Vector Parenting
Direction & Magnitude
What You'll Learn
Vector Parenting is a certification course providing direction and magnitude to the efforts of parents involved in the development of their children. The certification programme is presented as a guide to parents like you in establishing your learnings for the greater good of your children.
The course helps you understand simple ways to teach your children math, science, humanities and life skills with materials available at home, thus enhancing the magnitude of the impact you have on your child/children's performance in academics and in life.
Through the understanding of the distinction between a good parent and a bad parent, you are empowered to direct your behaviour towards instilling the right values, habits and behaviours that maximize your child's success in their endeavours, thus providing direction to parenting.
Through learning the course offered, you fulfil your child/children's academic goals alongside upskilling them and aiding them in developing exclusive competencies, thereby instilling in them, a sense of motivation and result-orientedness.
Summary
Target Audience | UG/PG/PhD students from any discipline or Working Professionals/Parents |
Course Type | Open Elective |
Duration | 10 weeks |
Department | Humanities |
Credit Points | 3 |
Start Date | 07 July 2024 |
End Date | 14 Sep 2024 |
Enrollment Ends | 05 July 2024 |
Prerequisite Knowledge | None |
Sections & Parts
Section One: SMART Parenting
Modules
Introduction
Develop the requisite understanding of the course.
Parenting Basics
Develop a rudimentary understanding of parenting and parenthood.
Understand the skills required by you as a parent to nurture your child's growth.
Enhance your listening and communication skills to influence your child's behaviour.
The Child's First Adventure
Understand the primary learning environment of the child.
Learn and understand the techniques and principles of shaping your child's behaviour.
Inculcate the requisite skills into your children to prepare them for their academic journey.
Upskilling
Teach your children various life skills including but not limited to decision-making, problem-solving, avoiding procrastination, and developing responsibility.
Exclusive Competencies
Instill in your child, a sense of emotional stability, while nurturing compassion and empathy in them.
Teach your child to be independent, fearless, well behaved, and respectful.
SMART
Guide your children in establishing appropriate goals and being result-oriented.
Section Two: Ethical Parenting
Modules
Parenting Duality
Know bad parenting and its impact on children.
Understand the characteristics and qualities of a bad parent.
Develop awareness regarding the habits and actions of a bad parent
Ethical Parenting
Understand "Ethical Parenting" and its practice.
Develop requisite values and skills of an Ethical Parent.
Case Studies
Learn the impact of bad parent from the illustrations of three case studies presented to you.
Techniques and Models
Learn to apply the AAA Model.
Learn to draw on important parenting concepts as actionable applications.
Gain an understanding of your parenting style.
Who Will Benefit?
Learning Objectives
Develop a Deeper Understanding of Child Psychology:
Gain insights into child behaviour, emotions, and cognitive development to facilitate effective parenting strategies.
Implement Effective Discipline Techniques:
Learn positive discipline methods that encourage responsibility, self-control, and accountability without resorting to harsh punishments.
Adapt Parenting Techniques to Different Developmental Stages:
Learn how to adjust parenting styles and techniques to meet the unique needs of children at various stages of development.
Set and Achieve SMART Goals with Children:
Understand the concept of SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals and how to apply them in a child's development.
Recognize Common Parenting Mistakes:
Identify and understand common parenting errors that may hinder a child's growth and development.
Encourage Independence and Decision-Making Skills:
Discover ways to foster independence and critical thinking in children, allowing them to make age-appropriate decisions.
Foster a Positive Parent-Child Relationship:
Learn techniques for building strong and nurturing relationships with children, based on trust, respect, and open communication.
Promote Emotional Intelligence and Well-being:
Understand the importance of emotional intelligence and learn how to nurture a child's emotional well-being and resilience.
Cultivate a Growth Mindset and Self-Esteem:
Explore strategies to help children develop a growth mindset, positive self-image, and a sense of personal worth.
Facilitate Effective Communication Skills:
Learn techniques for active listening, effective communication, and conflict resolution to promote healthy interactions within the family.
Create a Supportive Learning Environment:
Explore how to establish a conducive environment that stimulates curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning.
Build a Lifelong Bond with Your Child:
Learn strategies to create lasting, positive memories and experiences that will contribute to a strong, enduring parent-child relationship.