Teach English with -TEFL Course Thailand

Posted by Alice Wilson
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Jun 30, 2015
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TEFL is the qualification to teach English language in a foreign country.A TEFL qualified person can teach in primary school, secondary school, high school, university or any other training institute.

Things to be considered when selecting the institute or TEFL certification

1. Duration of training: The course is usually for 4 weeks and 6 – 20 hrs of practical teaching. For international acceptance of the certificate it is mandatory to complete minimum 100 hrs.study and 6-20hrs. practical. Any course without practical training is not accepted internationally.
2. Accreditation: TEFL Training having accreditation re only recognized and provide a true and valid TEFL certification. A well-known an experienced accredited institute should be considered for TEFL certification.
3. Qualification: Highly experienced and talented faculty is necessary while selecting the institute. The instructor should have a qualification in TESOL and experience in teaching. His speech should be clear and audible.
4. Student teaching: The program the institute provides should have practical training as well. Without practical training the certification is not recognized.
5. Job placement: The institute should provide job assistance to the applicants. They also provide guidance related to finding a job as per the requirements of the clients.

Applicants can also opt for dual certificate as well known as TESOL

TEFL – Teaching English as a foreign language: this certification is useful to teach English in institutions where the usage of English language is limited. Thailand, Cambodian, China etc. are countries where the demand for TEFL is high.

TESL - Teaching English as a Second Language: This certification can be used to teach English where English is considered as second language. Countries like India, Singapore, Indonesia and also western countries like USA, Australia etc use English as their second language. These countries need TESL teachers on regular basis.

When the applicants undertake these two certifications it is called dual certification. An applicant possessing dual certification can earn about 120 $ per hour. They can travel anywhere in the world.

Course Content:

Classroom sessions: Theoretical knowledge is given by qualified faculty using unique and modern teaching methods. The classroom sessions also include group discussions, workshops, role play etc.

Field trips and excursions: Visit to the schools, colleges and universities are organized  for the students to get hands on knowledge about the teaching environment .Each field trip is focused on imparting a particular teaching experience to the students.

Teaching Practical’s: Practical training are compulsory in the course and should be completed by all applicants’ .The theoretical sessions and field trips make the students confident and trained to take up a class all by themselves. The faculty will monitor the applicants teaching methods and procedure and provide advise if necessary.

Assessment and Certification: After completing the mandatory hours of theoretical and practical training a written assignment needs to be submitted .They also have to take minimum 6 hrs. independent teaching sessions that will be supervised for assessment.On the basis of this certification will be issued to the applicant and he will be able to take up a permanent job anywhere in the world. For more info please click here.
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