This special program prepares participants to become private English teachers for individuals and small groups in private settings. It's designed for teaching school students of all levels as well as for adults. Participants learn to work with learners of varying profiles, abilities and needs, with particular emphasis on teaching learners with special educational needs. The program also familiarizes participants with issues of managing a small business that offers private English lessons.
Professional Training Program for Private English Teachers
Coordinator
Naomi Bin Nun, M.A.: Educational counseling and Learning Disabilities
Director of Remedial Teaching Program
For further information and registraition please contact the Continuing Education office 053-3608224 ; 02-6587541 ; hemshech@dyellin.ac.il
Instructors
Noga Grunstein, M.A.: Expert High School English teacher, coordinator and counsellor
Sharon Deitch,: Specialist in the Hickey Method for teaching English literacy skills
Michelle Waxman, Ph.d. in school psychology with specialty in learning disabilites. MA in remedial reading
Main Topics Covered
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The Israeli National English Curriculum Understand the English language proficiency standards required for students in Israel.
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Understanding Learning Disabilities: Gain a deeper insight into various learning disabilities.
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Multi-Sensory English Instruction: Learn multiple approaches to teaching English reading, writing, comprehension, and pronunciation to learners with difficulties, using the phonics-based, structured, multi-sensory Hickey method.
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Vocabulary Acquisition: Master effective strategies for teaching vocabulary.
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Oral and Aural Language Skills: Develop expertise in teaching speaking and listening skills.
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Bagrut Exam Preparation: Prepare students for the oral Bagrut examination.
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Assessment for Teaching: Learn how to effectively assess student progress and tailor your teaching.
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Supporting Special Educational Needs: Acquire specialized skills for working with students who have special educational needs.
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Engaging Learning Activities: Discover how to prepare online and other games and activities to support learning.
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AI Tools for Material Preparation: Integrate AI tools to enhance your material creation process.
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Supervised Practical Tutoring: Get hands-on experience tutoring students with special educational needs under supervision.
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Literature Requirements: Understand the requirements for teaching literature.
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Setting Up Your Home Business: Learn how to establish a successful small business offering private English lessons from home.
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The Israeli National English Curriculum Understand the English language proficiency standards required for students in Israel.
-
Understanding Learning Disabilities: Gain a deeper insight into various learning disabilities.
-
Multi-Sensory English Instruction: Learn multiple approaches to teaching English reading, writing, comprehension, and pronunciation to learners with difficulties, using the phonics-based, structured, multi-sensory Hickey method.
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Vocabulary Acquisition: Master effective strategies for teaching vocabulary.
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Oral and Aural Language Skills: Develop expertise in teaching speaking and listening skills.
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Bagrut Exam Preparation: Prepare students for the oral Bagrut examination.
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Assessment for Teaching: Learn how to effectively assess student progress and tailor your teaching.
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Supporting Special Educational Needs: Acquire specialized skills for working with students who have special educational needs.
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Engaging Learning Activities: Discover how to prepare online and other games and activities to support learning.
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AI Tools for Material Preparation: Integrate AI tools to enhance your material creation process.
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Supervised Practical Tutoring: Get hands-on experience tutoring students with special educational needs under supervision.
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Literature Requirements: Understand the requirements for teaching literature.
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Setting Up Your Home Business: Learn how to establish a successful small business offering private English lessons from home.
Course Objectives
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Training private teachers for English instruction adapted to diverse needs: The course will train teachers to develop and implement innovative English teaching programs, specializing in multi-sensory instruction and addressing the needs of students with learning disabilities and special educational needs, in accordance with the requirements of the Israeli National English Curriculum.
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Developing practical skills for planning private English lessons: Participants will acquire tools and strategies for students' English language acquisition, while improving oral and written language skills.
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Participants will learn how to assess student progress effectively and integrate AI tools and engaging learning activities to create a supportive and fruitful learning environment.
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Providing knowledge and tools for establishing an independent business in English instruction: The course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to establish and manage a private English tutoring business from home, including aspects of providing supervised practical tutoring and implementing advanced teaching strategies.
Target Audience
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.
Course format
Study Format: Synchronous Zoom meetings + Asynchronous meetings
Duration: Two semesters, Thursdays: 8:30 - 16:00
I am coming out of the program, not only having enjoyed the classes immensely, but feeling very motivated and now enjoying this meaningful and rewarding new endeavor. So thank you all.
Gmul Histalmut
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.