What you will learn on this course:

The  programme covers all the basic areas of methodology with a sharp focus on the young learner. Teachers will learn a variety of techniques for the following areas:

	How to introduce and practise new vocabulary
	How to teach young learners patterns of language
	How to use stories, dialogues and games to improve their language skills
	How to introduce children to reading and writing
	How to develop your pupils' oral skills
	How to plan effective and motivating lessons
	How to use theatre & drama to animate your coursebook
	How to use class readers and big books
	How to organise arts and crafts work and projects for display
	How to manage young classes and maintain good discipline
	How to use audio visual aids effectively in your teaching
Video of Marisa Constantinides using a Jazz Chant with a class of children in their first year of English

As a course participant, you will also have the opportunity to choose additional topics from a list which will, in part, create a course that will fit your needs.

Assessment & Certification 
Trainees are assessed through a Practical Teaching Assignment. This involves Planning & Teaching a lesson with a young class (either a class of their own or a class in one of the schools affiliated to CELT)..

Trainees who attend the course fully and complete their assignment receive a Certificate of Attainment.

To Register
Please complete and return the application form by clicking here.

Tuition Fees
Tuition for the 20-hour course is €300. Tuition includes

• seminar attendance (20 hours)
• seminar materials course folder
• library membership
• assessment (a 45-50  minute lesson)
• tutor feedback on Planning & Teaching
• Certificate of Attainment & Report on Lesson