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| Course ref. | 1142 |
| Course Type | Cambridge CELTA |
| Min Age | 19 |
| Maximum Class Size | 12 |
| Exam Board Fee Included |  |
| Class Times | Monday to Friday from 9.00 - 17.00 |
Course Description
This course provides initial training leading to the Cambridge Certificate in English Teaching to Adults (CELTA) - the most widely-recognised international professional qualification for English language teachers.
Candidates are usually university graduates or qualified teachers, and have a standard of education that would allow entry to Higher Education in their country. You need not have English as your first language provided that your awareness and competence in written and spoken English enables you to follow the course without hindrance. The minimum age is 18.
This 4-week course is intensive, and requires a full-time commitment. Lectures, workshops and observation of experienced teachers take up roughly half the contact time. Teaching practice takes up the other half, and is conducted in small groups with a teaching practice supervisor. You teach for a total of 6 hours with graded classes of students who are learning English. Teaching practice includes guided preparation of the lesson to be taught, classroom teaching practice and observation of peers, followed by analysis, reflection and feedback. Completion of lesson planning, the four set written assignments and the portfolio of coursework take place out of class. Individual and group tutorials are held to monitor and discuss progress, and offer guidance and support.
Content overview
- Language awareness: how English works, basic concepts and terms used to describe form and meaning in language; language use, language skills
- Learning and teaching: educational backgrounds and traditions of learners, motivation, different learning styles
- The principles and practical realities of planning for effective teaching; selecting and adapting materials for learning activities and tasks
- Classroom management: teaching skills, classroom presence and control, monitoring and evaluation
- Resources and materials: selection, use and evaluation of commercial and non-published resources
- Professional development as a teacher: self assessment of strengths and weaknesses, working as teacher, colleague and employee
There is no final written examination, the assessment being based on candidates' performance throughout the course in teaching practice and the written assignments.
Candidates whose performance meets the specified criteria are awarded a Pass. Those who demonstrate a significantly higher level of achievement in their classroom teaching skills may be awarded a Pass (Grade B). Those who in addition to this demonstrate a significantly higher level of achievement in relation to their lesson planning and awareness of teaching and learning processes may be awarded a Pass (Grade A). A Pass grade or higher merits the Cambridge CELTA. All participants will receive a detailed personal teaching profile.
Accommodation Options
The following options are available to trainees
Homestay accommodation on half-board
Stay with a host family in the proximity of the school if you want to take away the burden of commuting whilst doing an intensive course. Staying on half-board basis means you won’t have to worry about your evening meals so that you can dedicate all your time planning lessons for the next day!
£444 for four weeks. This includes £40 accommodation booking fee.
Hotel accommodation in Hastings would cost approximately £40 per night
School Details - Hastings
Besides all the facilities of a modern seaside resort, Hastings also boasts a 1,200 year history including the famous Norman invasion of 1066. The picturesque Old Town is a great place to explore, with a variety of interesting shops, cafés, restaurants, art and music venues, while the modern town has an impressive range of shopping, sports and entertainment facilities.
The centre occupies an imposing Victorian building on the seafront, with fine views of the sea. The whole centre has recently been refurbished to offer excellent, modern facilities. Within the main centre, the international teacher training Institute has its own dedicated facilities.
Facilities include:
- Dedicated Teacher Training department, with multimedia suite and library
- Internet and email access
- English language bookshop with specialist ELT materials
- International student cafeteria and clubroom
The school is just 90 minutes from London by train
Timetable
Monday to Friday from 9.00 - 17.00
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