The present day demands of holistic development of a child (economic, social and technological changes), poses enormous challenges for the existing school systems, especially for the teaching forces in urban areas, developing/ developed countries.
In other sectors of society, the help is sought from the R&D for guidance / support / scaffolding. (in most of the states, the state itself is supporting the schools)
There are very few schools with R&D team for quick fixes to increase advanced productivity at various stages on scales. (Seeking, nurturing and inspiring educational break through), thus making way for introducing R&D at Vels.
This is a pioneering attempt to incorporate all issues of academic interest by all the stake holders in the field of education.
Vels Group of Institutions has always encouraged the teacher and the learners to progressively move forward in quality of content and methodology. There has always been opportunities at the R&D @ Vels for innovations and development of generalizations , principles or theories that will help in employing carefully designed procedures and rigorous analysis.
With 15 years of proven research in the field of education, Vels group of schools now proudly owns its own internationally acclaimed unique, broad dynamic- theme based, flexible international pre-primary and primary curriculum called the KINDLEKIDS INTERNATIONAL CURRICULUM(KKIC).
This has been successfully implemented and has received many covetable awards under Academic Excellence, Teacher Competencies, Skill Development, STEAM education, ICT implementations.
KKIC is now extended as a franchise partner with people interested in starting a new school.
High International Standards of Modern Teaching Methods are imparted and Superior Training and Coaching is done Resulting in the Award of a Unique Certificate viz., Professional Certificate for Educators (PCE)offering National and International courses
It is to expand the frontiers of human understanding and improve our society as a whole. Gather new knowledge leading to new products and process.
Professional Certificate for Educators (PCE) accredited by VISTAS National level. V Skill Centre for Professional Development has15-year-old history in developing competent and qualified educators to run a Centre for Professional Development for Teachers. This venture was formed by a team of experienced, qualified and knowledgeable professionals and backed up by a board of R&D members of Vels Group of Institutions.
The V SKILL spells QUALITY. It is highly regarded for its contribution in the academic field, especially in Chennai city. The PCE offered by V SKILL will not only be a pioneering effort for qualifying the teachers, but it facilitates all other institutions to depute their best teachers to get trained here. This course comes out with a Certification which may well be recognized by the institutions of repute throughout the Nation. The teachers at some point of time in their academic career would have to complete such a course for their career Progression.
This Professional Development effort, very uniquely attempted by the V Skill – Centre for Professional Development is a path breaking venture welcomed by Educators and Academicians alike including Vels Group of Institutions. This hands-on and in-house course will help Skill Development at any stage for the teachers with experience and is developed in accordance with emphasis placed on Continuous Professional Development for teachers under NEP 2020.
The ever-changing syllabi and its contours need continuous upgradation. The materials and course content designed by experienced senior hands in this field is sure to help fulfil the objectives for which the course is being launched. The infra structure, gadgets and all material support is liberally flowing from the philanthropic minded Management of the VELS. The uptake of competencies, skill upgradation and development of teaching prowess would definitely result in a “LEARNERS DELIGHT” environment.
Cambridge International Certificate for Teaching and Learning for teacher candidates accredited by Cambridge Assessment for International Education at Vaels International School- IN868. (International Certification course).
Vaels International School is an accredited Centre for Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE),in the year 2007 with the number IN868. From 2015 the Cambridge Professional Development Centre at Vaels International School, Injambakkam offers the revamped “Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)”. Candidates take credit in achieving distinction in this course.
Based on the annual review of the Centre done by the Cambridge University, the Centre has been reaccredited to enroll as many outsiders as possible.
At Vaels now with 16 years of successful implementation of this programme, the centre has witnessed more than 300 candidates procuring Diploma and Certification in Teaching and Learning from Cambridge University.The candidates are also enrolled from outside schools with special permission granted by Cambridge!
At Vaels it is ensured that the teacher’s Professional Development is integrated into the everydaylife of the school and teacher.Care is taken to consider teacher’s prior knowledge and experience.This unique training encourages and supports collaboration and innovation.
As is very typical of Cambridge teacher qualities, this training helps teachers to develop, critically engage with their own theories of learning.