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GENERAL INFORMATION
The aims of the training This manual will help you to develop your own
                         teaching dossier in any of the following areas:

                                o   Language Awareness
                                o   Language and Culture
                                o   Language Learning Processes
                                o   Language Teaching
                                o   Planning and Evaluation
                                o   Self-Assessment and Development

The requirements             We have all the material resources, financial,
(General requirements)       administrative, logistical and teaching staff, which
                             have the necessary characteristics for operation of the
                             teachers’ training.

Which language the           The training will be offered in both languages: English
training is offered in and   and Spanish.
for
                             English because when explaining about the six areas
                             it will be necessary to discuss information in English.

                             Spanish when explaining about the dossier
                             development.

Requirements of the          To join the course "Teachers’ training” trainees must
trainee (previous            demonstrate the following competencies:
requirements of trainees       Basic:
for taking the course)
                             1. Properly use Spanish, both oral and written
                             expression.
                             2. Use properly English, both oral and written
                             expression in a minimum level B1.
                             3. Use logical and systematic reasoning.
                             4. Organizes and uses a proprietary method of study:
                             learning to learn, autonomy and personal initiative.
                             5. Interacts and communicates with one or more
                             people in their social group.
                             6. Competently handles word processing and basic
                             computer tools.

                             Specific
                             1. Master the four skills of English at an intermediate
                             to advanced intermediate minimum. (Level B2 of the



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ALTE; Breakthrough of Cambridge; 500-550 pts. Pen
                            and paper TOEFL exam, Level B2 of the Common
                            European Framework of Reference for Languages.

An application form for
trainees interested
                                  APPLICATION FORM FOR TRAINEES
                            Last Name
                            Name
                            Telephone
                            Sex             Male         Female
                            E-mail Address
                            English Level   B2          C1
                            Document        TOEFL TRINITY Other:
                            presented                        ________
                            Academic Level

A questionnaire – profile
of the trainee (as
preparation)                                              Questionnaire No: ____
                            Thank you for participating in the teachers’ training.
                            We would like to know your current skills level and
                            your profile about this kind of training. It only will
                            take few minutes to answer these questions. There
                            is no right or wrong answers, as we are interested
                            only in knowing your opinions. We will ask you
                            complete this questionnaire at the star of the course.
                            Full name:
                                1. I feel that I could run training for teachers.
                            a. Completely agree
                            b. Don’t agree at all
                            c. Agree
                            d. Agree somewhat
                            e. Agree a little

                                2. I can describe what topics dealt with
                                   Language awareness.
                            a. Completely agree
                            b. Don’t agree at all
                            c. Agree
                            d. Agree somewhat



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e. Agree a little

    3. I can describe what topics dealt with
       Language and culture.
a. Completely agree
b. Don’t agree at all
c. Agree
d. Agree somewhat
e. Agree a little

    4. I can describe what topics dealt with
       Language Learning process.
a. Completely agree
b. Don’t agree at all
c. Agree
d. Agree somewhat
e. Agree a little

    5. I can describe what topics dealt with
       Language Teaching.
a. Completely agree
b. Don’t agree at all
c. Agree
d. Agree somewhat
e. Agree a little

    6. I can describe what topics dealt with Planning
       and evaluation.
a. Completely agree
b. Don’t agree at all
c. Agree
d. Agree somewhat
e. Agree a little

    7. I can describe what topics dealt with self-
       assessment and development.
a. Completely agree
b. Don’t agree at all
c. Agree
d. Agree somewhat



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e. Agree a little




Course rules:                             o The participant must maintain a 80%
                                            attendance otherwise cause global low course.

                                          o To be considered as approved participant that
                                            obtains total at least 80 points after the course.

                                          o No absences will be excused under any
                                            circumstances.



STRUCTURE AND TIMING
Structure and timing of the Face to face course form:

   MODULE       MODULE         LESSON           HOURS OF      HOURS        EVALUATION          SESSION      SESSION
                 HRS                             THEORY        FOR           CRITERIA                        HOURS
                                                             PRACTICE
                          Lesson 1.
  Module 1.               Pronunciation           2 Hrs.                     Know 20%
  Language                training                                         Research Papers
                          Lesson 2. Learning
                                                                                               Sesión 1    5 hours
  Awareness                                                                    Writing
                          vocabulary              1 Hr          1 Hrs.
                                                                             Assessment

                          Lesson 3Listening
                10 hrs.   comprehension,                                                       Session
                                                   1Hr              2 hr
                          understanding                                                        1 /2
                          different accents                                KNOW HOW TO
                          Lesson 4 Learning                                   DO 60%
                          spoken and written
                                                                                                           5 hours
                          language (and                                    Rubrics to assess
                                                  1 Hrs.        2 Hrs.                         Session 2
                          thier differences)                                 participants'
                                                                            demo classes
                                                                           Trainee dossiers
                          Lesson 1.
                          Awareness of
                          socio-cultural and
                          intercultural
                                                  1 Hr       1 hr
                          aspects of                                       HOW TO BEHAVE
                          language use and                                      20%
                          language learning
                                                                                Class          Session 3   5 hours
                10 hrs.   Lesson 2. Dealing                                 participation
   Module 2.              sensitively with
 Language and             difficult classroom                                Checklist to
    Culture               situations relating     1 Hr              1 hr      review the
                          to intercultural                                 evidence folder.
                          differences.

                          Lesson 3.                                                             Sessión
                          Understanding
                                                  1 Hr              1 hr
                                                                                                  3/4      5 hours



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different
                         backgrounds
                         (therefore different
                         study methods) of
                         students.

                         Lesson 4. Cross-
                         cultural
                         communication,
                         e.g. work-related      1 Hr        1 hr
                         situations (do's and
                         don't's)

                         Lesson 5.
                         Application of this
                         knowledge to the       1 Hr        1 hr
                         teaching situation

                         Lesson 1. How to
                         correct mistakes
                         and the use of
                         social forms - how     1 Hr       1 Hr.
                         adults learn a
                         language
                                                                    Session
                         Lessson 2. Which                           4/5         5 hours
                         are the different      1 Hr       1 Hr.
                         learner types?
 Module 3.               Lesson 3. Learning
 Language                strategies and                    1 Hr.
               10 hrs.   learner autonomy
                                                1 Hr
  Learning
   process
                         Lesson 4.
                         Progress tests                    1 Hr.
                                                1 Hr

                         Lesson 5.
                         Application of                             Session 6   5 hours
                         theoretical                       1 Hr.
                         knowledge in           1 Hr
                         authentic
                         situations

                         Lesson 1. Speaking
                         activities             1 Hr       1 Hr.

                         Lesson 2. How do I                         Session 7   5 hours
                         present a grammar
                                                1 Hr       1 Hr.
                         structure?

                         Lesson 3. Difficult
Module 4.                classroom
               10 hrs.                          1 Hr       1 Hr.
Language                 situations
Teaching
                         Lesson 4. The use
                         of media - e-
                         learning/blended       1 Hr       1 Hr.
                                                                    Session 8   5 hours
                         learning

                         Lesson 5. How do I
                         teach vocabulary?
                                                1 Hr       1 Hr.
                         Lesson 1. Aims and
Module 5.      10 hrs.   objectives of          1 Hr.      1.5 Hr   Session 9   5 hours
Planning and             language teaching




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evaluation                 in the context of
                            the institution and
                            of the course

                            Lesson 2. Structure
                            and sequence of
                                                       1 Hr.        1.5 Hr
                            course content

                            Lesson 3.
                            Evaluation of
                                                       1 Hr.        1.5 Hr
                            learner's progress

                            Lesson 4.                                                          Session
                            Awareness of                                                         10      5 hours
                            European
                                                       1 Hr.        1.5 Hr
                            Language Portfolio


                            Lesson 1. Dealing
                                                       1 Hr.        1.5 Hr
                            with feedback
                            Lesson 2.
                            Awareness of                                                       Session
                            one's own                                                            11      5 hours
                                                       1 Hr.        1.5 Hr
                            strengths and
                            weaknesses
 Module 6.                  Lesson 3.
 Self-                      Awareness of
                  10 hrs.
 assessment                 possibilities for
 and                        further                    1 Hr.        1.5 Hr
                            professional
 Develpment                 development
                                                                                               Session
                                                                                                 12      5 hours
                            Lesson 4.
                            Awareness of
                            European
                            Language Portfolio         1 Hr.        1.5 Hr




CONTENTS
The training contents and content areas



              MODULE CONTENT                                                 CONTENT AREAS


                                                  Lesson 1. Pronunciation training
 Module 1.
 Language Awareness                               Lesson 2. Learning vocabulary

                                                  Lesson 3Listening comprehension, understanding different accents




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Lesson 4 Learning spoken and written language (and thier differences)

                                            Lesson 1. Awareness of socio-cultural and intercultural aspects of
                                            language use and language learning

                                            Lesson 2. Dealing sensitively with difficult classroom situations
                                            relating to intercultural differences.

                                            Lesson 3. Understanding different backgrounds (therefore different
                                            study methods) of students.
      Module 2. Language and Culture
                                            Lesson 4. Cross-cultural communication, e.g. work-related situations
                                            (do's and don't's)

                                            Lesson 5. Application of this knowledge to the teaching situation

                                            Lesson 1. How to correct mistakes and the use of social forms - how
                                            adults learn a language

                                            Lessson 2. Which are the different learner types?
    Module 3. Language Learning process     Lesson 3. Learning strategies and learner autonomy
                    .
                                            Lesson 4. Progress tests

                                            Lesson 5. Application of theoretical knowledge in authentic situations

                                            Lesson 1. Speaking activities

                                            Lesson 2. How do I present a grammar structure?
 Module 4. Language Teaching
                                            Lesson 3. Difficult classroom situations

                                            Lesson 4. The use of media - e-learning/blended learning

                                            Lesson 5. How do I teach vocabulary?

                                            Lesson 1. Aims and objectives of language teaching in the context of
                                            the institution and of the course

 Module 5. Planning and evaluation          Lesson 2. Structure and sequence of course content

                                            Lesson 3. Evaluation of learner's progress

                                            Lesson 4. Awareness of European Language Portfolio
                                            Lesson 1. Dealing with feedback
                                            Lesson 2. Awareness of one's own strengths and weaknesses

 Module 6. Self-assessment and Develpment   Lesson 3. Awareness of possibilities for further professional
                                            development

                                            Lesson 4. Awareness of European Language Portfolio

The 6 main areas of the training (Description)




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These content areas are included in the teachers’ training:

    I.   Language Awareness
   II.   Language and Culture
  III.   Language Learning Processes
  IV.    Language Teaching
   V.    Planning and Evaluation
  VI.    Self-Assessment and Development
I. LANGUAGE AWARENESS

Trainees are able to do at the end of the course:
   o Describe the language I am teaching and use the appropriate terminology
   o Understand the principles of language learning and teaching
   o Select the appropriate teaching points from teaching materials to suit
      different levels
   o Provide my students with clear and effective explanations in a way that is
      helpful to them
   o Select and apply the appropriate methodological tools to highlight
      differences in language systems
   o Use reference materials (i.e. grammar books) effectively to provide my
      students with clear answers with regards to language-related questions


II. LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

Trainees are able to do at the end of the course:

   o Take into account and incorporate into my teaching the educational
     experiences my students have had previously
   o Provide for individual learner styles and strategies in my teaching
   o Design my lessons with my students' needs and interests in mind in order to
     make it interesting, lively and motivating
   o Give my students feedback on their language competence in a way that is
     appropriate and helpful (i.e. error correction) taking into account the stage of
     language development they are at
   o Encourage and motivate my students to improve

III. LANGUAGE LEARNING PROCESSES

Trainees are able to do at the end of the course:
   o Take into account and incorporate into my teaching the educational
      experiences my students have had previously


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o Provide for individual learner styles and strategies in my teaching
   o Design my lessons with my students' needs and interests in mind in order to
     make it interesting, lively and motivating
   o Give my students feedback on their language competence in a way that is
     appropriate and helpful (i.e. error correction) taking into account the stage of
     language development they are as well as the stage aim we are trying to
     achieve in a particular stage of a lesson
   o Encourage and motivate my students to improve, being aware of different
     types of motivation and capable to relate those to my students


IV. LANGUAGE TEACHING

Trainees are able to do at the end of the course:
   o Define the aims of my lesson and understand how to achieve them by the
      end of the lesson as well as make my students aware of what my aims are
   o Be confident in selecting, adapting and designing materials to suits those
      aims
   o Use a variety of exercise types
   o Use various media forms appropriately (Moodle, whiteboard, Smartboard...)
   o Evaluate learning tasks and activities
   o Incorporate learning tasks and activities which encourage and facilitate
      learner autonomy and take into account learners' learning styles and cultural
      expectations
   o Give clear instructions and make sure they are understood
   o Manage a class effectively in a wide variety of contexts taking into
      consideration the learners' needs and levels of language competence as
      well as mixed abilities
   o Clarify the meaning of new vocabulary through the use of different means
      and I am able to check that the students have understood




V. PLANNING AND EVALUATION

Trainees are able to do at the end of the course:

   o State the general aims of a course with reference to the CEFR (European
     Framework)
   o Define the aims of my lesson so that they fit within the context of the whole
     course
   o Plan lessons and teaching programmes and include appropriate tasks to



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suit the learning outcomes
   o   Use various ways of conducting a course evaluation
   o   Do a needs analysis and assess my students' language competence
       according to the CEFR
   o   Inform my students on language examinations available to them and advice
       them on the appropriate options for them
   o   Help my students to plan further learning to suit their needs
   o   Use a variety of inductive and deductive approaches to present a grammar
       structure and select an effective approach taking into account the grammar
       point in question and the group I'm teaching

VI. SELF-ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

Trainees are able to do at the end of the course:

   o Reflect and draw conclusions from observations and self-observation in
     order to gain a better understanding of the teaching situation and validate,
     bring changes to and improve my own teaching
   o Receive and make use of feedback on my teaching performance
   o give constructive feedback to colleagues
   o Incorporate the systematic sharing of ideas with colleagues to promote best
     practice
   o Access the relevant support systems that will enable me to develop further
     and find solutions to my teaching problems
   o Put forward ideas on how to ensure continuous professional development




CERTIFICATE
1. General information


The rating will be taking at least quantitative approving 80.
Here we present the evaluation parameters and criteria to accredit the course.
Table of benchmarks:

 KNOWINGS              UNIDADES A EVALUAR                   PARÁMETROS A
                                                            MEDIR
                       Module 1. Language Awareness
                       Module 2. Language and Culture
        Know           Module 3. Language Learning                20%
                       Process
                       Module 4. Language Teaching



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Module 5. Planning and Evaluation
                       Module 6. Self-Assessment and
                       Development
  Know how to do           o Rubrics to assess                   60%
                           o Participants' demo classes
                           o Trainee dossiers
   Know to behave      Class participation                       20%
                       Checklist to review the evidence
                       folder

                                                TOTAL            100%



Criteria for passing the course:

   o The participant must maintain an 80% attendance otherwise he/she causes
       global low course.

   o The participant deemed approved if he/she obtains the total at least 80
       points at the end of the course.

   o No absences will be excused under any circumstances.


2. Application form for Teachers’ Training Certification

Trainee Name: ______________ ________________ _______________
                 Last               First       Middle
Address: _________________________ ____________ ___________
          (stree Address, Home number)    City    State
         _________
         Zip Code
E-mail Address: ______________________ Phone number: ______________

I would like to apply for the teachers’ certification course and I agree all the
information above is true.

______________________
Signature

3. Application form for lesson observation:




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Teachers’ know how to do:

      Building a learning unit                                            AU   DE   SA   NA   NA2

 1    Set the objectives of the class session

 2    Target students adequately toward achieving the goal

 3    Set the class session consistently

 4    Selected the appropriate teaching tools to your audience

 5    The activities proposed where according to objectives set

 6    Prepared the necessary materials for your class

 7    Used easily the selected material.

      Conduct a teaching sequence                                         AU   DE   SA   NA   NA2

 8    Used materials to develop group dynamics

 9    Use equipment in the session to motivate the envirment.

 10   Is organized with students participation

 11   Used efficiently class time

 12   Used media to promote learners autonomy

 13   Did clear explanations

 14   Checked students understanding to instructions given

      Evaluation                                                          AU   DE   SA   NA   NA2

 15   Encouraged the students to correct themselves.

 16   Promoted peer correction

 17   Used the errors to check a specific point

 18   Proposed remedial activities or autonomy to improve

 19   Practiced a positive assessment

 20   Conducted competency-based assessment

 21   Used rubrics and / or cross-checking lists in his/her assessment.



Teachers’ knowledge:




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Knowledge                                                         AU    DE   SA   NA   NA2


  22   Showed a mastery of the language based on the teaching level

  23   Used the language taught in a fluid and accurate way.

  24   Participated actively in workshops and conferences.



 Teachers’ know how to behave:

       Create a good learning environment                                 AU   DE   SA   NA   NA2

  25   Know to create a climate of confidence in the classroom

  26   Listen to the students

  27   Know how to face possible discipline problems

  28   Look at the whole classroom when directed to all students

  29   Speak loud enough for all to hear

  30   Is always on time

  31   Is well organized

  32   Is patient

  33   Is dynamic


  Observatios:




 ______________________________                        ______________________________

    Observer’s signature /Date                                   Teacher’s signature /Date


MANUAL




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The 6 areas for the dossier:

The content areas that should be included in your dossier are:

    a.   Language Awareness
    b.   Language and Culture
    c.   Language Learning Processes
    d.   Language Teaching
    e.   Planning and Evaluation
    f.   Self-Assessment and Development


a. Language Awareness
Topics dealt with in this area:
     Pronunciation training
     Learning vocabulary
     Listening comprehension, understanding different accents
     Learning spoken and written language (and their differences)

b. Language And Culture
Content for language and culture

        Awareness of socio-cultural and intercultural aspects of language use and language
         learning
        Dealing sensitively with difficult classroom situations relating to intercultural
         differences
        Understanding different backgrounds (therefore different study methods) of
         students
        Cross-cultural communication, e.g. work-related situations (do's and don't's)
        Application of this knowledge to the teaching situation

c. Language Learning Processes
Topics dealt with in this area:
     How to correct mistakes
     Use social forms - how adults learn a language
     Which are the different learner types?
     Learning strategies and learner autonomy
     Progress tests
     Application of theoretical knowledge in authentic situations

d. Language Teaching



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Topics dealt with in this area:
    Use of social forms
    Speaking activities
    How do I present a grammar structure?
    Micro - peer teaching
    Pronunciation training
    Using pictures in a language classroom
    Difficult classroom situations
    Progress tests
    The use of media - e-learning/blended learning
    Encouraging and motivating the students to learn and use the language
    Using authentic materials
    How do I teach vocabulary?

e. Planning And Evaluation
Topics dealt with in this area:
     Use of social forms
     How do we draw up a lesson plan?
     How do I present a grammar structure?
     Micro-peer teaching
     Pronunciation training
     Using pictures in a language classroom
     Difficult classroom situations
     Progress tests
     The use of media e-learning/ blended learning
     Positive, yet constructive feedback
     Explaining assessment criteria to students
     Preparing materials (for class and online)

f. Self-Assessment And Development
Topics dealt with in this area:
     Micro-peer teaching
     Feedback rules
     Difficult classroom situations
     Progress tests
     Continuous self-assessment in e.g. learning diary
     Setting targets for learning at the beginning of the course (or at the end, based on
        feedback, for further improvement)




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Intructions:
Review the material of the CONTENT AREAS OF A DOSSIER (see the above
information).

a) Choose a topic for your dossier. (A topic you like to teach to language students)
b) Choose a level for your topic. (Level to be taught)
b) Design a dossier for the 6 areas: (Development of the topic for each of the 6 areas)

Language Awareness (LA)
Language and Culture (LC)
Language Learning Processes (LLP)
Language Teaching (LT)
Planning and Evaluation (LE)
Self-Assessment and Development (SAD)

c) Please follow this check list for the design of your dossier:

                    1 (LA)            2 (LC)            3 (LLP)       4 (LT)        5 (PE)        6 (SAD)
 Cover              1 page            1 page            1 page        1 page        1 page        1 page
 Description of     1 paragraph       1 paragraph       1 paragraph   1 paragraph   1 paragraph   1 paragraph
 the area
 Description of     1 paragraph       1 paragraph       1 paragraph   1 paragraph   1 paragraph   1 paragraph
 class and course
 Topic              1 topic for the   1 topic for the   1 topic for   1 topic for   1 topic for   1 topic for
                    6 areas           6 areas           the 6 areas   the 6 areas   the 6 areas   the 6 areas

 Aims of the        1 paragraph       1 paragraph       1 paragraph   1 paragraph   1 paragraph   1 paragraph
 lesson
 Personal aims      1 paragraph       1 paragraph       1 paragraph   1 paragraph   1 paragraph   1 paragraph
 Procedure          1 page            1 page            1 page        1 page        1 page        1 page
 Conclusions        1 paragraph       1 paragraph       1 paragraph   1 paragraph   1 paragraph   1 paragraph
 Self evaluation    1 paragraph       1 paragraph       1 paragraph   1 paragraph   1 paragraph   1 paragraph
 Lesson plan        1 page            1 page            1 page        1 page        1 page        1 page
 Attachments        1 page            1 page            1 page        1 page        1 page        1 page



FORMAT:
WORD FORMAT
Features: Free




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EVALUATION


Content area: Language Awareness

Target Skills and Competencies
(Please tick the boxes, if the statement is true for the person you are evaluating.)

    The teacher is completely familiar with the basic tools for language analysis.
    The teacher is able to make general comparisons between the source language of
     the learners and the target language.
    The teacher can deploy this knowledge in his/her teaching, using it in particular for
     the planning of language lessons and language courses.
    The teacher is able to check his/her knowledge of the language system and to
     further develop it, using relevant reference sources.

There is clear evidence of the mastery of the following skills and competencies in the
candidate's certification dossier.

The teacher is able to
    use correct and appropriate terminology to describe language.
    formulate learning objectives clearly and comprehensibly for language lessons and
       parts of language lessons
    analyse language and help learners to understand language structures
    perceive and understand difficulties related to the structures of the target language
       which learners encounter and to provide appropriate didactical and methodological
       measures to deal with such problems
    provide grammatical explanations which are readily comprehensible and accessible
       to his/her learners

Content area: Language and Culture

Target Skills and Competencies
(Please tick the boxes, if the statement is true for the person you are evaluating.)

    The teacher is aware of socio-cultural and intercultural aspects in language use and
     language production.
    The trainer is able to sensitive learners to cultural differences.

There is evidence of the following skills and competencies in the certification dossier:

The teacher is able to

    Show empathy with/sensitivity to the cultural background(s) of the learners
    Promote sensitivity towards cultural differences whilst avoiding cultural



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stereotypes in his/her learners.
    Integrate socio-cultural and intercultural topics into the language lessons.


Content area: Language Learning Process

Target Skills and Competencies
(Please tick the boxes, if the statement is true for the person you are evaluating.)

The teacher

    Takes into account and incorporate into his/her teaching the educational
     experiences their students have had previously
    Provides for individual learner styles and strategies in his/her teaching.
    Designs the lessons with my students' needs and interests in mind in order to make
     it interesting, lively and motivating.
    Gives his/her students feedback on their language competence in a way that is
     appropriate and helpful (i.e. error correction) taking into account the stage of
     language development they are as well as the stage aim we are trying to achieve in
     a particular stage of a lesson
    Encourages and motivates his/her students to improve, being aware of different
     types of motivation and capable to relate those to my students

In his/her certificate dossier the teacher has provided evidence that s/he is able to:

    Maneage different educational contexts of learning and teaching (awareness of the
     educational experiences that learners bring into the classroom)
    Know about theories of language learning and acquisition.
    Correct and give feedback.

Content area: Language Teaching

Target Skills and Competencies
(Please tick the boxes, if the statement is true for the person you are evaluating.)

The teacher
    defines the aims of the lesson and understands how to achieve them by the end of
       the lesson as well as makes his/her students aware of what thier aims are.
    is confident in selecting, adapting and designing materials to suits those aims
    uses a variety of exercise types.
    uses various media forms appropriately (Moodle, whiteboard, Smartboard...)
    evaluates learning tasks and activities.
    gives clear instructions and make sure they are understood
    manages a class effectively in a wide variety of contexts taking into consideration
       the learners' needs and levels of language competence as well as mixed abilities.
    clarifies the meaning of new vocabulary through the use of different means and is



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to check that the students have understood.

In his/her certificate dossier the teacher has provided evidence that s/he is able to:

    Select of appropriate methods to suit learning and teaching objectives.
    Evaluate, select and adapt different teaching and learning materials to suit the aims
     of the lesson.
    How to evaluate language learning tasks.
    Include any use of media.


Content area: Planning and Evaluation

Target Skills and Competencies
(Please tick the boxes, if the statement is true for the person you are evaluating.)

The teacher

    Is able to plan and evaluate language lessons within the context of a given
     curriculum/course of studies.
    Understands the institutional context of his/her teaching activities and is familiar
     with the overall training programmes offered within his/her institution.
    Understands the levels of competence defined in the European Framework of
     Reference, is familiar with the main language examinations offered in the target
     language and is able to prepare learners to take such examinations.

In his/her certificate dossier the teacher has provided evidence that s/he is able to:
     State general aims and objectives for a course or a series of lessons.
     Define aims and objectives for a lesson and integrate them in the context of a
        course.
     Plan lessons, selecting appropriate learning tasks and activities to suit the aims and
        objectives of the lesson


Content area: Self-Assessment and Development


Target Skills and Competencies
(Please tick the boxes, if the statement is true for the person you are evaluating.)

Practical teaching competence

The teacher is able to
    Combine theoretical knowledge with practical language teaching.
    Acquire basic methodological-didactic competence and skills and know when and
       how to apply them.



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 Understand the different aspects and problems related to modern language teaching

Ability to reflect and judge

The teacher is able to

    Reflect and analyse own teaching, based on practical examples, and draw
     conclusions for own further development.
    Try out and evaluate new and alternative solutions.

Cooperation

The teacher is able to

    learn from others.
    work together with others.

CHECK LIST FOR THE CLASS OBSERVATION:

Before the lesson takes part

This is a list of headings and rationale for an acceptable lesson plan.
You can choose other formats as long as you cover the same ground.

Cover Sheet:
Date
Location of Lesson
Time and Length of Lesson
Level of Class - Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced.
You can also define the level by the number of hours of instruction, or by
coursebook.
Number of Students
Class Composition - What sort of group they are, nationalities, sexes, strengths
and weaknesses, know each other, etc.
Aim(s) - What you expect your students to achieve in the lesson, or to have
achieved by the end of the lesson!
This needs careful thought and wording as your lesson will be assessed on your
achievement of your aim(s).
Make sure your aims are achievable. They must meet your students' needs.
Sub-aim(s) - Use this section to include aims that you consider are of secondary
importance.
Assumptions - Language - what students have already covered in previous
lessons or courses and so should be familiar with.
Also assumptions you can make about the students, e.g. likes/preferences,
familiarity with type of activity, etc.
Anticipated Difficulties - This is a useful section where you can put any



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difficulties you may encounter in the lesson.
These may be
· Conceptual - problems with the meaning of a structure or vocab items
· Structural - problems with the formation of a structure
· Phonological - problems with getting their tongues round a structure or vocab
item
· Cultural - this can include the content causing problems or the activities you plan
e.g. working in pairs
· Other - time of class, class dynamics, use of Arabic, etc.
Solutions - use this section to present your solutions to the above difficulties.
Some people prefer to put their solutions with the anticipated difficulties.
Materials - include everything you will use in the lesson: whiteboard, board pens,
cassette, pictures, realia, handouts, etc…..


During the lesson

Successful lesson is all about setting realistic aims that meet the students' needs
and achieving them!
Here's a list of aims and sub-aims:
1. Introducing and practising new vocabulary.
2. Revising previously taught vocabulary.
3. Introducing a new grammatical point.
4. Introducing new functional language.
5. Revising or reviewing one or more grammatical points.
6. Revising or reviewing functional exponents.
7. Giving controlled/less-controlled/freer practice of a language point.
8. Contrasting two (or more) grammatical points.
9. Contrasting two (or more) functional exponents.
10. "Warmers/icebreakers" - getting to know your students.
11. Raising awareness/ear training and/or practising aspects of phonology:
     a) pronunciation of phonemes/individual sounds
     b) word stress
     c) sentence stress
     d) intonation
     e) features of connected speech
11. Error correction work (usually revising previously taught language)
12. Self-access work.
13. Learner training.
14. Developing reading skills - prediction/skimming/scanning/inferring, etc.
15. Developing listening skills - prediction/gist/for specific information/inference,
etc.
16. Developing speaking skills - fluency/accuracy practice/ consolidating recently
taught language.
17. Freer speaking (e.g. role play) for revision of previously taught language.
18. Developing writing sub-skills - paragraph-writing/focus on linking devices, etc.



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19. Developing study skills - note-taking/summarizing.
20. Developing dictionary skills.
21. Promoting interest in the culture.
22. Using video to build awareness of non-verbal communication.
23. Integrating the four skills.
24. Simulations for revision of previously taught language / for fluency practice.
25. To create a relaxed, non-threatening atmosphere in the classroom.

After the lesson

Timetable Fit - classwork (past and future)
- what was covered in previous lesson(s), and what will be covered in follow-up
lesson(s).
Does the lesson review language from previous lesson(s) or preview language for
future lessons?

4.-Instructions:
How to proceed with the evaluations and the assessment criteria

 KNOWINGS               UNIDADES A EVALUAR                        PARÁMETROS A
                                                                  MEDIR
                        Module 1. Language Awareness
                        Module 2. Language and Culture
                        Module 3. Language Learning
         Know           Process                                        20%
                        Module 4. Language Teaching
                        Module 5. Planning and Evaluation
                        Module 6. Self-Assessment and
                        Development
   Know how to do           o Rubrics to assess                        60%
                            o Participants' demo classes
                            o Trainee dossiers
   Know to behave       Class participation                            20%
                        Checklist to review the evidence
                        folder

                                                    TOTAL              100%




MATERIAL

1.- A reading list



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This web page is about how to elaborate a lesson plan.

   o http://www.philseflsupport.com/lessonplan_checklist.htm

The following are power point presentations:

   o Methods of language learning
   o Second language teaching methods

A PDF document

   o Learning Teaching By James Scrivener

2.- My own dossier of each area as example for you:




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Assignment4.6 parte3

  • 1. GENERAL INFORMATION The aims of the training This manual will help you to develop your own teaching dossier in any of the following areas: o Language Awareness o Language and Culture o Language Learning Processes o Language Teaching o Planning and Evaluation o Self-Assessment and Development The requirements We have all the material resources, financial, (General requirements) administrative, logistical and teaching staff, which have the necessary characteristics for operation of the teachers’ training. Which language the The training will be offered in both languages: English training is offered in and and Spanish. for English because when explaining about the six areas it will be necessary to discuss information in English. Spanish when explaining about the dossier development. Requirements of the To join the course "Teachers’ training” trainees must trainee (previous demonstrate the following competencies: requirements of trainees Basic: for taking the course) 1. Properly use Spanish, both oral and written expression. 2. Use properly English, both oral and written expression in a minimum level B1. 3. Use logical and systematic reasoning. 4. Organizes and uses a proprietary method of study: learning to learn, autonomy and personal initiative. 5. Interacts and communicates with one or more people in their social group. 6. Competently handles word processing and basic computer tools. Specific 1. Master the four skills of English at an intermediate to advanced intermediate minimum. (Level B2 of the 1
  • 2. ALTE; Breakthrough of Cambridge; 500-550 pts. Pen and paper TOEFL exam, Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. An application form for trainees interested APPLICATION FORM FOR TRAINEES Last Name Name Telephone Sex Male Female E-mail Address English Level B2 C1 Document TOEFL TRINITY Other: presented ________ Academic Level A questionnaire – profile of the trainee (as preparation) Questionnaire No: ____ Thank you for participating in the teachers’ training. We would like to know your current skills level and your profile about this kind of training. It only will take few minutes to answer these questions. There is no right or wrong answers, as we are interested only in knowing your opinions. We will ask you complete this questionnaire at the star of the course. Full name: 1. I feel that I could run training for teachers. a. Completely agree b. Don’t agree at all c. Agree d. Agree somewhat e. Agree a little 2. I can describe what topics dealt with Language awareness. a. Completely agree b. Don’t agree at all c. Agree d. Agree somewhat 2
  • 3. e. Agree a little 3. I can describe what topics dealt with Language and culture. a. Completely agree b. Don’t agree at all c. Agree d. Agree somewhat e. Agree a little 4. I can describe what topics dealt with Language Learning process. a. Completely agree b. Don’t agree at all c. Agree d. Agree somewhat e. Agree a little 5. I can describe what topics dealt with Language Teaching. a. Completely agree b. Don’t agree at all c. Agree d. Agree somewhat e. Agree a little 6. I can describe what topics dealt with Planning and evaluation. a. Completely agree b. Don’t agree at all c. Agree d. Agree somewhat e. Agree a little 7. I can describe what topics dealt with self- assessment and development. a. Completely agree b. Don’t agree at all c. Agree d. Agree somewhat 3
  • 4. e. Agree a little Course rules: o The participant must maintain a 80% attendance otherwise cause global low course. o To be considered as approved participant that obtains total at least 80 points after the course. o No absences will be excused under any circumstances. STRUCTURE AND TIMING Structure and timing of the Face to face course form: MODULE MODULE LESSON HOURS OF HOURS EVALUATION SESSION SESSION HRS THEORY FOR CRITERIA HOURS PRACTICE Lesson 1. Module 1. Pronunciation 2 Hrs. Know 20% Language training Research Papers Lesson 2. Learning Sesión 1 5 hours Awareness Writing vocabulary 1 Hr 1 Hrs. Assessment Lesson 3Listening 10 hrs. comprehension, Session 1Hr 2 hr understanding 1 /2 different accents KNOW HOW TO Lesson 4 Learning DO 60% spoken and written 5 hours language (and Rubrics to assess 1 Hrs. 2 Hrs. Session 2 thier differences) participants' demo classes Trainee dossiers Lesson 1. Awareness of socio-cultural and intercultural 1 Hr 1 hr aspects of HOW TO BEHAVE language use and 20% language learning Class Session 3 5 hours 10 hrs. Lesson 2. Dealing participation Module 2. sensitively with Language and difficult classroom Checklist to Culture situations relating 1 Hr 1 hr review the to intercultural evidence folder. differences. Lesson 3. Sessión Understanding 1 Hr 1 hr 3/4 5 hours 4
  • 5. different backgrounds (therefore different study methods) of students. Lesson 4. Cross- cultural communication, e.g. work-related 1 Hr 1 hr situations (do's and don't's) Lesson 5. Application of this knowledge to the 1 Hr 1 hr teaching situation Lesson 1. How to correct mistakes and the use of social forms - how 1 Hr 1 Hr. adults learn a language Session Lessson 2. Which 4/5 5 hours are the different 1 Hr 1 Hr. learner types? Module 3. Lesson 3. Learning Language strategies and 1 Hr. 10 hrs. learner autonomy 1 Hr Learning process Lesson 4. Progress tests 1 Hr. 1 Hr Lesson 5. Application of Session 6 5 hours theoretical 1 Hr. knowledge in 1 Hr authentic situations Lesson 1. Speaking activities 1 Hr 1 Hr. Lesson 2. How do I Session 7 5 hours present a grammar 1 Hr 1 Hr. structure? Lesson 3. Difficult Module 4. classroom 10 hrs. 1 Hr 1 Hr. Language situations Teaching Lesson 4. The use of media - e- learning/blended 1 Hr 1 Hr. Session 8 5 hours learning Lesson 5. How do I teach vocabulary? 1 Hr 1 Hr. Lesson 1. Aims and Module 5. 10 hrs. objectives of 1 Hr. 1.5 Hr Session 9 5 hours Planning and language teaching 5
  • 6. evaluation in the context of the institution and of the course Lesson 2. Structure and sequence of 1 Hr. 1.5 Hr course content Lesson 3. Evaluation of 1 Hr. 1.5 Hr learner's progress Lesson 4. Session Awareness of 10 5 hours European 1 Hr. 1.5 Hr Language Portfolio Lesson 1. Dealing 1 Hr. 1.5 Hr with feedback Lesson 2. Awareness of Session one's own 11 5 hours 1 Hr. 1.5 Hr strengths and weaknesses Module 6. Lesson 3. Self- Awareness of 10 hrs. assessment possibilities for and further 1 Hr. 1.5 Hr professional Develpment development Session 12 5 hours Lesson 4. Awareness of European Language Portfolio 1 Hr. 1.5 Hr CONTENTS The training contents and content areas MODULE CONTENT CONTENT AREAS Lesson 1. Pronunciation training Module 1. Language Awareness Lesson 2. Learning vocabulary Lesson 3Listening comprehension, understanding different accents 6
  • 7. Lesson 4 Learning spoken and written language (and thier differences) Lesson 1. Awareness of socio-cultural and intercultural aspects of language use and language learning Lesson 2. Dealing sensitively with difficult classroom situations relating to intercultural differences. Lesson 3. Understanding different backgrounds (therefore different study methods) of students. Module 2. Language and Culture Lesson 4. Cross-cultural communication, e.g. work-related situations (do's and don't's) Lesson 5. Application of this knowledge to the teaching situation Lesson 1. How to correct mistakes and the use of social forms - how adults learn a language Lessson 2. Which are the different learner types? Module 3. Language Learning process Lesson 3. Learning strategies and learner autonomy . Lesson 4. Progress tests Lesson 5. Application of theoretical knowledge in authentic situations Lesson 1. Speaking activities Lesson 2. How do I present a grammar structure? Module 4. Language Teaching Lesson 3. Difficult classroom situations Lesson 4. The use of media - e-learning/blended learning Lesson 5. How do I teach vocabulary? Lesson 1. Aims and objectives of language teaching in the context of the institution and of the course Module 5. Planning and evaluation Lesson 2. Structure and sequence of course content Lesson 3. Evaluation of learner's progress Lesson 4. Awareness of European Language Portfolio Lesson 1. Dealing with feedback Lesson 2. Awareness of one's own strengths and weaknesses Module 6. Self-assessment and Develpment Lesson 3. Awareness of possibilities for further professional development Lesson 4. Awareness of European Language Portfolio The 6 main areas of the training (Description) 7
  • 8. These content areas are included in the teachers’ training: I. Language Awareness II. Language and Culture III. Language Learning Processes IV. Language Teaching V. Planning and Evaluation VI. Self-Assessment and Development I. LANGUAGE AWARENESS Trainees are able to do at the end of the course: o Describe the language I am teaching and use the appropriate terminology o Understand the principles of language learning and teaching o Select the appropriate teaching points from teaching materials to suit different levels o Provide my students with clear and effective explanations in a way that is helpful to them o Select and apply the appropriate methodological tools to highlight differences in language systems o Use reference materials (i.e. grammar books) effectively to provide my students with clear answers with regards to language-related questions II. LANGUAGE AND CULTURE Trainees are able to do at the end of the course: o Take into account and incorporate into my teaching the educational experiences my students have had previously o Provide for individual learner styles and strategies in my teaching o Design my lessons with my students' needs and interests in mind in order to make it interesting, lively and motivating o Give my students feedback on their language competence in a way that is appropriate and helpful (i.e. error correction) taking into account the stage of language development they are at o Encourage and motivate my students to improve III. LANGUAGE LEARNING PROCESSES Trainees are able to do at the end of the course: o Take into account and incorporate into my teaching the educational experiences my students have had previously 8
  • 9. o Provide for individual learner styles and strategies in my teaching o Design my lessons with my students' needs and interests in mind in order to make it interesting, lively and motivating o Give my students feedback on their language competence in a way that is appropriate and helpful (i.e. error correction) taking into account the stage of language development they are as well as the stage aim we are trying to achieve in a particular stage of a lesson o Encourage and motivate my students to improve, being aware of different types of motivation and capable to relate those to my students IV. LANGUAGE TEACHING Trainees are able to do at the end of the course: o Define the aims of my lesson and understand how to achieve them by the end of the lesson as well as make my students aware of what my aims are o Be confident in selecting, adapting and designing materials to suits those aims o Use a variety of exercise types o Use various media forms appropriately (Moodle, whiteboard, Smartboard...) o Evaluate learning tasks and activities o Incorporate learning tasks and activities which encourage and facilitate learner autonomy and take into account learners' learning styles and cultural expectations o Give clear instructions and make sure they are understood o Manage a class effectively in a wide variety of contexts taking into consideration the learners' needs and levels of language competence as well as mixed abilities o Clarify the meaning of new vocabulary through the use of different means and I am able to check that the students have understood V. PLANNING AND EVALUATION Trainees are able to do at the end of the course: o State the general aims of a course with reference to the CEFR (European Framework) o Define the aims of my lesson so that they fit within the context of the whole course o Plan lessons and teaching programmes and include appropriate tasks to 9
  • 10. suit the learning outcomes o Use various ways of conducting a course evaluation o Do a needs analysis and assess my students' language competence according to the CEFR o Inform my students on language examinations available to them and advice them on the appropriate options for them o Help my students to plan further learning to suit their needs o Use a variety of inductive and deductive approaches to present a grammar structure and select an effective approach taking into account the grammar point in question and the group I'm teaching VI. SELF-ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Trainees are able to do at the end of the course: o Reflect and draw conclusions from observations and self-observation in order to gain a better understanding of the teaching situation and validate, bring changes to and improve my own teaching o Receive and make use of feedback on my teaching performance o give constructive feedback to colleagues o Incorporate the systematic sharing of ideas with colleagues to promote best practice o Access the relevant support systems that will enable me to develop further and find solutions to my teaching problems o Put forward ideas on how to ensure continuous professional development CERTIFICATE 1. General information The rating will be taking at least quantitative approving 80. Here we present the evaluation parameters and criteria to accredit the course. Table of benchmarks: KNOWINGS UNIDADES A EVALUAR PARÁMETROS A MEDIR Module 1. Language Awareness Module 2. Language and Culture Know Module 3. Language Learning 20% Process Module 4. Language Teaching 10
  • 11. Module 5. Planning and Evaluation Module 6. Self-Assessment and Development Know how to do o Rubrics to assess 60% o Participants' demo classes o Trainee dossiers Know to behave Class participation 20% Checklist to review the evidence folder TOTAL 100% Criteria for passing the course: o The participant must maintain an 80% attendance otherwise he/she causes global low course. o The participant deemed approved if he/she obtains the total at least 80 points at the end of the course. o No absences will be excused under any circumstances. 2. Application form for Teachers’ Training Certification Trainee Name: ______________ ________________ _______________ Last First Middle Address: _________________________ ____________ ___________ (stree Address, Home number) City State _________ Zip Code E-mail Address: ______________________ Phone number: ______________ I would like to apply for the teachers’ certification course and I agree all the information above is true. ______________________ Signature 3. Application form for lesson observation: 11
  • 12. Teachers’ know how to do: Building a learning unit AU DE SA NA NA2 1 Set the objectives of the class session 2 Target students adequately toward achieving the goal 3 Set the class session consistently 4 Selected the appropriate teaching tools to your audience 5 The activities proposed where according to objectives set 6 Prepared the necessary materials for your class 7 Used easily the selected material. Conduct a teaching sequence AU DE SA NA NA2 8 Used materials to develop group dynamics 9 Use equipment in the session to motivate the envirment. 10 Is organized with students participation 11 Used efficiently class time 12 Used media to promote learners autonomy 13 Did clear explanations 14 Checked students understanding to instructions given Evaluation AU DE SA NA NA2 15 Encouraged the students to correct themselves. 16 Promoted peer correction 17 Used the errors to check a specific point 18 Proposed remedial activities or autonomy to improve 19 Practiced a positive assessment 20 Conducted competency-based assessment 21 Used rubrics and / or cross-checking lists in his/her assessment. Teachers’ knowledge: 12
  • 13. Knowledge AU DE SA NA NA2 22 Showed a mastery of the language based on the teaching level 23 Used the language taught in a fluid and accurate way. 24 Participated actively in workshops and conferences. Teachers’ know how to behave: Create a good learning environment AU DE SA NA NA2 25 Know to create a climate of confidence in the classroom 26 Listen to the students 27 Know how to face possible discipline problems 28 Look at the whole classroom when directed to all students 29 Speak loud enough for all to hear 30 Is always on time 31 Is well organized 32 Is patient 33 Is dynamic Observatios: ______________________________ ______________________________ Observer’s signature /Date Teacher’s signature /Date MANUAL 13
  • 14. The 6 areas for the dossier: The content areas that should be included in your dossier are: a. Language Awareness b. Language and Culture c. Language Learning Processes d. Language Teaching e. Planning and Evaluation f. Self-Assessment and Development a. Language Awareness Topics dealt with in this area:  Pronunciation training  Learning vocabulary  Listening comprehension, understanding different accents  Learning spoken and written language (and their differences) b. Language And Culture Content for language and culture  Awareness of socio-cultural and intercultural aspects of language use and language learning  Dealing sensitively with difficult classroom situations relating to intercultural differences  Understanding different backgrounds (therefore different study methods) of students  Cross-cultural communication, e.g. work-related situations (do's and don't's)  Application of this knowledge to the teaching situation c. Language Learning Processes Topics dealt with in this area:  How to correct mistakes  Use social forms - how adults learn a language  Which are the different learner types?  Learning strategies and learner autonomy  Progress tests  Application of theoretical knowledge in authentic situations d. Language Teaching 14
  • 15. Topics dealt with in this area:  Use of social forms  Speaking activities  How do I present a grammar structure?  Micro - peer teaching  Pronunciation training  Using pictures in a language classroom  Difficult classroom situations  Progress tests  The use of media - e-learning/blended learning  Encouraging and motivating the students to learn and use the language  Using authentic materials  How do I teach vocabulary? e. Planning And Evaluation Topics dealt with in this area:  Use of social forms  How do we draw up a lesson plan?  How do I present a grammar structure?  Micro-peer teaching  Pronunciation training  Using pictures in a language classroom  Difficult classroom situations  Progress tests  The use of media e-learning/ blended learning  Positive, yet constructive feedback  Explaining assessment criteria to students  Preparing materials (for class and online) f. Self-Assessment And Development Topics dealt with in this area:  Micro-peer teaching  Feedback rules  Difficult classroom situations  Progress tests  Continuous self-assessment in e.g. learning diary  Setting targets for learning at the beginning of the course (or at the end, based on feedback, for further improvement) 15
  • 16. Intructions: Review the material of the CONTENT AREAS OF A DOSSIER (see the above information). a) Choose a topic for your dossier. (A topic you like to teach to language students) b) Choose a level for your topic. (Level to be taught) b) Design a dossier for the 6 areas: (Development of the topic for each of the 6 areas) Language Awareness (LA) Language and Culture (LC) Language Learning Processes (LLP) Language Teaching (LT) Planning and Evaluation (LE) Self-Assessment and Development (SAD) c) Please follow this check list for the design of your dossier: 1 (LA) 2 (LC) 3 (LLP) 4 (LT) 5 (PE) 6 (SAD) Cover 1 page 1 page 1 page 1 page 1 page 1 page Description of 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph the area Description of 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph class and course Topic 1 topic for the 1 topic for the 1 topic for 1 topic for 1 topic for 1 topic for 6 areas 6 areas the 6 areas the 6 areas the 6 areas the 6 areas Aims of the 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph lesson Personal aims 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph Procedure 1 page 1 page 1 page 1 page 1 page 1 page Conclusions 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph Self evaluation 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph Lesson plan 1 page 1 page 1 page 1 page 1 page 1 page Attachments 1 page 1 page 1 page 1 page 1 page 1 page FORMAT: WORD FORMAT Features: Free 16
  • 17. EVALUATION Content area: Language Awareness Target Skills and Competencies (Please tick the boxes, if the statement is true for the person you are evaluating.)  The teacher is completely familiar with the basic tools for language analysis.  The teacher is able to make general comparisons between the source language of the learners and the target language.  The teacher can deploy this knowledge in his/her teaching, using it in particular for the planning of language lessons and language courses.  The teacher is able to check his/her knowledge of the language system and to further develop it, using relevant reference sources. There is clear evidence of the mastery of the following skills and competencies in the candidate's certification dossier. The teacher is able to  use correct and appropriate terminology to describe language.  formulate learning objectives clearly and comprehensibly for language lessons and parts of language lessons  analyse language and help learners to understand language structures  perceive and understand difficulties related to the structures of the target language which learners encounter and to provide appropriate didactical and methodological measures to deal with such problems  provide grammatical explanations which are readily comprehensible and accessible to his/her learners Content area: Language and Culture Target Skills and Competencies (Please tick the boxes, if the statement is true for the person you are evaluating.)  The teacher is aware of socio-cultural and intercultural aspects in language use and language production.  The trainer is able to sensitive learners to cultural differences. There is evidence of the following skills and competencies in the certification dossier: The teacher is able to  Show empathy with/sensitivity to the cultural background(s) of the learners  Promote sensitivity towards cultural differences whilst avoiding cultural 17
  • 18. stereotypes in his/her learners.  Integrate socio-cultural and intercultural topics into the language lessons. Content area: Language Learning Process Target Skills and Competencies (Please tick the boxes, if the statement is true for the person you are evaluating.) The teacher  Takes into account and incorporate into his/her teaching the educational experiences their students have had previously  Provides for individual learner styles and strategies in his/her teaching.  Designs the lessons with my students' needs and interests in mind in order to make it interesting, lively and motivating.  Gives his/her students feedback on their language competence in a way that is appropriate and helpful (i.e. error correction) taking into account the stage of language development they are as well as the stage aim we are trying to achieve in a particular stage of a lesson  Encourages and motivates his/her students to improve, being aware of different types of motivation and capable to relate those to my students In his/her certificate dossier the teacher has provided evidence that s/he is able to:  Maneage different educational contexts of learning and teaching (awareness of the educational experiences that learners bring into the classroom)  Know about theories of language learning and acquisition.  Correct and give feedback. Content area: Language Teaching Target Skills and Competencies (Please tick the boxes, if the statement is true for the person you are evaluating.) The teacher  defines the aims of the lesson and understands how to achieve them by the end of the lesson as well as makes his/her students aware of what thier aims are.  is confident in selecting, adapting and designing materials to suits those aims  uses a variety of exercise types.  uses various media forms appropriately (Moodle, whiteboard, Smartboard...)  evaluates learning tasks and activities.  gives clear instructions and make sure they are understood  manages a class effectively in a wide variety of contexts taking into consideration the learners' needs and levels of language competence as well as mixed abilities.  clarifies the meaning of new vocabulary through the use of different means and is 18
  • 19. to check that the students have understood. In his/her certificate dossier the teacher has provided evidence that s/he is able to:  Select of appropriate methods to suit learning and teaching objectives.  Evaluate, select and adapt different teaching and learning materials to suit the aims of the lesson.  How to evaluate language learning tasks.  Include any use of media. Content area: Planning and Evaluation Target Skills and Competencies (Please tick the boxes, if the statement is true for the person you are evaluating.) The teacher  Is able to plan and evaluate language lessons within the context of a given curriculum/course of studies.  Understands the institutional context of his/her teaching activities and is familiar with the overall training programmes offered within his/her institution.  Understands the levels of competence defined in the European Framework of Reference, is familiar with the main language examinations offered in the target language and is able to prepare learners to take such examinations. In his/her certificate dossier the teacher has provided evidence that s/he is able to:  State general aims and objectives for a course or a series of lessons.  Define aims and objectives for a lesson and integrate them in the context of a course.  Plan lessons, selecting appropriate learning tasks and activities to suit the aims and objectives of the lesson Content area: Self-Assessment and Development Target Skills and Competencies (Please tick the boxes, if the statement is true for the person you are evaluating.) Practical teaching competence The teacher is able to  Combine theoretical knowledge with practical language teaching.  Acquire basic methodological-didactic competence and skills and know when and how to apply them. 19
  • 20.  Understand the different aspects and problems related to modern language teaching Ability to reflect and judge The teacher is able to  Reflect and analyse own teaching, based on practical examples, and draw conclusions for own further development.  Try out and evaluate new and alternative solutions. Cooperation The teacher is able to  learn from others.  work together with others. CHECK LIST FOR THE CLASS OBSERVATION: Before the lesson takes part This is a list of headings and rationale for an acceptable lesson plan. You can choose other formats as long as you cover the same ground. Cover Sheet: Date Location of Lesson Time and Length of Lesson Level of Class - Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced. You can also define the level by the number of hours of instruction, or by coursebook. Number of Students Class Composition - What sort of group they are, nationalities, sexes, strengths and weaknesses, know each other, etc. Aim(s) - What you expect your students to achieve in the lesson, or to have achieved by the end of the lesson! This needs careful thought and wording as your lesson will be assessed on your achievement of your aim(s). Make sure your aims are achievable. They must meet your students' needs. Sub-aim(s) - Use this section to include aims that you consider are of secondary importance. Assumptions - Language - what students have already covered in previous lessons or courses and so should be familiar with. Also assumptions you can make about the students, e.g. likes/preferences, familiarity with type of activity, etc. Anticipated Difficulties - This is a useful section where you can put any 20
  • 21. difficulties you may encounter in the lesson. These may be · Conceptual - problems with the meaning of a structure or vocab items · Structural - problems with the formation of a structure · Phonological - problems with getting their tongues round a structure or vocab item · Cultural - this can include the content causing problems or the activities you plan e.g. working in pairs · Other - time of class, class dynamics, use of Arabic, etc. Solutions - use this section to present your solutions to the above difficulties. Some people prefer to put their solutions with the anticipated difficulties. Materials - include everything you will use in the lesson: whiteboard, board pens, cassette, pictures, realia, handouts, etc….. During the lesson Successful lesson is all about setting realistic aims that meet the students' needs and achieving them! Here's a list of aims and sub-aims: 1. Introducing and practising new vocabulary. 2. Revising previously taught vocabulary. 3. Introducing a new grammatical point. 4. Introducing new functional language. 5. Revising or reviewing one or more grammatical points. 6. Revising or reviewing functional exponents. 7. Giving controlled/less-controlled/freer practice of a language point. 8. Contrasting two (or more) grammatical points. 9. Contrasting two (or more) functional exponents. 10. "Warmers/icebreakers" - getting to know your students. 11. Raising awareness/ear training and/or practising aspects of phonology: a) pronunciation of phonemes/individual sounds b) word stress c) sentence stress d) intonation e) features of connected speech 11. Error correction work (usually revising previously taught language) 12. Self-access work. 13. Learner training. 14. Developing reading skills - prediction/skimming/scanning/inferring, etc. 15. Developing listening skills - prediction/gist/for specific information/inference, etc. 16. Developing speaking skills - fluency/accuracy practice/ consolidating recently taught language. 17. Freer speaking (e.g. role play) for revision of previously taught language. 18. Developing writing sub-skills - paragraph-writing/focus on linking devices, etc. 21
  • 22. 19. Developing study skills - note-taking/summarizing. 20. Developing dictionary skills. 21. Promoting interest in the culture. 22. Using video to build awareness of non-verbal communication. 23. Integrating the four skills. 24. Simulations for revision of previously taught language / for fluency practice. 25. To create a relaxed, non-threatening atmosphere in the classroom. After the lesson Timetable Fit - classwork (past and future) - what was covered in previous lesson(s), and what will be covered in follow-up lesson(s). Does the lesson review language from previous lesson(s) or preview language for future lessons? 4.-Instructions: How to proceed with the evaluations and the assessment criteria KNOWINGS UNIDADES A EVALUAR PARÁMETROS A MEDIR Module 1. Language Awareness Module 2. Language and Culture Module 3. Language Learning Know Process 20% Module 4. Language Teaching Module 5. Planning and Evaluation Module 6. Self-Assessment and Development Know how to do o Rubrics to assess 60% o Participants' demo classes o Trainee dossiers Know to behave Class participation 20% Checklist to review the evidence folder TOTAL 100% MATERIAL 1.- A reading list 22
  • 23. This web page is about how to elaborate a lesson plan. o http://www.philseflsupport.com/lessonplan_checklist.htm The following are power point presentations: o Methods of language learning o Second language teaching methods A PDF document o Learning Teaching By James Scrivener 2.- My own dossier of each area as example for you: 23