School Teaching Aptitude Training (6–9 Months)

It is designed for aspiring teachers pursuing B.Ed./D.El.Ed., recent graduates, and in-service school teachers who want to strengthen their teaching aptitude, pedagogy, classroom skills, and use of educational technology. “Developing Future-Ready Teachers”

1. Program Overview
This long-term training program is designed to build strong teaching aptitude, enhance pedagogical skills, and improve classroom effectiveness. It supports learners preparing for teaching careers, teacher eligibility exams (TET/CTET/STET), or in-service teachers seeking professional skill enhancement

Course Duration: 6–9 Months
Format: Blended (Offline/Online) – Lectures, Workshops, Demonstrations, Practice Teaching, Assignments
Outcome: Better teaching aptitude, strong subject delivery, smart teaching skills, effective use of ICT, and higher exam performance.

Module 1: Foundations of Teaching Aptitude (Weeks 1–6)

Objectives:

  • Develop conceptual clarity about teaching aptitude.
  • Strengthen skills required for competitive teaching exams (CTET/TET).
  • Enhance communication, empathy, and teacher disposition.

Topics Covered:

  • Meaning, nature, and characteristics of teaching aptitude
  • Roles & responsibilities of a school teacher
  • Learner characteristics and diversity
  • Motivation, interest, and readiness to learn
  • Teaching-learning principles and maxims of teaching
  • Teacher ethics, code of conduct, values & human relations
  • Communication skills & classroom dialogue
  • Problem-solving, decision-making, and reflective teaching

Activities:

  • Teaching aptitude tests & analysis
  • Self-assessment of teaching disposition

Module 2: Educational Psychology & Child Development (Weeks 7–12)

Objectives:

  • Understand how students learn and behave.
  • Build child-centered teaching practices.

Topics Covered:

  • Growth & development: stages from childhood to adolescence
  • Learning theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg, Bruner, Skinner)
  • Classroom behavior & motivation strategies
  • Identification of learning difficulties
  • Inclusive education & special needs
  • Emotional intelligence for teachers

Activities:

  • Case study analysis
  • Learner profiling exercise
  • Observation of classroom videos

Module 3: Pedagogy, Curriculum & Lesson Planning (Weeks 13–18)

Objectives:

  • Master teaching methods and instructional design.
  • Strengthen lesson planning & curriculum understanding

Topics Covered:

  • Pedagogical approaches: constructivism, experiential learning, cooperative learning
  • Subject-wise pedagogy (Maths, Science, Language, Social Science)
  • Lesson planning: objectives, activities, assessments
  • Bloom’s Taxonomy & learning outcomes
  • Designing activities for different learning styles
  • Remedial teaching & enrichment strategies

Activities:

  • Lesson plan preparation workshops
  • Micro-teaching sessions
  • Peer review & feedback cycles

Module 4: ICT Integration & Smart Teaching (Weeks 19–24)

Objectives:

  • Equip teachers to use ICT and smart classroom tools effectively.
  • Develop 21st-century teaching skills.

Topics Covered:

  • Basics of ICT in teaching
  • Smart board usage, digital content creation, PPTs
  • Using online tools (Google Classroom, Kahoot, Padlet, Canva)
  • Blended learning models (Flipped classroom, Hybrid)
  • E-assessments & digital portfolios
  • Cyber safety & digital literacy for teachers

Activities:

  • Hands-on ICT labs
  • Creating digital lesson presentations
  • Designing online quizzes & virtual learning tasks

Module 5: Classroom Management & Assessment Strategies (Weeks 25–30)

Objectives:

  • Improve classroom discipline, organization, and assessment skills

Topics Covered:

  • Classroom organization & seating plans
  • Learner engagement & attention techniques
  • Dealing with disruptive behavior
  • Types of assessment – formative, summative
  • Designing worksheets, rubrics, question papers
  • Feedback strategies & reflective assessment

Activities:

  • Simulated classroom management tasks
  • Assessment creation workshop
  • Practicing positive discipline approaches

Module 6: Practice Teaching, Evaluation & Professional Readiness (Weeks 31–36)

Objectives:

  • Apply learning in real or simulated teaching environments.
  • Build confidence, professionalism, and teaching identity.

Topics Covered:

  • 20–30 hours of practice teaching (school/institution)
  • Teaching tools & action research fundamentals
  • Portfolio development
  • Interview skills for teacher recruitment
  • Resume/CV building for teachers

Activities:

  • Live classroom teaching
  • Mock interviews & demo classes
  • Performance evaluation & feedback

Assessment & Certification

Continuous Assessment:

  • Module-wise tests
  • Teaching aptitude assignments
  • Digital tasks & project submissions
  • Micro-teaching evaluations

Final Assessment:

  • Practical + Theory
  • Viva
  • Teaching portfolio submission

Certification:
“Teaching Aptitude & Smart Classroom Pedagogy – Long Term Certification (6–9 Months)”

Teaching Methodology:

  • Interactive classes
  • Hands-on ICT practice
  • Case studies & role plays
  • Micro-teaching & peer review
  • Mentor-led practice sessions
  • Assignments and real classroom exposure

Who Can Enroll?

  • B.Ed., D.El.Ed., M.Ed. pursuing students
  • Aspirants preparing for CTET/TET/STET/KVS/NVS
  • New teachers entering the profession
  • In-service school teachers seeking skill enhancement
  • Anyone wanting to build teaching aptitude and communication skills