What is the syllabus of pre-primary teacher training?

By APTTI Educational Content · Updated 2026-10-10 · 2 min read

APTTI's pre-primary teacher training syllabus covers child development, child psychology, teaching methodology, classroom management, language development, creative activities (art, music and drama) and lesson planning, with supervised teaching practice in a pre-primary classroom that may be included. Higher levels go deeper and add more hours rather than completely different subjects.

What this means in practice

APTTI does not publish a unit-by-unit module list for each level; ask admissions for the current module outline.

Main subject areas

Child development (physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional) from 2 to 6
Child psychology and how young children learn
Teaching methods: play-way, activity-based, Montessori-influenced and thematic teaching
Early literacy: listening, speaking, phonics and pre-writing
Early numeracy: counting, sorting, patterns and shapes
Creative arts: art, craft, music, movement and drama
Classroom management, routines and positive guidance
Health, hygiene, safety and nutrition
Working with parents

Learning outcomes

The course page lists handling children effectively, developing Montessori teaching skills, supporting age-appropriate growth and promoting collaborative learning.

How the syllabus links to real classrooms

Each part of the syllabus answers a practical question. Child development explains why a three-year-old cannot sit still for long. Teaching methodology shows how to teach letters through play. Classroom management helps you move twenty children from play to snack without chaos. Language development shows how to support children learning English. Creative activities give you dozens of ideas for the week. Lesson planning ties it together. When you study, keep asking, 'How would I use this on Monday morning?'

Practical next steps

Ask admissions for the module list for your level.
Plan which modules to study first.
Link each module to one classroom activity.

ExampleIn the language module, Kavya in Mysuru designed a week of rhyme-based sound games and tried them with her niece's play group.

What to keep in mind: Syllabus details may change; check the current outline before enrolling.

Common follow-up questions

Is Montessori part of the syllabus?

Montessori-influenced methods are included; the full Montessori course is separate.

Does the syllabus include child protection?

Health, safety and child protection are core early-years topics; confirm the coverage with admissions.

Sources

Course facts from APTTI's published course pages, checked 10 October 2026. Editorial policy.