Teaching Knowledge Test Course 2008

TKT
Teaching Knowledge Test
A new teaching award for English language teachers
Knowledge about the theory and practice of English language teaching increases teachers' confidence, improves their teaching and provides access to higher - level teaching awards and professional support materials.

TKT
A new test for teachers of English to speakers of other languages.
Focuses on core teaching knowledge.
For teachers of primary, secondary or adult learners, anywhere in the world.
For both experienced and novice teachers.
Ideal for teachers in work and pre - service.
Motivates and develops teachers.

Flexible and accessible for teachers from all backgrounds
Tests will be available throughout the year at centres all over the world.
Modules can be taken on their own or as a complete package.
No need to follow a preparation course.
Fast turnaround of results.

A modular approach to testing
TKT's three modules can be taken together in one exam session or separately. Each module consists of a test of 80 questions, lasting 80 minutes, which require candidates to select the correct answer.

Module 1 Language and background to language learning and teaching
Describing language and language skills
Background to language learning.
Background to language teaching.

Module 2 Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching.
Planning and preparing lessons.
Selection and use of resources and materials.

Module 3 Managing the teaching and learning process
Teachers' and learners' language in the classroom.
Classroom management


Further information
TKT is available as from 2005; the test is currently undergoing extensive trialling throughout the world.
Many existing Cambridge ESOL centres and supplier institutions are likely to offer courses to prepare teachers for the test. Tutors may also use TKT as part of their teacher training courses to ensure core teaching knowledge is adequately covered and assessed.

Course Aims
Provide candidates with a strong foundation in the core areas of EFL/ESL teaching knowledge.
Develop, through keeping an on-going Portfolio of teaching and work experience, reflective practitioners.
Identify the methodologies that are most effective in the English language classroom.
Analyse the impact of teaching on student’s learning

Course Details
Modular Approach
TKT’s can be taken together in one exam session nor sat separately
Sessions covering all areas of knowledge as detailed by the University of Cambridge
Maximun 8 participants
On line consulting before sitting for the exam
Any time e-tutoring
Assignments and examination practaice
Enrolment for the examination takes place mid-course

Entry Requirements
Open to native and non-native English Speakers
Open to primary, secondary or adult teachers
Open to inexperienced teachers starting a career in EFL/ESL
Open to experienced teachers as part of their on-going development programme

Level of English Required
Applicants should have a level of spoken English which is sufficient for active participation in classes, discussions and workshops. A reasonable level of written English is necessary for the assignments (equivalent to FCE ¨A¨ or CAE, IELTS level 6/7)

Tutor
Prof. Marcela Santafé y Soriano

Marcela Santafé y Soriano is a graduate teacher and technical, literary and scientific translator of English (Instituto Nacional Superior del Profesorado en Lenguas Vivas "Juan Ramón Fernández"). She has vast experience both as an EFL teacher and Teacher Trainer and has specialised in Methodology. She studied Licenciatura en Lengua Inglesa at Universidad de Belgrano. Marcela has run courses for teachers for over 15 years now. She worked as Language and ELT Metholodology lecturer at several Teacher Training Colleges in Buenos Aires. In 2006 she started teaching Estudios Literarios I and II at Licenciatura en Lengua Inglesa (UTN). She has worked as an Oral Examiner for University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations for the past 13 years and currently works as Language and Methodology lecturer at Instituto Superior de Formación Docente N0 52.

Venue
ADVICE PREP SCHOOL
San Jerónimo 3127
3000 Santa Fe

Frequency
one full day meeting per month
2nd Saturday - April to November

April, May, June
Module 1
Language and background to language
learning and teaching.

July, August (two meetings)
Module 2
Planning lessons and use of resources for
language teaching.

September, October, November
Module 3
Managing the teaching and learning process.

For More information and registration

ADVICE BOOK SHOP
San Martín 3031 - Santa Fe
Tel/Fax: 0342-4533392
email: advice@arnet.com.ar
www.advicebook.com.ar
0800-222 6657

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