Teaching English to children is an enormous market in the TEFL landscape, and one that is very different from teaching adults. This seminar will give an overview of the issues involved and practices useful for teaching children of all different ages ranging from 4 - 18 years old. During your seminar, modules will cover assessing children's development stages and needs, the physical classroom and behavior management in addition to developing age/level appropriate games, activities and teaching techniques.
Course Outline
We have developed the Teaching Kids English course in response to student requests and feedback. Students will attain a new skill set: how to teach English to non-adult learners. These skills will prove invaluable to TEFL Institute students whether they are interested in teaching in Latin America, Asia or Europe.
Each Chicago course is led by two instructors, each of whom has at least a Master's degree and over five years of TEFL teaching experience. Class size is limited to 14 students for optimal learning and interaction.
Facilities
TEFL Institute’s Chicago school is located in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood at the corner of Irving Park Rd. and Wolcott Ave., just one block west of the Irving Park Brown Line Station. Free parking is readily available in the neighborhood. Restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars are all within walking distance. The facility features two classrooms, a computer lab, and a kitchenette, and is equipped with whiteboards, a video projector, a video recorder, free Wi-Fi, and a library of ESL books and resource materials.
About Chicago, IL
Chicago, the third largest city in the US, offers world-class cuisine, architecture, museums, sports, shopping, cultural attractions, and more.
Situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicagoans enjoy boating and swimming in the lake during the summer, as well as biking, running, and rollerblading down the scenic Lake Shore Path year round.
Blues, Jazz, and Gospel have firm roots in Chicago, and you can still hear these soulful genres performed today at clubs and festivals. Chicago is also home to many theatres, where you can enjoy Broadway musicals, dramatic theater, improvisational sketches, comedy routines, and much more.
Whether your interests lie in exploring the different neighborhoods, going to free outdoor concerts at Millennium Park, or catching a Cubs game, Chicago offers something for everyone.
Teaching English to children is an enormous market in the TEFL landscape, and one that is very different from teaching adults. This seminar will give an overview of the issues involved and practices useful for teaching children of all different ages ranging from 4 - 18 years old. During your seminar, modules will cover assessing children's development stages and needs, the physical classroom and behavior management in addition to developing age/level appropriate games, activities and teaching techniques.
