Mini Diploma in Education

• Start Date: April 22^nd, 2022
• End Date: July 1^st, 2022
• Duration: 10 weeks
• Session Schedule: Monday and Friday
• Session Time:12:00 pm (EST - Toronto time)
• Session Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

The above-mentioned times are tentative. The confirmed times will be announced to the students prior to the start of the Diploma.

• Mode: This diploma certificate program is fully online. All students will be working remotely.
• Structure: The nature of this blended program will help you apply the theories you learn to practical educational situations. You will be working on real projects for approximately 2 hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday. The projects may be individual or team projects that can be done at your convenience.
• Assessment Method: This program has a pass-fail grading system. The assessment is done by your professor/director at the end of the program.

The modules of this program are:

1. An introduction to Education, Learning Theories, and Approaches

Schools are products of history. Schooling, as it exists today, only makes sense if we view it from a historical perspective. This module gives an outline of the history of education, from many years ago until now.  It also gives an insight into the main theories of Education, from Behaviorism to the latest cutting-edge theories, and practices that are used around the world.

2. A Glance at Popular Educational Systems Around the World

This module describes many educational systems from around the world, placing a focus on countries such as South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Finland that have a cutting-edge and unusual educational system.

3. Curriculum Development for Educators

In many ways, the need for curriculum development is self-evident. Trying to teach each day in a lecture hall or K-12 classroom without a plan in place is not the perfect approach.  A thoughtfully developed curriculum provides educators with a useful framework to build upon during day-to-day instructions. This module will give you the right skills to prepare curricula in many fields of Education.

4. Learning and Teaching: A Cross-Cultural Perspective

This module addresses the four levels: classroom, school, local environment, and state which are in a reciprocal relationship to each other. In teacher training, it is important to realize how the state indirectly steers classroom activities through curriculum plans, and how leadership and ways of cooperation are influencing teachers’ classroom practices and students’ learning.

5. Different Approaches to Literacy Education

In order to be effective in teaching the student's literacy skills, teachers should use a variety of instructional approaches. In this module, you will learn about some of the most common approaches to teaching literacy, including basic reading programs, the language experience approach, and literature-based approaches, etc. These approaches intend to give the students the right tools to read and write texts.

6. Different Approaches to Mathematics Education

In this module, we discuss different approaches for teaching mathematics in school which may be taken singularly or in conjunction with each other to organize the mathematical curriculum. Some of these approaches include the topics approach, the process approach, and the conceptual field's approach. Such approaches enable students to learn how to calculate and interpret mathematical data and formulas.

7. Assessment & Evaluation

In this module, we will focus on Education Assessment and Evaluation which is a broad category that includes all forms of educational evaluation, testing, grading, and examination. It also encompasses educational program evaluation, the assessment and evaluation of teachers, and other forms of evaluations.

8. Media Literacies for Teachers and Students

This module covers the pedagogical model of bridging activities to address the advanced media usage and foreign language proficiency in the context of existing and emerging internet communication, information tools and communities, especially in the Post-Pandemic Era.

9. Trustful Parenting in our Modern World

This module covers the styles of parenting in our modern world, their connection to learning and what can we do as educators, individuals, and collectively as a society to enable children to learn effectively. The focus is placed on the relationship among parents, educators, and students.

10. Special Need Students (SNE) and Non-traditional Students in Education

Special education constitutes several educational services for students with disabilities and special educational needs followed by a medical diagnosis. This module will cover all the elements that surround this dimension of learning and inclusion.

1. Describe and utilize the main theories and approaches of education.
2. Prepare and develop a detailed curriculum to form plans and successfully organize lectures.
3. Understand the four levels of education and their direct relation to teachers’ practices and students’ learning.
4. Effectively apply different approaches in teaching Literacy and Mathematics.
5. Practice assessment and evaluation and dive deeply into its many forms.
6. Enhance educational activities to complement the advancement in technology and media.
7. Define the connection between modern parenting styles and the role an educator plays.
8. Employ educational services and elements in working with special needs students.
9. Enhance/Improve your profile by adding Canadian work experience
10. Guaranteed internship placement at a Canadian company with a certificate
11. Priority to be selected for full-time, part-time or contractor position at SchemaZone or any of its affiliates/subsidiaries.
12. Official invitation letter to visit our office in Toronto which would help abroad students obtain a visit visa to Canada
13. Accredited mini diploma from Reach Academy (Canadian Academy based in Toronto)
14. Internship certificate from the Canadian company which you will be interning
15. Obtaining a reference/recommendation letter from your direct manager
16. Gaining practical experience from working on real educational tasks/projects throughout the program
17. Lectures/presentations delivered by experienced industry leading professionals
18. Close supervision & orientation from your mentor
19. Having your work criticized, reviewed and corrected
20. An average of two working hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in addition to the class session on Monday and Friday.
21. Fully remote program with access to online tools and platforms
22. Unlocking your potentials and getting prepared to be hired right away
23. Credits equivalent to approximately 2 credit hours of a university course (American System)
24. Elite education in addition to professional educational training, guidance, and experience
25. Professional projects experience to put on your CV
26. Possibility to get access to additional HR programs and benefits
27. Free and discounted services provided by our partners for immigration, study, and visitor applications to Canada
28. Free and discounted services provided by our partners for job placement assistance
29. Free and discounts on many other products and services provided by Reach academy

Have you ever wanted to learn a new skill, master a trade, or gain a leg-up in a particular industry If so, then Reach Academy might be for you. Designed specifically to enhance your own marketability and viability in your field of work, we partner with a number of individual companies so that you receive real-world experience in your particular field while supplementing those experiences with theoretical studies. Reach Academy offers internships, training programs, and individual academic courses for anyone, regardless of whether you’re an undergraduate or a seasoned professional. We offer courses ranging from advanced content writing, web development, and graphic design, all the way to human recourse training, marketing, and business administration.

This mini diploma program is fully online, and participants will attend remotely from any place. Yet, for future events, you can choose to attend remotely (online, from your place) or on-site at our office in Markham, Ontario, Canada (see below pictures). If you decide to travel to Canada from abroad to attend a program, our team will guide you through the whole process including documents for your visa application (if required), accommodation, arrival, departure, etc.

Our academy holds students from all over the world. We have welcomed recently over 850 students originating from 50 different countries. The vast cultures and backgrounds provide a varied and international environment.  Students who join our academy attest that the friendships formed during their studies have been ones which they will keep for life.  A multicultural environment means the opportunity to learn about other lifestyles and cultures, while simultaneously gaining a lifelong qualification. Making international connections at an early stage can be imperative for students who wish to progress in studying internationally in the future. This not only makes for an interesting time studying but also opens countless doors down the line in the future.

Our students come from more than 50 different countries around the world and the number is still growing every day.

This program includes internship in which you will be applying the theories and concepts that you will learn directly to real business projects in a Canadian company. Practical experience could include tasks under the following positions:

• Digital Marketing Specialist
• Social Media Coordinator
• Content Creator/Writer

* Students will be offered paid or unpaid entry-level or training positions based on their field of studies.

Job Positions

Graduates of this program may consider career opportunities like:

• Primary Teacher
• Elementary Teacher
• Secondary Teacher
• Special Needs Teacher

The real advantage of holding a valid diploma in education focuses on finding new career opportunities both nationally and internationally.  In today's modern world it is important to find a degree that opens up opportunities overseas anywhere and not just in the local market.

A diploma in education can be the perfect solution for those who do not wish to limit their careers to one field or country.  Education is something that is now utilized globally.  With a diploma in this field, the world is your oyster.  Opening up your choices to international markets enables you to choose from a much wider range of career paths than what you may have initially considered.  Choosing a diploma that is more likely to land you a job is after all the objective of attaining this diploma in the first place.

Job Placement Assistance

Upon finishing your diploma, the academy or one of its partners will provide you with professional job placement assistance including resume check, interview techniques & preparations, job search methods and much more.

Average Salary Expectation

According to (Indeed, 2020), the average salary for a teacher is $40,000 annually.

Scholarship and Funding

Scholarship and funding programs may cover up to 25% of the program tuition. They are given based on our assessment of your application and are valid until one month before the program starts.

Conditions

1. You should attend at least 90% of the whole program in order to be eligible for receiving the two certificates.
2. Absence without valid excuse should count for no more than 10% of the whole program

Admissions Requirements

1. Have a School Diploma or equivalent (or) be at least 18 years of age
2. Average English language proficiency
3. Average computer literacy

To apply, please fill the following online form and submit the required documents: https://reach-academy.net/application/. The required documents are listed below.

1. Registration Form - filled and signed
2. Digital photo of yourself
3. Updated CV
4. Copy of any government-issued identification (ID)

You may also submit the required documents by email to info@reach-academy.net Kindly mention the name of the program in the subject line.

Once we receive your application, we will review it and advise you on the next steps.

1. This mini diploma program fee is $999 USD
2. After successfully completing the program, you will receive all your certificates electronically free of charge.
3. A $100 (plus shipping) additional fee will apply for ordering a hard copy of your diploma certificate, internship certificate and reference letter. Those hard copies will be issued in Toronto and shipped to your address. Shipping fees will range from $10 USD to $60 USD based on the shipping address.
4. Accepted payment methods:

• Online payment through our website: https://reach-academy.net/product/specific-payment/
• Wire Transfer via Bank, Western Union, Money mart, or any other legitimate financial institution

• Have a School Diploma or equivalent (or) be at least 18 years of age.
• Average English language proficiency
• Average computer literacy