THE TEFL COURSE
What you will be learning, start dates & prices.
Introduction:
The Island TEFL 4-week certificate TEFL course has a very practical emphasis and deals primarily with the real skills and knowledge needed by teachers in the EFL classroom.
In just 4 weeks, you will graduate as a qualified TEFL teacher, equipped with the skills, knowledge and practical teaching experience necessary for you to start your new EFL career, anywhere in the world!
Trainees on our course receive observed teaching practice covering primary, secondary, adult and one-to-one levels, plus peer observation. This alone, is more than most other TEFL or TESOL courses offer.
Duration and Times:
Island TEFL's cetificate course is conducted over a 4-week period, Monday to Friday of each week. Classes begin at 9.00am and conclude at 3.00pm each day. Weekends are free to enjoy the many attractions on Koh Samui, or to just chill at the beach.
Our schedule allows for some group and individual lesson planning and study time, but trainees will need to undertake independent study during some evenings and weekends to ensure that assignments are completed.
TEFL Course Dates:
2008
- 7th January - 1st February ## Closedlosed
- 4th February - 29th February * Closed
- 3rd March - 28th March * Closed
- 28th April - 23rd May Closed
- 26th May - 20th June Closed
- 23rd June - 18th July Closed
- 28th July - 22nd August ## FullFull
- 6th October - 31st October Filling Fast
- 10th November - 5th December Filling Fast
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2009
- 12th January - 6th February ##
- 9th February - 6th March *
- 9th March - 3rd April *
- 4th May - 29th May
- 1st June - 26th June
- 6th July - 31st July
- 3rd August - 28th August ##
- 7th September - 2nd October *
- 5th October - 30th October
- 9th November - 4th December
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* = No 1- or 2- month Volunteer Placements available due to schools being in or going into holiday session.
## = No 2-month Volunteer Placements available due to schools being in or going into holiday session (1-month is available)
Course Content:
Our TEFL certificate course is divided into five main areas:
1. Teaching Techniques
This component of the course covers areas such as:
- Lesson planning models with peer teaching
- Classroom management
- Approaches to language learning
- Teaching vocabulary
- Teaching grammar
- Reading and writing activities
- Pronunciation activities
- Speaking and listening activities
- Warmers and modelling
- Controlled practice
- Language in context
- Textbook review and evaluation
- Games and songs in the classroom
- Classroom discipline
- Teaching beginners
- Teaching advanced students
- Teaching Adults
- Teaching individual students (tutoring)
- Teaching young learners
- Correction techniques
- Creating materials
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2. Language Awareness
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Grammar. Covers parts of speech, simple sentence elements, phrases and clauses, tense system, conditionals and modals, phrasals and voice.
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Phonology. Covers phonemics, word stress and intonation, rhythm and intonation, sentence stress and intonation, connected speech, problems for EFL learners.
3. Teaching Practice & Observation
This is the most practical and fundamental aspect of any TEFL/TESOL course. Island TEFL trainees conduct observed teaching practices covering primary and secondary level, and adult students. One-to-one tutoring is also covered in the 4 week period. All teaching practices are conducted with local Thai students, which makes the experience authentic and rewarding.
Our fully qualified trainers will guide you through the process of planning, preparation, delivery and reflection, and will provide you with constructive feedback (both written and oral) on your performance.
4. Materials Project
All trainees must develop and submit two sets of teaching materials used during their teaching practices. The materials may include realia, flashcards, audio or video tape, class handouts or worksheets, but may not be photocopied from published sources. Trainees are required to adapt from commercial and internet sources, or develop original materials. During the last week of the course, you will be asked to present your teaching materials, explain how they were used, how they could be improved, and how they might be used in another context.
NB: Island TEFL's Resource Library will be at your disposal for this project, as well as for all Lesson Planning requirements.
5. Assignments
Trainees are required to complete two written assignments covering aspects of the course. Our schedule allows for individual study/preparation time, and our trainers are there to guide and assist.
Three Grammar/Phonology/Punctuation Reviews also need to be completed. These are based on Grammar/Phonology/Punctuation covered during the course. No pre-course study in these areas is necessary, however we are happy to advise on recommended reading if requested.
Assessment:
There is no final examination. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and is based on the following areas:
- Attendance
- Completion of Assignments and Grammar/Phonology Reviews
- Completion of Teaching Practices
- Completion of Teaching Materials Project
- Completion of 1-1 Tutoring Project
- Active Participation in Class and Work Groups
- Professional Attitude and Behaviour
- Trainees must obtain at least a 70% overall grade in order to pass.
TEFL COURSE PACKAGE OPTIONS & PRICES:
To maximise your employment opportunities in the world of TEFL, the more practical experience you can provide to potential employers, the better your chances of getting the job! With this in mind, Island TEFL offers 3 separate packages, all at very affordable prices, and all are geared towards your future EFL career success.
Package A:
Island TEFL's 4-week certificate TEFL course only, including 1 months private accommodation- GBP895
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Package B:
Island TEFL's 4-week certificate TEFL course PLUS a 2-month volunteer placement on Koh Samui, including 3 months private accommodation - GBP1485
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Package C:
Island TEFL's 4-week certificate TEFL course PLUS a 1-month volunteer placement on Koh Samui, including 2 months private accommodation - GBP1255
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