4 Week TESOL Certificate Course
Over the course of this four week 150+ hour accredited TESOL certificate course, you'll develop the skills necessary to become a confident and successful EFL teacher.
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Course AimsThe aim of this 4 Week, 150+ hour accredited TESOL certificate course is to thoroughly prepare you for teaching EFL in any overseas environment. You will be able to prepare lessons for all age groups and levels and feel confident when selecting materials and activities. Equipped with a variety of techniques and methodologies, you will be a positive and resourceful teacher. topEligibilityThe course is open to all with a good academic background, usually graduate status. If you do not hold a degree you should hold qualifications for entry into higher education, i.e. 'A' Levels or High School Diploma. No prior teaching experience is required. Non-native speakers will be accepted onto the course under the same terms as native speakers, provided they have a high command of the English language. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age upon commencement of their chosen course. topIn PreparationOnce you have been accepted onto the 4 Week TESOL certificate course and you have paid your deposit we will send you a pre-course task designed to help you refresh your knowledge of English grammar. You will receive a grammar workbook with exercises to complete. Once your course fees have been received in full we will send the remainder of your distance learning study materials. Click here for recommended reading topYour ArrivalOn arrival at your course destination, you will be given a welcome pack consisting of all sorts of practical information on how to get about (map, public transport timetables, places of interest, local doctors who speak English, hairdressers, restaurants and shops where English is spoken, essential and emergency telephone numbers, cell phone information, etc). Plus, our local student coordinator will always be there to help you with their extensive local knowledge. topCourse ContentsThe TEFL course consists of both theory lessons and teaching practice. In the theory lessons an experienced teacher trainer will introduce a number of different methods and approaches. In these theory lessons, called 'input sessions', you will also learn about the grammar and phonology/pronunciation of English as well as reflect on ways to reconcile TEFL concepts with day-to-day classroom practice. Special workshops will also be run to give you an insight into teaching young learners and teaching Business English. Both input sessions and workshops are designed so that you take part in dynamic activities and discussions where you are encouraged to actively participate and learn 'through doing'. We can guarantee you won't be bored! The core modules of the 4 Week TESOL certificate course are: 1. Study skills 2. The Study of English
3. The Teaching and Learning of ESOL
4. Lesson Planning
Observed and assessed teaching practiceYou will complete a minimum of six hours teaching practice with real foreign language students, which is observed by your trainer. You will be graded on different aspects of your teaching performance, and receive an overall grade for the lesson. This practical side of the course will enable you to learn from first-hand experience. It will equip you with the techniques and teaching tools necessary to become a versatile TEFL / TESOL teacher and deal with a range of different teaching situations and environments when teaching English abroad. As well as learning from your own and your peers' teaching practice, you will have the privileged opportunity to observe experienced teachers deliver lessons to the very students you will be teaching. topTEFL Course Weekly ScheduleThe weekly schedule will normally consist of input sessions in the morning and early afternoon, followed by teaching practice. After teaching practice a feedback session is held where trainees and trainer sit together, exchange constructive criticism and reflect on the different lessons they observed. The onus is on reflection, as we believe this to be the most important aspect of the TEFL course. What really matters, even more than a good performance in the classroom, is for you to be able to reflect on your own and others' teaching experience and learn from it for your future development. A typical weekly schedule may look like this: 10.00 am - 12.30 pm: Input sessions Unknown Foreign LanguageAs part of your TEFL course you will be asked to step into the shoes of a 'foreign' language learner and take a three-lesson course in a language unknown to you. This will give you the opportunity to see things from a students' perspective, enabling you to identify a number of needs you will need to cater to when teaching your lessons. The unknown language experience is often an eye-opener that sensitises you to learner needs and develops your empathy towards the way students feel in the EFL/ESL classroom. topAssessment and GradingThe course is continually assessed - there are no final examinations. You will be set tasks throughout the course, which are submitted for assessment by your trainers. These tasks are graded and returned with comments and guidance for your development. The course sessions are always conducted in small groups with on-going support and instruction, helping to ensure your successful completion of the course. At INTESOL we pride ourselves on personalised service, and we are constantly available to offer individual support and coaching. This means that your success on the course is virtually guaranteed. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate with one of the following grades: A1 - Distinction After CompletionUpon successful completion of the course you will receive three certificates:
In order to earn your accredited Certificate in TESOL you need to pass both the theoretical and practical components of the course. In addition full attendance is required.
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