(R)evolution in Indian Education - United Educare Foundation brings down international Education techniques to India -

Mumbai: United Educare Foundation (UEF), dedicated to the cause of education in India, today announced their tie-up with Educare Cooperative, Singapore, a part of the Singapore Teachers Union (STU); at a Press Conference today. On the occasion, UEF also took the opportunity to introduce Dr. Spencer Kagan, internationally acclaimed, Trainer, Researcher and authority on the subjects of Learning Structures for children and teachers alike. UEF dedicated to the cause of bringing international education practices to India, intends to work closely with schools to provide high quality training to teachers and education professionals.
Borrowing from the Singapore education system, which is highly regarded as one of the best in the world, UEF is implementing Co-Operative Learning in schools here. To this end, UEF has invited Dr. Spencer Kagan to conduct workshops for teachers on Co-operative Learning. Also present was Mr. Mike Thiruman, President, Singapore Teachers Union, to share his plans for India.
The workshop series, aimed at championing the development of teachers, is a Not-for-Profit initiative on the part of UEF and is a part of its commitment to bringing the latest in education methodologies to India. Dr. Spencer Kagan, a world-renowned expert on cooperative learning, multiple intelligences, classroom discipline, and classroom energizers, has been conducting workshops and training sessions on these subjects across the globe. The first of his workshops in India is scheduled for September 14 –15 at Hotel Ramada Inn Palm Grove, Juhu.
Dr. Kagan’s Cooperative Learning Structures are dramatically improving classroom instruction & teaching process internationally. Why? Because Kagan Structures enhance engagement and accountability for every student. As a hands-on workshop the participants experience simple instructional strategies to engage and develop most fundamental thinking skills. The great thing is that each of these skills can be developed with no time away from academic curriculum. Participants learn how to improve academic engagement, retention and achievement but more importantly, how to prepare every student with thinking skills they will use for a lifetime.



According to Vinay Agarwal, CEO UEF “In our bid to transform the Primary Education landscape in India we are collaborating with Educare Cooperative, Singapore, for a unique cooperation on establishing a new standard in Indian education. The initiative promises to put Indian Primary Education at par with the best in world. In association with Educare Cooperative, Singapore, UEF is planning a chain of schools in India, with the latest in contemporary International Teaching/Learning practices from across continents.”
UEF, dedicated to the cause of promoting world-class education in Indian schools has its focus on improving the skill-sets of teachers. UEF will organize various workshops, courses and seminars to help teachers & the education fraternity develop professionally. And will help them keep abreast of the latest developments in teaching & education.
Educare Foundation is a professional services arm of Singapore Teachers Union (STU), an esteemed union set up for the promotion and benefit of educational professionals in Singapore. Formed in 1946 it is the largest teachers' organization in Singapore, championing professionalism and education development. According to Mr. Mike Thiruman, President Singapore Teachers Union, “We would like to include India in our plans and extend the same facilities and lend the expertise & skills that come along with Educare Cooperative.” Educare Cooperative is providing professional assistance to UEF in setting up schools across the country.