Certificate course in teaching English

to elementary school children

(by distance learning)

Overview

The core material for the course is 'Teaching English to Children in Asia' (Longman) by David Paul, and it is necessary to have access to either the English or Japanese edition of this book. Additional reading and reseacrh can be carried out through the Internet.

Structure and grading

There are four modules. These modules can be taken at your own pace and submitted whenever you are ready to do so. For each module you write a report either in English or Japanese. You receive a grade for each module. There is also an overall grade on completion of the course. Most of those taking the course receive a 'Pass' , some receive a 'Pass with merit' or 'Pass with distinction'.

The modules

Each module is divided into two sections. For each section you write short answers to 36 questions and write one longer assignment.

 

● How children learn

A comparison of different theories and the consequences of each theory in the classroom.

A comparison of teacher-centered and child-centered approaches.

 

● Classroom application

Lesson planning

The use of games and songs

 

● The four skills

Considerations when teaching listening and speaking

Considerations when teaching reading

 

● The role of the teacher

Classroom management

Being an effective teacher

Fees and applications

The fee is ¥23,000 (¥18,000 for members of ETJ). For this fee you receive a list of questions that help you think through each topic, notification of grades, and the certificate when you finish the course. Applications for the course should be made to Rie Totomi .