Teacher Training

IALF C-CELT (Certificate in Communicative Language Teaching)

Overview

The C-CELT has a focus on practical methods, techniques, and strategies that will work for you in the classroom. It is especially suitable if you are an SMP or SMA teacher, but it is also suitable for SD teachers, and there is a Young Learners module which focuses specifically on teaching children aged 6-12. There is an extensive range of modules, each of 1 week (30 hours) duration. If you successfully complete 5 modules (which must include the introductory module: Principles of Communicative Language Teaching), you will be awarded the IALF C-CELT. The TKT module focuses on preparation to sit the Cambridge ESOL TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test), an international test, where you can receive external validation of your achievements as a teacher.

The modules combine classroom input, guided observations of experienced teachers, and the opportunity to plan and deliver short English language lessons either to other participants (peer-teaching) or to a group of ‘real’ students. You will receive guidance and feedback from experienced IALF tutors.

Course Structure

The C-CELT is modular. Each module is 5 days, Monday – Friday, covering 30 hours of classroom input sessions, tutorials, guided observations, and teaching practice.

Modules are delivered at regular intervals throughout the year at IALF Bali, and by arrangement, at IALF Jakarta and IALF Surabaya. We can also deliver modules at your school or college, by arrangement – contact us for more information.

2010 C-CELT Schedule

Requirements for non-native speakers are:

• Minimum education - Diploma level
• Minimum English level - Pre-Intermediate 2 (IALF Scale) / TOEFL 475 / IELTS 4.5
• Must be fit and healthy and prepared to devote 5 days’ full-time study to the module
• Available to sit a Placement Test which includes an oral interview, a multiple choice structure/vocabulary test, and a short writing test

Cost

Rp 2,000,000 per person per module.
A deposit of Rp 500,000 is required to confirm a place on a C-CELT module.

For further information contact Manager, Teacher Training, Ms Josie Gawron, on tesol@ialf.edu

Watch this short video to see the C-CELT in action and hear what some C-CELT participants have to say …

For practicing teachers & lecturers

IALF C-CLIL (Certificate in Content and Language Integrated Learning)

Overview

The current trend of the internationalization of education, which involves content such as maths or science being taught in a foreign language, brings many challenges for both content teachers and lecturers and for English teachers here in Indonesia.

CLIL is an approach with a particular methodology that focuses on developing confident learners with enhanced academic, cognitive and communicative skills.  It may involve the subject teacher/lecturer delivering content in English, or an English teacher having to teach other discipline material, or the two working together to deliver a content-based course in English.  This has implications for language development, teaching methodology, as well as assessment and evaluation in the classroom.

The C-CLIL has been designed to meet the needs of teachers and lecturers who have to teach content-based material in English. 

Course Structure

The C-CLIL is a 150-hour modular course (5 modules, each of 30 hours duration). 

There are two versions of the C-CLIL:

• C-CLIL for SBI teachers (Sekolah Bertaraf Internasional)
• C-CLIL for Tertiary lecturers

In each case, the modular course can be taken intensively over 5 weeks (for a specific group from a specific institution or partnership of institutions), or part-time with modules spread over the year (suitable for individual teachers & lecturers).

Modules and Schedule 2010 (IALF Bali)

Core content modules for both SBI teachers and Tertiary lecturers are:

• Planning and Management of Content and Language Integrated Teaching
• Scaffolding Content and Language Learning
• Language Development and Strategies
• Materials Design, Selection and Adaptation
• Academic Literacy and Critical Literacy

The 2010 Schedule is as follows:

After the successful completion of the C-CLIL, you can undertake two, internationally recognized, Cambridge ESOL TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) modules as external validation of your achievement:

      1    Language and background to language learning and teaching

• describing language and language skills
• background to language learning
• background to language teaching

      2    TKT: Content and Language Integrated Learning tests a candidate’s knowledge of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and the practice of planning, teaching and assessing curriculum subjects taught in English.

Who is the C-CLIL for?

SBI Teachers or Lecturers who have to teach subject content in English. Requirements are:

• Educational qualifications: preferably S1
• Work experience: Minimum 3 years as a teacher or lecturer
• Minimum English ability: Pre-Intermediate 4 (IALF Scale)/TOEFL 500 – 525 /IELTS 5.0 – 5.5
• Be philosophically and practically committed to the concept of learner- and learning- centred teaching
• Ability to synthesize material quickly and efficiently
• Must be fit and healthy and prepared to devote 5 days’ full-time study to the module
• Available to sit a Placement Test which includes an oral interview, a multiple choice structure/vocabulary test, and a short writing test

Cost

Rp 2,250,000 per person per module.
A deposit of Rp 500,000 is required to confirm a place on a C-CLIL module.

For further information contact Manager, Teacher Training, Ms Josie Gawron, on tesol@ialf.edu

For practicing teachers & lecturers …
For new teachers, or becoming teachers …

IALF Teacher Training Workshops

If you have to do it, do it well …

IALF offers a series of 1-2 day Teacher Training Workshops …

• at the IALF or at your school or college
• native speaker and/or Indonesian national trainers
• minimum number of participants: 20

Workshop Schedule 2010 at IALF Bali

Or tell us what other topics you would like to see included, and we will design a workshop.

Cost

The IALF Bali Workshops cost Rp 250,000 per participant for a full day workshop, which includes tuition, materials, lunch & snacks, and certificate.

Rates at IALF Jakarta and IALF Surabaya, per participant, range from Rp 300,000 – Rp 400,000 per person per day.
Or your school/college can choose a daily group rate ranging from Rp 3,500,000 – Rp 8,000,000 per day (depending on choice of tutor: Indonesian trainer / Native Speaker trainer / 2 trainers - Indonesian and Native Speaker
For further information contact Manager, Teacher Training, Ms Josie Gawron, on tesol@ialf.edu

Workshop Schedule 2010 at IALF Surabaya

Teacher Training Workshops at IALF Surabaya are paired appropriately and run over a weekend. Participants enrolling for both workshops receive a discounted price.

* Participants for the Teaching IELTS workshops are expected to attend on BOTH days.

Or tell us what other topics you would like to see included, and we will design a workshop.

Cost

Individual Workshops: The IALF Surabaya Workshops cost Rp 400,000 per participant for a full day workshop, which includes tuition, materials, lunch & snacks, and certificate.

Double Discount: Participants enrolling for two workshops over one weekend receive a special discounted price of Rp 350,000 per workshop. The two Teaching IELTS Workshops are sold as a packet for Rp 700,000 for both days.

Early Bird: IALF Surabaya also offers a further discount or ‘early bird’ price of Rp 600,000 for participants enrolling for a double workshop at least 2 weeks in advance.

Accommodation

IALF Surabaya can provide a list of nearby guest houses and other accommodation alternatives for participants visiting from out of town.

In-house Teacher Training Workshops

Teacher Training Workshops can be held for dedicated groups either on IALF premises or at your institution. Your school/college can choose a daily group rate ranging from Rp 3,500,000 – Rp 8,000,000 per day (depending on choice of tutor: Indonesian trainer / Native Speaker trainer / 2 trainers - Indonesian and Native Speaker

For practicing teachers & lecturers …

IALF Certificate in Self Access Centre Design and Management (C-SACDM)

Overview

The IALF C-SACDM has been designed principally for people considering establishing a Self-Access Centre and for staff who already work in a Self-Access Centre who would like to upgrade their skills and knowledge, in order to run their Centre more efficiently.

C-SACDM Framework   

The C-SACDM is a 125-hour course, divided into a series of five individual training modules, each of five days (Monday – Friday) or 25 hours’ duration. 

You will follow a  5-day module which combines classroom input in the mornings, and working on individual and group tasks in the afternoons.  You will gain practical experience, supported and guided by our teacher training tutors and Resource Centre staff.

If you successfully complete all 5 modules, you will receive the award of the IALF C-SACDM.  This will be accompanied by a comprehensive report on your participation, motivation and performance in module tasks. 

Alternatively it is possible to join just one of the modules and receive a Certificate of Attendance for the module taken. 

The 5 Modules:

The 2010 Schedule is as follows:

Aims of the C-SACDM

To enable the participants to:

• participate in a series of short, interactive and communicative self-access training modules, each with a different focus
• experience a wide range of practical sessions aimed at establishing and managing a Self-Access Centre
• carry out a series of assessed tasks in order to consolidate the input content
• access and evaluate an extensive range of materials and multimedia equipment

Expected Outcomes

By the end of the C-SACDM, it is hoped that the participants will be better able to:

• understand the main areas of knowledge and skills needed in a Self-Access Centre
• understand the key elements of establishing a Self-Access Centre
• select, design and adapt appropriate resources and materials
• manage a Self-Access Centre effectively
• provide supportive training and feedback for Self-Access Centre learners
• be aware of the role of technical equipment in materials design and learner training

Cost

Rp 2,000,000 per person per module.
A deposit of Rp 500,000 is required to confirm a place on a C-SACDM module.

For practicing teachers & lecturers …

Cambridge ESOL ICELT (In-Service Certificate in English Language Teaching)

Overview

The IALF is an accredited centre for the In-service Certificate in English Language Teaching (ICELT) from University of Cambridge ESOL. This qualification helps teachers deepen their knowledge and develop their ability to reflect on and improve their teaching.

The coursework and teaching are internally assessed and externally moderated by the University of Cambridge ESOL unit.

Aims

The program aims to enable candidates to:

• extend their practice, knowledge and understanding of language required for their professional role, and improve their ability to use English both generally and for classroom purposes;
• extend their knowledge and awareness of those aspects of language which are relevant to their professional practice;
• extend their understanding of the context in which their learners are learning English, and of the principles underlying language learning and teaching;
• extend their familiarity with resources and materials for English Language teaching, and develop their ability to use, evaluate, and where appropriate, adapt or create classroom materials;
• consolidate and refine their planning and their practical classroom skills;
• identify learner needs, monitor and evaluate learner progress, and develop awareness of different means of assessment; and
• identify needs and opportunities to further their development as professionals.

Currently the ICELT course is offered to practicing Indonesian national teachers of English who are based in Bali and working in local high schools, or to groups of Indonesian national English language teachers who have been sponsored by their institution or a development funding agency.

Who is the ICELT for?

The ICELT is suitable for practicing Indonesian national English Language teachers who wish to upgrade their teaching knowledge and methodology and gain an internationally accredited qualification.  The program is designed to help teachers develop in the context within which they are working.  Maximum group size is 16.

Requirements:

• Minimum educational qualification:  S1, preferably in English, English Education / Education
• Minimum 2 years in a teaching capacity or to have had 500 hours’ relevant experience by the end of the ICELT program 
• Minimum language requirement: IELTS Band 6.0/IALF Intermediate 2/TOEFL 525 - 550

IALF selection procedures will include:

• an English language proficiency test
• a short observed teaching practice
• an assessed training task
• an oral interview
• a follow-up of referees
• Philosophically and practically dedicated to communicative and student-centred English language teaching
• Ability to synthesize material quickly and efficiently
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Computer literate
• Professional references
• Good health, proven by a doctor’s certificate

Course Content

This qualification helps teachers deepen their knowledge and develop their ability to reflect on and improve their teaching.  The program combines English language upgrading and teacher training in a highly practical course which provides in-service teacher training and development.

During the course candidates produce a number of written assignments, and are observed and assessed teaching in a context similar to their regular teaching environment. The coursework and teaching are internally assessed and also externally moderated by the University of Cambridge ESOL unit.
The ICELT curriculum covers seven units:

1. Language for Teachers
2. Language Knowledge and Awareness
3. The Background to Teaching and Learning English
4. Resources and Materials
5. Planning and Management of Teaching and Learning
6. Evaluation, Monitoring and Assessment
7. Professional Development

This is divided into two modules:

Module One: Language for Teachers

This is a stand-alone module, and upon successful completion, candidates will be awarded an ICELT Language for Teachers Module Certificate. 

The OBJECTIVES of Module One are to:

• develop insight into and awareness of language form and function in classroom and learner discourse
• develop flexible, accurate and appropriate writing skills for communicating clearly with learners, colleagues and other professionals
• develop flexible, accurate and appropriate speaking skills for communicating in the classroom as well as with colleagues and other professionals
• enable participants to develop their capacity to know how to evaluate their language skills for continuing development

COURSE CONTENT will include:

• Professional competence in speaking and writing English
• Professional competence in reading and listening to English
• Using spoken English in the classroom
• Using written English in the classroom
• Concepts and terminology used in English language teaching for describing form and meaning in language and language use
• Language used by teachers and learners
• Language selected for teaching programs
• Reference materials for language awareness
• Learner development and motivation
• Evaluating and selecting resources and materials
• Effective use of teaching aids, technical support and self-access materials
• Teacher and learner language
• Identifying learner needs
• Monitoring learners’ progress and giving feedback
• Evaluating teaching and learning
• Working with people

Module Two: Teaching and Methodology

        On successful completion of Module One, candidates are eligible to progress to Module Two: Teaching and Methodology.

        The OBJECTIVES of Module Two are for candidates to:
       

• consolidate and refine their planning and their practical classroom skills
• explore and apply a range of teaching techniques and methods, suited to their learners and the learning context
• extend their familiarity with resources and materials for English Language teaching, and develop their ability to use, evaluate, and adapt or create classroom materials
• identify learner needs, monitor and evaluate learner progress, and develop awareness of different means of assessment

COURSE CONTENT will include:

• Input, tutorial support and feedback on:

-  the context of English teaching
-   learning theory
-   learner development and motivation
-   evaluating and selecting resources and materials
-   using, supplementing, adapting and creating materials
-  effective use of teaching aids, technical support and self-access materials
-  planning for teaching
-   classroom management
-   teacher and learner language
-   monitoring learners’ progress and giving feedback
-   preparing learners for tests and examinations
-  evaluating teaching and learning
-   continuing professional development

• Four lessons supervised and assessed by a course tutor
• Four classroom-related assignments:

-  evaluation of teaching
-   planning beyond the lesson
-   evaluating and supplementing materials
-   learners and learning

• Reading and research
• Lesson and assignment preparation
• Directed observation of at least eight lessons

ICELT Assessment Components

Component One: Language for Teachers
Candidates complete four tasks designed to improve their use of English for teaching purposes

Component Two: Teaching
Candidates are formally assessed on four occasions

Component Three:  Methodology
Candidates complete four classroom-related written assignments

Internal Assessment

All coursework, both language and teaching tasks, is assessed by course tutors approved by Cambridge ESOL.

External Moderation

The course is moderated by a Cambridge ESOL external moderator who observes a number of candidates teach and samples their written assignments.  Samples of coursework are submitted to Cambridge ESOL at the end of the course for further moderation.

Grades of Award

Candidates are awarded an overall grade of Pass, Merit or Distinction, as well as component grades of Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Cambridge ESOL issues certificates for successful candidates and result letters for unsuccessful candidates four times a year, at the following times:

• end March
• end June
• end September
• end November

Cost

Please contact IALF Bali regarding the fee structure for the course.

For further information contact Manager, Teacher Training, Ms Josie Gawron, on tesol@ialf.edu

And check out the Cambridge ESOL ICELT website

For practicing teachers & lecturers …

Cambridge ESOL TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test)

Overview

IALF Bali offers a 1-week (30 hours) teacher training course for teachers and trainees preparing for the Cambridge ESOL Teaching Knowledge Test (see dates & costs in IALF C-CELT section).

The TKT is a test developed by Cambridge ESOL for teachers of 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, anywhere in the world. This flexible and accessible award will help you to understand:

• different methodologies for teaching
• the 'language of teaching'
• the ways in which resources can be used
• the key aspects of lesson planning
• classroom management methods for different needs

After taking TKT, teachers who want to develop their knowledge further can progress to Cambridge ESOL's well-established Teaching Awards, such as the ICELT

Core Modules

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 - Lesson Planning and Use of Resources for Language Teaching

• planning and preparing a lesson or sequence of 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

Optional Modules

Two optional modules of TKT are available - these can be added to the three core modules above, or can each be taken completely independently:

TKT: Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)

TKT CLIL tests a candidate’s knowledge of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and the practice of planning, teaching and assessing curriculum subjects taught in English.  CLIL describes an evolving approach to teaching and learning where subjects are taught and studied through the medium of a non-native language. In CLIL, learning a curricular subject in a second language involves best practice from a range of different educational contexts.

TKT: Knowledge about Language (KAL)

English teachers need to be both linguistically aware and able to understand the difficulties students may encounter in the language learning process. To help meet this need, TKT: Knowledge About Language tests a candidate’s knowledge of the language systems needed by teachers for planning and teaching their lessons.

Who is the TKT for?

The TKT is ideal for all teachers, whatever their background and teaching experience, and is also suitable for people who would like to teach English but do not yet have a teaching position.  TKT gives teachers a strong foundation in the core areas of teaching knowledge needed in the English language teaching classroom.

Requirements

• Has followed the IALF 1-week TKT preparation course
• Has preferably taken at least 4 IALF C-CELT modules
• Minimum language level:  IALF Pre-Intermediate 1 / IELTS 4.5 / TOEFL 450-475

Cost

The cost of taking the 3 core TKT modules is Rp 1,200,000 per candidate. Each module can also be taken separately. In addition to this, there will also be an administrative fee to cover off-site testing costs.

Costs for CLIL and KAL TKT tests depend on the number of participants taking the test..

For new teachers, or becoming teachers …

Trinity College London Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Overview

IALF Bali is an approved centre for the delivery of the Trinity College London Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), an internationally recognized professional teaching qualification.

Who is the Cert TESOL for?

If you are planning to enter the field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or TESOL then this is the course for you.  Employers all over the world recognize the Trinity Cert TESOL as one of only two internationally recognized preliminary qualifications. 

The Cert TESOL is also relevant to you if you are already a practicing teacher, but want to update your teaching methodology and style and gain a formal TESOL/TEFL qualification.

Requirements

The course is open to native speakers of English and non-native speakers of English who have reached at least 7.0 on IELTS or 550 on TOEFL or 213 computer-based TOEFL.   Selection will be made on the submission of the application form, and a pre-course task. A face-to-face or a telephone interview will be part of the selection criteria.

Schedule 2010

The 4-week Cert TESOL teacher training course will be conducted 4 times in 2010 at IALF Bali:

• 31 May – 25 June
• 1 - 27 November

For practicing teachers & lecturers …
 For becoming academic managers …

ELT Management Workshops & Modules

Overview

If you are thinking of applying for a position as a DOS, or have recently taken up a DOS or supervisory position, you will need to develop new skills – or re-work existing skills so that they are appropriate for your new responsibilities.  Many skills that we develop as teachers can be applied when we move into management, for example: lesson & syllabus planning, mentoring less experienced teachers, presenting etc.  These skills, however, need some creative transformation so that can become confident managers of people and courses.

IALF Managers have put together a series of workshops (which can also be developed into 1-week modules), based on their own experiences, to assist you in bridging the gap between teaching and managing and to help you to build on the strengths you have developed as a teacher and a trainer.

Workshop Topics

Introduction to ELT Management
This workshop introduces you to the principles of language centre management, and explores practical approaches to managing your staff, your environment and your courses.

Coaching & Mentoring
Learn how to provide the support and guidance your staff might need in order to fully realize their potential.

Conducting Observations for developmental & for appraisal purposes
Learn how to provide constructive and positive feedback that allows staff to build on their skills and expertise.

Strategic & Operational Planning
Learn how to set overall strategic directions, and then how to put in place an operational plan to translate those strategic directions into action.

Monitoring & Evaluation
Learn how to apply your skills in assessment and evaluation in the classroom to the broader environment of monitoring and evaluating the curriculum and the overall service. 

Financial Management for non-finance personnel
Learn how to plan, develop, apply and monitor a budget, and apply a simple decision-making cycle to facilitate good financial management.

Cost

Rp 500,000 per person for a 1-day workshop, which includes tuition, materials, lunch & snacks, and certificate.
For further information contact Manager, Teacher Training, Ms Josie Gawron, on tesol@ialf.edu