Teacher Training

University of Cambridge Courses
DELTA - Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults
CELTA - Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults

DELTA – University of Cambridge Course
DIPLOMA IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING TO ADULTS

Spring 2009 for one year

Part time. Fee: £1600 (+exam fees)
One afternoon per week (Tuesdays) + additional Saturdays.

Module 1: background to teaching and learning
Module 2: developing professional practice
Module 3: specialist option

The Modules will be run in parallel.

The DELTA is for experienced teachers in the field of ELT who wish to upgrade their qualifications, further their career, and develop their teaching skills within the classroom. The course will extend their knowledge and understanding of the principles behind teaching practice as well as increase the range of techniques and methods. A CELTA qualification and a degree are usually required before starting this course.

The trainees are observed teaching in their own group classes. There will be a written examination and a number of assignments throughout the course.

More details and an application form can be obtained upon request.

Phone: 0118 9391833

Email:info@efl-reading.co.uk

Also look at the Cambridge website: www.CambridgeESOL.org

CELTA – University of Cambridge Course
CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING TO ADULTS

Our courses are run normally three times per year (January, April, September) in small groups (maximum of eight trainees) and we believe that it is important for our trainees to learn to teach EFL in a real language-learning environment. Our centre offers the chance to work alongside adult foreign learners of all nationalities, and experienced teachers in friendly, comfortable surroundings.

The courses are held during the weekdays, day-time and over a period of approximately ten weeks. It is a well-equipped college in the centre of Reading. The classrooms are bright, and have TV, video, cassette/CD players, flip charts and OHP. We also have access to computers and a wide range of resource materials.

All applicants should ideally be aged 20 or over and demonstrate an awareness of language. They shall have a standard of education for entry into higher education. The course is designed for native and non-native speakers of English who have little or no experience of teaching. This is the most widely-recognised as a first-class qualification in the teaching of English as a Foreign Language and the certificate gives you:

Recognition as a qualified English teacher in the UK and abroad with:

A knowledge of the English Language grammar, phonology and lexis
A basis for later study with young learners and at a diploma level
Up-to-date methodology of language teaching to adults
Recognition by the British Council and language schools world-wide.

COURSE CONTENT
The syllabus is laid down by Cambridge University and includes:

Input class
Observation of classes
Guided lesson planning
Supervised teaching practice
Feedback from tutors
Additional time for lesson planning and study
Four written assignments

ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES
Assessment is continuous and all aspects of your coursework are taken into consideration: attendance, assignments, teaching practice, participation attitude and potential as a teacher. There will be clear information on your progress. Grades and certificates are awarded to successful candidates by the University of Cambridge.

All written work can be collected from the Centre 1 year after the course is completed.

For further details and an application form please email: info@efl-reading.co.uk