Introduction the TKT teacher certificates

Designed and produced by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) Cambridge ESOL’s tests for teachers include: • The Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) • TKT: Knowledge about Language (KAL) • TKT: Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) • TKT: Practical

Cambridge ESOL’s practical, course-based qualifications for teachers include: • CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) • CELTYL (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Young Learners) • ICELT (In-service Certificate in English Language Teaching) Cambridge ESOL also offers the Delta Modules, which cover all areas of knowledge at an advanced level and include teaching practice. The Delta Modules are: • Delta Module One: a written examination • Delta Module Two: a course-based qualification • Delta Module Three: an extended assignment

What is TKT? TKT---The Teaching Knowledge Test Testing the preservice teachers’ knowledge about the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. No entry requirements An intermediate level of English

What kinds of knowledge should an English language teacher have? Module 1: Language and background to language learning and teaching Module 2: Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching Module 3: Managing the teaching and learning process

Knowledge about the language Grammar Lexis Phonology Functions Reading Writing Listening Speaking

Knowledge of language learning Knowledge of Second Language Acquisition Motivation Exposure and focus on form The role of error Different between L1 and L2 learning Leaner characteristics Learner needs Approaches to language teaching

Knowledge of language teaching Presentation techniques and introductory activities Practice activities and tasks for language and skills development Assessment types and tasks

Lesson planning Identifying and selecting aims Identifying the different components of a lesson plan Planning an individual lesson or a sequence of lessons Choosing assessment activities

Use of resources for language teaching Consulting reference resources to help in lesson preparation Selection and use of coursebook materials Selection and use of supplementary materials and activities Selection and use of teaching aids

Managing the teaching and learning process Using language appropriately for a range of classroom functions Identifying the functions of learners’ language Categorizing learners’ mistakes Teacher roles Grouping learners Correcting learners Giving feedback

Task types and Format of TKT http://www.uneedq.com/tkt.html

Result http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/22185-tkt-band-descriptors.pdf Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 40-50 marks (out of 80) Band 4

Additional modules of TKT TKT Young Learners：a test of professional knowledge for English language teachers who teach English to young learners (6-12 years old) TKT Content and Language Integrated Learning :a test of professional knowledge for English language teachers and also subject teachers who use English as a medium for teaching their curriculum subject TKT KAL : Knowledge About Language: is a specialist module of the Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) that focuses on knowledge about the systems of the English language that aid teachers in planning and delivering their lessons. https://www.teachers.cambridgeesol.org/ts/digitalAssets/115479_TKT_YL_handbook_2010.pdf