Explore key principles and practice of Teaching English to Young Learners, as well as practical strategies to create engaging and effective learning experiences for learners aged 6 to 12. You will examine child development theories and child-friendly pedagogy, as well as classroom management techniques. You will explore different types of games, listening activities for various learning environments and the use of authentic materials with young learners. You will also consider the power of storytelling and using children’s books. The course highlights the importance of multimodal activities, such as songs, drama and arts and crafts, to enhance language acquisition. You will gain insights into supporting writing development, assessing young learners effectively and conducting useful and relevant classroom investigations. By the end of the course, you will have developed a deeper understanding of how children learn, and refined your approach to teaching English in ways that are engaging, inclusive and effective. Apply
Is this course for you?Location: Online
Experience:
Teachers, academic managers and trainers who work in the area of teaching languages to young learners (6 to 12-year-olds) Language Level: B1
Course dates:
13 January - 19 March 2025 22 April - 25 June 2025 Course Length: 8 weeks
Minimum age: 18
Max class size: 18
Tutor-led and highly interactive
Live and asynchronous eLearning platforms
Specialist ELT eLibrary
Accredited by AQUEDUTO
Course contentBeliefs about teaching English to young learners
Key theories of learning, including child-friendly-pedagogy
Developing listening skills in young learners
Supporting writing development
Assessing young learners
Storytelling and literature in the young learner classroom
Multi-modal activities for language development
Conducting classroom investigations
Further InformationNILE Online courses are highly interactive and learning takes place through varied and engaging multimedia content and the collaboration between participants from different contexts. All participants work on the same unit in the same week but there is a high level of flexibility within that time period to help you fit studying around your life and work. The interaction, via forums and other collaborative tools built into the platform, helps and encourages you to share ideas, ask questions, explore concepts and build up a community. You need a computer, a headset (with microphone) and an Internet connection. Much of the course can be done on a mobile device, but a computer is needed for certain activities and tasks. Participants have access to NILE's extensive ELT e-library and an innovative social and cultural programme. All NILE Online courses include an element of professional language development, i.e. language related to course content and/or the classroom. Meet a Course Tutor: Małgosia Tetiurka
For the last fifteen years, Malgosia has also been sharing her experience as an in-service teacher trainer, materials writer and conference presenter. She has worked with teachers in many countries including Croatia, Lithuania, Russia, Estonia and Ireland. She is also a Cambridge English Oral Examiner for all proficiency levels.
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