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Teacher Training in Auckland, New Zealand

TESOL Course -Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Just one word - GREAT!! The more I studied about TESOL, the more I wanted to become an English Teacher in my home country!!

All the teachers trainers were very helpful and thanks to that, even though it was a very hard course, I could complete it. Before I joined this course, I thought it would be too difficult.

The truth is that I really enjoyed this course because day after day I could learn so many skills and techniques for teaching English.

- Students comments - TESOL Course / Auckland, New Zealand

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The key features of the TESOL Course are:

1. The new Cambridge University TKT international exam is included in the course fee
2. A course designed for non native English speakers interested in teaching English as a second language
3. Teaching practice included
4. Intensive one month course taught by highly experienced and qualified international teacher trainers
5. There is 35 hours a week of contact time plus an additional 10 hours a week of self directed study
6. All materials included in the price
7. TESOL is an intensive, 4 week, full time, English Language Teaching Methodology Course. The course is designed to give you a range of practical skills for use with groups and individuals in the language classroom.

The course enables you to:

1. Acquire essential knowledge and familiarity with the principles of effective teaching
2. Acquire a range of practical skills for teaching English to adult learners
3. Demonstrate your ability to apply your learning in a real teaching context
4. Experienced teachers will be able to up grade their skills
5. Develop your English Language ability through practice and use

In addition to the core teaching skills that you will learn, you will also gain:

1. Confidence in the classroom and in front of groups of people – a great plus if you make presentations in your work
2. Increased knowledge of available materials and resources
3. The opportunity to observe and assess experienced teachers in the classroom
4. Work with course participants from other countries

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Who is the TESOL course for?

TESOL participants are non native English speakers that are either practising or aspiring to become English language teachers in their home countries. Participants have come from a range of backgrounds. Some participants have just finished university; some from the business world and some have already been teaching but want to upgrade their skills.

The Cambridge University Teachers Knowledge Test (TKT)

We are proud to announce that candidates for the TESOL course will also sit the new Cambridge University TKT exam, which will give them an internationally recognised certificate.

Cambridge University which is famous for its native speaker qualifications such as the CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults) has now started an exam for non native teachers. The TKT exams can be taken around the world and for the first time offers teachers an internationally recognised standard.

An Overview of TKT

TKT tests professional knowledge about the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. It should be noted that TKT tests teaching knowledge rather than teaching ability and that language proficiency, e.g. listening, speaking and extended writing, are not tested.

TKT can be taken at any stage in a teacher’s career and offers candidates a step in their professional development and enables them to move on to higher-level teaching qualifications and access professional support materials such as journals about English language teaching (ELT).

The TKT Exam format and syllabus areas

TKT consists of five parts, the 3 Modules, the Practical, and the KAL, each testing different areas of teaching knowledge.

TKT: Module 1 (80 minutes / 80 questions)

Language and background to language learning and teaching

This module consists of three parts:

• describing language and language skills (40 questions)
• background to language learning (15 questions)
• background to language teaching (25 questions)

What does TKT: Module 1 test?

This module tests candidates’ knowledge of the terms and concepts common in English language teaching. It also focuses on the core knowledge underpinning the learning of English and knowledge of the options and resources the teacher can use in the classroom.

TKT: Module 2 (80 minutes / 80 questions)

Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching

This module consists of two parts:

• planning and preparing a lesson or sequence of lessons (40 questions)
• selection and use of resources and materials (40 questions)

What does TKT: Module 2 test?

This module focuses on the knowledge and skills teachers need to be able to plan a lesson framework or series of lessons. Teaching in this context also refers to any assessment required by the teacher to consolidate learning. It also focuses on the resources that are available to guide teachers in their lesson planning.

TKT: Module 3 (80 minutes / 80 questions)

Managing the teaching and learning process

This module consists of two parts:

• teachers’ and learners’ language in the classroom (40 questions)
• classroom management (40 questions)

What does TKT: Module 3 test?

This module tests candidates’ knowledge of what happens in the classroom during language learning, the teacher’s role and the ways in which the teacher can manage and exploit classroom events and interactions.

TKT: Practical (Specialist Module) (40-minutes lesson or two 20-minutes lessons)

TKT: Practical is an accessible and affordable way for teachers to get certification of their teaching abilities. It is ideal for teachers who have developed their skills and need formal confirmation of their practical teaching competence.

What does TKT: Practical test?

TKT: Practical includes assessment of:

• lesson planning
• classroom management
• teaching skills

The test consists of the observation of the candidate’s teaching by a Cambridge ESOL assessor.

For NZLC TESOL students, the test can take place as part of a teacher training or teacher development course. The template will be provided by Cambridge ESOL.

TKT: Knowledge About Language – KAL (Specialist Module) (80 minutes / 80 questions)

What does TKT: Knowledge About Language test?

TKT: Knowledge About Language (KAL), tests knowledge of the language systems needed by teachers.

TKT Knowledge About Language also focuses on the teacher’s awareness of the language needs of learners and the challenges students encounter in learning a second language.

The test is divided into four parts: testing knowledge of English from a teaching perspective in the areas of;

• Lexis
• Phonology
• Grammar
• Discourse

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TESOL Course Entry Requirements

Participants should have at least an IELTS score between 5.0 and 5.5 (General or Academic), Cambridge First Certificate (FCE)"A","B" or "C" pass, or TOEFL 500 – 530 paper based test / 170 -200 computer based.

Participants without IELTS, FCE, or TOEFL, should have a "good intermediate" level of spoken English fluency, they will be sent a test to complete in order to prove their level.

TESOL Course Syllabus Areas

Language Skills Development

Through the demonstration and participation of model lessons TESOL candidates will develop their own linguistic skills. All the topics for the demonstration lessons are taken from English language teaching contexts, for example different learning styles or methodology for staging skills lessons. Input includes:

• Developing fluency in spoken English
• Developing listening, reading and writing skills
• Expanding vocabulary with particular reference to educational context
• Building confidence in using English

Language Awareness

• Language for describing language
• Tense names and aspect. Using Timelines
• Methods for presenting grammar to students
• Understanding and teaching conditionals
• Correction techniques for writing and speaking

Classroom Lesson Observation

Participants have the opportunity to watch experienced teachers with "real" students. Participants are given observation tasks, which form the basis of later discussion on the teaching techniques, and methodology. There is also video lesson observation.

Classroom Management

These sessions are designed to ensure that you can manage groups of people, with motivating and useful tasks.

The syllabus includes:

• Task design
• Lesson planning
• Effective monitoring and minimising open class report back
• Dealing with mixed levels and problem students
• Classroom language and the role of the teaching voice

Materials and Task Evaluation

The syllabus areas include:

• Evaluating published materials
• Guidelines for creating materials
• CALL

Methodology in Action

• Discussions, readings and input include the following areas:
• Understanding the learner and the learning context
• Working with input test
• Task based learning approaches to lessons
• How to test in order to teach
• Using the Total Physical Response method

Teaching Practice Internship

Participants will teach for a total of 3 hours to "real" students. Trained observers will observe these lessons. Participants will receive:

• Group oral feedback
• Tutor oral feedback
• A written summary of the lesson with developmental points

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About the TESOL trainers

The TESOL trainers have worked internationally and bring a wide range of key experience, qualifications and knowledge to the course. All TESOL trainers undergo a rigorous selection and training process. To further enhance quality the Training Center invests in recruiting top trainers from other centres around the globe to work at the Center. To ensure that the trainers are up to date with methodology the Teacher Training Department also encourages the TESOL tutors to work abroad each year on the international training/teaching circuit.

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Grading and Assessment on the TESOL Course

After fully completion of the TESOL course and having taken the TKT test, you will be awarded with the following things:

1. The Cambridge TKT exam gives you a final independent qualification, the TKT Certificate from Cambridge University.
2. At the end of the TESOL you will receive a Certificate in TESOL from the Training Center in Auckland and a report. The report is the most important thing for you because it is what your future employers will require; it will be an invaluable tool in gaining employment. The TESOL report contains comments on the following areas:

Professional Development

The areas commented on in this area include:

1. Punctuality in attendance and submission of work
2. Attitude to work and colleagues
3. Willingness to participate in the course and to support others

Written Work

The areas commented on in this area include:

1. Quality of presentation
2. Demonstration of theory into practice and an understanding of the input sessions
3. Accurate use of language

Teaching Practice

The areas commented on in this area include:

1. Your ability to transfer the theory into teaching practice
2. Your ability to write comprehensive and logical plans
3. Your ability to perform a range of classroom management functions
4. Your ability to teach a variety of different activities

Portfolio

The areas commented on in this area include:

1. Portfolio presentation and organisation
2. Ability to maintain good records

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A typical TESOL Day

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TESOL Course Dates 2012

TESOL Course Fees 2012

2012: $2500

TESOL Material Fee NZ$100

The price does not include the TKT examination fee since taking the TKT exam is optional.

2012: The TKT examination fee is NZ$420 (approx.)

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TESOL Course Enrolment Procedure

1. If you believe you cover the minimum requirements to be considered as a candidate for the TESOL Course email our Programmes Coordinator and ask for the application form. If you haven’t taken the IELTS, FCE or TOEFL please, ask the Programmes Coordinator to also email you an English level test.
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2. Prospective trainees must complete the application form and return it to the Programmes Coordinator including a scanned copy of their IELTS, FCE or TOEFL certificate proving their level of English. The applicants who haven’t got the IELTS, FCE or TOEFL certificate will have to complete and email back to the Programmes Coordinator the English test that he will have previously emailed to them upon request.
3. The trainers in Auckland will assess the application, and will decide at their own discretion if a vacancy for the TESOL course will be offered to the candidate.
4. Successful applicants will receive an offer of a place on the course of their choice, if there is a place available.
5. The balance is due 28 days, at the latest, before the course starts.
6. The demand for vacancies on these courses is very high. Applicants are advised to apply at least two to three months before the start of the course, although there are occasionally places available due to last-minute cancellations.

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Accommodation 2012

If required, the Teacher training Center can arrange homestay accommodation for the CELTA and TESOL candidates (NZ$240 / week, plus a booking fee of NZ$200 - including single room, breakfast and dinner on weekdays, and three meals on weekends and public holidays).

Accommodation in apartments is also an option that the Training Center can provide, subject to availability. Prices for this option vary according to the time of the year, length of the stay and type of apartment requested.

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How to Pay

All payments need to be done in New Zealand dollars via bank transfer, free of charges, into the StudyCELTA bank account in New Zealand.

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