With the new ministerial guidelines (indicazioni ministeriali) requiring English instruction in all kindergartens, there has never been a better time to specialise in teaching Very Young Learners. As kindergartens across Italy must now include English in their curriculum, qualified IHVYL-certified teachers are in high demand to deliver effective, age-appropriate English instruction to children aged 3-6.
The major aims of the course are to introduce the principles of teaching Very Young Learners (VYLs) and to help trainees consider, evaluate, and develop their own teaching skills in this area.
Course Participants (CPs) will:
The course is comprised of 10 sessions of 90 minutes each designed by VYL experts from around the International House network. CPs complete a written task for each module which are internally assessed by the course tutors. Final assessment is based on an end of course portfolio made up of the tasks completed over the duration of the course and a final reflective essay. Portfolios are externally assessed by the International House World Assessment Unit at the end of the course.
The course consists of a total of 15 hours of online lessons in live streaming, divided into 10 sessions. Live online attendance on Saturday mornings (9:15 – 12:30). The program follows:
Week 1: “Introduction to the course: What are VYLs” (session 1) e “The Very Young Learner teacher” (session 2)
Week 2: “Managing the classroom” (session 3) e “Coursebooks and materials” (session 4)
Week 3: “Materials development” (session 5) e “Lesson planning” (session 6)
Week 4: “Storytelling” (session 7) e “Games” (session 8)
Week 5: “Songs” (session 9) e “Early literacy skills” (session 10)
Tutorial slots/Draft Assignments TBC (single session)
To be admitted to attend, a minimum C1 level of English is required as well as an initial teaching qualification (CELTA or equivalent) or extensive experience teaching children (e.g. nursery school teacher). Please note that an interview is required before enrolling on the course
Price: € 450* (includes IHWO fee for digital verifiable certificate) >>> Promotion: 2 or more teachers from the same school complex who enroll in the course will be able to benefit from a 10% discount!!
*Those who wish to can pay for the IHVYL course in three installments at no extra cost by purchasing the course from our online shop and/or use the Buono Scuola.
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| Day 1 | Session 1 | Introduction to the course: What are VYLs |
| Session 2 | The Very Young Learner teacher | |
| Day 2 | Session 1 | Managing the classroom |
| Session 2 | Coursebooks and materials | |
| Day 3 | Session 1 | Materials development |
| Session 2 | Lesson planning | |
| Day 4 | Session 1 | Storytelling |
| Session 2 | Games | |
| Day 5 | Session 1 | Songs |
| Session 2 | Early literacy skills | |
| Day 6 | Single session | TUTORIAL SLOTS/Draft Assignments TBC |
Meet the Course Tutors.
Stephanie is the Head Teacher Trainer at IH Milan & San Donato. She holds the Cert TEFLA, Dip TEFLA, the CELTYL, CERT IBET, and the CERT ICT. She has been a CELTA trainer since 2006, a CELTYL/IHCYLT Trainer since 2009, a DELTA trainer since 2010. She has accompanied hundreds of teachers, both new to the profession and experienced teachers, on their training journeys, as well as having accompanied thousands of learners on their learning journeys, covering a range of ages from 2 to 75 years old!!
Tiziana Pace is a teacher, teacher trainer, and has held roles of both YL Senior Teacher and YL Coordinator. Tiziana has a CELTA, DELTA Module 1, and is an approved tutor on both the IHVYL and IHCYLT.
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