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Cambridge ESOL Aniella Bușilă Târgu Neamț, 8th September 2010

Cambridge ESOL Aniella Builă Târgu Neam, 8th September 2010

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Cambridge ESOLAniella Bușilă

Târgu Neamț, 8th September 2010

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Cambridge ESOL

Over 3 million candidates every year in over 130 countries.

World’s leading provider of English language certificates.

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Cambridge ESOL

Started operating in 1913 – CPE; 1939 – FCE; the 90s – CAE

Offers a full range of examinations, taken worldwide

Assessment of four language skills in practical contexts

Globally, more than 10,000 organisations trust and recognise our exams

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What are Cambridge ESOL exams like?

• 4 skills – Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking!

• valid for life!

• extensive recognition amongst educational and professional institutions

• rigorous quality control – backed by ongoing research

• easy to register- both face-to-face and by post (via British Council)

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Romanian students’ performance

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Other Cambridg

e ESOLgeneral Englishtests

Common European Framewor

kLevels

Recognition by Ministry of Education in Romania

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Gain UCAS Tariff points with Cambridge English

Exam Grade UCAS Tariff points awarded

Cambridge English: Proficiency

A 140 pointsequivalent to an A* grade at A level

Cambridge English: Proficiency

B 110 pointsequivalent to A – B grade at A level

Cambridge English: Proficiency

C 70 pointsequivalent to C – D grade at A level

Cambridge English: Advanced

A 70 pointsequivalent to C – D grade at A level

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Teaching Awards TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) and TKT Practical

CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)

CELTYL (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Young Learners)

The Delta Modules (Diploma in English Language Teaching)

IDLTM (International Diploma in Language Teaching Management)

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TKT: Teaching Knowledge Test

What knowledge do teachers need?

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What knowledge do teachers need?

Understanding different methodologies for teaching;

Ablility to use the ‘language of teaching;’

How to select from a range of resources;

Effective lesson preparation;

Understanding of classroom management methods for different needs;

Classroom language.

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What is TKT?

Certificate in teaching English Tests knowledge about teaching Free-standing modules Offered internationally Cambridge ESOL quality assurance procedure

Flexible

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Who is TKT for?

For new teachers and for experienced teachers

For teachers of primary, secondary and adult learners

No formal entry requirements

Accessible

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TKT suite of examsTK

T: P

ractic

al

(Mod

ule

6)

TKT:Module 1Language and background to language learning and teaching

TKT: Module 2

Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching

TKT: Module 3

Managing the teaching and learning process

TKT: YL (Module 7)

Young Learners

TKT: CLIL(Module 4)

Content and Language Integrated Learning

TKT: KAL(Module 5)Knowledge About Language

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TKT: Module 1 Language and background to language

learning and teaching

Part 1: Concepts and terminology for describing languageDescribing language (grammar, lexis, phonology, functions) and language skills and sub-skills.

Part 2: Background to language learningFactors in the learning process (learner characteristics and needs, differences between L1 and L2, the role of error, motivation, exposure to language).

Part 3: Background to language teachingPresentation techniques and introductory activities;Practice activities and tasks ;Assessment types and tasks.

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TKT: Module 2 Lesson planning and use of resources for

language teaching

Part 1: Planning and preparing a lesson or a sequence of lessonsSelecting aims Identifying components of a lessonPlanning a lesson and sequence of lessonsChoosing assessment activities

Part 2: Selection and use of resources and materialsCoursebook materials Supplementary materials and activitiesAids appropriate to learners and aims

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TKT: Module 3Managing the teaching and learning process

Part 1: Teachers’ and learners’ language in the classroomAppropriate teachers’ language;Functions of learners’ language;Categorising learners’ mistakes.

Part 2: Classroom managementTeacher roles;Grouping learners;Correcting learners;Giving feedback.

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TKT: Module 4 Content and Language Integrated Learning

An approach in which a foreign language is used as the medium for teaching a curricular subject such as Science, History or Art. The target language and the subject content have a joint role in the learning.

Part 1Knowledge of CLIL and Principles of CLIL

Part 2 Lesson preparation, delivery;Assessment.

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TKT: Module 5 Knowledge about Language

Teachers’ knowledge about the systems of the English language that aid a teacher in planning and delivering their lessons.

lexisphonologygrammardiscourse

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TKT: Module 6

TKT Practical

A test of professional practice for English language teachers

Candidates are assessed on 40 minutes of classroom teaching.

One 40-minute session or two 20-minute lessons.

to plan lessons;to demonstrate a range of teaching skills in the classroom;to engage learners in both language and skills development.

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What support Cambridge ESOL offers to students

www.candidates.cambridgeesol.org/ Online Results and Support material

Leaflets Students and parents presentations Teachers seminars on demand Past papers Education Fairs Top Tips for CAE – available through

www.cambridgeesol.org

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For further information

Please visit: www.cambridgeesol.org

www.britishcouncil.ro/exams