This structured Certificate in TESOL TEFL certificate enjoys international recognition as an initial qualification due to its prestigious accreditation with the College of Teachers, the chartered body for the teaching profession. Successful completion of an INTESOL distance learning TEFL course demonstrates your initiative, self-motivation and ability to manage your time efficiently. These are all attributes you require as a TEFL teacher, and qualities employers will actively be seeking.
Course Structure
The Cert TESOL distance learning/online TEFL course consists of 10 modules, with each module being illustrated by practical methods and strategies for use in the ESOL/EFL classroom. At the end of each module you will have a set of tasks to complete and return to your personal tutor. With each returned module you will receive an assessment sheet, which allows your trainer to comment on your progress, give advice and guidance for future modules. INTESOL uses a carefully structured approach to learning and will help you every step of the way. If you feel you are in difficulties with any aspect of the course you are able to contact us by email, phone, fax or letter. Courses are available on CD-ROM or paper copy, which gives you the option to study by email or correspondence; whichever works best for you.
Course aims
The overall aim of the INTESOL Certificate in TESOL (Cert TESOL) is to show you how to become a confident, well-resourced, professional EFL/ESOL teacher, whatever your background. The course contains a balance between the practice, theory and methodology of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and will thoroughly prepare you for teaching in any overseas environment.
Course Duration
The length of time it takes to complete the course depends on your other commitments. There are approximately 120 - 150 hours of work involved in the course. As a general guideline most students complete the course within 3 - 6 months, however if you require more time this is not a problem. If you are in a hurry, for example due to an overseas deadline, inform your tutor who will guide you through the course and enable you to complete it more quickly.
Course Contents
Unit 1: Study Skills (not assessed) - how best to organise your study time.
Pre Module Grammar
Self-assessed tasks with answers provided to help with Unit 2 The Study of English.
Unit 2: The Study of English
Module 1 - grammar-tasks on the understanding of grammar, tense & structure - to be completed with the use of a grammar book.
Module 2 - phonetics - tasks relating to the phonetic alphabet(given), stress & intonation.
Module 3 - lexis - tasks relating to the presentation of vocabulary, compound words, word stems, language appropriacy & frequency.
Unit 3: The Teaching and Learning of ESOL
Module 1 - basic principles - answers from your own experience, the course materials & handbook on
1) the blocks which may prevent learning
2) motivation
3) communicative competence.
Module 2 - reading and listening - tasks based on exploitation of authentic materials i.e. magazines, newspapers, radio broadcasts etc.
Module 3 - speaking and writing - tasks based as above but with a more productive bias - getting your students to produce language
Module 4 - visual aids - study of all the audio-visual aids available. Production of your own flashcards and aids to be used with a simple flannelgraph.
Module 5 - error - looking at authentic student errors, classifying them, using a correction code, producing remedial exercises and improving your own practice.
Unit 4: Lesson Planning
Module 1 - classroom management - task relating to student teacher relationships and how to achieve genuine communication inside and outside the classroom.
Module 2 - lesson stages and plans - putting all the above into a lesson; timing; warm-up; input; practice and production stages of your lessons.
This course is open to those with a good academic background, usually graduate status; qualified teacher status, or holding at least the qualifications required for entry into higher education, i.e. 2 'A' Levels, High School Diploma. If you do not have a formal academic background we will take into account previous vocational and life experience when assessing your application. No previous teaching experience is required.
School Details - INTESOL International
Since 1993 INTESOL International TESOL Training has been dedicated to maintain the hightest standard in accredited TESOL/TEFL Training. In the beginning INTESOL ran weekend introductory TESOL/TEFL courses. The INTESOL TESOL/TEFL certificate course has gained accreditation from the College of Teachers, the chartered body for the teaching profession in the UK. INTESOL is a truly global TEFL/TESOL training organisation with new branches opening every year throughout the world, running both onsite and distance learning TESOL/TEFL courses. INTESOL graduates are working in all corners of the globe, from Spain to Thailand, from Korea to Costa Rica.
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