Observed Teaching Practice

Locations

Teaching Practice is available in:

• London, UK
• Nantwich, UK
• Cardiff, UK
• Leeds, UK
• Great Yarmouth, UK

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Introduction

INTESOL was the first TESOL/TEFL training provider to offer its Cert TESOL course trainees studying by distance learning the option to take a full 40 hour week of observed teaching practice. We have subsequently been able to develop a TEFL/TESOL course that will significantly enhance your skills and confidence not only in the classroom, but also during job interviews.

Why choose this TEFL/TESOL course?

This TEFL/TESOL course is ideal if you value the flexibility of studying by supported distance learning, but also want to gain experience and confidence in the classroom before accepting your first teaching job.

The Teaching Practice Certificate is a one week (40 hour) onsite observed and assessed teaching practice programme. By adding this option to the Cert TESOL by distance learning, it means you can really experience the best of both worlds.

Programme Structure

After completion of your Cert TESOL or Cert TESOL PLUS by distance learning you will attend one of our ABLS accredited UK training centres for one week of observed and assessed teaching practice.

INTESOL Teaching Practice is a one-to-one programme, which means our attention is focused solely on you.

During your teaching practice programme:

• Have a personal mentor to guide you throughout your course.
• Observe experienced, qualified teachers in a real language school.
• Produce a portfolio of lesson plans.
• Receive feedback and observation assessments.
• Gain experience teaching real ESOL students of several levels, from beginners to advanced. The students you will be teaching travel to the UK from a variety of locations throughout Europe, the Far East and the Middle East.
• Be observed teaching both groups and on a one-to-one basis.
• Gain significant confidence in the classroom.
• Be awarded a graded Teaching Practice Certificate upon successful completion.
  

For 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday you will be involved in observation, lesson preparation and teaching. By the end of the course you will have completed at least 6 hours of observed and assessed teaching practice.

All teaching practice is observed and assessed by an experienced trainer. You will also benefit from the opportunity to observe experienced ESOL/EFL teachers in action.

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ABLS - Association of British Language Schools

All INTESOL Teaching Practice Centres are accredited by the Association of British Language Schools. As the only TESOL training provider authorised to offer teaching practice programmes with ABLS accredited English language schools, INTESOL offers you the unique opportunity to gain valuable observed and assessed teaching practice within a quality, controlled environment.
ABLS schools are recognised by the UK authorities in exactly the same way as schools connected to the British Council. ABLS requires prospective schools to pass an initial inspection, covering legal requirements, premises, management, academic standards, teaching and learning, resources, student welfare and social programme. However, the world of English language teaching is very dynamic and ABLS believes that up to date accreditation requires further inspection every two years.

Final Awards

Upon completion of your Teaching Practice you will receive:

• INTESOL Teaching Practice Certificate with performance report

Start Dates

Starting day is Monday, and teaching practice is available all year round at a choice of UK training centres.

If you are not sure when you can attend your teaching practice at the time of application, this is not a problem. You can leave the date open and recontact us when you are ready to confirm your booking.

We recommend you book your teaching practice at least 4 weeks in advance.

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