Lifelong Learning
Lifelong Learning is the future of Education. Enjoy TEFL offers you more than an Online TEFL Course. The 120-hour and 180-hour Online Courses offer you 3 additional skills to make you a better teacher and give you the skills to promote lifelong learning. The great thing about them is they are simple to use and they make your life easier.
These essential skills are Cognitive, Affective and Metacognitive Skills.
"Lifelong learning encompasses learning at all ages and subsumes formal, non-formal and informal learning." (UNESCO)
Lifelong learning offers the best possible way to encourage creativity and innovation, which will lead to new solutions to solve existing problems. Lifelong learning also encourages individuals to adapt to their constantly changing environment by striving to obtain new skills on a continual basis. Lifelong learning offers a chance to reduce inequality as individuals search for new ways of solving local, national and international issues.
The Enjoy TEFL Online TEFL Courses and Specialist Teaching Mindfulness Courses encourage Lifelong learning by teaching you cognitive, affective and metacognitive skills. Our hope is that you will introduce these skills to your students and give them the clarity to enable them to see their true potential and pursue their dreams of creativity, adaptability and innovation. People never forget education and kindness. It's easier than you think with Enjoy TEFL.
Advanced 120 Hour and Advanced 180 Hour Course Syllabus
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Syllabus aims and objectives
- A teacher will be able to assess the needs of learners within a cultural and social context. This applies to all levels of language learners.
- A teacher will be able to use a number of teaching and learning strategies to meet these needs.
- A teacher will be able to use affective skills and technology, where appropriate, to encourage lifelong learning.
- A teacher will be able to reflect on their ability and, through reflection, develop strategies to improve their teaching and learning.
The accredited Enjoy TEFL 120-hour and 180 Hour Online TEFL courses have the following core aims for its learners.
Assessment objectives
In order to achieve these aims, the learner will be assessed on the 120-hour and the 180 Hour Course using activities, tests and written assignments.
Learners will be assessed on the following:
- Needs analysis
- Class Management
- Language Skills: Knowledge and Use
- Teaching Skills: Knowledge and Use
- Lesson Planning, Evaluation and Reflection
About the Course
The Enjoy TEFL 120 and 180 Hour courses will cover the following units, which will be assessed in the form of self-marking activities and written assignments, which will be assessed by external tutors.
The sequence of sections is crucial for building knowledge and then applying knowledge to the learning environment.
Enjoy TEFL has designed the course so that you understand the basic principles of ESL, learn teaching skills, learn grammar, and learn how to plan and then apply all your knowledge to teach grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading and writing.
We feel positive that getting the knowledge first and then applying it will give you the most confidence on your first day of teaching.
Course Content
The Modules will guide your through the learning objectives using activities and exercises which will include the following: written assignments, short answer questions, multiple choice and some work on how to create a blog and website.
Introduction
- Introduction to the Course
- Video 1: Introduction to the 180 Hour TEFL
- About the Course
- Useful Information
Section 1: Teaching and Learning: The Principles
Module 1: Teaching and Learning: The Principles
- Introduction
- Video 2: Teaching and Learning the Principles: Part 1
- Specific Characteristics of the English Language
- Interference with the Production of English
- L1 and L2 Learning
- Language Teaching Methodologies
- Communicative Approach
- Video 3: Teaching and Learning the Principles: Part 2
- The Principles of Teaching
- Teaching Techniques
- Learners Background
- Learners Motivations
- Learners Motivation Activity
- Literacy and Level of Learner
- Video 4: Teaching and Learning the Principles: Part 3
- Roles and Responsibilities of a TEFL Teacher
- What makes an Excellent Teacher?
Section 2: Teaching Skills and Managing the Classroom
Module 2: Teaching Skills and Managing the Classroom Part 1
- Introduction
- Video 5: Teaching Skills and Managing the Classroom: Part 1
- Manage Expectations
- Roles of learners and teachers
- Pattern of classroom activity
- Teacher behaviour
- Behaviour at the site of instruction
- Impulsiveness/reflection
- Proxemics
- Volume
- Eye contact
- Plan Ahead
- Organising your Classroom
- Communication and Giving Instructions
- Using the Board
- Displays
- Seating Arrangements
- Setting Rules
- Praise and Positive Language
- Rapport
- Other Teaching Aids
- Concept Questions
- Modelling
- Drilling
- Monitoring Students
- Error Correction and Feedback
- Control in the Classroom and Problems
- Motivating your Students
- Looking after your Students
- Teaching Materials and Resources
- Testing and Assessment
- Top Tips
Module 2: Teaching Skills and Managing the Classroom Part 2
- Video 6: Teaching Skills and Managing the Classroom: Part 2
Module 2: Teaching Skills and Managing the Classroom Part 3
Module 3: Technology in the Classroom
- Introduction
- Video 7: Teaching Skills and Managing the Classroom: Part 3
- How to build a Wikispaces Site
- Setting up a Blog
- Using Skype in the Classroom
- Using Twitter and Facebook
Section 3: Language Basics
Module 4: Language Basics - Grammar
- Introduction
- Video 8: Language Basics: Part 1
- Parts of Speech
- Adjectives
- Adverbs
- Conjunctions
- Determiners
- Interjections
- Prepositions
- Nouns
- Pronouns
- Verbs
- Subject and Object
- Gerunds
- Comparatives and Superlatives
- Numbers
- Other Grammar Basics
- Infinitive
- Auxiliary Verbs
- Present Participle
- Past Participle
Module 5: Language Basics - Verb Tenses
- Introduction
- Video 9: Language Basics: Part 2
- Summary of Verb Tenses
- Present Structures
- Past Structures
- Future Structures
- Other Verb Structures
Section 4:
Module 6: Planning
- Introduction
- Video 10: Planning: Part 1
- Pre-Planning Stages
- Teaching Methodologies
- Timetable and Classroom
- Are your students young learners, teenagers or adults?
- Teaching different age groups
- Teaching different levels
- The Importance of Class Size
- The Importance Differentiation
- Learning Styles
- Discovering Learning Styles
- SMART Aims and Objectives
- What kind of problems can you expect
- Pre-Planning Stage Lesson Plan
- Lesson Structure
- The PPP Technique
- Stages of the PPP Technique
- Video 11: Planning: Part 2
- How much time do I need?
- PPP
- What are Warmers and Coolers?
- Presentation Stage
- Controlled Practice Stage
- Production Stage
- End of the Lesson
- Practice and Production Activities
- Using Warmers and Coolers
- Video 12: Planning: Part 3
- Flashcards
- Gap Fill Ideas
- Games
- Young Learners and Teenagers
- Discussions
- Word Lists Ideas
- Providing Reading Texts with context
- Using Movies and Music in the classroom
- Evaluating a Lesson
- Supplementary Materials
Section 5: Speaking, Writing, Listening, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary and Pronunciation
Introduction
- Section Content
- Introduction
- Video 13: Teaching The Skills: Part 1
- Video 14: Teaching The Skills: Part 2
- Video 15: Teaching The Skills: Part 3
- Download Grammar eBook
- Download Activities eBook
Module 7: How to teach Grammar?
- Grammar Activities
Module 8: How to teach Vocabulary?
- Vocabulary Activities
Module 9: How to teach Phonology?
- Phonology Activities
Module 10: How to teach Speaking?
- Speaking Activities
Module 11: How to teach Writing?
- Writing Activities
Module 12: How to teach Listening?
- Listening Activities
Module 13: How to teach Reading?
- Reading Activities
Module 14: Mindfulness for Children ESL Activities
Section 6: Assessing Students and Reflection
Module 15: Assessment and Learning
- Key Principles of Assessment
- Video 16: Assessment and Reflection: Part 1
- Video 17: Assessment and Reflection: Part 2
- Video 18: Assessment and Reflection: Part 3
- Correctness versus appropriateness
- Standardisation
- Summative and Formative Assessment
- Test Compilation
- Need Analysis and Baseline Testing
- Assessment
- Testing Progress
- Global English Tests
- Top Tips
Module 16: Reflection
End of Course Assessment
Section 7: 60 Hour Teaching English to Young Learners
Introduction
- Introduction
- Video 19: Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL)
- Aim and Approach
- Content
Module 1 : The TEYL Arena
- Who are Young Learners?
- Various TEYL Teaching situations
- Teaching Overseas - Considerations
- Lifelong Learning
- Specialist Mindfulness Courses
Module 2 : How Children Learn and Develop, in General
- Key Theories
- Theory 1: Theory of Cognitive And Moral Development by Jean Piaget
- Theory 2: Theory of Cognitive Development by Lev Vygotsky
- Theory 3: Theory of Multiple Intelligences by Howard Gardener
- Theory 4: Noam Chomsky - Universal Grammar
- Key Learning Principles Underpinning Young Learners Learning a Foreign Language
- Think Outside the Box-Get Others to Help You
- Do not View the Classroom As an Island
- End of Module 2 Quiz
Module 3: L2 Learning
- How the L1 is Achieved and Early Achievements
- Knowing What Goes on in L1 Language Processes Will Help with Teaching the L2
- Differences Between Younger and Older L2 Learners
- End of Module 3 quiz
Module 4:Part 1: Teaching Listening
- Critical Point 1
- Critical Point 2
- Important Points
- A Foundation for Other Skills
- Listening and its Sub-Skills
- Key Strategies for Developing Young Learners Listening Skills
- Maximising Active Listening
- Supporting Listening
- Structuring Listening Lessons
- Total Physical Response
- Listening Activities for Younger Learners
- Listening Activities for Older Learners
- A Few Enjoyable Listening Games
Module 4 Part 2 : Teaching Speaking
- Important Points
- Structuring and Supporting Young Learners Speaking Skills
- Stimulating Learner Speaking
- Enhancing Their Phonological Awareness
- Strategies to promote Phonological Awareness
- Enhancing Learners Phonemic Awareness
- Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Activities
- Key Strategies for Developing Learners Speaking Skills
- Speaking Activities for Younger Learners
- Speaking Activities for Older Learners
- A Few Enjoyable Speaking Games
Module 5 Part 1 : Teaching Writing
- Important Points
- Punctuation
- Spelling
- Different Types of Writing
- Writing for a Purpose
- Writing Approaches and Processes
- Macro and Micro Skills a Learner Must Develop to Be Effective
- Key Strategies for Developing Your Learners' Writing Skills
- Writing Activities for Younger Learners
- Writing Activities for Older Learners
- Some Writing Activities And Exercises
Module 5 Part 2 : Teaching Reading
- Important Points
- Different Reading Sub-Skills
- Reading for Purpose
- Who does the Reading?
- Class Reader-Considerations
- Necessary Preparation for You
- Teaching Reading in the EYL Classroom
- Reading Activities with Younger Learners
- Reading Activities with Older Learners
- How to Structure an Effective Reading Lesson
- Follow-up Exercises/Activities
Module 6 : Stories
- The Benefits Derived from Using Good Storybooks in the Classroom
- What Makes a Good Story for Young Learners?
- Choosing a Good Storybook for Young Learners
- A Storybook Plan to Follow
- Examples of Activities
Module 7: Strategies for getting it right the first time
Job Advice and LifeLong Learning
- Introduction
- ACCREDITAT Certified Certificate
- Job Advice and Careers
- Lifelong Learning
- Video 20: Conclusion
Course Content
The Modules will guide your through the learning objectives using activities and exercises which will include the following: written assignments, short answer questions, multiple choice and some work on how to create a blog and website.
Section 1:
- Module 1: The first principles of teaching and the role of a teacher.
Section 2:
- Module 2: Teaching Skills and Classroom Management including Cognitive and Affective Skills (2 Mindfulness Courses). Student Motivation, Learning Styles and Strategies
- Module 3: How to use technology in the classroom
Section 3:
- Module 4: Grammar Structures
- Module 5: Verb Structures
Section 4:
- Module 6: Lesson Planning
Section 5:
- Module 7: How to teach Grammar and Grammar Activities
- Module 8: How to teach Vocabulary and Vocabulary Activities
- Module 9: How to teach Phonology and Phonology Activities
- Module 10: How to teach Speaking and Speaking Activities
- Module 11: How to teach Writing and Writing Activities
- Module 12: How to teach Listening and Listening Activities
- Module 13: How to teach Reading and Reading Activities
- Module 14: Mindfulness for Children ESL Activities
Section 6:
- Module 15: Assessments and Learning
- Module 16: Reflection/Metacognition
Jobs and Lifelong Learning
In this area, we have also included information about the additional ACCREDITAT Certified Certificate, which you can obtain from our accreditation body, ACCREDITAT.The Advanced 180 Hour Online TEFL Course
The Advanced 180 Hour Online TEFL Course will include the additional Section 7, which is the Specialist 60 Hour Teaching English to Young Learners Course (TEYL)
About the Course
Our aim has been to make this Accredited 40 Hour Teaching English Online course as practical as possible for you. During the course we’ll teach you everything you need to know to teach English online.
The Course will help you learn the most important techniques and skills to become an excellent online teacher. We’ll look at online technology, building rapport, and the lessons you’ll need to feel confident online.
Module 1: Teaching EFL Online and Approaches to It
- What do we mean by the term ‘Teaching Online’?
- Key benefits for YOU from teaching EFL online
- Key benefits for STUDENTS from being taught EFL online
- Influencing students’ intrinsic motivation and lifelong learning
- Two main platforms and approaches: How it works
- Technology
- Preventing and fixing computer and internet glitches, wherever possible
- Prevention is better than cure
- Keep your PC maintained and sprightly at all times
- Some specific glitches and backup plans
- You need to build rapport and classroom community from the outset
- Ensure you have a warmer activity at the start of every session
- Lesson scaffolding: Use our scaffold approach
- Ensure your grammar is up to scratch
- Introducing and recycling new vocabulary
- Use Concept Checking Questions: (CCQs)
- Correcting Errors
- Driving engagement and participation
- Helping Beginners
- Build your confidence
- Preparation
- Rehearsal
- Become a good time manager
- Focus on authentic conversation
- Aim to include some meaningful fun
- Don’t worry if students can’t see you
- Teacher Talking Issues
- You don’t know the answer
- Be empathic/empathetic at all times
- Maintain cultural sensitivity and avoid certain topics
Conclusion
- Some key reminders
- Constantly develop yourself and CPD
About the Course
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Our Specialist Courses have been designed for individuals who would like to deepen their understanding in a specific area of teaching. Future employers will recognise your commitment to teaching with these courses on your CV and these skills will help you become a master teacher, a teacher who can connect with their students.
- Module 1: The TEYL Area
- Module 2: How Children Learn and Develop, in General
- Module 3: L2 Listening
- Module 4: Teaching Listening and Speaking
- Module 5: Teaching Reading and Writing
- Module 6: Stories
- Module 7: Strategies for Getting It Right First Time
- Module 1: The TEYL Area
- Module 2: How Children Learn and Develop, in General
- Module 3: L2 Listening
- Module 4: Teaching Listening and Speaking
- Module 5: Teaching Reading and Writing
- Module 6: Stories
- Module 7: Strategies for Getting It Right First Time
Specialist Teaching Mindfulness Courses
About the Course
30-Hour and 60-Hour Specialist Teaching Mindfulness Courses modules contain downloadable lesson plans, excellent ESL activities and games, quizzes and fun video animations to present the lessons on neuroscience. This will help students improve learning, focus and kindness. The themes include looking at the brain and stress, building good habits and neuroplasticity, dopamine and happy memories, cortisol, the executive function, perspective taking and optimism.
- Introduction
- Social and Emotional Learning
- What is Mindfulness?
- What is Mindfulness for Children? with Video Animation
- What does it do?
- Why take this course?
- Benefits of Mindfulness to Children
- The Science
- Types of Learner
- How do you do the Course?
- Pre-Course Week
- TAKE 2
- Suggested Reading
- Lesson Plan (Download available)
- Introduction
- TAKE 2/Engage
- Objectives
- Present the Science: with Video Animation
- Practice
- Reflection
- Benefits
- Extension/Homework
- ESL Opportunity
- Top Tips
- End of Module Quiz
- What is Mindfulness? with Video Animation
- Why take the Mindfulness Course?
- How the Course works
- The Benefits of Mindfulness
- Neuroplasticity
- Health
- Performance
- Relationships
- Course Duration
- Introduction
- The Benefits
- The Science: with Video Animation
- Top Tips
- Practice: (Download Available)
- TAKE 5 with Video Animation
- Reflection: Regular Practice Log (Download Available)
- Suggested Reading