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Develop the foundational skills needed to become an ESOL tutor. This Bootcamp will equip you with the teaching methods and qualifications to take your first steps into ESOL teaching.
Course details
Course provider: Luminate Education Group - Leeds City College
Eligibility: You must live in West Yorkshire and must be aged 19 or older:
- on or before 31st August 2023 for Skills Bootcamps starting between 01 April 2024 and 31st July 2024
- on or before 31st August 2024 for Skills Bootcamps starting between 01 August 2024 and 31st March 2025.
Dates: TBC
Duration: 12 weeks
Venue: Blended learning
Venue: Enfield Centre, Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS7 1RG
Overview/summary of training
The Skills Bootcamp in ESOL Tutor Training is a 10-week course designed to give you the teaching skills needed to start your journey in ESOL education. With 5 hours per week of in-person classroom learning and 5 hours of independent study, you’ll gain practical experience and theoretical knowledge to prepare for real-world teaching environments.
Key components include:
- Interactive sessions on lesson planning, teaching strategies, and assessment methods.
- Observed teaching practice with feedback from experienced tutors.
- Access to online learning modules for additional support and self-paced study.
This course is ideal for those looking to take the first step towards becoming an ESOL tutor or those seeking to upskill and progress in their teaching career.
This Skills Bootcamp in ESOL Tutor Training is designed to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to teach English to speakers of other languages (ESOL). Through a blend of interactive lectures, practical teaching practice, and online learning, you will gain a strong understanding of teaching methods, lesson planning, and learner assessment. Suitable for those looking to start or progress in a career in ESOL teaching, this course also provides participants with the opportunity to apply for further qualifications such as the Level 5 ESOL Apprenticeship.
Key topics include:
- Understanding the needs of ESOL learners
- Lesson planning and delivery
- Practical teaching practice with real learners
- Assessment methods and evaluation
Upon completion, participants will be awarded the Ascentis Level 3 Award in English for Literacy and Language Teaching.
What next?
After completing this course, you will be equipped to begin work as a sessional ESOL tutor. You can also progress to higher qualifications, such as the Level 5 ESOL Teacher Apprenticeship, which will further enhance your teaching career and open up more opportunities in the education sector.
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