This is a new teacher training certificate test from Cambridge University for teaching English to speakers of other languages. It aims to increase teachers' confidence and enhance job prospects by focusing on the core teaching knowledge needed by teachers of primary, secondary or adult learners. This flexible and accessible award will help you to understand:
different methodologies for teachingTKT is ideal for all teachers, whatever your background and teaching experience. It’s also suitable for people who would like to teach English but do not yet have a teaching position.
Candidates taking TKT will normally have some experience of teaching English to speakers of other languages. TKT may also be taken by:
pre-service teachersThere are no formal entry requirements. However, anyone wishing to take TKT is strongly advised to have at least an intermediate level of English - level B1 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
British Council Tunis level: 5A(Upper intermediate)
TKT has three core modules. These can be taken together in one exam session or separately, in any order, over three sessions. Each module consists of a test of 80 objective questions, lasting 80 minutes, which require you to select the correct answer and mark this on a computerised answer sheet.
Module 1 - Language and background to language learning and teaching
Describing language and language skills.Module 2 - Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching
Planning and preparing a lesson or sequence of lessons.Module 3 - Managing the teaching and learning process
Teachers' and learners' language in the classroom.There are many websites to help you prepare for your exams.
The course will be 27 hours long over 9 weeks. The classes will take place on Saturday mornings from 09:30 – 12:45. Planned course dates are as follows:
Fees:
The course fees will be 285 TD per module per participant * Books and all other materials are included.
What are the costs?
The exam will be 85TD per module per participant.
TKT Module 2,will start on December 10th 2011, deadline for registration 17 October 2011.
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