Certificate of Competence in Teaching English to Young Learners - NQF Level 5

Aims of the TEYL Course

To develop the knowledge and skills needed to teach English to young learners ranging in age from 3 to 15 years.

Outcomes of the TEYL Course

On completion of the course, candidates will:

• Be familiar with the characteristics and needs of young learners
• Have an awareness of the context and process of language learning by young learners
• Have developed an awareness of language and skills and be able to apply these in their professional practice
• Understand and be able to apply the principles and practice of effective teaching of language to young learners
• Possess basic skills, techniques and strategies required to effectively teach language to young learners
• Be able to assess and evaluate young learners language
• Be familiar with appropriate resources and materials for use with young language learners
• Be familiar with professional development opportunities

TEYL Course Content

1. Theories and principles of teaching language to young learners
2. Characteristics of young learner
   • Defining a young learner
   • First language development
   • Learning a second language
   • Young Learner Development (psychological, intellectual, social, physical)
3. Teaching strategies
   • Using storytelling
   • Using visual and teaching aids
   • Using drama, dialogue and poetry
   • Using songs, music, chants and rhymes
   • Using dance and movement
   • Using games and activities
4. Lesson planning
5. Language area
   • Grammar
   • Phonology
   • Reading
   • Writing
   • Speaking
   • Listening
6. Resources and materials for teaching language to Young Learners
7. Classroom management
   • Classroom safety
   • Behaviour management
8. Testing, evaluating and assessing Young Learners
9. Professional Development for teachers of Young Learners

TEYL Course Assessment

Students must achieve a minimum of 50% in each of the following areas:

• Written assignments
• Supervised teaching practice
• Portfolio

A certificate of attendance will be issued if the minimum mark is not attained.