The Level 5 Certificate in Teaching Young Learners is a globally recognized qualification designed for educators who wish to specialize in teaching English to children and teenagers. This course equips teachers with the essential knowledge, skills, and strategies to effectively teach young learners (YLs) in a range of educational settings, including language schools, primary and secondary schools, and online platforms.
Accredited by the American Accreditation Association, Oxford TESOL Accreditation Centre, and the International TEFL Accreditation Council (ITEFELAC), this qualification meets international TEFL/TESOL standards and is equivalent to RQF Level 5, making it ideal for teachers seeking career advancement in young learner education.
Who is This Course For?
• Aspiring and experienced teachers who want to specialize in young learner education.
• TEFL/TESOL teachers looking to enhance their skills in child-centered teaching methodologies.
• KG & Primary school teachers who teach English as a second or foreign language.
• Online English teachers looking to better engage young learners in a virtual classroom.
• Non-native English speakers (with a CEFR C1 level or higher) who want to teach young learners worldwide.
Course Structure & Content
The course consists of 120 study hours, including theoretical input, practical teaching strategies, and lesson planning guidance. It covers essential aspects of teaching English to young learners, ensuring that educators can create engaging, age-appropriate, and effective lessons.
Course Modules
Module 1: Classroom Management in the YL Classroom
• Establishing routines and maintaining discipline.
• Managing large and small groups effectively.
• Encouraging participation and fostering motivation.
• Using visual aids, realia, and movement to engage young learners.
Module 2: Developing Skills for Younger Learners and Older Learners
• Differentiating between teaching younger and older children.
• Adapting activities to suit cognitive and linguistic abilities.
• Strategies for developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Using age-appropriate materials and tasks for skill-building.
Module 3: Project Work & Games in the YL Classroom
• The role of project-based learning in young learner education.
• Using games and interactive activities to enhance engagement.
• Incorporating arts, crafts, and storytelling for language development.
• Assessment through project-based learning and creative tasks.
Module 4: Lesson Planning
• Structuring engaging and effective lessons.
• Setting clear learning objectives for different age groups.
• Incorporating warm-up activities, transitions, and review techniques.
• Differentiating lesson content for mixed-ability classrooms.
Module 5: Developing Language Systems for Young Learners
• Teaching grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation effectively.
• Contextualizing language through meaningful activities.
• Encouraging natural language acquisition in young learners.
• Strategies for integrating speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Module 6: Teaching Phonics
• Understanding phonics and its role in early literacy.
• Teaching phonemic awareness, blending, and segmenting.
• Practical phonics activities for different age groups.
• Using songs, rhymes, and interactive phonics tools.
Module 7: Total Physical Response (TPR)
• Understanding TPR as a teaching method.
• Using movement and actions to reinforce language learning.
• Implementing TPR in different lesson contexts.
• Adapting TPR for various learner levels and classroom settings.
Module 8: Error Correction
• Understanding common errors among young learners.
• Encouraging self-correction and peer correction.
• Differentiating between fluency-focused and accuracy-focused correction.
• Implementing effective feedback techniques.
Assessment & Certification
The course is assessed through:
· Lesson planning assignments with tutor feedback.
· Practical teaching reflections based on real or simulated classroom experiences.
· Written assignments demonstrating understanding of young learner pedagogy.
· Final teaching portfolio, showcasing lesson plans, activities, and reflections.
Upon successful completion, candidates receive the Level 5 Certificate in Teaching Young Learners, accredited by:
· American Accreditation Association
· Oxford TESOL Accreditation Centre
· International TEFL Accreditation Council (ITEFELAC)
Course Benefits & Career Opportunities
By completing this course, participants will:
· Gain an internationally recognized teaching qualification.
· Understand how children learn languages and how to make learning engaging.
· Be able to plan effective lessons for different age groups.
· Develop classroom management skills tailored to young learners.
· Increase job prospects in private language schools, primary schools, international schools, and online teaching platforms.
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