| Course Details
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| Language College Ireland [Provider profile and all courses offered]
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| Course Title: | CELT - ACELS Certificate in TEFL 3 Reviews |
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| Course location
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| Country: | Ireland |
| Address: | 14 Quinsboro Road |
| City/town: | Bray |
| State/province/region: | Co. Wicklow |
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Final qualification: |
CELT (Certificate in English Language Teaching) |
| Course fee including any registration fees: | EUR 895.00 (*USD 1,082.88, GBP 698.02) |
| Minimum number of Teaching Practice hours: | 6 |
| Maximum number of Teaching Practice hours: | 8 |
| Supporting documentation: | portfolio, report, reference |
| Career support: | email reference and search service |
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| Means of Assessment |
| Titles of written assignments | Approaches and methods in language teaching. The four skills. Coursebook and resource book evaluation. Learner profile. Learner autonomy. |
| Observed teaching practice with language learners | yes |
| Final examination - please specify what is to be examined |
Comprising one-twelfth of assessment: Grammar, phonetics, vocabulary, on-the-spot error correction. Remainder of assessment by portfolio and teaching practice. |
| Portfolio of evidence of competence |
yes |
| Assessment criteria: | Class observation - perception of teacher and student activities, learning outcomes and efficacy.
Self-assessment of TP - reflection on one's teaching and improvement.
L2 Class - awareness of learner and empathy needs. |
| Other: | - |
| Course entry requirements: | Good level of education. A love of teaching. |
| Entry Age: Minimum | 18 |
| Entry Age: Maximum | - |
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| Course dates: | Continuous - no specific dates |
| Course length: total hours: | 125 |
| Total observed and assessed teaching practice hours: | 6 |
| Course duration: | 4 weeks |
| Tutor-trainee ratio: | 1 to 6 |
| Minimum tutor qualifications: | Primary degree, TEFL Diploma |
| Minimum ELT teacher training experience of tutors: | 4 years |
| Minimum ELT language teaching experience of tutors: | 6 years |
| Course content: | Needs analysis designConducting a needs analysisPlanning coursesPlanning lesson sequencesPlanning individual lessonsApproaches to the teaching/learning of a foreign/second languageSelection of appropriate teaching styles and techniquesEffective management of teaching/learningPresentation of new language and promotion of its productionOriginating learner material to support achievement of learningSelection of appropriate learning materialsAdaptation of existing learning materialsUse of appropriate learning materialsClass managementTeaching of the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listeningEffective use of audio materialEffective use of video materialEffective use of the InternetEffective use of pair workEffective use of group workOne to one teachingEffective use of role playLearner autonomy and the promotion of self-managed learningLanguage analysisPhonologyEvaluation and modification of lessonsEvaluation and modfication of lesson sequencesEvaluation of own teaching performanceProjects with young learners, one-to-one business |
| Levels trained for & taught in teaching practice: | Elementary
Lower intermediate
Intermediate
Higher intermediate
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| Age groups trained for & taught in teaching practice: | teenagers
adults
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| Minimum number of language learners in teaching practice groups: | 6-12 |
| English for specific purposes covered: | Business
Medical
Advertising and marketing
Academic purposes
tourism, law
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| Preparation for EFL examinations covered: | FCE
CAE
BEC
TOEFL
TOEIC
IELTS
TIE
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| Course summary | A dynamic and freshly-designed course based on 'Immersion Principles' and validated by the Dept. of Education and Skills and now at the cutting edge of English language teacher training. Built on the framework of the highly successful TEFL course designed by Tony Penston in 1995, now available in Bray, a seaside town south of Dublin. This is a practical course where all subjects are closely related to what happens in the classroom. Participants are gradually brought to teaching practice after live and video class observations, lesson plan coaching and peer(micro) teaching. Personal assistance with lesson preparation minimises anxiety. Participants are given verbal and written feedback after each of 6 'whole hour, whole lesson' TP sessions. A desire to teach with kindness and competence and the ability to act on advice are the simple ingredients for success. |
3 customers reviews of CELT - ACELS Certificate in TEFL |
| CELT - ACELS Certificate in TEFL |
Reviewed by Paul, Wednesday 11th of July 2012 04:19:14 AM
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Very good course. Practical advice that encourages you to make the classes interesting and teach language that is useful to the students in their daily lives. Instructors were willing to take time to field questions and help with lesson plans. A rewarding course that is quite challenging.
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| CELT - ACELS Certificate in TEFL |
Reviewed by chris, Tuesday 26th of June 2012 04:37:01 PM
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I completed this course last month and found it both challenging and rewarding. Feedback, teacher involvement and approachability were excellent, and the TPs very well guided and supported. The only area that was perhaps not fully covered was the \'English for specific purposes\'. I highly recommend this course to anyone new to classroom teaching as I was.
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| CELT - ACELS Certificate in TEFL |
Reviewed by Angelica, Friday 22nd of June 2012 02:22:27 PM
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The CELT course at Language College Ireland is intensive and demanding, but highly rewarding. The instructors provide positive on-going support in a relaxed atmosphere. Instructor feedback is based on direct professional experience and provides creative and enthusiastic support to students who are encouraged to think on their feet! The course places strong emphasis on learner autonomy and developing teacher\'s awareness and sensitivity to individual students as well as teaching interesting classes to groups. Instructor competence is high with an expectation that students are flexible, responsible and motivated in relation to their own learning. Feedback is balanced and emphasizes student\'s interpersonal skills alongside the practical skills. Much of the course combines theory with direct observation of other teachers, reporting and reflecting on class observation, assignments and bringing one\'s learning to teaching practice.Peer-support and working together is strongly encouraged throughout the course, especially during lesson plan guidance and teaching practice. In addition to practical advice regarding future job placements during the course, the school sends regular emails after course completion to notify graduates of employment opportunities.The demands of the final portfolio are considerable, but when the modules (essays and assignments) are completed gradually over the course period,the result is a high level of knowledge combined with a sense of great achievement. At the end of the course I felt confident and ready to teach English at home or abroad. The course has given me a high level of skill and an internationally and nationally acknowledged qualification.
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