6th Year Running - Certificate in the Teaching of Community Languages
- be a native speaker of the language they are teaching (in the case of Chinese, this may be either Mandarin or Cantonese) OR have an A level (or equivalent qualification) in the language
- be a native speaker of the language they are teaching (in the case of Chinese, this may be either Mandarin or Cantonese) OR have an A level (or equivalent qualification) in the language
- be teaching or about to start teaching a class of at least 10 students (primary or secondary age) in a community based complementary school
- have support of Head Teacher in the school to undertake the course including willingness to arrange for a mentor
The course promotes a reflective, process-based and collaborative approach to professional development integrating theory and practice.
It is based on a combination of lecture workshops, self-study activities and classroom teaching, providing an introduction to:- principles of effective second/foreign language teaching and learning with an emphasis on the particular needs of the bilingual community language learner
- creating a positive learning environment (ground rules, relationships, rewards and sanctions, involving parents)
- effective planning which builds insights into the language system and progresses from input and practice to meaningful use
- strategies for lively, interactive teaching
- developing intercultural understanding and skills and encouraging creativity
- catering for different needs in the classroom (differentiation)
- using textbooks and creating own resources (including E-resources)
- formative assessment and progression
- language learner strategies and developing the independent learner
- a visit to a mainstream school
- a special project which will be presented at the end of the course.
A trained mentor will also observe you teaching in your school at least once.
Assessment will be by portfolio, submitted at the end of the course.
Total time for the course is 150 hours, about 22 weeks. Eighteen hours of taught time comprises attendance of 2 sessions at Goldsmiths, followed by 2 days at the Teacher's Training Conference in Manchester in April, and a final session at Goldsmiths in July. Students will plan, teach and evaluate lessons over 10 weeks (on Saturdays or Sundays) including self-study, and portfolio work.
The course will begin on 21st January 2017.
- Our completed Short Course Enrolment form | Course Code 330018B
- Reference from Head Teacher of complementary school, indicating support for applicant to undertake the course.
- Evidence of being native speaker of teaching language (may be stated in Head Teacher's reference) or of having an A-level qualification or equivalent in the language (photocopy of certificate)./li>
- Five hundred word reflective report in English entitled ‘Teaching in my complementary school: personal reflections’.
- Fee £600.
Application information was already sent out to your school. A short course application form can also be found in Goldsmiths Chinese Certificate Course Page. Deaadline for short course application - 9th January 2017. Any queries please e-mail Catalina Brook (UKFCS) catalina.brook@ukfcs.info, or Laurence Connor (Goldsmiths) teacherscentre@gold.ac.uk for forms.
Candidates may download a Bursary application form by clicking HERE. Deadline for bursary application - 10th December 2016.