subject: Tefl Changing Your Future! [print this page] The main aim of the TEFL online course is to provide a comprehensive guide to how children learn a second or a foreign language. This is the specialization of using Online TEFL Courses. It focuses not only on theory but also on methodology and classroom insights on how teachers can deal with problems in the young learners classroom.
Among many others, one of the main aims of the TEFL Online program is to provide already experienced teachers of young learners any extensive list of ideas, resources and practical activity working together with children and teenagers.
Course contents -
Here is a list of substance that will be explored during the course -
Differences between adult and young language learners
Traits of good young learners teachers
Error correction with young learners
Mood-setting activities
Creating an uninhibited classroom environment
Turning language exercises into meaningful and engaging activities
Recycling materials
Working with a course book
Working without a course book
Using only English in class
Integrating English lessons and other subjects
Problem behaviour with teenage students
Bringing authentic communication into the teenage classroom
Course length
The TEFL Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners is predicted to be about 60 hours; however this varies from person to person. If you however dedicate yourself to the course that is by putting in about three hours a day you will be able to complete the course in less than two weeks. Yet, the course understands that the fundamentals of doing the course online is to be able to do it at your own pace and time, therefore with the pressures of your life and other professional commitments, you will be able to work about five hours per week and thereby completing the course in six to eight weeks.
How the course works
Each and every student who registers for this online course is given a special tutor to help and guide you through the course. The tutor will be there at all times to support and guide you throughout the course. If you wish to communicate with the tutor you may do so via email, although it is possible for telephone calls to be arranged.
The main advantage of taking TEFL courses online is the flexibility involved as you can work at your own pace and have no deadlines for your work.
