
(Vancouver Only)
The TYC Program at Western Town College is designed to teach non-native speakers how to teach English to children in their home countries. It consists of three weeks of intensive classroom study plus a one week practicum which is conducted either at an elementary school or a Pre-school.
Classroom instruction consists of in-depth discussions of the theoretical aspects of teaching English to young children. The students learn how to prepare lessons on speaking, reading, listening, writing and phonics for children aged 5-12 and from beginner levels to Intermediate levels. They also learn how to incorporate music, movement, arts and crafts, and story telling into their lessons. Students also learn how to manage a class and important aspects of a young learners brain development.
This program also includes:
A one week, supervised practicum at a local elementary school (subject to availability) with observation and teaching practice
TYC daily schedule
Week One Themes : Colors and the Body
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
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| 9:00 - 10:20 | Orientation Teaching Speaking |
Teaching Speaking Demo Lesson |
Teaching Listening Demo Lesson |
Student Practice Lesson 1 |
Teaching Phonics of Demo Lesson |
| 10:40 - 12:00 | |||||
| 1:00 - 2:20 | Teaching Tools Human Development |
Lesson Planning(ESA) |
Lesson Planning ( Elements ) and peer teach consultation |
No Class | |
| 2:40 - 4:00 |
Week Two Themes : Food, Countries and Family
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
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| 9:00 - 10:20 | Teaching Reading Demo Lesson | Teaching Writing |
Demo Lesson and Peer Teach Consultation |
Student Practice Lesson 2 |
Error Correction and Assessment for the ESL Student |
| 10:40 - 12:00 | |||||
| 1:00 - 2:20 | Storytelling + Teacher Resources |
Classroom Management |
Music & Movement and peer teach consultation |
No Class | |
| 2:40 - 4:00 |
Week Three
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
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| 9:00 - 10:20 | Methodologies | Teaching ESL in your home country |
Final Student Practice Lessons |
Final Student Practice Lessons |
Final Exam Practicum debriefing and Preparation |
| 10:40 - 12:00 | |||||
| 1:00 - 2:20 | Using games in the ESL Classroom Starting and Ending Classes |
Prep time for the final Arts and Crafts |
Final Exam Review |
No Class | |
| 2:40 - 4:00 |
Week Four
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
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| 8:30 - 3:00 | Practicum | Practicum | Practicum | Practicum | Graduation |















