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About the CollegeThis special program prepares participants as tutors of English for individuals and small groups, in both private and school settings.
Participants will learn to work with learners of varying profiles, skill levels, and needs, with particular emphasis on teaching learners with SEN (special educational needs).
Participants will become familiar with issues of managing a home-based tutoring business.
Dr. Fern Levitt
Contact Einav, Continuing Education office
053-3608224 ; 02-6587541 ; hemshech@dyellin.ac.il
Fern Levitt, Ed.D.: Specialist in the Hickey Method for teaching English literacy skills
Ziona Sasson, Expert in tutoring Israeli students in support of the English curriculum of the Ministry of Education
Naomi Nahmias, M.Ed., C.D.A., M.A., Special Educational Needs and Learning Disabilities
Additional module instructors
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The course takes place mostly on Zoom, with two optional in-person meetings during the year on the Yellin College campus. We record the classes so, if occasionally you are unable to participate in a class or for review, you can watch the recording.
Practice tutoring with a student of your choice can be in person or online.
Duration: Two semesters, 6&8 academic hours per week, Thursdays: fall 8:30 –13:45, spring 8:30-15:30
This course is designed for native speakers of English or for Israelis with a high level of proficiency in English who are interested in developing or strengthening their professional skills in teaching English to individuals and small groups. No previous English teaching experience is required; no age limitation.
English teachers will receive 60 hours of gmul credit from the Ministry of Education for completing the program.
This course qualifies for vocational retraining subsidy from the Ministry of Absorption, for eligible new immigrants, or from the Lishkat Hataasuka, for eligible workers.
Fall Semester | Spring Semester | |||
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8:30 – 10:00 | Hickey Method – Teaching English literacy to struggling and beginning learners | Teaching English to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Learning Disabilities, Naomi Nahmias | ||
10:15 –11:45 | The school English curriculum, pedagogical grammar – Ziona Sasson | The school English curriculum cont., Teaching English with Relevance and Creativity, Ziona Sasson | ||
12:15-13:45 | Teaching English to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Learning Disabilities, Naomi Nahmias | Modular class: Getting Started as a Tutor; Language Learning Strategies; Reading and fluency training; Teaching Conversation Skills; The Lexical Approach | ||
14:00-15:30 | --- | Practice tutoring supervision, Dr. Fern Levitt |