NATECLA CELTA to ESOL bridging course

A new NATECLA online course (via Zoom) designed for English language teachers who want to move into ESOL or deepen their understanding of the sector.

Aims:

  • To prepare newly qualified CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL or equivalent teachers for the main differences between EFL and ESOL provision, teaching, learning and assessment.

  • To provide practical strategies for planning for an inclusive and adaptive classroom catering for ESOL needs.

  • To (begin to) develop a toolbox of activities and resources for teaching all levels of ESOL.

Target audience:

  • CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL or equivalent qualified staff moving into ESOL.

  • Tutors recently qualified to AET level with some ELT experience.

  • Also suitable for other teachers supporting ESOL (vocational staff, Learning Support Staff, English tutors) with some ELT experience

*Some potential participants may have completed a CELTA or TESOL with a focus on ESOL content. Please contact course organisers for further advice on this.

Course duration and format

Content includes the topics that are core to ESOL programmes.

An 8-unit blended asynchronous online course - via Zoom (live and self-study with recorded video presentations).

Course commitment time – 3 hours/week (24

Participants self-study via Padlet of course resources (videos, reading and activities) and Community Padlet for discussions and homework/task submission.

Sessions will be led by ESOL trainers, specialists in these areas.

Course break mid-course to catch up on work.

Course schedule and contents

  • Format: Live session + self-study

    Outline contents

    • The ESOL teacher

    • The ESOL learner

    • ESOL provision in the UK

    • Classroom challenges and mandatory requirements

    • Adult ESOL Core Curriculum

    • Progression routes

  • Format: Recorded video session + self-study

    Outline contents:

    • Mixed ability classes

    • Low literacy and study skills

    • Cultural differences in the classroom

    • Sensitive issues and practical approaches

    • RORO

  • Format: Live + self-study

    Outline contents:

    • All forms of assessment

    • Preparing for end assessment

    • RARPA & tailored learning.

  • Format: Recorded video session + self-study

    Outline contents:

    • ILPs, targets, class profiles, and reviews

    • Creating inclusive and adapted classes

    • Supporting individual needs

  • Format: Live session + self-study

    Outline contents:

    • Learners new to ESOL/pre-entry

    • Supporting basic literacy needs

  • Format: Recorded video session + self-study

    Outline contents:

    • Common signs in the ESOL classroom

    • Practical strategies and support approaches

  • Format: Recorded video session + self-study

    Outline contents:

    • Common challenges in the ESOL classroom

    • Practical classroom strategies

  • Format: Live session + self-study

    Outline contents:

    • Where to find useful resources

    • Digital technology in the classroom

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“I liked the interactivity of the lessons, the opportunity to communicate with colleagues and the teacher, and the digital tools that were recommended.”

— Katerina Velko

“I liked the interactivity of the lessons, the opportunity to communicate with colleagues and the teacher, and the digital tools that were recommended.”

— Katerina Velko