What is “Teaching English to Children” diploma course?
One of the ways to introduce the English language as a foreign language to children is through “Teaching English to Children (TEC).” It is an official diploma course hosted by Concordia International University for those who intend to be a teacher to young learners ages 2 through 12.
English is the universal language, and in a time where English is the international language of commerce, education, culture, and tourism, parents and governments recognize that English learning plays a vital role in giving a better and more promising future to children.
If you pay attention to the school systems in the world, you will notice that English is a mandatory subject in most schools. Many require it from pre-school up to college.
Because of it, most parents of non-native English speakers invest heavily in English learning by sending their children to afterschool academies or hiring a teacher for one-on-one tutoring.
If I am already a TESOL certificate holder, what do I need a TEC certificate for?
1. You separate yourself from a pool of teachers with basically little to non-existent knowledge or experience in teaching young learners.
It is no secret that English academies and students prefer hiring the best teachers with the highest skill levels available. Let’s assume you were applying for a job at an English academy for children, and you and another applicant were holders of a TESOL or TEFL certificate but the other applicant also happened to have a TEC certificate, who do you think would get a job offer? Of course, the one with a TEC certificate would.
For those who hold an English-teaching certification like TESOL, having a TEC diploma opens up doors to innumerable opportunities to work in other countries as an English teacher to children.
2. You can develop teaching techniques and skills tailored to teaching children.
Adults and children learn differently. With children, you, as a teacher, should be able to take the fear or anxiety away from learning. To do that, you should be able to create fun activities by combining games, music, or videos with vocabulary and grammar lessons.
Children also get bored easily, so you need to have a variety of teaching materials in your bag to keep them excited and motivated.
Most importantly, you can learn how to figure out methods of evaluating children’s progress, effectively communicating with them, and giving support to them.
3. You will learn how to create an effective English-learning environment for children.
Children behave differently from adults as well. With children, a lot of rewards and incentives are involved because it includes building and reinforcing good habits. Being a teacher of children, establishing a disciplined academic environment falls on your shoulders. Thus, you must be able to utilize different ways of giving commands, asking questions, and providing rewards.
When you make a positive social and enthusiastic atmosphere that is based on mindful and responsive connections, a positive learning environment begins with you. Children are not capable of exploring and learning, experiencing happiness, and wondering until they have a sense of safety and security. They should feel comfortable speaking with you and believe that you will meet their learning needs.
Why should you take TEC at Concordia International University?
Concordia International University (CIU) has long been in the business of training English teachers with their TESOL and TEC courses. It has helped thousands of people across the world acquire English-teaching certificates very conveniently through online or distance learning.
CIU’s TESOL and TEC certificates are recognized globally, and because it is partners with many universities and colleges in the US, the UK, and other parts of Europe, we can help figure out ways for students to use their certificates to get accreditations from those educational institutions.
About Concordia International University
Concordia has proven its excellence by educating students for 20 years, has graduated over 30,000 students, and has successfully completed delivering an entire package starting from primary school education to career establishment and immigration assistance.
Concordia International University is an educational institution offering certificate, diploma, higher diploma, and postgraduate diploma programs progressing to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees locally and internationally. We have a network of colleges located in many countries (the USA, Europe, Australia, Canada, Korea, and the Philippines) and offer both online and offline courses and online-to-offline (O2O) courses. We serve as a platform university for students who are looking for a clear path into international universities and colleges at a more affordable price, at a faster pace. Through our online-to-offline program, students have an easier way of completing their courses abroad through our affiliations with a multitude of universities and colleges in Singapore, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, and many more.
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