Teaching English To Young Learners Specialization Module
Module Overview | 20-Hour Practicum | Teaching Business English | Teaching English To Young Learners
Teaching IELTS and TOEFL Preparation
Many overseas teaching positions involve teaching children - a unique experience that is both challenging and fun. Compared to adults, children are more energetic, have shorter attention spans, and learn language according to specific stages of development; these present planning challenges for the teacher. The key to teaching English to young learners is to understand the principles of language acquisition and apply it in ways that keep children motivated to learn. This 40-hour Teaching English to Young Learners specialization module expands upon teaching philosophies examined in the standard Oxford Seminars TESOL/TESL certification course, and will prepare you to design and implement curriculum specifically for young learners of varying ages and skill levels.
Certification
An additional 40-hour TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificate specializing in Teaching English to Young Learners
Program Length
40-hour online course to be completed within three months of registration
Pre-requisite
Completion of the Oxford Seminars TESOL/TESL certification course
Course Objective
In completing the Oxford Seminars' Teaching English to Young Learners module, you will:
- Gain a theoretical and practical overview of how to teach ESL to children;
- Examine the work of child development theorists Jean Piaget and Abraham Maslow and language acquisition theorist Stephen Krashen;
- Investigate ways of incorporating various textbooks, ideas, and methodologies within your own school curriculum;
- Gain a better understanding of how to teach phonics;
- Learn where to find useful teaching resources and materials.
Recommended Background
No previous experience working with children is required to take this course. Students should possess enthusiasm for childhood learning and development.
Course Content
- Special considerations for teaching English to children
- Investigation of theories of child development and learning
- Introduction to multiple intelligences and learning disabilities
- Approaches to planning units and structuring lessons for children
- Teaching specific skills: vocabulary, listening, comprehension, speaking, reading, and literacy development
- Innovative and interesting activities specifically designed to keep children interested
- Examination of proactive classroom management techniques and classroom management issues specific to teaching children
- Critical review and evaluation of teaching resources (books and websites)
Course Evaluation
In this module, students will complete a multiple-choice assignment based on all of the topics covered.
Employment Opportunities
Students who achieve the TESOL/TESL certification with Specialization in Teaching English to Young Learners will have the opportunity to teach in many educational institutes. English as a Second Language is being introduced at a young age and has therefore become an essential part of school curriculum as well as activities outside of the classroom, such as: after-school programs, day camps, and private tutoring sessions. Having the ability to engage a group of young learners in fun activities that will instill new skills is an extremely valuable qualification for teaching positions abroad.
Registration
The Teaching English to Young Learners Specialization Module is affordably priced at $300 and includes all online course materials and instructor support, as well as the shipping and handling fees (within the US and Canada) associated with the mailing of the upgraded certificate awarded upon module completion.
To register for a specialization module, please call our offices toll free at 1-888-227-6755 (Toronto area: 647-932-6030; Vancouver area: 604-670-2870).
