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Trusted by 500+ educators across India I UGC • NSDC • CVET Recognised I 10+ Years of Excellence I
Trusted by 500+ educators across India I UGC • NSDC • CVET Recognised I 10+ Years of Excellence I
Trusted by 500+ educators across India I UGC • NSDC • CVET Recognised I 10+ Years of Excellence I
Trusted by 500+ educators across India I UGC • NSDC • CVET Recognised I 10+ Years of Excellence I
Trusted by 500+ educators across India I UGC • NSDC • CVET Recognised I 10+ Years of Excellence I
Trusted by 500+ educators across India I UGC • NSDC • CVET Recognised I 10+ Years of Excellence I
Trusted by 500+ educators across India I UGC • NSDC • CVET Recognised I 10+ Years of Excellence I
Trusted by 500+ educators across India I UGC • NSDC • CVET Recognised I 10+ Years of Excellence I
OJT

On-The-Job Training

Theory tells you how. On-the-Job Training shows you why it works — and makes it yours.

WHAT IS OJT?

On-the-Job Training (OJT) at Oak Groves places you inside a functioning preschool or early childhood classroom while you learn. You observe, assist, practise, and receive direct feedback from experienced educators — building real skills in real time. OJT is embedded into our CECE and Professional Diploma programmes, and is also available as a standalone module for schools wanting to train their existing staff on-site. This is not a simulation. It is not a classroom exercise. It is hands-on, live teaching practice in an environment where children are actually learning — giving you the confidence that no textbook alone can build.

OJT FORMATS

Format 1: Integrated OJT (for CECE & Diploma Candidates)

Structured observation and teaching practice hours are built into the CECE and Professional Diploma programmes. Candidates are placed in partner schools during their training period.

  • Observation Hours — Watch experienced educators teach Montessori lessons, conduct phonics sessions, and manage multi-age classrooms.
  • Assisted Practice — Work alongside a mentor teacher; support classroom activities, material preparation, and child guidance.
  • Supervised Teaching — Take the lead on planned lessons under the observation and feedback of a qualified Oak Groves mentor.
  • Reflective Debrief — After each session, participate in structured feedback conversations to deepen understanding and correct practice.

Format 2: School Staff OJT Programme (for School Owners)

Oak Groves sends qualified trainers into your school to deliver on-site OJT for your existing teaching team. Training happens in your classrooms, with your children, using your materials — so every skill is immediately applicable.

  • Classroom observation and live feedback for each staff member
  • Montessori material demonstration and guided practice
  • Jolly Phonics classroom implementation with real lesson delivery
  • Classroom management, routine building, and child guidance techniques
  • Weekly progress reports and a written improvement plan for each teacher

Format 3: OJT as a Standalone Module

Already trained but lacking practical confidence? Our standalone OJT module gives certified educators a structured block of classroom practice hours in a partner school — bridging the gap between qualification and confident, independent teaching.

  • Available to Oak Groves graduates and external candidates
  • 2-week to 4-week placement options
  • Daily observation, practice, and feedback
  • Completion certificate issued on successful assessment

OJT FORMATS

Montessori Classroom Management
Setting up and maintaining a prepared environment; guiding children independently; three-period lesson delivery.

Jolly Phonics in Action
Running live phonics sessions; assessing reading readiness; differentiating for varied abilities.

Child Observation Skills
Observing child behaviour, recording developmental progress, and adapting teaching accordingly.

Parent Communication
Real-world practice of parent interactions, progress reporting, and building trust with families.

Lesson Planning That Works
Planning, executing, and reflecting on lessons with mentor feedback — building planning confidence.

Classroom Routines & Transitions
Managing daily routines, transitions, and unexpected moments — the real skill of teaching.

OJT PARTNER SCHOOLS

Oak Groves places OJT candidates in a vetted network of partner preschools and early childhood schools across India. All placements are:

  • Safe, structured, and supervised
  • Aligned to the curriculum you are studying
  • Within reasonable distance of your home city where possible
  • Supported by an Oak Groves mentor throughout the placement

FOR SCHOOL OWNERS

  • Outcomes for Your School — Measurably improved teacher quality, stronger classroom practice, higher parent satisfaction, and reduced staff turnover.
  • Flexible Scheduling — Training sessions fit around your school timetable — early mornings, after school, or in-session observation.
  • Documentation Provided — Each teacher receives a written assessment, improvement plan, and progress certificate — valuable for school accreditation and appraisal.

Your Journey Begins Here.

Whether you want to become a certified educator, launch your dream preschool, or take your school to the next level — we are ready when you are.

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