Diploma in Pre & Primary with Specialization in Teaching English

This is a unique course by TEFL Academy, which strives to give the teachers complete inputs on teaching kids all subjects as well as English as a second language. Teaching kids in the age groups of 2 – 12 needs training, practice and education. TEFL Academy in their efforts to give its students an exclusive teacher’s training has combined the Diploma in Pre & Primary with TESOL Young Learners.

Duration and Course Content

Course content of Diploma in Pre & Primary Course in combination with TESOL Young Learners

Course Modules

Phase 1

• Course Objectives
• Course Components
• Self Assessment
• Write Up

Phase 2 

Characteristics of Young Learners

• Difference between Adults and YL
• Categories of YL
• Developmental Stages- Physical, social, emotional and intellectual

Phase 3

Principles and Approaches

• Montessori Principle
• Froebel Principle
• Piaget Principle
• Reggio Emelia Approach
• Thematic Approach

Phase 4

Language

• Language and Acquisition
• Language and the brain
• Second Language Acquisition
• Literacy through Play
• The Four Skills

Phase -5 

Classroom Management

• The Teacher
• Behavior Management
• Atmosphere and Environment
• Safety Considerations
• Large Classes
• Mixed Groups
• Administration

Phase-6

Instructive Strategies

• EPL, Sensorial, Mathematics & Language
• Using gestures and classroom language
• Games
• Songs
• Dance
• Stories
• Drama
• Craft
• Computer Aided Lesson
• Projects

Phase- 7 

Resource Management

• Making Material
• Reusing Material
• Material Evaluation

Phase-8 

Evaluation

• Error Correction
• Lesson Planning
• Testing

Phase 9

• Two Project works

Phase 10

• Research – Suggested reading and website resources

Phase 11

• Classroom Observations