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Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education - The University of Queensland

CELTA

Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults

Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education, The University of Queensland
The Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) is located on the main campus of The University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. The University of Queensland is one of Australia’s leading universities, with an international reputation for high quality teaching and research. Founded in 1909, the University is the State of Queensland’s premier institution of higher education.

ICTE-UQ has been involved in English language training since 1981 and offers a broad range of programs including English language, study tours, English teacher training and professional development, continuing professional education and English & internship programs. ICTE-UQ is accredited by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS), is a member of the national ELICOS association, and is government registered. The Institute is also the IELTS Test Administration Centre for Brisbane and surrounding regions and an accredited test centre for Cambridge ESOL’s Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT).

In the field of English language teacher training and professional development ICTE-UQ has had extensive experience in the design, development and delivery of programs catering for both practising overseas English language teachers at primary and secondary levels, and for people requiring a pre-service qualification in teaching English to adults and secondary students. Such programs have been undertaken in collaboration with government instrumentalities, institutions and educational corporations in Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia and Australia.

CAMBRIDGE CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING TO ADULTS

Introduction
The Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) is an internationally recognised qualification which provides pre-service training in English language teaching to adults. It is intended for people without previous teaching experience who wish to enter the profession and for those teachers who already have TESOL experience but do not hold a qualification in TESOL.

The CELTA is designed, delivered and evaluated by ICTE-UQ and awarded by Cambridge ESOL, part of the University of Cambridge (UK).

The CELTA is offered full-time over four weeks at ICTE-UQ, although part-time courses may also be available. The course consists of a minimum of 120 contact hours including lectures and workshops, teaching practice (6 assessed hours), supervised lesson planning and feedback on teaching, observation of experienced teachers and of peers, and tutorial support and consultation with tutors. In addition, a minimum of 80 learning hours for reading, research, assignment writing and lesson preparation will be required.

The aim of the course is to develop practical awareness of:

learners’ cultural and individual needs
learner motivation
linguistic form, function and meaning
materials: authentic (real-life), original (teacher’s own creation) and commercially produced
course books and reference books

and practical ability in:

lesson planning, delivery and reflection, classroom management and use of resources
presentation and practice of new language items
developing students’ skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing
assessment and evaluation of student learning in a series of lessons

Attendance
Please note that the CELTA course is very intensive and requires a total commitment on the part of the candidates. Because of its demanding nature, candidates are strongly advised not to have any other concurrent work or study commitments.

Course Details
LOCATION
The Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education
The University of Queensland
St Lucia, Brisbane, Australia

DATES
13 March – 7 April 2006
19 June – 14 July 2006
9 October – 3 November 2006

HOURS
Monday – Thursday 9.30am – 5.45pm
Friday 9.30am – 6.30pm

COST
AUD$2,600 + moderation fee of £86.20

Assessment & Certification
Assessment is continuous throughout the course and integrated into all course components. It is based primarily on lesson planning and classroom teaching, with self and trainer evaluations, and a series of four classroom-based, written assignments. Candidates compile a portfolio of written work including lesson plans, teaching materials and assignments.

Cambridge ESOL awards the Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages to candidates who satisfactorily fulfill all CELTA assessment criteria and complete all course requirements. An external assessor, appointed by Cambridge ESOL, moderates each course, observes teaching practice and reads candidates’ portfolios to ensure worldwide consistency of standards and grading.

Training Staff
ICTE-UQ employs a number of teacher trainers who are highly qualified professionals with experience in a wide range of teaching contexts in Australia and abroad. Trainers have postgraduate qualifications in TESOL in areas such as Applied Linguistics and Adult Education or the Cambridge DELTA (Diploma of English Language Teaching to Adults).
Job Opportunities
There continues to be a strong demand for English language teachers in Australia and around the world with many exciting job opportunities. The CELTA course incorporates a practical session with tips and strategies on looking for work. In addition, candidates have access to our ‘jobs noticeboard’ with details of positions in many different countries, websites and letters from previous participants now working in the field and regular email broadcasts. ICTE-UQ also has some of its own CELTA graduates working at the Institute.

Employment Requirements
In Australia, teachers in a NEAS accredited language school are required to have a degree plus a TESOL qualification, e.g. CELTA, plus 800 hours of teaching experience, although schools are permitted to employ some teachers without 800 hours of experience. For further information on qualifications required for teachers in accredited language colleges in Australia, check www.neasaustralia.com

Overseas, English teachers are usually required to have a degree plus a TESOL qualification, e.g. CELTA. However, some schools may employ teachers with a CELTA or equivalent only.

Suggested Resources
Swan, Michael (1995) Practical English Usage. Oxford: OUP. 3rd Edition
Harmer, Jeremy (2001) The Practice of English Language Teaching. Longman
Collins Cobuild (2003) Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary and CD-Rom. 4th Edition

Credit/Advanced Standing
CELTA graduates may apply for advanced standing when enrolling in postgraduate courses in TESOL at UQ and other universities in Australia.
Entrance Requirements
Essential:
Applicants must have:
a high standard of competence in both written and spoken English that enables them to undertake the course and prepare for teaching a range of levels.
the potential to develop the necessary skills to become an effective teacher

Desirable:
Applicants should:
be at least 20 years old (18 & 19 year olds may be accepted at the Institute’s discretion)
have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education, although applicants with no formal qualifications will also be considered.

All candidates are selected on the basis of an interview and application tasks designed to assess language awareness, literacy skills and aptitude.

Application Process
Please complete and sign an Application Form and send it, together with a signed copy of the Conditions of Enrolment, the completed Application Tasks to:

The Cambridge CELTA Administrator
Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education
The University of Queensland
Brisbane QLD 4072 AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 7 3365 6565
Fax: +61 7 3365 6599
Email: celta@icte.uq.edu.au

Suitable applicants will be invited to attend an information session and interview at ICTE-UQ which will take approximately two hours.