Frequently Asked Questions TTT
Below are some of the frequently asked questions. Click on each question to see the answer. If your question is not answered here - pl email to us.
suppose i want to design my own program and implement now and later want to do geniekids program in oct then will geniekids help me in doing so?
you can do practical anytime
if i execute gk program then later will gk help me in designing my own program and execution of that program later on ?
If you want to REPEAT the GK program - you can do as GK faculty and you get paid as the faculty. Or you can buy the design from us and conduct as independent organiser.
if i want to implement one of geniekids program in summer now and then in oct can i do another program and at that time will geniekids again assign any mentor for that?
You get Mentort for practical only. Aftre that you are guided as GK faculty or you work independently (assuming the exposure will empowere you to design and carry out programs on your own).
as we will get exposure by executing one program then will geniekids like to share other program activities with us so that later without help of mentor we can execute these activities later on?
you can buy any design and exccute anytime - OR you can design your own program
Read Practical guidelines - click here
Once you do TTT/ OTT with geniekids you can re-attend any session any time with nay batch. There are no charges for you to re-attend. Check the schedule.
The perception is not totally incorrect - more so in today's world when just a graduate can earn much more through a call center :-(
Some schools like the international schools are supposed to have better remuneration packages. The packages in schools vary from 5K per month to 20K. The positive being that you get lots of and long holidays :-)))
Obviously if you run a school or a center of your own - then earning possibility increases and is then totally dependent on your financial goals.
However working in children in general gives more Flexibility and can be made into a job which is part time in nature - a lot of work with children can be tailored around your other family commitments - ideal for non working mothers - who want to be available to their children, yet do meaningful work.
Well the perception is not totally incorrect.
Some schools like the international schools are supposed to have better remuneration packages
so packages in schools vary from 6K per month to 20K. The positive being that you get lots of and long holidays :-)))
Obviously if you run a school or a center of your own - then earning possibility increases and is then totally dependent on your financial goals.
However working in children in general gives more Flexibility and can be made into a job which is part time in nature - a lot of work with children can be tailored around your other family commitments - ideal for non working mothers - who want to be available to their children, yet do meaningful work.
First realise that the classes are only twice a week. So whatever arrangement you need to make - will be required only for two days a week. You can also get your child dropped to geniekids – and the child will wait here – till you finish your class – then both can leave together. A care giver at Geniekids will take care fo your child during this time interval. We will charge you a nominal charge - chcek at the reception.
If you want, you can bring your baby to the center along with a caregiver of yours. Your baby and your caregiver can both stay in the premises (in another room) while you attend the class. This way in class you will be mentally at peace, yet can also attend to the child in case an exigency arises.
As far as we're aware one does not need any university or govt. recognized certification to start a pre-primary school in India. However, do check this for your state (or country) by contacting the department of education of the government. You can also asking existing pre-schools if they have gone through any certification and what are the prerequisites for the same.
Let us also give you an example - the Montessori institutes also issue their own certificates - which is not certified by any university - and almost all states in India have Montessori schools - so its unlikely that there is any "requirement' by law to have certification.
Also note our objective is to primarily give you the learning/ training that will be sufficient to start a preschool. That is what we can assure you of.
If you find the course not suitable for you - within the first few sessions (max 4) – we will cancel your registration, and keeping an amount of Rs1000/- refund the balance fee back to you.
If you need to suspend the course in the middle (after five or more sessions),
we will not refund you the fees,
but you can join back in the any of the future batches - adjusting the fees that you have paid now. You will however need to pay any difference of fees (when you rejoin the fuiture batch), as future batch may have a higher fees to it.
We do not have the program during school holidays? No classes during Christmas or Dushera holidays, or during common school declared single holidays. So, no problem.
Yes, you are always welcome. We offers many time options – full week, part time, part months, work from home etc – the options are endless. Once you finish your course, meet us, and we can together work out something mutually suitable. See details - working with geneikids at http://www.geniekids.com/content/working-geniekids
While we do not provide any placement – remember we do not consider this program as a job oriented course. However, we would gladly help you with all our guidance and references to help you get the desired placement.
Also we on a regular basis get requests from schools and other organisations for trained faculty. These details we email you promptly.
The certificate is given on successful completion of the program - which includes - classes, assignments and practicals. There is no exam. For us doing practical work with children is the exam.
Yes, you do – but – the certificate in itself does not carry much value or weight. Pl realise that this program is not designed to get you a certificate – but to give you a deep understanding and comprehensive learning.
This "learning" should get you the kind of job/ work / start you own - etc whatever you are looking for. None of the previous participants faced any difficulty in getting the kind of work they wanted or felt that the certificate should have more value. All the previous participants however, really valued the learning from the program.
Let us answer this question by telling you how the previous batch participants have used the training:
Some are working with schools as teachers, some have opened their own pre-schools or their own centers, some are working with NGOs, some are working part time with various organizations, some are working with geniekids, and finally some are simply using their learning with their own children.
The options are unlimited - from working part time to full time - from working from your home to going out, from directly working with children or doing backend (designing) work.
Geniekids itself is always interested in taking people who are committed to work with children.
According to us there is a constant demand of people who have both - passion and commitment to work with children. There is no dearth of work, there is dearth of committed individuals.
Simply put - the more effort you put in, the more you get out of the program. On an average, you will need to spend a minimum of about 3-5 hours every week to complete your assignments. However, remember each assignment is "open" and it purely depends on you how much time and effort you want to put in. More them merrier 
Having access to computer with internet is a must. If you do not have one at home - you can either use a "reliable" cyber café close to your home. If you are in Bangalore - you can also use computers at Geniekids.
Computer knowledge is not a pre-requisite. However, a willingness to LEARN computers is. If you are willing, we will provide you with the required help.
There are many ways to "making up" for sessions missed:
1) The foremost being learning from your colleagues. This whole program is based on collaborative learning - and much learning happens because every participant shares their learning with each other. After the session you would get to read what each one of your peers learned from the session. Call your peers and discuss the whole session with them. You can also ask them questions in forums.
2) We can record session on request - you need to co-ordinate with your collegaues. Typically the recoring device is availabl at GK. Your collegue need sto remind the faculty of that day to record the session. You can hear the recording of the whole session.
3) You could also request one of your colleagues to take you through the session - we promote the concept of "study buddies".
4) You would also go through the entire relevant reading, do all the exercises, experiments and assignments. This would cover a lot of session too.
5) You can also discuss the session with the faculty (after having done alltof the above) - essentially you will clarify your doubts - this is best done through forums.
6) You can also attend (numbers permitting) the same session with the next batch of train the trainer (either classroom version or online version).
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