AIT KEY SKILL: TEACHING PRESCHOOL LEARNERS


Lay the Foundations for Lifelong Learning
Teaching young learners is one of the most rewarding and impactful experiences an educator can have. Teaching ESL to Preschool Learners is a course designed to give you the essential skills and strategies needed to create a rich, supportive, and engaging learning environment for your youngest ESL students. Whether you are a new teacher or looking to refine your techniques, this course will provide you with the tools to foster language development in a playful, nurturing way.
Start by immersing yourself in the principles of activity-based learning—an approach that keeps young minds engaged through play, creativity, and hands-on activities. You'll discover how to harness the power of movement, games, and art to make learning both fun and effective.
Explore key language development strategies that help preschool learners acquire language in the most natural and effective way possible. Through interactive exercises, you'll learn how to adapt your teaching methods to support the developmental needs of young children, fostering a strong language foundation that will serve them for years to come.
Phonics and early literacy skills are crucial at this stage, and this course will guide you through practical ways to teach these foundational skills through songs, rhymes, and simple activities. You’ll also learn how to assess and monitor progress in a way that’s both encouraging and supportive, ensuring every child is on track without feeling pressured.
Creating a supportive learning environment is key to encouraging preschool learners to thrive. This course offers strategies for building a safe, welcoming space where children feel confident, engaged, and ready to learn. You’ll walk away with ideas for fostering a positive atmosphere that nurtures curiosity and joy in language learning.
Each module includes hands-on strategies, review questions to reinforce learning, and a final task to ensure you're ready to put everything into practice. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to guide your young ESL learners on a path to language success, giving them the tools to communicate and explore the world around them with confidence.