Celta Pre Course Task
Section 1 – Learners and Teachers and the Teaching and Learning Context
A Teaching and learning contexts
Types of contexts
Task 1
1. In what context will you be doing the CELTA course?
I am doing the CELTA course as part of a multilingual group, some of who have non-English speaking backgrounds. There are twelve people in total, who are separated into two smaller groups of six each. The course delivery is one full day and one evening at college, with preparation and extra study required to take place outside of these times.
2. Do you know what context you will be teaching in after you finish the course?
Upon successful completion of the CELTA course, I intend to travel overseas and teach monolingual groups and individuals, in open and closed groups.
B The learners’ cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds
Adult learners
Task 2
1. Think about why you decided to teach adults
I have decided to teach adults because I feel they are more committed to the learning, and take responsibility for their attendance at lessons, completing tasks which are set for completion within the class and also at home. I feel that although they may have little or no English, they will have extensive life experiences that will aid their comprehension, and will have self-confidence borne of these experiences that will aid their learning.
2. Think about what you, as an adult, bring to this learning situation
I have a wealth of life experiences, which I will bring with me to enhance the learning environment, from my time as a specialist police worker, to my international work in challenging injustice. I am an experienced trainer, and am confident in teaching controversial and sensitive topics such as forced marriage, honour violence, domestic violence and mental health. I have a quick sense of humour, and am able to use this to lighten the atmosphere, should it become
A Teaching and learning contexts
Types of contexts
Task 1
1. In what context will you be doing the CELTA course?
I am doing the CELTA course as part of a multilingual group, some of who have non-English speaking backgrounds. There are twelve people in total, who are separated into two smaller groups of six each. The course delivery is one full day and one evening at college, with preparation and extra study required to take place outside of these times.
2. Do you know what context you will be teaching in after you finish the course?
Upon successful completion of the CELTA course, I intend to travel overseas and teach monolingual groups and individuals, in open and closed groups.
B The learners’ cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds
Adult learners
Task 2
1. Think about why you decided to teach adults
I have decided to teach adults because I feel they are more committed to the learning, and take responsibility for their attendance at lessons, completing tasks which are set for completion within the class and also at home. I feel that although they may have little or no English, they will have extensive life experiences that will aid their comprehension, and will have self-confidence borne of these experiences that will aid their learning.
2. Think about what you, as an adult, bring to this learning situation
I have a wealth of life experiences, which I will bring with me to enhance the learning environment, from my time as a specialist police worker, to my international work in challenging injustice. I am an experienced trainer, and am confident in teaching controversial and sensitive topics such as forced marriage, honour violence, domestic violence and mental health. I have a quick sense of humour, and am able to use this to lighten the atmosphere, should it become