Join a global community of over 300,000 successful graduates of International Open Academy and earn an ICOES-accredited TESOL certification that qualifies you to teach English to learners worldwide. This comprehensive Teaching Young Learners course deepens your expertise in age-appropriate classroom management and evidence-based instructional strategies, equipping you with the professional credentials and practical skills needed for a fulfilling career in English language education.
Recommended Study Time: 30 hours
Requirements: No formal qualifications are required to enroll. Our courses are designed for anyone motivated to learn. Whether you want to develop new professional skills, launch a new career in education, or deepen your expertise in a field you already work in, this program will support your goals and help you enhance your resume with a recognized credential.
Lessons
Module 1: Teaching Young Learners
- Introduction to young learner education and what makes it distinct from adult teaching
- Background and context: the history and principles behind teaching young learners
- How young learners acquire language and process new information differently from adults
- Strategies for maintaining concentration and keeping young learners actively engaged
- Addressing the developmental needs of young learners across different age groups
- Managing one-to-one classes with young learners effectively
Module 2: Behaviour Management
- Understanding why young learners sometimes exhibit challenging behaviour
- Practical techniques for minimizing disruptive behaviour before it escalates
- How to address and resolve behaviour issues calmly and constructively
- A toolkit of proven behaviour management strategies for diverse classroom settings
Module 3: Storytelling with Young Learners
- Why storytelling is one of the most powerful tools in a young learner classroom
- Getting started: selecting appropriate stories and preparing your delivery
- Techniques for presenting stories in an engaging, memorable way
- Dramatizing stories to deepen comprehension and encourage participation
- Hands-on storytelling activities designed specifically for young language learners
Module 4: Classroom Routines
- The importance of establishing consistent, predictable routines for young learners
- How to introduce and reinforce routines that create a structured, safe learning environment
- Techniques for controlling the balance of energy in the classroom to sustain focus and motivation
