[ELTeCS_PERU] U DEL PACIFICO DIPLOMA IN TEFL TO CHILDREN

UNIVERSIDAD DEL PACIFICO


DIPLOMA FOR TEFL TO CHILDREN

Target public

Teachers of English who would like to certify and update their knowledge and skills in the area of teaching English to Children.

Diploma Content

Ø Module I: Introduction to Children and Learning

· Introduction to the ELT world

· Major Approaches

· Approach, method and technique

· Methods for teaching children

· Children psychology: study and application

· How children learn languages

· Children global development

· Blended learning in teaching children

· Content Language Integrated Learning

 Module II: Developing Effective Learners Communication Skills

· Developing Listening Skills

· Developing Speaking Skills

· Promoting Reading

· Promoting Writing

· Activity – based approach

· Promoting Storytelling

· Using music in class

· The teaching of grammar : the cover and uncover analysis

· Activating the lexical foundation in class

 Module III: Integrating Learning and Teaching

· Curriculum and Syllabus design

· Planning lessons

· Assessment

· Project work with children

· Using the coursebook as a resource

· Classroom management

· Understanding disruptive children

· Helping children learn and improve

· Effective use of English in the classroom

· Meta-language and Receptive Language

· Developing Classroom Instructions

 Module IV: Professional Knowledge and Development

· Language learning strategies

· The role of error

· Class Observation

· Effective communication as learners

· Adapting EFL techniques to teaching children

· Choosing the right coursebook

· Teacher development and teacher training

· Applied Linguistics for teachers

· Learners disabilities

· Reflective teaching

Course Methodology

Pick and mix with case - studied approach. All the interaction will be in English.

Participants will have access to Virtual Academic Platform Centre.

Diploma Duration

04 modules – each module lasts 03 months

Enrolment Requirements

· Entry exam: computer – based and Oral.

· Level of English: Intermediate minimum.

Schedule

Saturdays from 02:30pm to 06:30pm.

Start date Module I

Saturday 08th January 2011

End date Module I

Saturday 19th March 2011

For more information please contact:

Tel. 4212969 – 4211628

Email: idiomas@up.edu.pe