Below is an English summary and suggested framework for the “Good Practice Plan and Guidelines” based on resources from the Primary Teacher Training Institutes (PTIs) in Bangladesh. While there's no single published document titled exactly as "Good Practice Plan and Guidelines," the concept is embedded in the BTPT (Basic Training for Primary Teachers) modules and evaluation manuals issued by the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education (MoPME) and Directorate of Primary Education (DPE).
To provide structured guidance and practical examples for effective teaching, training delivery, and classroom application by newly trained primary teachers.
Enhance professional competencies of primary teachers.
Establish consistent, practical standards for quality instruction and training delivery.
Promote reflective practices and leadership in school settings.
Applicable to all PTIs and field-level trainers (URC instructors, PTI instructors).
Aligned with the revised BTPT curriculum and implementation guide (2023 edition).
Section | Description |
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1. Introduction | Overview of PTI goals, teacher development vision, and purpose of the guideline. |
2. BTPT Training Structure | Outline of core modules:
• Module 1: Professionalism & Reflective Teaching • Module 2: Child Development & Pedagogy • Module 3: Curriculum, Lesson Planning, and Assessment • Module 4: Health, Arts & Physical Education |
3. Teaching Methodologies | Recommended methods:
• Participatory Learning • ICT Integration • Differentiated Instruction • Inquiry-Based Learning |
4. Best Practice Examples | • Model lesson plans
• Classroom management strategies • Real-life teaching demonstrations from successful PTIs |
5. Assessment & Feedback | • Competency-based evaluation framework
• Continuous Assessment Rubrics (CAR) • Peer observation and mentoring |
6. Resource Management | • Effective use of teaching aids, multimedia, libraries, and labs.
• Maintenance of Teaching-Learning Materials (TLM) inventory |
7. Roles & Responsibilities | • PTI superintendents and instructors
• URC instructors and field supervisors • Monitoring bodies (MoPME, DPE) |
8. Monitoring and Review Mechanism | • Periodic performance review
• Monthly feedback cycles • Action planning for improvement |
Use of structured Lesson Plans with child-centered activities.
Use of low-cost/no-cost teaching aids.
Peer review & co-teaching in practicum schools.
Reflection journals for trainees to note what worked and what didn’t.
Inclusive classroom strategies that accommodate children with special needs.
Planning and Implementation: Cabinet Division, A2I, BCC, DoICT and BASIS