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(a)tamarindtree.org
