Licensed by Cambridge International, the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) has become the first Professional Development Qualifications (PDQs) centre in East Asia to deliver PDQs wholly online. In October 2020 UNNC will begin enrollment for two PDQ certificates including Certificate in Teaching and Learning and Certificate in Educational Leadership.
For more than a decade UNNC has been delivering world class teacher training and consultancy for schools in China, and is now collaborating with Cambridge International to deliver certificate level programmes for in-service teachers and school leaders. The programmes allow trainees to critically engage with the latest findings of educational research, share best practice with other teachers and to reflect on their own teaching methods.
UNNC PDQs have been purposely designed to further UNNC's strategy of civic engagement, positive societal impact and knowledge exchange with China. Trainees will participate in the course via guided learning, individual study and collaborative learning, as well as school-based learning.
The programmes are delivered entirely online, which allows teachers across China to engage in professional development on a part-time basis without compromising their professional lives. Successful trainees will be issued with a Cambridge certificate as well as an authenticated UNNC certificate of completion.
Besides, all enrolled teachers of UNNC PDQs can access UNNC's world class online library resources, and all sessions are delivered by UNNC expert trainers and academics.
Says HoD School of Education and English, Prof. Derek Irwin,“We are very pleased to be able to work with such fantastic partners in contributing to pedagogical education and training in China. As academics, we believe very strongly in the practical application of our work, and collaborations with schools and educators are a key element to bring together theory and practice to the benefit of all participants.”
Says UNNC Executive Director of Educational Consultancy, Shanker Bhatt,“This is a very exciting collaboration between two providers of top class training and teacher development - UNNC and Cambridge International. The collaborative parties will go strength to strength in helping teachers and education leaders reach their fullest potential.”
Published on 10 August 2020