Licensing Opportunity
Certificate IV in TESOL (10773NAT)
Unit Outline
Certificate IV in Teaching English to Young Learners (TESOL)
[11121NAT]
The Certificate IV in Teaching English to Young Learners (TESOL) is designed to prepare teachers to support culturally and linguistically diverse young learners as they develop their English-language skills. It brings together essential knowledge of child development, second-language acquisition, TESOL methodologies and culturally responsive teaching, helping teachers understand how young learners acquire language and how culture, age, ability and learning preferences can influence their progress.
Throughout the course, participants develop practical skills in planning, preparing, delivering and reviewing engaging English lessons. They learn how to assess learners’ needs, select age-appropriate teaching methods and resources, and create supportive learning experiences across the key areas of grammar, speaking, listening, reading and writing. The course also explores ways to build learners’ confidence, encourage active participation, address language difficulties and provide constructive feedback.
An important focus of the course is creating classrooms where young learners feel safe, respected and included. Participants reflect on their own cultural perspectives, develop effective communication strategies and learn how to respond sensitively to the needs of learners from different backgrounds. They also explore the legal, ethical and regulatory responsibilities associated with teaching and supervising young learners.
By combining theory, practical teaching activities, observation and reflection, the course supports participants to develop a thoughtful, flexible and learner-centred approach to teaching English to young learners.
Unit Outline
Core units
- NAT11121001 Apply culturally responsive teaching strategies
This unit explores how culture influences teaching, communication and learning. It supports teachers to reflect on their own cultural perspectives, understand the needs of culturally diverse learners and create a respectful and inclusive English-language classroom. - NAT11121002 Apply knowledge of pedagogical and TESOL methodologies
This unit introduces key theories of child development, language acquisition and TESOL. Teachers use these ideas to choose age-appropriate methods, plan engaging learning activities and reflect on their teaching style. - NAT11121003 Plan, develop and deliver English lessons to young learners
This unit focuses on planning, preparing and delivering English lessons for young learners. It includes developing suitable resources and activities, encouraging participation, monitoring learning and reviewing lessons to identify improvements. - NAT11121004 Assist young learners to develop English grammar skills
This unit focuses on helping young learners understand and use English grammar. Teachers assess learners’ existing knowledge, plan age-appropriate activities, explain grammatical structures and provide supportive correction and feedback. - NAT11121005 Assist young learners to develop English speaking skills
This unit focuses on helping young learners communicate more confidently in spoken English. Teachers assess speaking ability and plan activities that develop fluency, pronunciation and vocabulary while providing constructive feedback and support. - NAT11121006 Assist young learners to develop English listening skills
This unit focuses on helping young learners understand spoken English. Teachers assess listening ability, plan suitable lessons and activities, address comprehension difficulties and monitor learners’ progress. - NAT11121007 Assist young learners to develop English reading skills
This unit focuses on helping young learners become more confident English readers. Teachers assess reading ability and use age-appropriate texts and activities to develop vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. - NAT11121008 Assist young learners to develop English writing skills
This unit focuses on helping young learners express themselves clearly in written English. Teachers assess writing ability and use suitable activities to develop vocabulary, sentence structure, punctuation and confidence across different types of writing. - NAT11121009 Implement regulations applicable to teaching young learners
This unit introduces the legal, ethical and regulatory responsibilities involved in teaching young learners. It focuses on maintaining a safe learning environment, managing risks, following relevant requirements and responding appropriately to possible non-compliance.
Elective unit
- NAT11245012 Use creative strategies to assist children to learn English (elective)
This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to assist children learn English by using creative strategies involving music, drama, games, sports, arts and craft, and/or media. You will learn how to locate and evaluate activities, and use them in your language lessons.
