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Course Title:	The ICAL TESL/TEFL Certificate with TP

Course location
Country:	United Kingdom
Address:	145-157 St John Street
City/town:	London
State/province/region:	EC1V 4PY

Mode of Delivery:	Distance: Online
Final qualification:	The ICAL TESL/TEFL Certificate with TP
Course fee including any registration fees:	USD 395.00 (*EUR 305.65, GBP 258.29)
Minimum number of Teaching Practice hours:	6
Maximum number of Teaching Practice hours:	6
Supporting documentation:	The certificate; marksheet; tutor's reference.
Career support:	Contact with any organisation. Job Placement.

Means of Assessment
Titles of written assignments	There are 5 Modules for the course. Each includes reading material, a short online check of the material and then an assignment. Also included in the TP element are continual assessment of the teacher's diary and assessment of the teacher's lessons through video.
Observed teaching practice with language learners	yes
Final examination - please specify what is to be examined	Continuous assessment of all course material.
Portfolio of evidence of competence
Assessment criteria:	Confident understanding of material; accurate and relevant detail covering all aspects of the work. Ability to use their own research as well as given material. Competant and improved lesson planning and presentation.
Other:	-
Course entry requirements:	There are no pre-requisites in terms of qualifications. Our TEFL/TESL Certificate does not work on the basis of prior learning recognition.
Entry Age: Minimum	18
Entry Age: Maximum	-

Course dates:	Continuous - no specific dates
Course length: total hours:	N/A
Total observed and assessed teaching practice hours:	6
Course duration:	N/A
Tutor-trainee ratio:	1 to 3
Minimum tutor qualifications:	MA - second TESL related degree
Minimum ELT teacher training experience of tutors:	5 years
Minimum ELT language teaching experience of tutors:	10 years
Course content:	Needs analysis design Conducting a needs analysis Interpreting needs analyses' results Negotiating learning objectives Planning courses Planning lesson sequences Planning individual lessons Theories of language learning Approaches to the teaching/learning of a foreign/second language Selection of appropriate teaching styles and techniques Effective management of teaching/learning Presentation of new language and promotion of its production Originating learner material to support achievement of learning Selection of appropriate learning materials Adaptation of existing learning materials Use of appropriate learning materials Role of the teacher Class management Teaching of the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening Effective use of audio material Effective use of video material Effective use of the Internet Effective use of pair work Effective use of group work One to one teaching Effective use of role play Effective use of simulation Learner autonomy and the promotion of self-managed learning Negotiated syllabi Language analysis Phonology Assessment of learners' language learning achievements Provision of appropriate feedback to learners on their achievements Test design Alternative methods of assessment Evaluation and modification of lessons Evaluation and modfication of lesson sequences Evaluation and modification of courses Evaluation of own teaching performance
Levels trained for & taught in teaching practice:	All
Age groups trained for & taught in teaching practice:	Dependent on student.
Minimum number of language learners in teaching practice groups:	6-12
English for specific purposes covered:	n/a
Preparation for EFL examinations covered:	FCE
Course summary	The TESL/TEFL Certificate course with observed TP (Teaching Practice) in addition to basic teaching skills and methodology, includes observed teaching practice (using videotaped lessons). With its in-depth approach and monitored TP, this course is generally for teachers with maybe 1 or 2 years experience who wish to gain a first qualification in the subject. Some schools favor certification which includes the assessment of the candidate's teaching practice through close monitoring of actual lessons carried out in a classroom. This course gives scope to those teachers who wish to have such a component included in their training. Apart from 5 compulsory assignments and 3 Videotaped Lessons, you will also be required to submit a Teacher's Diary: a detailed record of your classes, lessons and school experience during your time taking the course. N.B. To take this course you must already be working at a school and have access to videotaping equipment.
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