Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
TEFL Teacher Training Courses 2009-10
During the academic year 2009-10, we will be running the following teacher training courses as part of our open units provision ONLY:
Introduction to Teaching English as a Foreign Language 1 & 2
We will also be running the following course as part of our Summer Programme 2010:
Introduction to Teaching English as a Foreign Language 1 & 2 (LANG10120/LANG10130)
These 20-credit open units are available to undergraduates only. They are offered twice a year:
- Teaching Block 1 (Weeks 2-10)
- Teaching Block 2 (Weeks 12-20)
For detailed information use the following links:
Aims
TEFL 1
The principal aims of this unit are:
- to develop an awareness of language and a knowledge of the description of English
- to develop an understanding of the roles of teacher and learner
- to develop familiarity with the principles and practice of effective teaching
- to develop basic skills for classroom teaching
- to develop familiarity with resources and materials for use with EFL students for teaching, testing and reference
The principal aims of this unit are:
- to develop an understanding of the fundamental elements of the English language in terms of grammar, lexis, and phonology
- to develop an understanding of the rationale underlying teaching procedures and techniques and their value in different teaching / learning contexts
- to select from these procedures and techniques appropriately and use them effectively in lesson planning with a specific group of learners
- to develop familiarity with the basic principles of resource management, monitoring use and evaluating effectiveness
- to adapt, develop and create teaching materials for different purposes and contexts and make effective use of authentic materials
- to undertake systematic and focused observation of course participants and qualified EFL teachers
- to professionally self-evaluate teaching performance
Learning outcomes
TEFL 1
By the end of the unit, you should:
- have knowledge of the different learning and teaching styles at adult level
- be able to use basic ELT terminology for describing form, structure, usage and skills
- be able to write detailed lesson plans for effective teaching
- be able to demonstrate practical skills for teaching
- be able to select and evaluate appropriate materials
TEFL 2
By the end of the unit, you should be able to:
- understand how the principles of teaching procedures and techniques of teaching can be effectively applied in different learning contexts
- be able to make effective use of a wide range resources including EFL specific and non-specific materials
- be able to design and teach from a lesson plan with attention to aims, objectives, stages, timing and interaction
- be able to effectively evaluate their own and other participants' performance in relation to a professional EFL teacher
Assessment
There are two parts to the assessment of TEFL 1 and TEFL2:
- Two Written Assignments which account for 60% of the total mark
- A 3-hour Written Examination which accounts for 40% of the total mark
The overall pass mark for the TEFL unit is 40%. In case of failure, students may have to:
- resubmit the assignments which are below 40%
- resit the final examination if the FE mark is below 40%
Attendance at TEFL classes is compulsory.
Class times and course dates
Teaching Block 1
Classes take place once a week from 16.30 -19.00 on Wednesdays or 10.00 - 12.30 on Fridays.
Teaching starts in the week commencing 12 October (Week 2) and finishes in the week ending 11 December (Week 10). There is also a revision class during the first week of May.
Teaching Block 2
Classes take place once a week from 16.30 -19.00 on Wednesdays or 10.00 - 12.30 on Fridays.
Teaching starts in the week commencing 18 January (Week 12) and finishes in the week ending 19 March (Week 20). There is also a revision class during the first week of May.
Registration
For Teaching Block 2, registration is as follows:
Registration session 1
Date & time: Tuesday 12 January 2010, 14.30-16.30
Venue: Room B6 in the basement of the Language Centre
After this date, OPEN REGISTRATION will be in operation, subject to availability of places on the courses. Please speak to Ruth Taylor, EFL Co-ordinator, in Room 3.7 (third floor, the Language Centre, 30-32 Tyndall's Park Road) or email her (Ruth.Taylor@bris.ac.uk).
CELTA
This course will run again in July 2010.
The CELTA scheme
The University of Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) is an internationally recognised qualification, which is the minimum for entry into the profession, enabling you to obtain a teaching position either abroad or in this country.
Course overview
CELTA is a practically-oriented four-week training course involving 100 contact hours divided into class input, tutorial support, supervised lesson planning, feedback and peer observation. In addition there are six hours of assessed teaching practice with groups of foreign students and supervised by a course tutor. There is also a requirement of eight hours of directed observation of lessons taught by experienced ELT professionals.
The timetable is structured so that there is class input in the mornings, followed by teaching practice in the afternoons and lesson preparation and assignments to complete in the evenings.
The course is an extremely intensive one, with four written assignments to be completed during the four weeks. All participants are also required to complete a portfolio for assessment consisting of lesson plans, tutor feedback, self-evaluations and records of progress. There is no final examination; assessment is continuous and integrated and is based on class participation, teaching practice, assignments and professional development.
On successful completion of the course, trainees gain an internationally recognised initial teaching qualification in English as a foreign language (EFL) with a Grade A, B or Pass mark.
Syllabus
Specifically, the course is designed to enable participants to:
- Develop an awareness of language and a knowledge of the description of English and apply these in their professional practice
- Develop an initial understanding of the contexts within which adults learn English, their motivations and the roles of the teacher and the learner
- Develop familiarity with the principles and practice of effective teaching to adult learners of English
- Develop basic skills for teaching adults in the language classroom
- Develop familiarity with appropriate resources and materials for use with adult learners of English for teaching, testing and for reference
- Identify opportunities for their own future development as professionals in the field
A more detailed copy of the syllabus, together with a reading list and the pre-course task will be provided on being accepted on the course.
Entry requirements
The scheme stipulates that applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old at the start of the course
- Have an awareness of language and a competence in English, both written and spoken, that enables them to undertake the course
- Have the potential to develop the necessary skills to become effective teachers and to successfully complete the written assignments of practice teaching
Dates
5 July - 30 July 2010
Fee for 2010
£1,350.00
Application
We will start accepting applications from January 2010.
To apply, please complete an Application Form and a Pre-interview Task, and return to the Language Centre for the attention of the course co-ordinator, Ruth Taylor. Forms are available from the Language Centre Assistant Administrator, or can be downloaded in PDF format using the links below:
Pre-interview task (PDF, 37KB)
Upon receipt of both a completed application form and Pre-interview task, suitable candidates will be contacted by the course co-ordinator to arrange an interview date. All suitable candidates are required to attend an interview before an offer of a place on the course may be made.
Accommodation
Accommodation for students studying at the Language Centre is mainly provided at Woodland Court. For information about this accommodation, please visit the website of the University's Accommodation Office.
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