4-week TEFL Course Adelaide, Australia
Cambridge CELTA
Course Details
| Course ref. |
5218 |
| Course Type |
4-week TEFL Course or equivalent |
| Min Age |
20 |
| Maximum Class Size |
12 |
| Class Times |
Monday - Friday 9.00 - 5.30 |
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Course Description
UNIT 1: LEARNERS AND TEACHERS AND THE TEACHING AND LEARNING CONTEXT
1.1 Cultural, linguistic and educational backgrounds
1.2 Motivations for learning English as an adult
1.3 Learning and teaching styles
1.4 Context for learning and teaching English
1.5 Varieties of English
1.6 Multilingualism and the role of first languages
UNIT 2: LANGUAGE AND ANALYSIS AND AWARENESS
2.1. Basic concepts and terminology used in ELT for describing form and meaning in
language and language use
2.2. Grammar – Grammatical frameworks: rules and conventions relating to words,
sentences, paragraphs and texts
2.3. Lexis: What it means to "know" a word; semantic relationships between words
2.4. Phonology: The formation and description of English phonemes; features of
connected speech 21Q
2.5. The practical significance of similarities and differences between languages
2.6. Reference materials for language awareness
2.7. Key strategies and approaches for developing learners' language knowledge
UNIT 3: LANGUAGE SKILLS: READING, LISTENING, SPEAKING AND WRITING
3.1. Reading
3.1.1. Basic concepts and terminology used for describing reading skills
3.1.2. Purposes of reading
3.1.3. Decoding meaning
3.1.4. Potential barriers to reading
3.2. Listening
3.2.1. Basic concepts and terminology used for describing listening skills
3.2.2. Purposes for listening texts
3.2.3. Features of listening texts
3.2.4. Potential barriers to listening
3.3. Speaking
3.3.1. Basic concepts and terminology used for describing speaking skills
3.3.2. Features of spoken English
3.3.3. Language functions
3.3.4. Paralinguistic features
3.3.5. Phonemic systems
3.4. Writing
3.4.1. Basic concepts and terminology used for describing writing skills
3.4.2. Sub-skills and features of written texts
3.4.3. Stages of teaching writing
3.4.4. Beginner literacy
3.4.5. English spelling and punctuation
3.5. Key strategies and approaches for developing learners' receptive and productive skills
UNIT 4 – PLANNING AND RESOURCES FOR DIFFERENT TEACHING CONTEXTS
4.4. Principles of planning for effective teaching of adult learners of English
4.5. Lesson planning for the effective teaching of adult learners of English
4.6. Evaluation of lesson planning
4.7. The selection, adaptation and evaluation of materials and resources in planning
(including computer and other technology based resources)
4.8. Knowledge of commercially produced resources and non-published materials and
classroom resources for teaching English to adults
UNIT 5 - DEVELOPING TEACHING SKILLS AND PROFESSIONALISM
5.1 The effective organisation of the classroom
5.2 Classroom presence and control
5.3 Teacher and learner language
5.4 The use of teaching materials and resources
5.5 Practical skills for teaching at a range of levels
5.6 The monitoring and evaluation of adult learners
5.7 Evaluation of the teaching/learning process
5.8 Professional development: responsibilities
5.9 Professional development: support systems
School Details - Adelaide
The school is located in a recently renovated heritage building that was built in the 1920's. The campus features 16 spacious classrooms, a large computer centre, student common room and kitchen, and a student self access centre. Students also have access to their own kitchen, complete with fridge and microwaves, as well as a Student Common Room.
The school provides students with access to computers before classes start, during breaks and after classes finish. Students have free internet access. The College is open from 8:15am - 5:30pm.
Students are able to use the Study Club three times a week, where a teacher is available to assist with homework, or to provide extra help with speaking or listening activities. The study club runs from 3:30pm - 5pm Monday - Wednesday.
The new Job Advisory Service is very popular with students on Working Holiday Visas and Student Visas. A weekly update of jobs available in Adelaide is posted on the student noticeboard each week.
Timetable
Monday - Friday 9.00 - 5.30
How to Apply
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.
You can also submit an application by email. We will explain how to do this on the application form. Please contact us if you have any problems with the application procedure.
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