Experience the rewards only teaching children in their Elementary
schooling years can bring. Through songs, games and interaction help children
develop a foundation of the English language that will set them on their
way to being fluent English speakers.
60 hour Certificate Course online or by correspondence
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Course Overview: |
Detailing teaching methodologies and techniques
for the Elementary classroom, the ‘English for Children’
English course has everything necessary to prepare the TESOL teacher. Covering
childhood development, classroom management, lesson planning, ESL activities
and a wealth of ‘ready to go’ resources.
Over the years much research has been done into the ways children acquire
language. Studies have shown that children learn a second language much
the same way as they learnt their native language.
This elective covers research in second language acquisition and childhood
development.
Children learn best through play and interaction, ‘English for Children’ has been developed with teaching techniques and resources
to prepare the TESOL teacher with activities, games and songs for the ESL classroom.
Topics covered range from materials research, adaptation, development and
design. |
| Course Assignments: |
• Theory questions
• Game tasks
• Worksheet tasks
• Song tasks
• Arts and crafts
tasks
• Materials development
• Lesson plan tasks |
| FAQ’s: |
Q: How can I determine if activities
are age and level appropriate for teaching children?
A: Teaching Elementary School English covers topics and activities for Elementary
school aged children from beginner level through to Intermediate.
Q:
How do I handle behavioral problems in the ESL classroom?
A: Teaching Elementary School English covers classroom management techniques
specific for Elementary school aged children including student motivation. |
| For further information on this course or other TESOL courses please contact our Head Office on 1300 723 928
to speak with a course consultant. Email: office@ataonline.edu.au
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