Indicative Content
(Trinity CertPT - YLs & VYLs)
Course Content
The main course content is delivered through ten units. and assessed through four written assignments.
Unit 1: Early Years Education
- Characteristics of Young Learners and Very Young Learners
- Principles of Early Years Education and Child Development
- Early Literacy and Learning
Unit 2: Language Acquisition and Language Learning
- First and Second Language Acquisition
- Applying Theory and Principle to the Language Classroom
- Language Transfer and Use of L1
Unit 3: Teaching Skills and Techniques for Teachers of YLs and VYLs
- Key Skills for Teachers of Children and Teenagers
- Practical Techniques and Strategies
- Evidence-Based Reflection and CPD
Unit 4: Classroom Management for YLs and VYLs
- Establishing Relationships and Developing Rapport
- Creating and Implementing Rules and Routines
- Behaviour Management Strategies
Unit 5: Lesson Planning for YLs and VYLs
- Lesson Structure, Aims and Objectives
- Exploiting Routines and Keeping Learners Engaged
- Selecting Suitable Lesson Activities
Unit 6: Presenting and Practising Language
- Grammar, Lexis and Phonology
- Receptive Skills
- Productive Skills
Unit 7: Assessment and Feedback
- Types of Assessment
- Assessment for Learning
- Differentiation
Unit 8: Selecting and Exploiting Materials
- Comparing and Contrasting Materials
- Analysis of Resources
- Evaluation and Reflection of Existing Materials
Unit 9: Adapting and Creating Materials
- Resource Management
- Materials Development
- Evaluation and Reflection of Adapted or Original Materials
Unit 10: Assignment Tasks
- Task 1
- Tasks 2 and 3
- Task 4
