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
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(Mod
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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