CERTIFICATE IN PRIMARY TEACHER TRAINING (1 YEAR)

🎓 Certificate in Primary Teacher Training (1 Year)

📘 Final Syllabus Structure

1. Introduction to Primary Education

• Objectives and importance of primary education
• Structure of the Indian school system
• Teacher’s role in child-centered learning
• Current trends in primary education

2. Child Development and Learning Theories

• Stages of child development (6–11 years)
• Key theorists: Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson
• Factors affecting learning and behavior
• Early identification of learning issues

3. Curriculum and Lesson Planning

• Understanding primary school curriculum (all subjects)
• Designing age-appropriate lesson plans
• Use of TLM (Teaching Learning Materials)
• Weekly/monthly classroom planning

4. Teaching Methods and Strategies

• Subject-specific pedagogy: language, mathematics, EVS
• Group learning, storytelling, activity-based methods
• Questioning techniques and use of visuals
• Teaching in multilingual/multilevel classrooms

5. Classroom Management and Discipline

• Creating a positive classroom environment
• Behavior management and motivation techniques
• Time management and seating plans
• Addressing common classroom challenges

6. Assessment and Evaluation

• Formative and summative assessment methods
• Designing test papers and rubrics
• Maintaining student portfolios and progress reports
• Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) basics

7. Inclusive Education and Special Needs

• Understanding learning disabilities and inclusive practices
• Adapting lessons for children with special needs
• Gender sensitivity and cultural inclusion
• Role of the teacher in inclusive classrooms

8. Communication Skills and Parent-Teacher Interaction

• Classroom communication and language use
• Conducting PTMs (Parent-Teacher Meetings)
• Conflict resolution and feedback skills
• Writing reports and documentation

9. Professionalism and Ethical Teaching

• Teacher’s code of conduct and responsibilities
• Ethical issues in education
• Self-reflection and professional development
• Dress code, punctuality, and school policies