Teaching
Young Learners
Preparation
Certificate
(TYLP)
Highlights
- Quality education at one of the top
language schools of Canada in India,
affiliated with regulatory educational
bodies and known worldwide
- 1 week of unique practicum that
includes observation and practice
teaching in day-cares, pre-schools,
or elementary schools
- Program designed by qualified and
experienced experts in both ESL
and public education for children,
adolescents and adults
Program Description
If you are interested in working with children who are
learning English as a second language, you need to have
strong English skills yourself. You need to communicate
with young ESL learners by using clear and correct
English. It is also important to have the necessary
teaching vocabulary to work with them.
Greystone's TYL Program will help you achieve these
goals. We help you improve your English skills and
teaching vocabulary. We also give you the necessary
confidence to work with children in English. We do
this by focusing on interesting topics like how children
develop and learn, as well as second language
acquisition activities, games, crafts and songs that
kids love. We also ensure that you do a number of
presentations and provide you with a one week
practicum in an Indian school or organization of your
choice. Practice does make perfect!
Note: The exam is held 1 week after the completion of the
program
Entry Requirements
- Grade 12 graduation or GED, or mature student status
- International students must demonstrate an advanced level of English with our online written test and arranged speaking interview (online written test may be waived if currently in an ILSC Intermediate 4 level or higher).
- A university degree is recommended.
- Native English speakers will have a preliminary grammar review quiz
and interview
Note: The online written test is exempt if TOEFL 550, iBT 75, or IELTS 6.0 is presented.
The online written test and the interview are exempt if ILSC’s TESOL TYL Diploma program is completed at ILSC Intermediate 4 Level.
Program Overview
Module 1:
- Introductions and Course Overview
- Ice Breakers and Cooperative Learning
- Topic Based and Authentic Learning
- Second Language Teaching Tools
- ESL Learner Levels
- Giving Instructions
- Peer Mini Presentation (giving instructions)
Module 2:
- Child Development
- Teaching Methodologies for Children and
Learning Styles
- Unit Planning and Lesson Planning
- Resources for ESL teaching
- Teaching Vocabulary, Speaking and Listening
- Music and Songs in the ESL Classroom -Peer T eaching
Module 3:
- Storytelling in the ESL Classroom
- Teaching Reading and W riting
- Error Correction, Assessment, Evaluation
- Using ESL Games -Peer Teaching
Module 4:
- Teaching Phonics
- Arts and Crafts in the ESL Classroom
- Proactive Classroom Management and
Positive Discipline
- Practicum Preparation
- Final Peer Presentation
- Final Course Exam
Module 5:
Practicum
Students will observe 10 or more hours of ESL classes, will spend time with a mentor teacher, and will teach their own class for at least 10 hours as their final practicum, under the supervision of a sponsor teacher.
Program Length
12 weeks (30 hours per week)
Class hours:
Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm (with 1 hour lunch)
Schedules will be modified to accommodate the December holidays.
Start Dates - 2012
Feb 27, May 7, Jun 18, Aug 13, Nov 5
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Date Calendar
Start dates subject to change.
Test dates subject to change.