WELCOME TO LITTLE ZAUREZ TEACHER TRAINING CENTRE

Dear Teacher Candidate,

Welcome to the Little Zaurez Teacher Training Centre family. Early childhood is the most crucial developmental window in a human life. By choosing to train as a preschool educator, you have stepped into a deeply impactful, joyful, and responsible profession.

Over the next 12 weeks, our dedicated mentors will guide you from the foundational psychology of early learners through practical TLM creation and microteaching demonstrations. We are thrilled to partner with you on this transformative journey toward becoming an inspiring, confident preschool teacher.

The 3-Month Preschool Teacher Training Programme is an intensive, practice-oriented training curriculum designed for adult trainees. Unlike purely theoretical courses, 65% of your learning hours are dedicated to practical demonstrations, teaching aid craft, storytelling puppetry, and simulated microteaching.

Live classes are held 3 days a week according to your assigned batch timetable:

• Log into your Candidate Dashboard using the Google Account verified during registration.
• On the class day, the "Join Live Class" button becomes active 10 minutes prior to session start.
• Ensure your camera is turned ON and position yourself in a well-lit, quiet environment suitable for teaching demonstrations.
• Keep your microphone muted upon entry; unmute when called upon by the trainer or during microteaching sessions.

Each of the 36 classes is accompanied by curated study materials available in your dashboard under the "Syllabus & Classes" tab:

• Comprehensive Study Notes: Detailed pedagogic theory, classroom scripts, and child psychology notes.
• Slide Decks: Key visual summaries and lesson delivery frameworks used during the live class.
• Resource Download: Printable templates, flashcard outlines, and rhyme charts.

Trainees create physical learning aids and submit photographic evidence to their online portfolio:

1. Fabricate the requested teaching aid (e.g. Jolly Phonics sensory board or storytelling puppet).
2. Take 2–3 clear photographs showing the material in full detail and how a child interacts with it.
3. Navigate to Candidate Dashboard → Practical TLM → Submit Assignment.
4. Upload your photo file (JPG, PNG, or PDF up to 25MB) along with a brief explanation of learning objectives.
5. Your mentor will review your submission and provide scored feedback within 5 working days.

Please arrange these basic, low-cost crafting supplies prior to Month 2 practical sessions:

• Minimum Requirement: Candidates must maintain at least 75% attendance across all 36 live sessions to be eligible for certification.
• Punctuality: Candidates joining more than 15 minutes late will be marked 'Late'. Two late arrivals count as one absence.
• Leave of Absence: If unable to attend due to an emergency, submit a prior notice through the dashboard contact desk. You must review the class notes and complete the weekly homework to maintain eligibility.

To graduate and receive the official credential, candidates must satisfy:

• Minimum 75% attendance in live sessions.
• Minimum 50% overall cumulative score across the 100-mark evaluation framework.
• Successful submission of all mandatory practical TLM portfolio projects.
• Satisfactory completion of the simulated microteaching demonstration.

• Respectful Interaction: Treat fellow trainees, mentors, and staff with kindness, professional courtesy, and empathy.
• Academic Integrity: All lesson plans, puppets, and TLM submissions must be your original work. Plagiarism from internet galleries without physical fabrication is strictly prohibited.
• Confidentiality: Do not share internal training links, class recordings, or proprietary slide decks with non-enrolled individuals.

If you experience any difficulties accessing your dashboard or live meeting links:

• Ensure you are signed into the exact Google Account linked during your candidate registration.
• Clear your browser cache or test the portal using Google Chrome in Incognito mode.
• Verify that your internet connection supports live video streaming (minimum 5 Mbps recommended).
• If issue persists, contact the technical helpdesk via email or portal support ticket.