TECSOL

TECSOL (Teaching English to Child Speakers of Other Languages)

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NZLC English Teacher Training Courses 2011/2012

TECSOL is a highly intensive 5-week teacher training course for non-native English speakers where you study both the theory and methodology of English Language Teaching to children aged between 5 and 15 years old. This NZQA approved course includes actual teaching practice and TKT Young Learner Module preparation.

 

 

 

 

The entry requirements for this course are either of the following:

  • IELTS 5.0 or above
  • Cambridge FCE ‘A’ or ‘B’ pass
  • Meet the NZLC Placement Tests criteria

plus be aged 18 or over

 

What are the TECSOL Course Contents?

Methodology based on current trends and theories of language acquisition. Highly experienced and qualified International Teacher Trainers.

  • Roles of teachers and learners
  • Critical thinking techniques
  • Learning styles and their application to planning
  • Lesson staging for both productive and receptive skills
  • Drama, songs, music
  • Story telling techniques
  • Effective classroom management
  • Using games to motivate and learn
  • Making things in the classroom
  • Discipline for young learners
  • Developing resources, activities and creating varied lessons
  • TKT Young Learner module preparation

 

Key Features of the course

  • 2 primary school visits and lesson observation
  • Library visit for wiggling and rhyme
  • 6 sessions peer teaching with written and oral feedback
  • 3 assessed written tasks and journal homework 3 times a week
  • Tutor supported study time
  • Work placement / Work experience support provided

 

Sample 1-week Time Table

Time/Day

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

8:30 – 9:00

Supported self-study

(Lesson planning / Assignment Planning / Research advice)

9:00 – 10:30

Assignment  1 Q & A

Grammar Lesson

Writing – Error Correction

Story Telling: How to get your message across.

School Visit:

Includes the observation of local Primary school classes. Plus a Q & A with Principal.

Phonics: Learning to read,  letter and sound recognition.

10:45 – 12:15

Lesson planning review

Critical Thinking:Teaching your child to think

Language learning support: Setting up and managing children during activities.

Classroom Management

13:15 – 15:15

Observed Presentation and Feedback

Observed Presentation and Feedback

Observed Presentation and Feedback

Observed Presentation and Feedback

Observed Presentation and Feedback

15:30 – 16:30

Supported self-study

 

Open Lesson

Supported self-study

Open Lesson

TKT Preparation

Homework

Grammar Review & Lesson Preparation

Written Assignment & Lesson Preparation

Multi-level revision & Lesson Preparation

TKT Exam Practice & Lesson Preparation

Written Assignment & Teachers’ journals

The NZLC TECSOL course includes participation in the following TKT module:

TKT: Young Learners (80 minutes / 80 questions)

What is TKT: Young Learners?

TKT: Young Learners is a test of the knowledge of the strategies and skills required to teach young learners.

TKT: Young Learners is suitable for international teachers working, or intending to work, in the primary sector of education.

What does TKT: Young Learners test?

TKT: Young Learners tests the background knowledge related to teaching young learners in the 6–12 age range. It also tests understanding of planning lessons, different teaching strategies and assessing learning.

The test is divided into four parts:

  • learning and development in young learners
  • planning lessons for young learners
  • teaching strategies for young learners
  • classroom-based assessment for young learners

 

5-week course culminates with the respective TKT exams

 2011 Schedule for NZLC Teacher Training Courses and TKT

TESOL

Auckland (TKT dates)

TKT Modules 1,2,3 + KAL + Practical

5 Jan – 4 Feb (5 Feb)

14 Mar – 15 Apr (16 Apr)

23 May – 24 Jun (25 Jun)

1 Aug – 2 Sep (3 Sep)

10 Oct – 11 Nov (12 Nov)

14 Nov – 16 Dec (17 Dec)

TESOL

Wellington (TKT dates)

TKT Modules 1,2,3

5 Jan – 4 Feb (5 Feb)

14 Mar – 15 Apr (16 Apr)

23 May – 24 Jun (25 Jun)

1 Aug – 2 Sep (3 Sep)

10 Oct – 11 Nov (12 Nov)

14 Nov – 16 Dec (17 Dec)

TECSOL

Auckland (TKT dates)

Module Young Learner

7 Feb – 11 Mar (N/A)

18 Apr – 20 May (N/A)

27 Jun – 29 Jul (N/A)

5 Sep – 7 Oct (8 Oct)

12 Nov – 16 Dec (17 Dec)

2012 Schedule for NZLC Teacher Training Courses and TKT

TESOL

Auckland (TKT dates)

TKT Modules 1,2,3 + KAL + Practical

3 Jan – 3 Feb (4 Feb)

12 Mar – 13 Apr (14 Apr)

21 May – 22 Jun (23 Jun)

30 Jul – 31 Aug (1 Sep)

8 Oct – 9 Nov (10 Nov)

12 Nov – 14 Dec (15 Dec)

TESOL

Wellington (TKT dates)

TKT Modules 1,2,3 + KAL + Practical

7 Feb – 9 Mar (10 Mar)

16 Apr – 18 May (19 May)

25 Jun – 27 Jul (28 Jul)

3 Sep – 5 Oct (6 Oct)

12 Nov – 14 Dec (15 Dec)

TECSOL

Auckland (TKT dates)

Module Young Learner

7 Feb – 9 Mar (10 Mar)

16 Apr – 18 May (19 May)

25 Jun – 27 Jul (28 Jul)

3 Sep – 5 Oct (6 Oct)

12 Nov – 14 Dec (15 Dec)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Work Placement / Work experience support provided

Upon completion of the course, NZLC can offer you the Work Experience Placement Service at Childcare Centre, Local Schools English School etc. Conditions apply. For more information, please contact us.