ETTO - Primary English Teacher Training Online Course is an online teacher development course designed for primary school teachers of English who would like to upgrade their teaching skills without attending a face-to-face course. It is delivered completely online via Moodle and has 6 highly practical modules plus lots of live classroom videos showing the techniques being used.

How long does it take?
This course is 50 hours long. This includes online work, where you have to complete tasks and discuss topics with other participants plus self study. Self study includes assignments, lesson planning and reflection on your lessons.

What are the modules like?
There are 6 modules, which also involve lots of live classroom videos showing the techniques being used. You will be assigned a tutor who will support you throughout your course.

			Module 1 Introduction		Learning online is not quite the same as working face-to-face, this module equips you with all the information and guidance you will need for your new online journey
			Module 2 First steps in teaching children		This module looks at a variety of factors that contribute towards the way children learn
			Module 3 Songs and games		Songs and games have always held a unique place in children's learning. This module explores why this is so and looks at how to use songs and games effectively in your classrooms
			Module 4 Learning styles		This module explores differences between learners and considers different learning styles
			Module 5 Syllabus and lesson planning		The syllabus gives us an outline of the work that must be covered for the year. In this module we look at the different approaches and methods that can be followed
			Module 6 Classroom management		This module covers a range of skills for organising your time, the learning environment and the learners themselves

The online course also includes sections for self assessment and forums to discuss your learning topics with networks of teachers across the country or internationally.

• The reflective journal is your own diary space.
• Plenary Forum is for you to discuss any pedagogic issues or questions that arise during your study.
• Technical forum is to support you with troubleshooting
• Social Forum is for you to talk about anything with your colleagues.