programme is an entry point for those interested in a career working with
young children, particularly in an international school setting
• It is a good complement to a BEd or DipEd programme, and can be studied while
undertaking these programmes or taken separately.
Overview of the ICFE programme …

5. 1. Child Development (2 weeks)
2. Principles and Practices in Preschool Education (3 weeks)
3. Language Arts, Numeracy and Science (3 weeks)
4. Music & Movement, Arts & Craft (2 weeks)
5. Working with Families (2 weeks)
Module content …

6. You will be able to:
• Engage children in a range of activities to stimulate their learning and provide
them with meaningful, developmentally-appropriate experiences
• Apply knowledge and skills which will enhance the quality of language / numeracy
/ science / music / arts and craft based classroom interactions with young
children
• Work with families on children’s learning forming effective parent-teacher
relationships
• Demonstrate enhanced digital literacy skills, and the ability to use various media
to communicate knowledge and understanding of early childhood education.
Key learning outcomes …

7. Bachelor’s degree in Early Years Education
Awarded by a UK
university

8. Main benefits to students …
• Certified by a well-recognised global brand in ECCE as it expands in Asia
• Pedagogical model consistent with approach of international schools (e.g. IBO,
CIE); learner-centric, problem-based, digital delivery
• In discussion with UK university for articulation pathway into internationally-
recognised bachelor’s degree programme
• Fast-track into International Diploma in Education (Pre-School Teaching) (IDEPT)

9. IDEPT with Internship Programme
 Purpose: To provide pipeline of ready-trained teachers for Busy
Bees centres and partner organisations
 10-month study for International Diploma in Education
(Preschool Teaching) (IDEPT)
 If trainee is employer sponsored, they must serve a training
bond period
 First intake: April 2016

10. Questions that may be on your mind
right now …

11. 1. How does online learning differ from classroom teaching and distance
education?
2. What skills are required in an online classroom?
3. Will my computer or handheld device meet all the technology requirements
necessary for this course?
4. What support services are available as part of this course?
5. What are the expectations, standards and requirements of AIC-I?
6. Will the certificate issued be valid in other countries?
7. Do you have to be a tech expert to do this programme?

12. 1. How does online learning differ from classroom teaching
and distance education?
2. What skills are required in an online classroom?
3. Will my computer or handheld device meet all the technology requirements
necessary for this course?
4. What support services are available as part of this course?
5. What are the expectations, standards and requirements of AIC-I?
6. Will the certificate issued be valid in other countries?
7. Do you have to be a tech expert to do this programme?

13. From teaching to learning
Old World: Teacher Centric New World: Learner Centric

14. You, alone Through collaboration
The benefits of a learning
community

15. 1. How does online learning differ from classroom teaching and distance
education?
2. What skills are required in an online classroom?
3. Will my computer or handheld device meet all the technology requirements
necessary for this course?
4. What support services are available as part of this course?
5. What are the expectations, standards and requirements of AIC-I?
6. Will the certificate issued be valid in other countries?
7. Do you have to be a tech expert to do this programme?

17. 1. How does online learning differ from classroom teaching and distance
education?
2. What skills are required in an online classroom?
3. Will my computer or handheld device meet all the
technology requirements necessary for this course?
4. What support services are available as part of this course?
5. What are the expectations, standards and requirements of AIC-I?
6. Will the certificate issued be valid in other countries?
7. Do you have to be a tech expert to do this programme?

18. Can you play a YouTube without this happening?

19. 1. How does online learning differ from classroom teaching and distance
education?
2. What skills are required in an online classroom?
3. Will my computer or handheld device meet all the technology requirements
necessary for this course?
4. What support services are available as part of this
course?
5. What are the expectations, standards and requirements of AIC-I?
6. Will the certificate issued be valid in other countries?
7. Do you have to be a tech expert to do this programme?

21. 1. How does online learning differ from classroom teaching and distance
education?
2. What skills are required in an online classroom?
3. Will my computer or handheld device meet all the technology requirements
necessary for this course?
4. What support services are available as part of this course?
5. What are the expectations, standards and requirements
of AIC-I?
6. Will the certificate issued be valid in other countries?
7. Do you have to be a tech expert to do this programme?

22. Key features
• Learners play the role of decision-maker, auditor, consultant or advisor, NOT
people who learn how to pass tests
• Problems are unstructured (open-ended) that require resolution – there will
not always be a ‘correct’ answer!
• We want to find out what you know, rather than what you don’t know
• No ’mugging up’, no testing of memories, no regurgitation of textbooks …
• Tell us what you’ve learnt that will make you a better early childhood
educator

23. 1. How does online learning differ from classroom teaching and distance
education?
2. What skills are required in an online classroom?
3. Will my computer or handheld device meet all the technology requirements
necessary for this course?
4. What support services are available as part of this course?
5. What are the expectations, standards and requirements of AIC-I?
1. Will the certificate issued be valid in other countries?
2. Do you have to be a tech expert to do this programme?

24. The global reach of Busy Bees …

25. 1. How does online learning differ from classroom teaching and distance
education?
2. What skills are required in an online classroom?
3. Will my computer or handheld device meet all the technology requirements
necessary for this course?
4. What support services are available as part of this course?
5. What are the expectations, standards and requirements of AIC-I?
1. Will the certificate issued be valid in other countries?
2. Do you have to be a tech expert to do this programme?

27. LMS built on Desire2Learn (D2L)

28. Can I download the content?
• All course content is
available online
• Can be be downloaded
in pdf format but this is
not encouraged
• Learning is centred
around external links,
videos, and online
discussion

29. Collaborative learning model

30. Media-rich content

32. Assessment
What you will NOT get …
• Multiple-choice examinations
• Essay assignments that require ‘text-book’ answers
• An invigilated, closed-book, final examination.

33. Assessment
What you will get …
• Assessment that is ‘little and often’
• Problem-based learning (PBL)
• Short discussion board activities
• Case study analyses

34. What I used to think, what I think now, and how I
will do things differently in the future …

35. www.busybeesasia.com
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