50€ discount available
Graduates of our CertTESOL course recieve a 50€ discount on this course, meaning they only pay 175€.
If you are in the process of registering for a CertTESOL course with us, simply indicate on the application form that you want to do this course.
If you have already completed a CertTESOL course with us in the past, e-mail us to let us know that you want to do this course.
This 3 week online course provides teachers with a solid grounding in this important EFL sector.
Aim of the course
In the last ten years, the TEFL industry has seen an extraordinary increase in the number of children learning English as a foreign language in both in state systems and in private language schools.
Employers now recognise that further training is an essential requirement for any teacher wishing to enter the YL classroom successfully and, in response to this need, OxfordTEFL has created a 3 week online course to prepare teachers for the demands of the YL classroom and help them stand out from the crowd when applying for teaching positions.
This course aims to develop the knowledge and practical skills which are required to teach EFL to young learners effectively. It provides practical ideas on how to approach and plan for Young Learner courses as well as materials and ideas for specific activities.
"This course has been really useful to me. I wasn’t sure about where to start with teaching young learners a foreign language. I had ideas, but needed guidance, and I now feel much more confident ... I would recommend it to anyone."
Natalie Tomlinson (September 2011)
Is the Young Learners course for you?
This course is for newly qualified and experienced teachers who have limited or no experience teaching English as a foreign language to young learners. Participants gain knowledge and skills in teaching children aged 6-12 years old.
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Course content
This 20 hour online course is run over three weeks giving you the flexibility to combine it with your working schedule or other commitments. You will have approximately 7 hours of work per week and will be required to adhere to weekly deadlines. The tasks are varied, dynamic and practical allowing you to take them straight into your classroom. One of our young learner experts will be working closely with you to give you oral and written feedback on all the work you submit.
A typical course timetable looks like this (although there may be some variations depending on the needs of the participants):
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Week one |
Week two |
Week three |
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Task 1 |
Compare the characteristics of adult and young learners |
Presenting and practicing language |
Storytelling and Drama
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Task 2 |
Find out what children identify as qualities they like in a teacher |
Error correction
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Art and craft
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Task 3 |
Create a checklist of things you can do in the classroom to build positive student-teacher relationships |
Lesson planning
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Songs and chants
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Task 4 |
Creating optimal conditions for learning |
Project work
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Evaluating and using coursebooks |
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Task 5 |
Classroom management |
Using technology |
Supplementary material |
For each task there are a range of activities to choose from that will suit your situation.
For example, if you are already teaching, you can choose activities to try out in your classes and report back on their success.
If you haven't started teaching yet, you can choose activities which involve evaluating material, and making lesson plans or outlining activities for a given student group.
Observation
Participants are invited to observe an experienced teacher teaching young learners.
The trainer
Kirsten Garry has been teaching English in Spain since 2001. She has taught every age and level but has always particularly enjoyed teaching young learners. After gaining the DELTA in 2006 she began to develop an interest in teacher training especially in how young children acquire language. She is currently living and working in Seville.
Assessment and certification
To pass the course and receive the certificate you will have to:
- Complete 100% of the course tasks to a satisfactory standard.
The OxfordTEFL Young Learners Certificate will state that you have passed the course, outline the components of the course in detail and state the length of the course.
Recommended reading
Teaching Languages to Young Learners, Cameron, L.
Cambridge University Press, 2001
Teaching English in the Primary Classroom, Halliwell, S.
Longman Group UK Ltd, 1993
Testimonials
I found this course an excellent introduction for teaching YL as I this is something I just started doing on a once-a-week base. The course offered tons of material resources and the tasks challenged me to do dilligent research on what’s available on the internet and how I can use it. The course tutor, provided immediate feedback to all postings and challenged us to think some of our responses over and try again. Invaluable was the skype conference call as it allowed us to discuss the course and and issues we currently experience during our teachings. I would certainly recommend the course and the curse tutor.
I completed the Young Learners' Course in February 2011. I've been teaching young learners since September 2010 and really feel more confident regarding my skills and abilities in preparing, giving and evaluating these lessons. The course tutor is very encouraging and the online forums create a sense of learning community which is nice despite the distance.
More information
If you have any questions or enquiries about this course, please don't hesitate to contact us, and a member of our team will be happy to answer you.