Introduction to the Program

This Postgraduate certificate enables professionals in this field to enhance their level of competence, which will result in better praxis and results that will have a direct impact on the educational process, improving the educational system and providing a social benefit for the entire community”

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This Postgraduate certificate pays special attention to teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, one of the main objectives being to prepare educators to teach multicultural groups in which several languages may coexist. 

Thus, different methodological approaches are presented to facilitate the teacher's work and help them create activities within this specific framework. Interaction is essential to minimize multicultural differences and enable the transformation of the classroom from a teaching space to a social space. 

The program also emphasizes the relevance of information and communication technologies in the field of teaching. The use of ICT in the classroom brings wide-ranging benefits and aids the presentation of content. The work of the teacher is a fundamental factor in its use, since they must create a digital resource database that is reliable and appropriate for pre-school and primary teaching.

Given the above, it can be seen that the Postgraduate certificate in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language in Pre-School and Primary School focuses on developing a range of competencies as well as linguistic skills in both comprehension and oral and written production. The development of a teaching plan and its corresponding units must be geared towards achieving a series of objectives established at the beginning of the school year. 

The teaching of SFL in a multicultural group which has limited contact with the Spanish language, is a priority in this Postgraduate certificate, as, nowadays, the educator is often faced with this situation. 

The benefits of using a personal digital resource database containing practical and reliable content are also explored.

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This Postgraduate certificate in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language in Pre-School and Primary School contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include:

  • Graphic, schematic, and practical contents which provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
  • The latest developments on Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language in Pre-School and Primary School
  • Practical exercises where self-evaluation can be carried out to improve learning
  • Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language in Pre-School and Primary School
  • All of this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
  • Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This Postgraduate certificate may be the best investment you can make when selecting a refresher program, for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge of Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language in Pre-School and Primary School, you will obtain a Postgraduate certificate from TECH Global University"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field of Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language in Pre-School and Primary School, who contribute their experience to this program, in addition to renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology, will allow professionals a situated and contextual learning, that is to say, a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning designed to prepare them for real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby educators must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic course. For this purpose, the educator will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned experts in the field of Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language in Pre-School and Primary School, with extensive teaching experience.

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Syllabus

The syllabus has been designed by a team of professionals from the best educational centers and universities in the country, aware of the importance of innovative, up-to-date professional development, and committed to excellent teaching using new educational technologies.

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This Postgraduate certificate in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language in Pre-School and Primary School contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market”

Module 1. Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language in Pre-School and Primary School

1.1. L2 Learning: Methods and Approaches

1.1.1. Aspects to be Taken into Account when Teaching
1.1.2. Difference between Language Learning and Language Acquisition
1.1.3. Optimal Conditions for Learning a Foreign Language
1.1.4. Approaches and Methods

 1.2. Neuroeducation and Bilingualism

1.2.1. Bilingual Brain 
1.2.2. The Age Factor
1.2.3. The Quality Factor
1.2.4. The Method Factor
1.2.5. The Language Factor 
1.2.6. The Number Factor

1.3. Cummins BICS and CALP Theories 

1.3.1. Introduction
1.3.2. Linguistic Interdependence Theory
1.3.3. The Threshold Hypothesis
1.3.4. Additive and Subtractive Bilingualism
1.3.5. The Importance of the Mother Tongue
1.3.6. Language Immersion Programs

1.4. L2 and Interaction

1.4.1. The Role of Interaction in Learning
1.4.2. Interaction in Native Language Learning
1.4.3. Interaction in L2 Learning
1.4.4. Types of Interaction in the Foreign Language Classroom
1.4.5. Communicative Approach in Second Language Teaching

1.5. The Role of Emotions in L2 Learning

1.5.1. Emotional Intelligence
1.5.2. Motivation in the Spanish as a Foreign Language Classroom

 1.5.2.1. What is Motivation? 
 1.5.2.2. Type of Motivation
 1.5.2.3. Motivation Factors

1.5.3. Theories of Motivation
1.5.4. Motivation Techniques in the Spanish as a Foreign Language Classroom 

1.6. Working with Graded Readings

1.6.1. Definition of Graded Reading and Characteristics
1.6.2. Advantages of Extensive Reading
1.6.3. Strategies for using Graded Reading in the Classroom
1.6.4. Activities with Graded Readings in the Classroom

1.7. Teaching Resources: Poems, Rhymes and Tongue Twisters

1.7.1. Why use Poetry in the Spanish as a Foreign Language Classroom?

 1.7.1.1. What kind of Texts?
 1.7.1.2. The Poem as an Activity in the Spanish as a Foreign Language Classroom

1.7.2. Rhymes

 1.7.2.1. Activities and Games for Initiation and Motivation

1.7.3. Tongue Twisters

 1.7.3.1. Origin of Tongue Twisters
 1.7.3.2. Features
 1.7.3.3. Why use Tongue Twisters in Spanish?

1.8. Teaching Resources: Flashcards and Pictures

1.8.1. Why use Flashcards?
1.8.2. How to use Flashcards in the Spanish Classroom?
1.8.3. Types of Flashcards
1.8.4. Activities with Flashcards

1.9. Didactic Resources: Videos and Animated Short Films

1.9.1. Why use Short Animation Films?
1.9.2. How to use Short Films in the Spanish as a Foreign Language Classroom?
1.9.3. How to Choose a Short Film?
1.9.4. Activities to do Before, During, and After the Viewing
1.9.5. Short Films for the Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) Classroom

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Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language for Preschool and Primary School

Learning a foreign language is essential in today's education, and it is even more important in the infant and primary stage. At this stage, it is crucial that children receive a quality education that allows them to acquire a solid linguistic competence, and in the case of Spanish as a foreign language (ELE), it is essential that this teaching is carried out by trained and specialized professionals. The Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language for Preschool and Primary School focuses on providing teachers with the necessary tools and skills to teach Spanish as a foreign language effectively in these educational stages. The program focuses on the development of linguistic competencies and skills in oral and written comprehension and production, with a special focus on didactic planning and the elaboration of units oriented to specific objectives.

Specialize in teaching Spanish as a second language

Adequate teacher preparation is key to achieving quality teaching in ELE and the practical application of these fundamentals in a multicultural group that has limited contact with the Spanish language is a common challenge that teachers face today. Therefore, this Postgraduate Certificate offers tools and strategies for teachers to face these challenges and provide an effective and quality education to their students. In addition, teaching Spanish as a foreign language at the early childhood and elementary school stages is not only focused on the development of language skills, but is also a tool to promote inclusion and cultural diversity in the classroom. This Postgraduate Certificate offers teachers the opportunity to develop skills for teaching Spanish as a foreign language in an intercultural way and adapted to the needs of each student. In summary, the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language in Pre-School and Primary School is a unique opportunity for teachers to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to provide quality ELE education in the infant and primary stages.