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Course Content
The course comprises approximately 50 hours of "input" (demonstration and discussion of teaching techniques plus language awareness activities); daily teaching practice; 6 hours observation of experienced teachers, 2 written assignments.
The course programme is designed to enable candidates to:
- transfer and apply their awareness of language and knowledge of the description of English from an adult to a young learner context
- gain an initial understanding of the context within which young learners learn English, their motivations and the roles of the teacher and learner
- transfer, adapt and apply the principles of effective teaching from an adult to a young learner context
- transfer, adapt and apply basic skills for teaching English in the classroom from an adult to a young learner context
- gain an initial awareness of appropriate resources and materials for use with young learners of English for teaching, testing and for reference
- continue to identify opportunities for their future development as professionals in this field.
Assessment:
Teaching practice is assessed by the course tutors through continuous assessment. There are also two written assignments, with a practical orientation. Participants are required to keep a portfolio of their work throughout the course. Successful candidates will receive one grade: Pass.
Eligible candidates receive an Endorsement to their CELTA awards from Cambridge and a Progress Report.
