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TESOL Teacher is an Auckland based educational consultancy that organizes technical/educational programs for groups or individuals
Through an established network of educational leading sector partners we create highly relevant, focused and practical programs in New Zealand
In a global, technological society the need for a common language increases. CLIL helps learners learn both content and language to communicate ideas in.
Thinking and learning skills are integrated too so CLIL present many challenges for both content and language teachers
Our CLIL courses are for teachers who are using English as a medium of instruction for other subjects. For example math and science teachers in Thailand who teach Thai students through using English in the classroom
All courses can be in Auckland or Wellington. We offer a range of University based or quality private language school courses.
Where Can I do CLIL?
Why is CLIL important?
What is CLIL?
Through a needs analysis and discussion we will create a tailored, practical and highly applicable CLIL program for your group
CLIL course generally covers:
Content
Communication
Cognition and Culture
Why do CLIL with TESOL Teacher?
Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
All courses can be in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
We offer a range of university based or quality private language school courses
If you are not a teacher but would like to be, we can arrange a high quality TESOL course for you that will give you a thorough grounding in language teaching. Many of our participants have gone onto well paid, interesting jobs in different countries. Our trainers all hold international training qualifications and experience. The courses include:
* How to present and practice new vocabulary and grammar
* Be able to manage groups and individuals
* Lesson planning skills
* Four-skill practice
* Practicums with real students
* Assignments and individual tutorials
Methodology and ESOL knowledge is constantly moving. Hard working teachers dont always have time to stay up to date all the time. TESOL Teacher will develop a tailored course for your group. Elements of a course can include:
* State and private school visits & class observations
* Discussions and presentation with key educators
* Practicums with written and oral feedback
* Practical, hands on input sessions
* Integrated language development
* Cambridge ESOL TKT preparation
* CLIL Components
In Service Teachers
Pre- Service International Teachers TESOL
(Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages )
Esol Methodology & Professional Development
Academic Writing
This course specifically prepares participants for the academic IELTS test and University entrance exams. Individuals can be integrated into international classes in Auckland or Wellington. Courses for closed groups are also offered in your country, within New Zealand or the UK.
Publish or Perish!
Academics are under pressure to publish in international journals. This practical course focuses on creating text that match the structure, discourse patterns, lexical groups and style required by journal editors. Courses for closed groups are also offered in your country, within New Zealand or the UK.
We offer two types of acedemic writing course:
Academic English & English for Academics!
General English Improvement International Classes
We will arrange for you or your group to attend multi-cultural/multi lingual language classes with a strong focus on productive skills enhancement. The experience can be supported with carefully chosen homestays, cultural visits and a fun social and activity program. Have a great time in New Zealand and come away with all round better English, international friends and having seen one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
All courses can be in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
We offer a range of university based or quality private language school courses.
Classroom Language Improvement for Teachers
We design courses to help teachers use English at all times in their classroom. This course focuses on the functional language teachers need to draw on to manage and instruct a class. This course is a great confidence booster. The course can also be part of a wider CLIL course.
English Language Improvement
The course is highly practical, placing a considerable emphasis on candidates' performance in observed teaching practice sessions. There is a ratio of 6 candidates to one tutor on courses. Teaching practice takes place in groups of 6 trainees with volunteer groups of English language learners at two different levels.
Candidates are also required to complete written assignments covering the following topics:
*English language systems
*Reflection on classroom teaching
*Adult learners and learning contexts
*Analysis of teaching/learning material
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Course Content
The course focuses on 5 main units:
* Learners, teachers and the learning teaching content
* Language analysis and awareness
* Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
* Planning and resources for different teaching contexts
* Developing teaching skills and professionalism
The Cambridge CELTA is the most widely-recognized international qualification in English language teaching. It is considered an initial qualification in this field, and the course leading to it is designed for people without previous teaching experience, as well as those who have had experience but could benefit from formal training.
University Of Cambridge
Certificate of English Language Teaching To Adults (CELTA)
Educator Tours & Technical Visits
New Zealand
TESOL Teacher Organizes throughout New Zealand tours and visits to a wide range of educational providers and decision makers. Programs can include Leading and key sector educators, NZ Government agencies and State and private sector schools.
Our tours can include a variety of accommodation options, transport and cultural visits. Please contact us for more information
Martin McMorrow
Dr. Phiona Stanley
Cliff Edmeades
Dr. K Harrison
Dr Sandy Smith
Advisory Board
Tessa Smith
Jeanette Barsdell
Jane Hilton
Management Team
Jane has worked in International education and educational consultancy for 20 years.
She has been a Director of Studies at a major language centre, a University of Cambridge CELTA tutor, trained as a CELTYL tutor and has trained both new and very experienced teachers within NZ and internationally.
As part of her consultancy role she has assisted organisations with NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority) registrations and accreditations, organisation developments, strategic direction, governance and management, external liaison and development of agreements, course development and applications and professional development of staff. Jane is also a Director of World Class
Jane is the Manager of TESOL TEACHER. She is also a Director of World Class Education Ltd.
Manager TESOL Teacher
Jane Hilton
Jeanette has been working in the EFL industry for the past 20 years. She has worked in a range of areas and roles including opening language schools and training centers, consultancy, senior staff training and the development of a wide range of practical teacher training courses including TESOL/TECSOL and CLIL. Jeanette is a Cambridge University main course CELTA/CELTYL tutor and TKT assessor.
Jeanette writes and designs course curriculum and professional development packages for Tesol Teacher and is a director of World Class.
Course Designer
Jeanette Barsdell
Tessa Smith has worked in International education for 25years.
She has experienced many areas in the industry however her main area has been in Marketing and Management.
She has been a Marketing Manager of a major language centre for 10 years , and a Manager of the same Language School for 6 years.
Tessa is the Manager of World Class Student Tours. She is also a Director of World Class Education Ltd.
Manager - Student Tours
Tessa Smith
Dr. Sandy Smith is currently a lecturer in the Department of Marketing at the University of Auckland Business School, New Zealand. She has a PhD in Marketing. Before moving into the field of Marketing, however, Sandy completed an MA in English Literature and also an MA in Language Teaching, and taught various university level courses in academic writing at the University of the South Pacific (Fiji), Massey University (NZ) and the University of Auckland (NZ). She is well versed, therefore, in the art of writing in an academic context and, as a keen writer herself, is interested in discovering, and helping other people discover, how to write well-crafted academic texts.
Academic Writing Specialist
Dr. Sandy Smith
K. David Harrison is a linguist and leading specialist in the study of endangered languages. He co-leads the Enduring Voices project at National Geographic and is an associate professor at Swarthmore College. He received his doctorate from Yale University.
Harrison has done extensive fieldwork in Siberia, Mongolia, Bolivia, India, and Native America. In his book, When Languages Die: The Extinction of the Worlds Languages and the Erosion of Human Knowledge (Oxford 2007), Harrison provides a vivid picture of the scientific consequences of language loss.
Linguist.
Dr. K. Harrison
Cliff Edmeades has been a teacher, Head of Department, Dean, Deputy Principal and Principal. He is the past Principal of Rutherford College. He has also had the experience of being Acting Principal
at Orewa College and Waitakere College. Over the past four years, Cliff has been a consultant working for the Ministry of Education providing services to Boards, Principals and their Staff. He has worked in both rural and city schools including Wharekura.
Education Consultant
Cliff Edmeades
Dr Phiona Stanley has been a teacher since 1994 and has taught English in Peru, Poland, Qatar, the UK, and Australia. For her PhD, which she did at Monash University, she researched the training needs and identities of Western teachers of English at a Chinese university. Her doctoral thesis won the Mollie Holman Doctoral medal and is soon to be published in book form. Since 2004, Phiona has been a teacher educator / academic developer and has taught on Education courses such as CELTA, BEd and MEd for various universities and other training organizations in Australia and China.
Educator
Dr. Phiona Stanley
Martin McMorrow is a tertiary learning consultant at Massey University, New Zealand. This role involves developing writing and study skills programmes and services for students, especially speakers of other languages. He is also researching academic writing as part of a PhD programme. He holds a BA (Hons) in English from Oxford University and an MA in English Language Teaching from Thames Valley University in the UK (for which he gained a distinction and the University Research Prize for his thesis on Learner Autonomy)
Learning Consultant
Martin McMorrow
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