Want to know what other people thought about the COTC course? Here is our feedback from past participants.
"I thought both the grammar and methodology section were very clearly presented, I had no trouble sitting at the computer for a couple of hours at a time because the layout was very easy on the eyes."
"All instructions were very clear and I liked the way past grammar points were referred to for extra help. I liked the materials used and I understood everything that was required from me."
"The video and sound clips (were) extremely, extremely useful! I am already teaching, and therefore to see other experienced teachers interacting in a classroom was the most helpful part of the course for me."
"The chronological order of the grammar was well thought out, I liked the way it built on past grammar points."
"The explanations of language, theory and practice (were) extremely clear. The use of pictures, examples and reading materials were all excellent choices and I found them not only helpful but very interesting! From start to finish, the course was very enjoyable."
"As a teacher and a graduate of English, at first I thought the grammar section was going to be too easy. However, as I progressed through the sections I found that I was tackling grammar from a whole new perspective, it helped freshen my understanding of definitions and also helped me with my own study of Japanese!"
"The course was extremely interesting, the materials were well selected and most of the time I did not feel like I was studying at all because I was so interested in the content. Especially, I liked the use of the teachers, and the use of their comments at the end of the sections. I felt like I began to get to know them, and their teaching styles, so for me, this was the most interesting part."
"I enjoyed using the forums because I found the comments made by (the tutors) very insightful. The forums often offered other aspects of teaching, and thinking of the role of the teacher, which I think is pivotal to understanding and progressing as a teacher."
"The tutor support on the discussion board (was) extremely quick and extremely helpful. It's great to re-evaluate your own student experiences and the comments made were beneficial to the course."
"All the information and lessons built upon the grammar section and fed into the assignments nicely. I liked the way past grammar points were referred to in case you needed extra help."
"The requirements for the assignments (were) extremely clear and easy to follow. I also thought the amount of work required for an assignment was a good length, it gave me chance to really think and extend myself without taking too much time, ie, I could complete the task in a morning which would not take too much of my day away!"
"Overall, the tutors were all outstanding. The feedback, watching their classes, and also their own mini interviews were the most beneficial part of the course for me. I like the way the teachers were asked about their own learning experiences in the classroom at the end of the course. Every time I plan a class, or I'm looking to improve my style or content, I remember their words of advice!"
"In all honesty, I wanted the course to be longer! But it was a great length for those of us already working because it's a very manageable length of time."
"It took me around 90 days. I managed to whiz through the grammar section in about 2 weeks but I took my time over the methodology part. I did not feel rushed or pressured to finish in the time that was allowed."
"I have learnt loads from the course. Mainly, I have learnt to think about what it must be like for a non-native speaker of English to learn English in a classroom environment, and therefore I try to tackle all my lesson planning from this angle"
"Yes, I would love to recommend a friend for this course, as I would for any teachers already teaching looking for not only a qualification but a lot of useful tips for ways of improving. It also helped greatly with my confidence of teaching adults, in my preparation and deliverance! Many thanks. Ellen Saville 2009."
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