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Review of Courses & Policies
The TRC-Institute of ECE (IECE) faculty were very busy during July and August 2012,
doing timely reviews and drafts of course outlines, assignments, updating policies and related documents to transit smoothly into the next session. Some of these documents, such as, the Students’ Handbook and the Academic Skills’ Guide are designed to support students throughout the programme.
From the outset, TRC-IECE has imbibed the plan-do-review sequence. Previous course outlines, assignments and plans are altered in light of past experiences to maximise students’ learning experiences. We take pride in constructing new experiences for our students.
IECE Admissions & Interviews
Admissions for the ECE-Certificate Programme, which began in July 2012, continued throughout August; enquiries via email and telephone continued to come in through September, but sadly we could not accommodate all of them. This year, we revised our interview process as well and students were selected on a more rigorous round of interviews and a written test. Once the selections were made, along with their acceptance letters, students also received the TRC-IECE Students’ Handbook and the Academic Skills’ Guide.
Orientation to TRC-IECE and ECE-CP
The Orientation Session of the ECE-CP took place on Thursday, September 06, 2012.
As expected, the participants were looking forward to the programme with some excitement and some trepidation. The session started off with a welcome, followed by a brief, casual introduction by each student. They were then introduced to the programme and to the course leaders for Term 1.
Following the introductions, students were given their ID cards and the academic calendar. We walked them through some logistical routines of the ECE-CP and
introduced them to the environment where they would spend the next ten months. They were then introduced to a vital component of the ECE-CP, the Field Education course; course outlines were shared with both pre and in-service students and they were informed about the requirements of this course, which runs through all three terms. Towards the end of the orientation session, students completed a brief self-reflection written exercise of their learning styles. All course leaders for Term 1 have read through the papers handed in by the students to enable them to better understand each student’s learning style and learning needs.
Students then visited the library in small groups where Shahida, our librarian handed over their course textbooks and library borrowing cards; they were also briefed about library norms. The session ended by addressing some of the queries put forward by the students.
Commencement of ECE-CP
ECE-CP classes began on Monday, September 10, 2012. The courses for Term 1 are Child Development, Promoting Pro-social Behaviour and The Learning Environment, which are held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays respectively. From September to November, students will also attend four classes of the Professional Practices course on four alternate Saturdays. The remaining ten classes of Professional Practices will be held in Term 3 … the ECE CP journey has begun for our 7th cohort.
ECE-CPU Pilot ends Successfully
June 14, 2012 brought an end to Term 3 of our pilot programme, ECE-CPU 2011-2012. Despite the end of term workload and stress, the spirit and enthusiasm amongst students persisted. According to them, it had been a unique learning experience, the likes of which they had never gone through before. Tehseen Durrani, a public sector primary school teacher said, “I didn’t have any idea of the individuality of a child and always compared children with each other. This programme has helped me understand that each child is an individual.” According to Saima, a teacher from Korangi Academy, “We always focused on the behaviour of children and didn’t look into the causes and reasons for that behaviour. Now my focus has shifted towards the causes.” Sadia Kanwal from PECHS Girls’ School said, “This programme has brought positive changes in my personal as well as professional life. I have learned to resolve conflicts, find solutions to problems and I am trying to inculcate these practices in children too.” Aqeela Perveen, a Head teacher from Orangi Town commented, “All head teachers from the public sector should enrol in this programme so that they understand the importance of ECE and support teachers in implementing the National Curriculum for ECE.”
ECE-CP 2011-2012 – Another Chapter Ends!
The ECE-CP 2011-2012 ended on June 21, 2012. In order to give students a break after the rigorous programme and before they went back to school in August, we hold full day classes in June. Both students and faculty look forward to this different experience of classes in the morning, lunch at IECE and interaction and support through the day.
Undoubtedly, it was an intense period, deadlines and assignments all coming to a head … completion of group projects and presentations, written assignments, research work and much stress and tension which helps students to learn how to multi task and to work under pressure. With classes back to back, and deadlines coming up one after the other … each completed/submitted assignment brought a sigh of relief! The soon to become graduates, welcomed the last and heaviest of all weeks, with anticipation and excitement.
Joint Classes for ECE-CP & CPU
Two classes were held in TRC’s multi-purpose room to bring together all 26 students of TRC-IECE. The conversation between the public sector (teachers and supervisor) and private sector students (class teachers and Urdu teachers) was indeed thought provoking for most. Many stereotypes and myths about each other were shattered as they challenged each other with questions and answers and discussion at much deeper levels. The interaction ended in a newfound respect for each other’s work and circumstances.
On the last day, Sara Alqera, an ECE-CP student organised a mouth watering lunch for everyone, all TRC staff, TRC-IECE students and faculty. Once again, the multi-purpose room came to life with a festive look given Sara’s meticulous organisation and attention to detail. Thank you once again, Sara!
TRC-IECE Alumni Meetup
The TRC-IECE alumni had its first meeting this year on April 06, 2012. Based on the responses in the Alumni Tracking Form, selected students from five previous batches were invited to attend with the objective of forming an alumni association.
Through careful deliberation over its role and the scope of its activities, the initial steps towards establishing the association were taken. Fundraising for TRC-IECE, scholarships and formation of study circles were some of the matters that the group considered during the meeting. The session turned out to be quite productive with the graduates deciding which areas they wanted to concentrate their efforts on and setting a date for the first study circle.
A small group of four decided they would place an advert in the July issue of Home Express, which according to them is popular and has a wide circulation. They raised the money and designed the advert. Thank you Nida Aftab, Afshan Fazil, Huba Aziz and Uzma Rauf 🙂
Study Circle in Full Swing
The TRC-IECE Alumni Study Circle has begun in full swing. The first session was held on April 24 2012, from 3:30 – 5:00 pm. The students were delighted and filled with nostalgia to be back in their classroom discussing issues related to ECE; the topic selected by the students for the first session was Attachment Theory. TRC-IECE Academic Coordinator, Mahenaz Mahmud, leads these sessions. The process goes like this: Mahenaz emails selected readings to the Study Circle Group three weeks before the session is due, they read and jot down thoughts and questions and then a discussion ensues on the appointed day.
One of the students had been told by her management that she shouldn’t hug the little three olds in her care and she wanted to know why; she believed there was nothing wrong and wanted us to discuss this issue. So, the second Study Circle examined the Appropriateness of Physical Touch; it was held on May 25, 2012.
Our alumni are excited by the idea of continuous professional development by revisiting theories related to ECE, discussing and debating them, getting new insights and understanding the relationships and relevance of these theories to our daily lives and our work with young children. Students also found it interesting to meet alumni from the different year groups. Those who belonged to the 2005-2006 cohort proudly proclaimed that they were from the 1st IECE batch!
IECE Graduate Raises Funds
One of our IECE Graduates (2010-11) Sahar Tanveer set up an IECE stall at Haque Academy’s Fall Carnival on November 20, 2011 to raise awareness about ECE-CP and to raise some money
too. She did everything from getting the stall to picking up publications from TRC and finding volunteers for the stall. We were very touched … according to Sahar “It’s payback time TRC-IECE has given me so much and helped me find myself.” In the photograph, you can see Sahar, her sister and Sara, also an IECE graduate. Thank You Sahar and Sara!
ECE-CPU: End of Term 1 and Beginning of Term 2
The first term of the ECE-CPU ended on December 01, 2011 and Term 2 began on December 12, 2011.
In Term 1, our students struggled at the outset and then settled into the challenging schedule … school in the morning, classes every afternoon (five days a week) and domestic chores and assignments in the evenings. Despite the tightly packed days filled with learning new concepts, managing multiple assignments: essays, group projects, individual presentations, the students came regularly, learned
to read, multi-task and manage deadlines. It was a first for our students from the public sector, who had never before attended school in the mornings and workshops in the afternoon; it had always been either school or a workshop.
We decided to change the schedule for Term 2, to three classes a week; the programme will now end in June instead of April. All concerned, staff and students are pleased with the new schedule.
ECE-CP Term 1 Ends
December 30, 2011 brought an end to Term 1 of the ECE-CP (2011-12). December is a busy time for our students; most of them are in-service teachers. So with end of term parent teacher meetings and putting their classrooms in order before the winter break, and meeting IECE assignment deadlines … stress was at its peak!
In the last week of classes when most of the assignments had been handed in, the perspective changed Here is what some of them said:
“I didn’t realise that the ECE – CP would be so revitalising. Though I took the decision in a hurry, I haven’t had a
moment to regret it. I’m loving it!” Batul Shariff Pre-school Teacher
“I can feel the change in my attitude towards students and teachers. When I go to any class where the students had misbehaved with the teacher and made her upset, I try to discuss and listen to their side of the story also. Previously, I used to scream at them but now the reasoning part is there. I couldn’t believe myself when at one point I gave them the choice of having another teacher to which they said ‘No’. The result was so encouraging when the teacher told me that they have really changed their behaviour. With teachers also, I think I find myself in a better position to resolve their conflicts.” Aaliya Pervez Head Teacher
“I feel I’m getting better at problem solving and conflict resolution without being loud or harsh with my students. All the credit goes to the ECE-CP. Thank You TRC-IECE.” Khadija Mustafa Class 1 Teacher
“Joining TRC-IECE was a conscious decision on my part and definitely the best decision of my life. Always in a cognitive conflict throughout my teaching years, looking for my unanswered questions … here I am getting them all, and I love every minute spent at the TRC-IECE. I never felt at home anywhere else before. I am consciously making an effort to convince family and friends to go for this programme. Just GO FOR IT! For me it’s a life changing experience!!” Sara Alqera Class 1 Teacher
• ECE-CPU briefing with District Officer Education
On August 22, 2011 a meeting was set up with District Officer Education (DOE), Mrs Farnaz Riaz, at her office in 
Karimabad. In the meeting Mrs. Riaz was briefed about the upcoming ECE-CPU (Early Childhood Education Certificate Programme in Urdu). The occasion was also used to apprise her of TRC-IECE policies concerning the teachers selected from the RCC project schools for the Programme.
The DOE displayed a keen interest in the Programme and enquired in detail about its structure and logistics, the course content, the instructors, and the selection criteria for the students. The meeting resulted in a request by the DOE to visit TRC and meet the directors.
The second meeting took place on September 16, 2011 at TRC. The selected teachers were introduced to the DOE during the meeting. The teachers also signed an undertaking on the occasion, in which they agreed to abide by TRC-IECE polices.
Visit to Child to Child Trust
On August 17, 2011, Seema Malik and Mahenaz Mahmud visited the Child-to-Child Trust, located at the Institute of Education, University of London. They met with the CtC Director, Tricia Young. Following an introduction to the work of the two organizations, it became apparent that we shared a very similar philosophy and approach to children’s education.
Tricia showed keen interest in establishing a long-term collaboration/working relationship with TRC. She was very impressed and excited by our innovative work and projects.
We also met Christiana Brown, Project Officer, CtC Trust with whom we discussed ECE, an area of mutual interest and concern. It was a thrill to see that they had our Pehla Taleemi Basta in their resource room:)
• TRC Visits the University of Bradford
To finalise the long awaited ECE-CP validation agreement, TRC Directors, Seema Malik and Mahenaz Mahmud visited the University of Bradford in August, 2011. During the visit, issues raised by the Course Assessment and Review Team (CART) were addressed, along with administrative and legal issues.
• TRC Visits York St. Johns University
On August 09, TRC staff drove to York with Nadira Mirza, Dean, SLED, University of Bradford. There they met with Professor Julian Stern, Faculty of Education and Theology and Heather Elliot, Senior Lecturer in Early Years. She was the external expert on the CART, during the review meetings of the ECE-CP validation process. We were informed that she was extremely impressed by the course, in terms of academic rigour, content, quality and high expectation of the students.
Following a warm welcome, a tour of the beautiful University and lunch, the three institutions discussed the possibility of collaborative projects in the future.
• The University of Bradford Validates the ECE-CP
On September 01, 2011, the University of Bradford and the TRC-Institute of ECE signed a validation agreement, bringing the four-year process to fruition.
As of now, students who enrol and successfully complete our ECE – Certificate Programme will receive an Award from the University. The internationally recognised award is a Certificate of Higher Education in ECE, from the University of Bradford, UK.
• ECE-CP (2011-12) Orientation Session
September was a busy time at TRC-IECE as we welcomed our 6th cohort of students. They attended a two-part 
orientation in which they were first invited for a brief session on September 8, 2011. At this session the students were briefed about the institute’s recent major achievement, namely Bradford University’s validation of the ECE Certificate Programme. They were informed about how they could benefit from the opportunity the validation offered.
At the second session, held on September 22, 2011, all the students were acquainted with the logistics and structure of the ECE-CP. They received orientation packs, which contained the academic calendar 2011-12, their student I.D cards and a CD containing the Student Handbook and Academic Skills’ Guide. The students were introduced to the faculty and other personnel that they would be interacting with over the course of the programme. They were also informed about TRC-IECE policies and then all their questions and concerns were addressed.
The session ended with tea and refreshments, in which the students shared their excitement and anticipation about classes scheduled to begin on September 26, 2011.
• ECE-CPU Kicks Off
Two years of effort paid off as the ECE Certificate Programme in Urdu (ECE-CPU) was launched on September 26, 2011. The programme is the first of its kind in Pakistan and has a keen group of students who are eagerly looking forward to the next class. They have classes five days a week.
We are hopeful that all of them will continue to display the same enthusiasm and zeal throughout the programme, which will end in April 2012.
• ECE-CP Classes Begin
After the silence of July and August, the TRC-Institute of ECE is finally buzzing again. This time round with ECE-CP (2011-2012) and the newly launched ECE-CPU, two classrooms are occupied and students are spilling over into the library and research and group discussion areas too. Both programmes began simultaneously on September 26, 2011.
• ECE-CP (2010-11) Graduation Ceremony
The much awaited graduation ceremony of our 5th cohort materialised with much excitement and enthusiasm on the 
eve of September 27, 2011. TRC’s hallway buzzed with beaming graduating students and their proud family members.
The evening opened with TRC Director Seema Malik welcoming the guests, and sharing her thoughts and experiences with the audience and the graduating batch. She also gave a brief overview of TRC-IECE’s linkage with its Canadian partners.
TRC-IECE Chairperson, Mahtab Rashdi, made a formal announcement about the ECE-CP’s validation by the University of Bradford.
Then Director Programme Development Mahenaz Mahmud talked about the diverse teaching and learning methods and assessment strategies used in the ECE-CP and shared the students’ projects with the audience.
Then, graduating students shared their views and experiences of their ECE-CP journey and how the programme had changed their lives.
The ceremony ended with the Chief Guest, Ameena Saiyid, Managing Director of Oxford University Press, giving out certificates to the graduates and sharing a few words on her long association with TRC and its valuable contributions towards the education sector in our country.
We wish our graduates all the best, and hope they continue their journey of lifelong learning, positively impacting the lives they touch.
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p>After the silence of July and August, the TRC-Institute of ECE is finally buzzing again. This time round with ECE-CP (2011-2012) and the newly launched ECE-CPU, two classrooms are occupied and students are spilling over into the library and research and group discussion areas too. Both programmes began simultaneously on September 26, 2011.
• ECE-CP 2010 – 2011
April 2011 brought Term 2 to an end, and after a one week term break, the beginning of Term 3 as well. Both students and faculty were eagerly looking forward to the accelerated classes of Term 3 in June, which would bring all their hard work to closure. The full day classes are scheduled specially to give teachers a month’s break in July, before they go back to school.
It was a busy time for all … students working on group projects, self study modules and final assignments, bustling about in the hallway, having discussions with faculty and each other, doing their research in the library and of course in the cafeteria, which was usually filled with happy voices and laughter during lunch and tea breaks. On the last day, June 28, 2011, parting was difficult … for many this was not the end, but the beginning of the journey of professional development.
• TRC-IECE and Bradford University Institutional Linkage
On May 14, 2011 we received the long awaited news and we quote from an email from Nadira Mirza, Dean, School of Lifelong Education and Development, Bradford University, who has been our link and contact person since 2008. “I am really pleased to inform you that the CART (course assessment & review team) committee today recommended the approval of the ECE certificate to be a validated programme of the University. There is some further information the committee requires about the certificate but this is a minor issue and I will send you a note about this in the next few days. The external examiner was extremely impressed by the course, in terms of academic rigour, content, quality and high expectation of the students.”
From Friday May 27- 29, 2011, we had two visitors from Bradford University, Nadira Mirza, and a colleague, Val 
Rowlands. During their stay, we discussed the long-awaited validation and remaining issues. The TRC-IECE Board of Governors had an informal meeting with the visitors over a cup of coffee. They also sat in on a class and talked to our students about their ECE-CP experiences and learning.
To formalize the institutional linkage, the terms of the final contract have to be drawn up and discussed, for which a visit to Bradford is scheduled to take place in the first week of August.
• Launching the ECE-CP in Urdu
In September 2011, we plan to offer the ECE-CP in Urdu. We plan to launch with a small number of students; a combination of public and private sector teachers have already registered. Our Training and Development Team are totally immersed in translating and adapting course outlines and teaching and learning resources for all ten courses of the programme.
After a huge success the first time, TRC-IECE is having a second round of its Lecture Series. These will be interactive lectures based on 4 eminent theorists and their theories relating to children”s development and learning.
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– Registration Fee: Rs. 500 per lecture
– Register for 3 lectures and attend the 4th lecture free of cost
Exploring Piaget”s Ideas. Download the details. (1.3 MB)
Exploring Vygotsky”s Ideas. Download the details. (1.7 MB)
Exploring Erikson”s Ideas. Download the details. (1.3 MB)
Exploring Bronfenbrenner”s Ideas. Download the details. (1.3 MB)
During the months of March and April, TRC-IECE designed and held a lecture series (4 events) featuring 4
leading minds to influence child development and understanding. Teachers came from all over the city to attend the event and about 1/3 of the participants attended all 4 events. The feedback was unanimous that the series was very informative and gave lots of fresh ideas, perspectives and understanding. Our dedicated and committed graduates of the ECE-CP generously volunteered their time and co-led the series. The schedule for the series was:
29 March, 2010: Exploring Piaget’s Ideas
31 March, 2010: Exploring Erikson’s Ideas
07 April, 2010: Exploring Bronfenbrenner’s Ideas
14 April, 2010: Exploring Vygotsky’s Ideas