The YL Extension to CELTA course is primarily aimed at teachers who have gained the Cambridge/RSA CELTA, CTEFLA or Prep. Certificate and who wish to take an 'extension course' in teaching young learners. Successful candidates receive an endorsement to their Certificate. The British Council also accepts suitable candidates without the above qualifications onto the course (these candidates will receive a British Council certificate rather than a Cambridge ESOL endorsement)
YL CELTA Extension Certificate courses are designed by individual centres using the syllabus and course objectives. To meet the course requirements candidates are required to attend the whole course and to:
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teach classes of the relevant age group and size, for a total of 4 hours, |
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observe experienced teachers teaching classes of young learners for a total of 6 hours, of which a maximum of 2 may be classes on video, |
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maintain and submit a portfolio of all course work including all written assignments and materials related to teaching practice. |
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transfer and apply their awareness of language and knowledge of the description of English from an adult to a young learner context, |
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gain an initial understanding of the context within which young learners learn English, their motivations and the roles of the teacher and learner, |
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transfer, adapt and apply the principles and practice of effective teaching from an adult to a young learner context; |
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transfer, adapt and apply basic skills for teaching English in the classroom from an adult to a young learner context; |
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gain an initial awareness of appropriate resources and materials for use with young learners of English for teaching, testing and for reference; |
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to continue to identify opportunities for their own future development as professionals in the field. |
For further information, visit the Cambridge EFL website.
Find out more about the YL extension to CELTA courses we run at our teaching centre in Bahrain.
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