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Primary Teachers Training Institute

Every teacher needs proper training to ensure they can conduct the best classes and provide education to all students, regardless of background, intelligence, etc. They have to handle different types of students at different levels of the education field. The course curriculum, difficulty levels, answering patterns, intelligence and skills needed, etc., vary according to different academic fields' slabs. This is why teachers need special training to ensure they can work easily with the students they are meant to teach.  

One of the most crucial training the teaching professionals need to undertake is primary teacher training PTT. They receive the basic level of training to teach students in primary schools. Since the students are between five to eleven years of age, teachers need to develop appropriate skills to tackle them and build the foundation of academics. And to be honest, the task is not everyone's cup of tea. This is why the following discussion will illustrate more about PTT and other related aspects.  

Different courses for primary teacher training 

 Primary teacher training courses are of three types, based on the duration and purposes. As an aspiring teacher, you can easily choose any one of the course plans that suit your needs. The course types are as follows:  

Certificate course 

Certification courses are short-term training plans that one can easily avail online. The course duration may vary from a couple of hours to six months at the most. Admission is generally done based on the merits of the applicants. This basic level of training will make you capable of home teaching, nursery schools, and Montessori’s. 

Some courses are free, while others can cost up to INR 5000. There are several online courses you can opt for based on your skills and requirements. Here are some of the most common online PTT certificate courses you can pursue. 

1.        Primary Teacher – ICT Teaching 

2.        The foundation of Teaching for Learning 

3.        ETT Course 

4.        Nursery Primary Teachers’ Training 

5.        ECEPP 

6.        Introduction to Early Childhood Montessori Education 

Diploma in PTT 

With a duration of 1 to 2 years, diploma courses are supposedly the best options for professionals who want to work with schools but are not ready for graduation or master's courses. It is a part-time course, offering individuals more opportunities to carry on with their lives easily. One of the major advantages of opting diploma in Primary Teachers Training is that it can be taken at any time, like after the 12^th or after the UG course.  

Bachelors and Masters in PTT 

The highest forms of primary teacher training courses are served as bachelor's and masters. Being full-time plans, you can learn more about the skills and subjects concerning primary education. Here, you must appear for the entrance examination organized by the primary teachers training institute. The fees are also varied, ranging from INR 16000 to INR 70000 for the UG course and INR 50000 to INR 1,50,000 for the PG courses.  

Eligibility criteria for different PTT courses

The eligibility criteria for PTT courses vary according to your chosen plan. So, before you proceed further, it is very crucial you at least have an idea about the basic prerequisites required for this training program.  

1.        You must complete your 12^th class examination with at least a 45% to 60% based on the chosen course type 

2.        The admission system for certification courses is based on individual merits, while for others, you have to sit for an entrance examination.  

 

3.        If you want to opt for the master's course, you must first complete the UG course with an average aggregate of 50%.  

 

Job scope for primary teacher training 

 

Course type	Job/future scope
Certification course	1.        Bachelor's degree for PTT  2.        Primary teacher  3.        Nursery teacher  4.        Montessori Teacher  5.        Home tutor
Diploma course	1.        Consultant educator   2.        Industry-led instructors  3.        Nursery teacher  4.        Primary teacher
UG or Bachelor’s degree	1.        Primary teacher  2.        Nursery teacher  3.        Consultant
PG or Master’s degree	1.        Elementary education research fellowship  2.        Consultant educator  3.        Curriculum developer

 

Syllabus for primary teacher training  

Following are the subjects that one needs to learn during primary teacher courses for learning to teach:  

 

     i.            Child psychology 

    ii.            Modern method of teaching 

   iii.            Principles of education 

   iv.            Child care and health 

    v.            Personality development 

   vi.            Basic IT skills 

 vii.            Creative art 

viii.            Nursery and pre-primary 

   ix.            Assistance in parenting 

    x.            Sociology and guidance 

Skills to develop throughout primary teacher training 

To complete the primary teacher training program, you need to develop a certain set of skills. They will help you understand each training type's course plans and goals, and thus, clearing the examinations won't be difficult. Following are the main skills that you should focus on:  

a.        Child psychology 

b.        Lesson planning 

c.        Child care 

d.        Child development 

e.        Administrative skills 

f.         Teaching aids 

Conclusion  

With the best training institute, you can easily gain more leverage in completing the primary teachers training program. Just ensure to choose the best course type according to your requirements and the prospective job scope.