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4-week TEFL Course Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia

Cambridge CELTA

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Course Details

Course ref.

5220

Course Type

4-week TEFL Course or equivalent

Min Age

20

Maximum Class Size

12

Class Times

Monday - Friday 9.00 - 5.30

 


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 - Whitsundays

The Whitsundays College of English is a University of Cambridge Teacher training centre and nationally accredited English language college located near the famous Great Barrier Reef at Airlie Beach, Whitsundays in Queensland. The Whitsundays College of English is a member of the International Association of Language Colleges (IALC) and accredited in Australia by the National ELICOS Accreditation Scheme .

The Whitsundays College of English was established and nationally accredited in 2003. The college is located in a modern air-conditioned building 10 minutes by bus from Airlie Beach.

Airlie Beach, Whitsundays is an internationally well known destination particularly for visitors interested in the Great Barrier Reef, sailing or scuba diving. The Whitsundays is one of Australia's top three destinations for sailing and diving. Airlie Beach's national parks and the 74 tropical islands which make up the Whitsundays region is also an exciting destination for nature and sea lovers.


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.


Prices and Dates

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4 weeks course starting 30/07/2012 for