International House Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners
IHCYL course dates for 2008:
15 February — 20 April (a part-time course)
Course fees:
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4500 rubles |
paid upon acceptance |
| Balance: |
10400 rubles |
paid not later than 3 weeks before the course starts |
| Total: |
14900 rubles |
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Course information
Recognition
Successful completion of the course leads to internationally recognized TEFL qualification IHCYL.
Aims of the course
The main aim of the course is to prepare teachers to teach Young Learners. Usually, these teachers will already have had some form of pre-service training in the teaching of ELT to adults (e.g. International House Certificate in Teaching English to Adults / Cambridge CELTA) but some may not have had previous experience of teaching Young Learners.
General guidelines
The course consists of:
Input sessions:
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20 sessions of approximately one and a half hours each, amounting to 30 hours of input time. These sessions are run in a full-time mode over a period of 10 consecutive days or in a pert-time mode over a period of 10 weeks |
Teaching Practice:
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Each participant will be observed teaching Young Learners classes by the tutor for a minimum of 3 hours. These classes will be special Teaching Practice classes created for the course by the Teacher Training Centre.
For every lesson that the trainee teaches, there will be pre-lesson guidance and post-lesson feedback. |
Age groups:
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Input sessions cover the complete range of young learners (from 3 year olds to teenagers). The practice component of the course will concentrate on 8 year olds to 15 year olds.
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Observation of
Experienced Teachers:
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Each participant will observe experienced teachers of Young Learners teaching for a minimum of 4 hours. For each of the hours of observation, participants must complete an assigned observation task. Trainees can observe live and videoed lessons. |
Tutorials:
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Each participant will be given a minimum of two tutorials of approximately 30 minutes each — these will involve the discussion of observation tasks and trainees' general progression up that point of the course. |
Written work:
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Each participant will need to complete two written assignments. These will be set and submitted during the course. A third optional assignment will be set during the course for those who want to widen the range of ages endorsed on their certificates. This assignment can be submitted up to a year from completion of the course. In addition, there may be homework tasks set after some input sessions. In addition, there will be homework tasks set after some input sessions. |
Selection of candidates
Minimum requirements
Course participants must:
be competent English speakers;
at least 18 years old;
have had some initial training in ELT — suggested minimum: Cambridge CELTA or equivalent;
display an interest in the teaching of Young Learners.
Centres must ensure that all candidates for the course fulfill the above requirements.
Applications should be made on the form provided. The application form should be completed carefully and returned to the Teacher Training Centre at BKC-IH. We will acknowledge your application as soon as possible and if your written application is satisfactory we will arrange an interview for you. Application forms are available at 234-03-14 or t-training@bkc.ru.
Staffing of the course
Course outline:
Teaching Young Learners
Classroom Management
Child Development
Planning for Young Learners
Clarification of new language
Materials
Practising new language
Different approaches to the teaching of Young Learners
Use of L1 in the classroom
Dealing with Mixed Ability
Error Correction
Speaking & Listening
Teaching Very Young Learners
Reading & Writing
Teaching Adolescents
Testing & Assessment
Dealing with Parents
IT and Video
Using games in the YL classroom
The 'extras' of teaching YLs
Grading:
Awarding the Certificates is not automatic.
The assessment of trainees will be based on a portfolio kept by the trainee and including the following:
lesson plans and materials for each lesson taught
completed observation tasks
any feedback given to trainees by colleagues and tutors
tutorial summary sheets
assignments
homework tasks
The portfolio is the property of the trainee. If the trainee requires further endorsement of the course, they will need to submit Assignment 3 together with the completed portfolio.
There are three possible grades and they are as follows:
Distinction
This is awarded to candidates who demonstrate an excellent command of a wide range of teaching skills appropriate to the teaching of young learners. Lessons are well-planned and carefully adapted to suit the needs, and the stage of development of the learners. Candidates will demonstrate excellent classroom management skills, appropriate both to the age and educational background of their students. Candidates may show strengths with one age group in particular, but it is important that these candidates have demonstrated the ability to adapt their approach to teach at least at two different age groups.
Pass
Pass grade is awarded to candidates who have demonstrated the following:
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Lesson Preparation
Candidates have shown that they:
have understood the basic concepts of language development in young learners and are able to use this information to inform their planning/approach;
can plan lessons appropriately to suit the age / stage of development of the learners in their classes;
are able to predict the kinds of linguistic problems young learners may have with a particular language point, and prepare lessons that help learners overcome these;
select appropriate language at different levels;
identify appropriate main learning aims;
identify appropriate aims for lesson stages;
design lessons which are appropriately staged and varied;
focus clearly on new language;
can select materials / tasks and activities appropriate to the age / level of the learners.
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Teaching Skills
Candidates have shown that they:
adapt their teaching approach and style appropriately to suit learners at different age ranges;
can engage young learners in a variety of motivating learning tasks;
clarify the meaning, form and phonology of new language items, where appropriate;
check the students' understanding of language items;
provide appropriate language-focused practice activities;
develop the skills of reading and listening;
develop the skills of speaking and writing;
respond to errors effectively and with sensitivity;
manage groups effectively;
adjust their own language to meet the level and needs of learners.
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Interpersonal Skills
Candidates have shown that they:
can establish a good rapport;
are able to motivate their learners;
ensure pace is appropriate;
show awareness of learners as individuals as well as a group;
teach with sensitivity to the learners' needs, interests and background.
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In addition, participants need to demonstrate ability in the following two areas:
Professionalism
Candidates have shown that they:
participate in the course as a reliable member of a team;
are able to assess their own strengths and weaknesses objectively;
attend to all administrative matters as required;
are able and willing to respond to feedback and act on it, where appropriate.
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Written work
Pass candidates will produce assignments which demonstrate the ability to reflect and consider the issues affecting the teaching of English to young learners.
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Fail
This grade is awarded to course participants who fail to demonstrate that they can consistently plan and teach effective lessons to young learners, according to the criteria described above.
Certificates and reports
Certificates will be issued by International House to all course participants who have fulfilled the requirements of the course and completed all assignments at a satisfactory level. These certificates will be sent from the Affiliate Network Department within 30 days of the course end.
Reports are issued by the Centre following an established format which comments on teaching abilities with both age-groups, lesson planning and preparation and the ability of the trainee to work in a young learner environment. Copies of the reports will be kept in the centre for a minimum of two years - trainees are warned of the importance of keeping their own records.
The certificate will be endorsed with the ages taught by the trainee.
BKC-International House Moscow cannot enter into either discussion or correspondence concerning results or assessments.
Our address is Tverskaya str. 9, building 4, office 307.
Phone: (495) 234-03-14
Fax: (495) 234-03-16
E-mail: t-training@bkc.ru
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