Teacher Training : Teaching English to Preschool
"Teacher Training: Teaching English to preschool" is a course addressed to EFL teachers of Early Childhood Education.
About this Course
The programme “Teacher Training: Teaching English to Preschool” is a micro-MOOC addressed to English Language Teachers who are asked to teach to early childhood, and more specifically to Public Preschool. It introduces trainees to the theories, principles and techniques they need to implement in order to cope with this challenging but interesting venture. It aims at helping them understand the Methodologies lying behind teaching to the specific age group as well as the learners’ needs. At the same time, participants can familiarise themselves with adapting and modifying materials and activities in order to suit young learners needs and preferences, always with the cooperation and support of their fellow teachers, whether they are Preschool or Shadow Teachers.Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the micro-MOOC the trainee will be able to
- LO1 (APPLY) : make use of appropriate learning theories and methods in order to ensure students’ learning and participation.
- LO2 (APPLY): make adjustments to the planned activities in order to suit the demands that arise during the lesson and not deviate from the lesson objectives.
- LO3 (EVALUATE): select the appropriate resources, materials and tools and implement them into the learning procedure.
- LO4 ( EVALUATE): value teamwork and partnership among teachers within the same classroom.
Requirements
The trainee should already have basic computer skills, knowledge of pedagogics and psychology and be proficient in the English Language
Nikolitsa Douna
I am a graduate of the Philosophical School Faculty of English Language and Literature of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. I have been working as an English Teacher and Tutor teaching various levels from Beginners to C2 level and Business English, to age groups ranging from Primary School children to adults for more than 2 decades. For the last 2 years I have taught English in State Preschool, which, apart from being a great challenge, has also taught me new things and has made me more creative and flexible. Currently, I am a postgraduate student at the University of Piraeus in “e-Learning” and I am writing my Master Thesis, part of which is the particular micro-MOOC.