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Teacher Training Selecting the best initial TEFL qualification is not always as
straightforward as it may at first seem. There are a variety of important
aspects to consider and the following information will enable you to make a
more informed decision. There are two certificate options - the Trinity College, London, TESOL
Certificate and the RSA Certificate, CTEFLA which are the only two
internationally recognised certificates for people who wish to qualify as
teachers of English as a foreign language. Key Educational Travel work in association with ULT, who are a
well-established language school, which specialises in the training of
teachers to teach English as a foreign language. The Trinity College, London, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages) Certificate which is recognised by the British Council and
which is a fully validated course. All tutors are experienced EFL teachers and teacher trainers who pride
themselves in their commitment to effective teacher training and to their
trainees' success. Courses are staffed by highly qualified and experienced
tutors all bringing their own expertise to the course. THE TRINITY COLLEGE, LONDON,
TESOL CERTIFICATE The Trinity College, TESOL, Certificate course is independently
moderated to ensure that the high standard set by Trinity is always
maintained. The course covers the teaching of English not only to adult
groups but also to teenagers, children and individual students and therefore
equips its trainees with the necessary skills to ensure a wide choice of
career opportunities. It is a full-time intensive 4-week course, which runs for 20 days
Monday-Friday. The main aim of the 4-week TESOL course is to prepare trainees
for their entry into the profession of teaching English as a foreign
language. The course covers both the practical and the theoretical aspects
and provides a broad perspective of current classroom practice. Trinity College offers a professional package and attracts entrants
who demand the best available qualification as a starting point to their
career. WHAT THE TRINITY COLLEGE
CERTIFICATE COURSE COVERS The Trinity College course is renowned for the breadth and depth of
its course content. The course consists of a series of lectures, seminars, tutorials, peer
group teaching sessions and teaching practice. Key areas of the course are: OBSERVATION OF EFL CLASSES There are regular weekly classes for foreign learners at several
different levels. Trainees are given the opportunity to observe qualified
teachers teaching these classes. AREAS OF ASSESSMENT In the fourth week of the course both a Trinity College moderator
examines the course itself and the trainees and the following areas are
selected for special assessment. Teaching practice · Student
profile · Materials
project · Foreign
language journal · Phonetics and
Phonology · Language
awareness QUALIFICATION AWARDED On successfully completing the course trainees will be awarded the
internationally recognised Trinity College, London, TESOL Certificate. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation in carefully selected host families can be arranged for
you. The accommodation can be either bed and breakfast or half board. FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMPONENT This component provides trainees with the opportunity of learning an
unknown foreign language as a complete beginner-learner in order to
experience and assess modern language teaching techniques from a foreign
student's point of view. Other topics covered on the course include: · Language
Acquisition · The
Methodology of Language Teaching · Language
Awareness · Phonetics and
Phonology · Lesson
Planning and Preparation · Classroom
Management and the Role of the Teacher · Analysis of
Student Needs · Teaching of
the Four Basic Skills · The Use of
Teaching Aids · Error
Analysis and Correction · Course Book
Evaluation TEACHING PRACTICE TP is a situation in which trainees teach a group of foreign students
under supervision. Although trainees can learn a lot about language teaching by
discussing the theory, methodology and techniques of teaching, it is a
practical skill and therefore there are clear benefits in being able to
practise this skill in a supportive atmosphere. STUDENT PROFILE Trainees record an interview and obtain written work from a foreign
student in order to analyse errors and suggest remedial teaching. |