CELTA Pre course task
CELTA Pre-Course Task
Section 1: Learners and teachers, and the Learning and Teaching Context
Task 1
1. The context in which I will be doing the CELTA course is likely to be multilingual and an open group of students. Lessons are most likely to be conducted in groups and of a similar ability given that classes are divided into levels.
2. I do not know what context I will be teaching in after I finish the course but I would like to teach a wide range of groups in a number of different contexts to best gain experience in this field.
Task 2
1. I have decided to teach adults, as they are generally more motivated to learn and complete a course once they have decided to study. They often have a wider range of life experiences and may be from different cultural, working and educational backgrounds, which means that teaching methods may have to be more goal oriented and focused on the specific needs of the learners. Teaching adults appears to utilise a more ‘active’ style of interaction than a ‘passive’ or lecturing style, which encourages debate and raises interesting points.
2. As an adult, I bring to this learning situation my own personal experiences and knowledge. This may assist other learners as I can relate to what their needs may be as I have undertaken learning experiences myself and what outcomes I like to achieve in these situations.
3. Adult learners can be characterised by:
Their motivation to learn and obtain tangible outcomes and goals.
Requiring active teaching styles where they are treated as peers with valuable experiences that they can relate and share in a learning environment.
The wide diversity of their cultural, linguistic and educational backgrounds, which may influence their learning styles. Individual personalities may also need to be considered when determining suitable teaching materials and methods.
Having other concerns, which may take priority such as family, employment, time and money.
Section 1: Learners and teachers, and the Learning and Teaching Context
Task 1
1. The context in which I will be doing the CELTA course is likely to be multilingual and an open group of students. Lessons are most likely to be conducted in groups and of a similar ability given that classes are divided into levels.
2. I do not know what context I will be teaching in after I finish the course but I would like to teach a wide range of groups in a number of different contexts to best gain experience in this field.
Task 2
1. I have decided to teach adults, as they are generally more motivated to learn and complete a course once they have decided to study. They often have a wider range of life experiences and may be from different cultural, working and educational backgrounds, which means that teaching methods may have to be more goal oriented and focused on the specific needs of the learners. Teaching adults appears to utilise a more ‘active’ style of interaction than a ‘passive’ or lecturing style, which encourages debate and raises interesting points.
2. As an adult, I bring to this learning situation my own personal experiences and knowledge. This may assist other learners as I can relate to what their needs may be as I have undertaken learning experiences myself and what outcomes I like to achieve in these situations.
3. Adult learners can be characterised by:
Their motivation to learn and obtain tangible outcomes and goals.
Requiring active teaching styles where they are treated as peers with valuable experiences that they can relate and share in a learning environment.
The wide diversity of their cultural, linguistic and educational backgrounds, which may influence their learning styles. Individual personalities may also need to be considered when determining suitable teaching materials and methods.
Having other concerns, which may take priority such as family, employment, time and money.