The key features of the training programme in detail:

	Small training groups – a maximum of 3 trainees per group, ensuring trainees receive individual attention.
	Over 6 hours of observed teaching practice per training group. You team teach in your training group so you are fully supported in the planning and delivering of your lessons. This makes total individual teaching time between 2 hours, 30 minutes - 3 hours, 10 minutes and total “group” teaching time 6 hours. Trainees have access to all GT Teaching resource materials (including course books, cassettes, videos) and are given guidance in lesson preparation. This is the main component on which trainees are assessed.
	Detailed and extensive feedback on your teaching from qualified and experienced EFL professionals.
	Class observation – watch experienced teachers in action and gain access to a broader selection of students with differing levels of English and reasons for learning. This is a valuable part of the week and trainees have up to three and a half hours of observation time. Trainees create a Class Observation Report, where they can detail their experiences. Feedback sessions provide trainees with the opportunity to comment and ask questions.
	Learner profiling Trainees work with one of their students, in a one hour 1-1 teaching situation, reporting on areas of learner weakness and strategies to help them overcome these difficulties. A pro-forma is used for guidance and staff are available for support.
	Unknown Foreign Language – an excellent opportunity to swap roles and experience learning a new language from scratch. Trainees are given a 1 hour lesson in an unknown foreign language. This will give you an idea of the difficulties foreign learners face when tackling English for the first time.

This comprehensive programme provides valuable teaching practice in a controlled, supportive environment. Experienced teacher trainers are always on hand with help and advice, to help build confidence in the classroom.

Assessment
Assessment is ongoing and trainees will have a tutorial half way through the week and on the Friday. Tutorials serve to inform trainees of their progress, while allowing individual guidance.

Final grading and assessment is based on a combination of all of the above areas, weighted as follows:

Observed Teaching Practice	70%
Class Observation Report	10%
Unknown Foreign Language Report	10%
Learner Profile Report	10%

After completion of the practical course and assessment of the written components, successful trainees will receive a certificate.

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