Hello All,
A job description below for those interested in open ed tech for education with tribal kids.
Do circulate in your networks.
Regards,
Michelle
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FACILITATORS, Tamarind Tree, Dahanu, Maharashtra
Tamarind Tree is looking for full time Facilitators to join our endeavour to re-shape the primary education system. Registered as a public charitable trust, Tamarind Tree runs a government recognized school in the predominantly tribal area of Dahanu Taluka, Maharashtra, from Grades 1-8. *The Tamarind Tree model includes:*
* Individualised Learning * Content and Curriculum delivered through an open Learning Management System * Innovation and optimised used of open educational technologies
You can learn more about the model here https://tamarindtree.org
As a Facilitator in the school a typical day will include:
* Ideating on alternative pedagogy and content delivery * Critical analysis of Open Educational Resources (OERs) * Preparation, planning and conducting student meetings * Analysing various data sets to understand learning levels, aptitude and gaps in student learning. * Contributing towards creating digital education resources
*You are inclined towards:*
* Education and social justice * Open Source philosophy * Equal access and rights, including digital access and rights * Open to social construction of technology * Rationality and reason
*Essential skills:*
* Eloquent communication in English (written and spoken) * More than consumer level understanding of information and communications technology * Demonstrable expertise in any domain of your choice.
*You will greatly help the model if:*
* You can use graphic design tools (We prefer open source tools like inkscape, gimp, etc) * You can generate and edit videos * You are familiar with Learning Management Systems (We use the moodle framework) * You can tinker with computer hardware and networking * You can be a voice artist or an on camera performer * You are comfortable teaching remotely
Location: Dahanu, Maharashtra/Remote work option can be considered after initial immersion We are looking for a commitment of one academic year.
*By working here you will gain:*
1. Exposure and understanding of the use of open educational technologies with marginalised communities 2. A new insight into the use of educational technologies 3. Unlimited opportunities to pick up new skills 4. Experience in working in a transparent and non-hierarchical work space 5. Experience of a rural life
Please write a mail about yourself, describing where you are and where you want to go in your professional life.
Mail it to info@tamarindtree.org