TKT course

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Course outline

This 14-week 100% online course is aimed at teachers preparing to take the Cambridge ESOL TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test).

It is intended for teachers with some practical experience but who may not have a formal qualification in teaching English. The course is also suitable for teachers returning to teaching after a break, and wishing to brush up on their knowledge.

The course and exam are suitable for native and non-native speakers.

Aims of the course

The course aims to assist teachers in building up a portfolio of work, focussing on all content areas relevant to the test. The course provides a wide range of resources, such as input, exam practice, practical tasks and assignments which aim to fully prepare teachers for exam success.

Course content

The IH TKT course is designed around the three modules of the exam. A module represents approximately 20 hours work. Each module is divided into a series of topics:

Module Content

1 Language and background to language learning

Grammar, Lexis, Phonology
Receptive skills
Productive skills
The learners and their learning 1
The learners and their learning 2
Presenting and practising language
Assessing learning

2 Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching

Introduction to planning
Planning a class or sequence of classes
Assessing outcomes
Materials and resources 1
Materials and resources 2

3 Managing the teaching/learning process

Overview of classroom management
Teacher roles and responsibilities
Task setting
Dealing with learner error
Review and exam practice

Course structure

The IH TKT course is an online course, using the International House virtual classroom. The following is a list of features of this course:

Forums

Forums give you the opportunity to share you ideas and learn together as part of a community of teachers and tutors. Research shows that this style of e-learning helps in the development of critical thinking skills as well as the capacity to resolve issues through dialogue, ordering and clarifying ideas and evaluating the ideas of others.

Input

Input is not only provided through discussion and chat but also in the form of electronic media documents. Discovery activities, new articles, quizzes, practice tasks and activities and presentations appear bi-weekly in the course contents list. Participants can share and discuss their answers to tasks in the forum. Answer keys are provided. Documents use standard Microsoft Office formats as well as Adobe PDF.

Exam practice

Regular exam practice is essential and this course provides practice materials every week. Additionally, at the end of each module there is a chance to complete a practice exam. Candidates receive feedback on their progress through out the course

Portfolio

During the course, candidates are set a series of portfolio tasks. These are completed individually but may be prepared in groups. These tasks are designed to deepen understanding of concepts related to teaching English and the portfolio serves as a record of progress and achievement on the course. The portfolio is built up using electronic documents (such as Microsoft word) and sent to the tutor for feedback when requested.

Focus on the Glossary of Terminology

Candidates need to know a glossary of 400 terms that describe the practice of English language teaching. This course includes extensive work on building up knowledge on key terminology and concepts relevant to the exam.

Online bibliography and directory of websites

The course maintains a list of recommended resources, both in print or online. The directory is updated by the tutor or the participants and forms part of the course portfolio. There are tasks and activities for participants in relation to suggested reading.

Duration

The course is designed around 60 hours of study. Learners are expected to work for a minimum of 4 hours a week in order to benefit most from the course.

Course start dates

The next start dates for this 14-week course are as follows:

January 23rd—April 27th
April 16th—July 20th

Note that courses will not begin unless there is a minimum of 10 participants.

Price

€375.

Application

To reserve your place on the course, fill in the online payment and application form.

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