Teacher Training Manual Improving Teaching Skills for Effective Classroom Practice
Module 1: Foundations of Good Teaching Qualities of effective teachers Role of a teacher: guide, motivator, facilitator Activity: Share ‘My Best Teacher Ever’ story
Module 2: Lesson Planning Three parts: Introduction – Development – Conclusion Design a lesson plan (topic of choice) Peer feedback on plans Handout: Lesson Plan Template
Module 3: Teaching Methods & Strategies Lecture vs. Discussion vs. Group Work vs. Project-based Trainer demonstrates group discussion method Activity: Prepare and present a mini-lesson Handout: Active Learning Techniques Cheat Sheet
Module 4: Classroom Management Discuss common classroom challenges Role-play: Handling disruptive students Design class rules together Handout: Sample Classroom Rules
Module 5: Assessment & Feedback Formative vs. Summative assessment Quick tools: exit tickets, quizzes, oral Q&A Activity: Design a short test + rubric Handout: Assessment Tools Checklist
Module 6: Inclusive & Modern Teaching Learning styles: visual, auditory, kinesthetic Adapting lessons for slow & gifted learners Using PowerPoint, videos, apps in class Handout: Inclusive Teaching Strategies
Module 7: Reflection & Growth Reflection journal: ‘What will I change?’ Peer sharing of new strategies Closing & certificates Handout: Teacher Reflection Journal