4-week TEFL Course London, United Kingdom

Cambridge CELTA Part-Time

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Course Details

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Course Description

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The Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is designed for native and non-native speakers of English who have little or no experience of teaching. It is the most widely-recognised initial qualification in teaching English as a foreign / second language and is the minimum qualification required to work at a British Council accredited school in the U.K. and in many established schools overseas.

Course Description
The part time course usually runs over 12 weeks, including two evenings a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.30 - 9.30), and some Saturdays (10.00 - 5.00). The number of Saturdays will depend on the number of people on the course. The course is a challenging and stimulating experience and requires 100% commitment and attendance.

The syllabus and assessment criteria are laid down by Cambridge and based entirely on the needs of trainee participation. You are required to observe classes given by qualified and experienced teachers (usually daytime classes). Trainees will also spend time doing guided lesson planning, supervised teaching practice and feedback. You will also need to spend a significant amount of additional time on lesson preparation, written assignments, and course consolidation. There are four written assignments to be completed, requiring a total of about 3,000 words.
Assessment is continuous and based on the trainee’s teaching practice, written assignments, and overall professional development.


Course Entry Requirements
All applicants must have a very high level of both oral and written competence in English, being able to use the language in a way which is clear, coherent, and essentially free of mistakes in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, or at least qualifications which would enable him/her to enter University. For example, A-Levels.

All applicants need to demonstrate an awareness of language
All applicants must be at least 20 years old at the start of the course
If you are not sure of your eligibility, please contact us to discuss your circumstances.


Course Contents (taken from Cambridge ESOL syllabus).


Certificate course programmes are designed by individual centres using the syllabus and course objectives. To meet the course requirements candidates are required to attend the whole course and to:

- Practise teach in a class of the relevant age group, for a total of six hours;
- Observe experienced teachers teaching classes for a total of eight hours
- Maintain and submit a portfolio of all course work including all written assignments and materials related to teaching practice

Specifically, the Certificate course programme is designed to enable candidates to:

1. Develop an awareness of language and a knowledge of the description of English and apply these in their professional practice;
2. Develop an initial understanding of the contexts within which adults learn
English, their motivations and the roles of the teacher and the learner;
3. Develop familiarity with the principles and practice of effective teaching to Adult learners of English;
4. Develop basic skills for teaching adults in the language classroom;
5. Develop familiarity with appropriate resources and materials for use with adult learners of English for teaching, testing and for reference.


Course programmes focus on:
1. Language Awareness
- basic concepts and terminology used in ELT for describing form and meaning in language and language use
- basic concepts and terminology used for describing language skills and sub-skills
- language description and syllabus design for the teaching of general English to adults
- the practical significance of similarities and differences between languages
- reference materials for language awareness


2. The Learner, the teacher and the teaching/learning context
- the adult learner’s educational background and traditions
- the context for learning and teaching English at adult level
- different motivations for learning English as an adult
- different learning and teaching styles at adult level

3. Planning for effective teaching of adult learners of English
- The principles of planning for effective teaching of adult learners of English
- The practical realities of planning for effective teaching of adult learners of English
- The selection and evaluation of appropriate materials and resources for specific lessons
- The selection and evaluation of appropriate exercise types and tasks for specific lessons
- The evaluation of lesson preparation

4. Classroom management and teaching skills for teaching English to adults
- the effective organisation of the classroom
- classroom presence and control
- teacher and learner language
- the use of teaching material and resources
- practical skills for teaching at a range of levels
- the monitoring and evaluation of adult learners
- the evaluation of classroom management and teaching skills

5. Resources and materials for teaching English to adults

- commercially produced resources and materials for teaching English to adults
- non published resources and materials for teaching English to adults
- the selection and evaluation of resources and materials for use in teaching and testing adult learners of English, and for reference
- the adaptation of resources and materials for specific groups of adult learners of English

6. Professional development for teachers of English to adults

- self assessment: understanding weaknesses and developing strengths
- working in context: preparing to become a teacher, colleague and employee
professional development: support systems, publication, and courses for teaching English to adults

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School Details - London Camden Town

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The teacher training centre is part of a group of UK schools which, since 1972 has been offering courses to overseas students of all ages who have come to learn English in the UK. The school is particularly well known for its work with younger learners, and offers year-round tuition in English to these age groups. In brief, a well-established organisation that is unique in the range of courses it offers to its students and teachers.

The Teacher Training Centre was set up in 1983 with the aim of using the expertise within the organisation to run a variety of pre- and in-service teacher training courses for teachers of both adults and young learners. The department enjoys and excellent reputation for standards and innovation. You'll also find it to be people-centred and friendly. Of course, it's also an approved Cambridge ESOL training centre.

The main premises include a coffee bar, computer/internet facilities, well-equipped classrooms, and a good range of resources, and are situated in the heart of London.

If you need accommodation, most options are possible, and these can be discussed when you decide to ge ahead and book the course. We will be most happy to quote for the option which interests you.

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Timetable

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Tuesday & Thursday 18:30 - 21:30
6 Saturdays 10:00 - 17:00


Usually Saturday lessons are on the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th Saturday of this 12-week course.

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How to Apply

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1. Choose the start date which interests you. If you’re still unsure, please choose an approximate date for now - you will be able to specify later.
2. Register your details with Cactus TEFL (1 minute) to help us track your application.
3. Download the application form and save it on your computer.
4. Complete it offline in your own time
5. Go back to www.cactustefl.com, sign in and submit your completed form.
6. We will keep you posted by email throughout the process.

You can also submit an application by fax, or post. We will explain how to do this on the application form. Please contact us if you would like us to post you an empty application form.

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Prices and Dates

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