Introduction to Teaching Online - 10 Hours
- Advantages and challenges of online learning
- Using Zoom/ Voov for online teaching
- Using WeChat/ Skype for online teaching
- Teaching one-on-one vs group classes
Online Tutoring TEFL Dashboard
Welcome to the online tutoring TEFL course! I’m Katie, your course tutor and Education Director – please do check out this quick intro video to familiarise yourself with the basics before you get started.
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Modules
English language and grammar - 20 Hours
- The global diversity of English
- Parts of Speech
- Verb tenses and conjugations
- Sentence structures
TEFL Teaching Methodologies - 20 Hours
- Communicative language teaching (CLT)
- Task Based and Project Based Learning (PBL)
- Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
Active Learning Activities - 10 Hours
- Learning styles
- Total Physical Response (TPR)
- Using activities and games for learning
- Deepening learning with Thinking Tools
Teaching the Core Language areas - 20 Hours
- Teaching reading and writing
- Teaching speaking and listening
- Teaching phonics and pronunciation
- Teaching grammar
Assessment and Feedback - 10 Hours
- Assessment for learning (formative assessment)
- Assessment of learning (summative assessment)
- Integrating assessment and feedback activities
Planning lessons - 10 hours
- Structuring lessons with the ESA approach
- Finding and adapting resources
- Planning a cohesive series of lessons
- Written assignment: medium-term plan
Adapting your teaching for different learners - 10 Hours
- Understanding language levels with the CEFR framework
- Effects of age on learning approaches
- Adapting lessons for different ages and abilities
- Understanding special educational needs
mastering trial classes - 10 Hours
- Standing out against the competition
- Structuring your trial classes
- Giving the best impression during trial classes
Online teaching practicum - 30 hours
- Teach 30+ hours of online classes
- Assignment: self-reflection log and mentor feedback