This module explores key stages of childhood and pre-adolescent development and how they shape learning, behaviour, attention, and emotional regulation in K–8 learners. Educators examine cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development across early childhood, middle childhood, and the transition into early adolescence.
Key topics include brain development, executive function foundations, attention and memory growth, emotional regulation, social development, and early learning differences. The module emphasizes practical classroom strategies to support engagement, behaviour, and regulation while respecting developmental readiness and individual variation.

This module introduces core principles of effective teaching within private elementary and middle-school environments. Participants explore how children learn best through structure, modelling, repetition, play, inquiry, and relationship-based instruction.
Topics include learner diversity, instructional clarity, age-appropriate classroom management, differentiation, formative assessment, and professional responsibilities in private schools. Emphasis is placed on balancing academic expectations with developmental needs, family communication, and maintaining consistency across grades and classrooms.

This module provides a practical framework for designing developmentally appropriate lessons and units for K–8 learners. Participants learn to write clear learning goals, sequence instruction, and plan lessons that move from concrete to abstract understanding.
Educators explore lesson structure, unit planning, cross-curricular integration, and adapting instruction for mixed-ability classrooms. The module emphasizes flexibility, clarity, and alignment with curriculum expectations while supporting diverse learning styles and developmental stages.

This module focuses on assessment as a learning tool in elementary and middle-school settings. Participants explore developmentally appropriate assessment practices, including observation, formative assessment, performance tasks, rubrics, and descriptive feedback.
Educators learn how to monitor progress, document learning, communicate results clearly to families, and adjust instruction based on evidence. Emphasis is placed on fairness, transparency, and supporting growth rather than over-reliance on grades, particularly in younger learners.

This module provides practical strategies for creating calm, structured, and engaging K–8 classrooms. Participants explore routines, transitions, expectations, and positive behaviour support suited to younger learners.
Key topics include relationship-building, proactive classroom management, engagement through movement and hands-on learning, conflict resolution, and supporting self-regulation. Educators also examine time management, lesson pacing, and reflective practice to continuously improve classroom effectiveness.