CAMBRIDGE CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING TO ADULTS CELTA COURSES 2016

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1 CAMBRIDGE CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING TO ADULTS CELTA COURSES 2016

2 Information pack 1. Introduction to Cambridge CELTA and course description Overview of main course content... 3 Input sessions... 4 Lesson observation... 4 Teaching Practice... 4 Feedback... 5 Assessment Course Dates and Fees Payment of fees... 6 Your first step is to complete the application form and return it to the school Quotes from Participants on our Recent Courses FAQ What is CELTA? 'TEFL' or 'TESOL' How does CELTA relate to TEFL/TESOL? Who is CELTA for? Who recognises CELTA? Am I eligible to apply? How do I apply? Jason White Centre Director Embassy English 8 Grange Road Cambridge CB3 9DU jwhite4@studygroup.com Telephone: (+44)

3 1. Introduction to Cambridge CELTA and course description University of Cambridge English Language Assessment examinations are the world's leading range of certificates for learners of English. Each year they are taken by over 2 million people, in 130 countries. Cambridge English Language Assessment s world-renowned Teaching Awards provide a route into the English Language Teaching career for new teachers and first class development prospects for experienced teachers. These awards are recognised worldwide. They include the Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), which is the best- known and most widely-taken initial English language teaching qualification in the world. For more information about Cambridge English Language Assessment please go to: Embassy Cambridge is a long established and well-equipped Cambridge language school with an international reputation for quality courses and personal service. We teach English to adult foreign students from all over the world and prepare them for internationally recognized examinations. This course provides initial training leading to the Cambridge Certificate in English Teaching to Adults (CELTA) - the most widely-recognised international professional qualification for English language teachers. Candidates are usually university graduates or qualified teachers, but must have a minimum standard of education that would allow entry to Higher education in their country. You need not have English as your first language provided that your awareness and competence in written and spoken English enables you to follow the course without hindrance. This will be evaluated as part of the interview process. The minimum age requirement is Overview of main course content Language awareness: how English works, basic concepts and terms used to describe form and meaning in language and language use, language skills, and syllabus design Learning and teaching: educational backgrounds and traditions of learners, motivations, different learning styles. The principles and practical realities of planning for effective teaching; selecting and adapting materials for learning activities and tasks Classroom management: teaching skills, classroom presence and control, monitoring and evaluation. Resources and materials: selection, use and evaluation of commercial and non-published resources. Professional development as a teacher: self assessment of strengths and weaknesses, working as teacher, colleague, employer.

4 The 4-week course is intensive, and requires a full-time commitment. Lectures, workshops and observation of experienced teachers take up roughly half the contact time. Teaching practice takes up the other half, and is conducted in small groups with a teaching practice supervisor. During the course you will be observed by two tutors. Teaching practice includes guided preparation of the lesson to be taught, and classroom teaching practice followed by analysis, reflection and feedback. Completion of lesson planning and the four set written assignments take place outside course contact time. Individual and group tutorials are held to monitor and discuss progress. A generous amount of supervised lesson planning () time supports the trainees with adequate staging and designing the lessons. Input sessions Each morning there are usually two or three workshops or seminars in which all course participants are together. These sessions are essentially practical, looking at ideas that you can immediately use in the classroom. For example, in the first week you might have seminars on "Ideas for teaching grammar", "Using a text in class" and "Introduction to language analysis". The seminars are mainly on teaching methodology, although some sessions will focus on participants' awareness of the English language. Lesson observation Part of the morning programme will be devoted to lesson observation of experienced teachers. You'll see a normal English language class at work; which will help you to put some of what you're learning into perspective. There will be 8 hours of observation. Teaching Practice In the mornings you work as a group of up to 10 trainees. In the afternoons we split you into smaller teaching practice groups, usually with 5 trainees. Each group has a tutor whose job is to help you prepare lessons, observe your teaching and lead feedback sessions. You will teach a total of 6 hours on the course. You do not teach every day, but you will teach most days. When you are not teaching you will observe your peers teaching in order to give them helpful feedback on their own work, which, in itself will prove very instructive to you. Your students will be "real, live" foreign students in classes especially formed for the teaching practice. Typically the classes will be of mixed nationality and multi-lingual, mainly young adults of You will teach classes of at least two different levels, including a low level. 4

5 Initially you will be given a great deal of help in preparing lessons, but you will become more independent as the course proceeds. We aim for you to be reasonably independent at planning your lessons by the end of the course. Feedback Usually feedback on the lessons is time-tabled for the following morning (though it can also follow directly after and on the same day as Teaching Practice). This is an opportunity for you to reflect on how you taught, to listen to your peers give their views and to hear the tutor's comments. The aim is to give useful feedback honestly and supportively so that you can learn from your experience and put this into practice when you prepare future classes. The tutor will also give you some detailed written feedback. Assessment There is no final written examination. Assessment is based on your performance throughout the course in the teaching practice and written assignments. Your two tutors will meet at the end of the course to determine your grade. The course is assessed in accordance with University of Cambridge Examinations Syndicate guidelines. The assessment is continuous (i.e. throughout the course) and integrated (all components count towards the final grade). The assessment is externally moderated by an assessor approved by Cambridge. Candidates whose performance meets the specified criteria are awarded a Pass. Those who demonstrate a significantly higher level of achievement in their classroom teaching skills may be awarded a Pass (Grade B). And those who, in addition to this, demonstrate a significantly higher level of achievement in relation to their lesson planning and awareness of the teaching and learning processes may be awarded a Pass (Grade A). Participants also receive a detailed teaching profile. 3. Course Dates and Fees 2016 Embassy Cambridge only offers full time courses that last for four weeks. Monday 28 th March Friday 22 nd April Monday 16 th May Friday 10 th June Monday 3 rd October Friday 28 th October Course fees: 1,450 Fees include: 200 deposit paid on acceptance 140 candidate entry fee 5

6 Host family accommodation: 175 per week single room, half-board. Residential accommodation: 203 per week single room en suite self catering. Payment of fees Payment of all course fees must be made at least 28 days in advance of the start of the course. In cash: For those paying in person, please call at the school within office hours Monday to Friday between 08:30 17:00. By Sterling Cheque: Cheques must be made in sterling and should be made payable to Embassy Educational Services UK Limited. By Credit Card: To make a credit card payment by phone, please call +44 (0) to give your details. By Bank Transfer: Make payment to Embassy Educational Services UK Limited, National Westminster Bank PLC, 103 Church Road, 103 Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2BS. Bank account number Bank sort code Please note that money transfers can take some time to complete. In order to speed up the process, please specify your name, student number and invoice number. Please advise us once payment has been made by sending a copy of your transfer document to us along with your name and address. 6

7 Please also note the following conditions: 1. A place on the programme cannot be reserved without the payment of a deposit of to secure your place. This deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. 2. The balance of the fees must be paid at least 28 days (4 weeks) before the start date of the course on which the applicant has reserved a place. 3. In the case of cancellations being made less than four weeks before the beginning of the course on which a participant is booked, requests for refunds can only be considered if we have been able to fill the place at short notice. The deposit is not refundable. 4. The Cambridge CELTA requires a minimum of 4 candidates for the course to run. If the minimum number of candidates is not met we reserve the right to cancel the course. All payment of fees will be refunded. Applicants are advised to insure against course cancellation. 5. Applicants are advised to insure against the enforced cancellation or curtailment of their participation on the course in the event of illness or injury. In case of curtailment, fees cannot be transferred or refunded. 6. Please note that acceptance of a place on the CELTA will indicate an acceptance of all conditions outlined above.

8 4. APPLYING FOR THE CAMBRIDGE CELTA Your first step is to complete the application form and return it to the school. Once we have received your application, and pre-interview task we will arrange an interview for you with one of the course tutors. In certain cases, we can arrange a phone interview but a face to face interview is preferred. The aim of the interview is to find out if the course is right for you and if, in terms of knowledge and skills, you are likely to be successful on it. If both you and the interviewer are satisfied, then we will offer you a place. For many courses there is a considerable demand for places. You are welcome to phone in and find out about the availability of dates.

9 5. Quotes from Participants on our Recent Courses These quotes are from written feedback given by participants at the end of recent Certificate courses: "Very intensive, stimulating, encouraging & down-to-earth" "I rate it very highly" "I found the course consistently challenging. I feel satisfied that I have learnt as much about teaching as I could have learnt in one month." "Super tutors - well-qualified and experienced." "An excellent course - well thought out and put together - well presented." "I found the tutors both empowering and extremely helpful. Their sole concern, it seemed to me, was to serve my development as an effective TEFL teacher." "Very enjoyable" "The course fulfilled my highest expectations" "When I was choosing a TEFL course I selected your institute because of reputation. The course outshone my expectations." "A great course in every respect." "The students were lovely and there is a great atmosphere in the school" "Very professional" "What a team!" "I got much more than I expected" "Probably one of the biggest learning experiences of my life." Very motivating I can do nothing but wholeheartedly recommend this course

10 6. FAQ What is CELTA? CELTA is an initial qualification for people with little or no previous teaching experience and opens up a whole world of exciting teaching opportunities. Because it is awarded by Cambridge English Language Assessment, part of the world-famous University of Cambridge, you can rely on its quality and recognition. Over 10,000 people successfully complete a CELTA course each year. 'TEFL' or 'TESOL' How does CELTA relate to TEFL/TESOL? are terms often used to describe qualifications for English Language teachers. CELTA, the most widely taken initial TESOL/TEFL qualification of its kind in the world, was previously known as CTEFLA and the 'RSA certificate'. Who is CELTA for? CELTA is suitable for a wide range of people. It is the ideal qualification for those who want to start English language teaching anywhere in the world. It is also suitable for people who want a career break or change and for those already teaching English who have no formal qualification. Who recognises CELTA? CELTA is accepted throughout the world by organisations which employ English Language teachers. The Cambridge CELTA has been accredited by Ofqual (the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) at Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework for England. Cambridge ESOL also works with international ELT organisations to ensure the acceptance of CELTA globally. Am I eligible to apply? Ideally you should: have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education be aged 18 or over have a standard of English which will enable you to teach at a range of levels. Centres may still accept you if you do not have formal qualifications at this level but can demonstrate that you would be likely to complete the course successfully. How do I apply? CELTA courses are designed by individual centres, based on specifications produced by Cambridge English Language Assessment. They are available at over 286 approved centres in 54 countries, providing almost 900 CELTA courses every year.

11 Sample CELTA Course Timetable WEEK 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Course Orientation & Language Lesson Role of the Teacher & Learners Needs Teaching a skill 1: Reading Teaching Vocabulary 1 / Visual Aids 9.00 Observation Phonology Coffee break Ways of staging a Language Focus Lesson 9.00 Form, Function, Meaning, Use & Phonology Setting up first assignment Observation Giving Instructions 8.45 Pre-course task review + question time Clarifying Meaning Introduction to Lesson Planning 2.00 Supervised Lesson Planning () Classroom tasks: Whiteboard / Tape recorder + Video Viewing Task - Vocab. teaching 4.00 Trainees testing + Meeting students and assisting w. marking Lunch break Teaching Practice () Feedback Feedback Feedback Feedback WEEK 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Controlled practice activities LI Factors and Correction 9.00 Observation 3 & Teaching a skill 2 Listening Setting up & Exploiting Tasks Reflection on teaching & learning Coffee break Free Production / Speaking Skills Lunch break Writing skills Observations 5 & Vocabulary 2 Stage 2 Tutorials (including delayed feedback) + ULP

12 WEEK 3 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday The Learner & the Learning Context Present Forms & Aspect With new group Phonology 2: Stress Identifying Teaching Points for final phase of Integrated skills/ Authentic materials Coffee break Exploiting course books Lunch Break Conditional / Hypothetical Forms Video Observations 7&8 Past Forms Stage 3 tutorials (if needed) + ULP 2.30 Immediate Feedback after WEEK 4 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Modal Verbs 11:30 Roleplay ULP Phonology 3 Future Forms ULP Types of Syllabus Careers in TEFL / Professional Development Coffee break Devising Tests for Literacy Skills EFL Lunch break ULP ULP Immediate Feedback after Final Administration; Using the Internet Course Feedback & Goodbyes