Introduction to Teaching
Overview
Primary school is a very important phase in the life of young children. The knowledge that children gain at primary school prepares them for later learning and for life in general. If children are deprived of primary education, future learning would become problematic. In other words, the quality of education children receive at primary level may affect the rest of their lives. Since primary education is of such tremendous value to young children, then it is crucial that children should receive primary education from those who are proficient in the business of teaching and learning.
This course, Introduction to Teaching, serves to equip aspiring teachers with adequate content, knowledge and skills for teaching and for creative management of their classrooms. It also serves as a preparatory programme from which participants can launch into further study to attain advanced qualifications in teacher education.
Target Group
The course, Introduction to Teaching, targets the following groups of persons:
- School leavers and other persons who will like to pursue a career in teaching at the primary level
- Parents and other persons who wish to acquire the content knowledge and skills of teaching and learning at the primary level in order to be of greater assistance to young learners in their care
Course Requirements
- A desire to acquire the skills in effective teaching
- The ability to work in groups
- Good expressive and written skills
- Commitment to weekly participation
Course Objectives
On completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Apply theories of human development to the planning and practice of teaching
- Develop competencies in writing objectives, unit planning and lesson planning
- Develop effective questioning strategies
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in practical applications of classroom practice
- Develop a repertoire of instructional strategies and methods for classroom practice
- Develop skills for online teaching
- Develop diverse assessment strategies and methods for classroom practice
- Design innovative resources to stimulate students’ learning
- Develop effective classroom management skills
- Demonstrate competency in planning for diversity in the classroom
- Implement a variety of lessons to demonstrate their understanding of teaching and learning at the primary level
- Demonstrate skills in microteaching
Course Content
Module One: Educational Psychology
- Psychology of child development
- Cognitive, moral, language and social development in children
- The role of the teacher in the learning process
Module Two: Instructional Methods
- Teaching strategies for effective planning
- Online teaching and learning
- Questioning strategies in lesson implementation
- The role of motivation in the teaching process
Module Three: Instructional Planning
- Writing goals and objectives
- Planning units of instruction
- Lesson planning
Module Four: Instructional Resources
- Designing and creating teaching resources
- Constructing low-cost equipment
- Selection and effective use of online resources
Module Five: Classroom Assessment
- The purpose of assessment in the teaching process
- Types of assessment
- Assessment activities in the classroom
Module Six: Differentiated Instruction
- Learners with exceptionalities
- The role of the teacher in inclusive classrooms
- Differentiating classroom instruction
Module Seven: Classroom Climate
- Goals of classroom management
- Classroom management skills
- Creating a positive classroom climate
Module Eight: Practical Application of Teaching
- Effective communication skills
- Microteaching in practice
- Evaluation of teaching
Delivery Mode
Online Classes
This course will be delivered via live online classes. Students who have successfully enrolled in the course will be provided with a link to join the class as well as other relevant instructions at least one day before the start of the class. These classes are also recorded; therefore, students have the option to review the course content as often as they like.
Course Schedule
Course Offering
Day |
Time |
Duration |
Contact Hours |
Cost |
Lecturer |
Wednesday |
05:30 pm to 07:30 pm |
8 Weeks |
16 hours |
$1,000.00 |
Ms. Marlene Thomas |
Session -
Wednesday (05:30 pm to 07:30 pm)
Session |
Start Date |
End Date |
2023 - Cycle 1 - Online Classes |
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 |
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 |
2024 - Cycle 1 - Online Classes |
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 |
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 |
2024 - Cycle 2 - Online Classes |
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 |
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 |
2024 - Cycle 3 - Online Classes |
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 |
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 |
Assessment
- Group presentations of the theories of learning
- Weekly demonstrations of the components of unit and lesson planning
- Demonstration of the practical application of teaching resources designed for multidisciplinary purposes
- Individual presentations of microteaching
Student Support
Programme Management
The programme management team is responsible for the management of the course. If you would like further information or would like clarification on this programme please contact:
Ms. Reena Seepersadsingh
Programme Manager
Phone: (868) 376-7721
E-mail: certificationshidden@ctscollege.com