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TEACHER TRAINING COURSES

 

International House Sydney Teacher Training Centre - Sydney

Milton College - Sydney

Australian College of English - Sydney

Language Links - Perth

Holmesglen TAFE - Melbourne

Path Language Academy - Brisbane

Greenwich College - Sydney

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English for TECSOL

English for TESOL provides language development for those wanting to teach younger learners (ages 6 – 12). It builds confidence in the classroom by developing participants¨ English language and listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Through observation and micro-teaching you will be exposed to the language teachers use, the theory behind teaching younger learners and practical classroom skills.

 

Designed for

People who want to improve their level of English in order to be effective in the younger learner classroom. You may be considering a future career in teaching, studying at a teaching college or university, or you may already be a teacher who has English language teaching responsibilities.

 

Learning outcomes

  • Increased accuracy and range of English language

  • A resource bank of language for all classroom situations

  • Confidence using English in the classroom

  • Understanding of principles behind teaching younger learners

  • Practical classroom skills and resources

Content includes

  • English language and skills development

  • Speaking, listening, reading and writing activities relating to areas of classroom practice, including classroom management, planning lessons and developing materials

  • Correction of common and individual language errors

  • Weekly individual and group presentations with detailed trainer feedback

  • Observation of state school classes in association with the NSW Department of Education

  • Regular micro-teaching of activities to small groups and trainer feedback

Course commitment

  • 4 to 12 weeks full-time

  • 22.5 hours per week of face to face tuition, plus assessed daily homework tasks and preparation for future sessions of about one hour daily.

You can begin your studies on any Monday.Image

 

Training ratio

1 trainer to 12 trainees

 

Certification by

International House Sydney – Teacher Training Centre, as a member of the International House World Organisation.

 

Entry criteria

  • At least 18 years of age

  • An Intermediate level of English or above
    (This is equivalent to IELTS 4.5, TOEFL 475 or TOEIC 560. Students are not required to sit a formal test. Their English level will be assessed during application.)

  • Previous teaching experience is not required.

We strongly recommend that participants on the English for TESOL programme undertake our on-line NetLanguages programme English for Teachers prior to the course or as post course study.

 

TESOL Certificate

Leading to the Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT), this course focuses on the knowledge needed by all English language teachers. Participants learn about the main areas of teaching knowledge – language, learning and teaching theories, planning, resources, teacher language and classroom management. The course includes micro-teaching and exam preparation for the Cambridge TKT.

 

Suitable for

People who teach or want to teach primary, secondary or adult learners, and who want to understand more about language, methodology and classroom skills.

 

Learning outcomes

  • increased confidence and enhanced job prospects

  • different methodologies for teaching

  • the `language of teaching¨

  • resources and how to use them

  • the key aspects of lesson planning

  • classroom management for different needs

  • preparation for the Cambridge TKT examination.

Course units

Managing the teaching and learning process

Teacher language for a range of classroom functions

  • instructing

  • prompting learners

  • eliciting

  • conveying meaning of new language

  • checking for understanding

Categorising learners¨ mistakes

  • what mistakes do learners make?

  • how to correct them

Classroom management

  • teacher roles

  • grouping learners

  • giving feedback

Language and background to learning and teaching

Concepts and terminology for describing language

  • grammar, vocabulary, phonology and functions

  • language skills and sub skills (e.g. reading for gist, scanning)

Factors that affect learning

  • motivation

  • differences between L1 and L2 learning

  • learner characteristics (e.g. learning styles, age)

  • learner needs

The range of methods, tasks and activities available to the language teacher

  • presentation techniques and introductory activities

  • practice activities and tasks for language and skills development

  • assessment types and tasks

Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching

Lesson planning

  • identifying and selecting aims appropriate to learners, the stage of learning and lesson types

  • identifying the different components of a lesson plan

  • planning an individual lesson & sequence of lessons

  • choosing assessment activities appropriate to learners, aims and stages of learning

Choosing resource materials appropriate to learners and aims

  • coursebooks

  • supplementary materials and activities

  • teaching aids

Course length

  • 9 weeks (divided into three units of three weeks)

  • 20 hours per week

Training ratio

one trainer to 15 students

Assessment

The exam for each module includes 80 questions which must be answered in 80 minutes.

Certification by

  • IH Sydney – Teacher Training Centre on course completion

  • University of Cambridge on successful completion of the Cambridge TKT examination.

Entry criteria

  • at least 18 years old

  • upper intermediate level of English or above (equivalent to IELTS 5.0)
    Please note all students will be required to pass our in-school English level test

Visas for non Australian passport holders

  • visitor visa

  • working holiday visa

Certificate IV in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
CRICOS Provider Code 02510F CRICOS Course Code 048821M

Accredited by VETAB (the Australian Government) the Certificate IV in TESOL is a national training qualification and is recognized by a number of Sydney¨s leading universities. It is a highly practical course which introduces you to current teaching methods, practical teaching ideas and a range of TESOL resources. A major component of the course is teaching practice with real students.

 

Designed for

Non-native English speakers who want to enter the English language teaching profession or experienced teachers who want to further develop their communicative teaching skills through the strong focus on practical teaching. You may be a student or graduate who wants to use this qualification as part of a postgraduate course in TESOL at a Sydney university.

 

Learning outcomes

The principles of effective planning and teaching
A range of practical skills for teaching English to adults
Confidence and control in the classroom
Increased language awareness and a framework for language analysis
A structure for ongoing professional development

Course commitment

4 weeks full time or 12 weeks part time
120 class hours
An additional 80 hours of reading, lesson preparation and assignments.

This is a very intensive and practical course.  You need to be in good physical and mental health.  On full time courses it is strongly recommended that you have no other commitments to work or study.

 

Training ratio

1 trainer to 6 trainees.

 

Assessment

You will teach for six hours and be assessed on your overall performance. You will also complete assessed written assignments. There is no final examination.

 

Certification by

International House Sydney – Teacher Training Centre.

 

Entry criteria

At least 18 years of age
A Pre-Advanced English level or above
(This is equivalent to IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550, TOEIC 750 or CAE ^C ̄)
Previous teaching experience is not required.
 

A pre-course interview will assess your potential to develop the skills required to pass the course.

Please note: this is a VET course. If you are in visa category 1 or 2 you do not need to sit a formal language test. If you are in category 3 or 4 you will need to provide us with an IELTS test result to meet student visas requirements.

 

English lessons

Certificate IV in TESOL candidates who do not meet the English level entry criteria can enroll in ^English + TESOL ̄. Candidates will be advised on the length of English lessons required. English lessons can be conducted at IH Sydney (Manly).
Please see course dates schedule for enrolment details.

Certificate IV in TESOL

IELTS 6.0
 

Nationally recognized training qualification.

University studies in TESOL

IELTS 6.5

Graduates of the Certificate IV in TESOL can gain one subject credit towards further TESOL studies at the following universities. Candidates must apply separately to the university of their choice.

University of
New South Wales

University of
Wollongong

University
of Canberra

 

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MILTON COLLEGE

National Code: 40338SA

A Language Training Institute Course

This nine-week course in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is delivered and assessed at Milton¨s North Sydney campus. The Milton Language Teacher Training Course trains students in the latest English teaching techniques. The course is designed for people without previous teaching experience who wish to pursue English language teaching as a profession or for those who, while having some teaching EFL experience wish to have this experience endorsed with a qualification.

Entry Requirements

6.0 IELTS General Training Module or 5.5 IELTS Academic or equivalent
210 TOEFL (computer), 550 Paper (interview required)

(TOEIC or TOEFL accepted as equivalent).

Duration

9 weeks at 27.5 hours per week (Total: 247.5 hours)

Vocational Outcome

Together with a degree and either 800 hours teaching experience or a diploma in education, a possessor of this certificate meets the minimum NEAS requirements for an ELICOS teacher employed in Australia.

 

 

 

 

Entry Requirements

- Intermediate (IELTS 5.0) or above.

This course prepares non-English speakers to teach English to child speakers (children aged 4 to 12) of other languages. The course includes units on; approaches to learning & teaching, lesson & syllabus planning, teaching skills & strategies, class management, teaching the four skills and teaching from home. Particular attention is paid to providing trainees with a wide range of practical teaching activities, songs and games. The course includes a week's experience working with children in preschools.

Duration: 4 weeks, consisting of: 3 weeks in class 25 hours a week, 1 week as teacher¨s assistant in a preschool 25 hours (approx.).

Learning Outcomes

Students who undertake the course will have:

- A solid understanding of how to teach English to children
- Practical teaching skills and techniques
- Many teaching activities, songs and games
- The ability to prepare lessons
- The ability to plan a longer term teaching syllabus
- Teaching strategies for phonics, reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Assessment of Outcomes

- 3 weekly tests
- 2written assignments
- Take part in 20 observed and graded peer teaching lessons
- Regular task based assessment built into the course.

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Module A: TESOL Language module
(5 weeks/125 hours)

•  TESOL Methodology

Participants learn practical teaching techniques and give teaching practice lessons. In particular, they learn how to give:

•  Vocabulary lessons

•  Grammar lessons

•  Pronunciation lessons

•  Reading lessons

•  TESOL Teaching & Learning Principles

•  English for Teachers

Participants improve their own pronunciation, grammar, listening, reading, speaking & writing skills.

 

Module B: TESOL Skills Module
(5 weeks/125 hours)

•  TESOL Methodology

Participants learn practical teaching techniques and give teaching practice lessons. In particular, they learn how to give:

•  Speaking lessons

•  Listening lessons

•  Writing lessons

• Presentation & Research Skills for Teachers

•  English for Teachers

Participants improve their own pronunciation, grammar, listening, reading, speaking & writing skills.

 

Credit Transfer to University Graduate TESOL Programs

University of New South Wales

The University of New South Wales offers a Master of Arts and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics, which are available on campus in Sydney. Credits are awarded on the basis of:
- ATTC English for TESOL Certificate is credited for 1 out of 4 subjects of the Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics and 1 out of 6 subjects of the MA in Applied Linguistics.

University of Wollongong

The University of Wollongong offers a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Education in TESOL. All programs can be taken on campus, or by distance education. Credits are awarded on the basis of:
- ATTC English for TESOL Certificate is credited for 1 out of 7 subjects of the Graduate Diploma in TESOL.

University of Canberra

The University of Canberra offers a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Arts in TESOL. Credits are awarded on the basis of:
- ATTC English for TESOL Certificate is credited for 1 out of 3 subjects of the Graduate Certificate or 1 out of 6 subjects of the Graduate Diploma in TESOL. The Graduate Diploma is the normal prerequisite for the Masters program.

 

 

Level

Intermediate+ (TOEIC 600+)

Cost

A$1500 (+$60 materials fee)

Venue

Australian TESOL Training Centre: Sydney (City), Brisbane, Perth)

Topics covered include:

Teaching speaking
Creative ideas for reading & writing
Using crafts and models
Resources & materials for young learners
Games for language learning


This 4-week course also includes:

Teaching practice & lesson planning
Tutor demonstrations
Lesson observations
Daily supervised study assignments
Assessment texts

   
 

 

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