Framework for Post TESL Certificate Training

Connecting, Supporting, Enhancing

Framework for Post TESL Certificate Training (PTCT)

TESL Ontario ConferenceOctober 28 & 29, 2011

Project Team

Project Lead - Carolyn CohenResearch Lead - Antonella ValeoResearch Consultants - Sheila Dermer Applebaum,

Colette Peters, Anouchka PlumbAdministrative Assistant - Elizabeth CarboneSystem Administrator - Kevin O’Brien

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Agenda

•What is PTCT Training?

•Framework Project Overview

•The Final Framework

•Standards and Implementation Support

•Governance and Administration

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What is post TESL Certificate training?•TESL Certificate Training ▫core skills and knowledge to prepare for the

classroom

•Post TESL Certificate Training▫Standardized and accredited training

governed by a framework of standards

• In-service Professional Development▫conferences, workshops, newsletters, journals

and in-house support

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Purpose and Goals of FPTCT

•To provide relevant and specialized training standards for instructors to meet evolving program and learner needs

•To develop consistent standards for design and delivery of post TESL Certificate training for LINC and ESL instructors in Ontario

•To make recommendations for FPTCT governance and implementation

 

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Project Activities

Research and Consultation in the Field

Input from Advisory Group of Stakeholders

Preparation of draft Post TESL Certificate Training

Framework document

Preliminary fieldtest and pilot test of Framework

Orientation Sessions to finalized Framework

Online System Development

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Research Sources

• Research studies, reports, program evaluations

Professional and academic literature review

• Specific groups of stakeholders

Key Informant Interviews

• Administrators, instructors, Ontario wide

Focus Groups

•Questionnaire

•Selected follow up interviews

TESL Training Provider Consultation

•Administrators, instructors and learners,

•Online

Survey

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Research Findings: Priority Content

Content areas

Canadian Language Benchmarks Advanced Grammar

Pronunciation

Intercultural communication

TechnologyESL/Literacy

Assessment

Curriculum/materials

development

Language for the workplace

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Research Findings: Engaging Instructors - Benefits of PTCT

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Enhanced knowledge and teaching skills

Understanding and application of government policy

Standardization and establishment of best practices

Recognition of training and qualifications

Enhanced employment opportunities

Research Findings: Potential Challenges

Course fees

Course availability, timing and access

Release time

Potential Contract issues

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Standards for Quality Training

Implementation Support

Governance and Administration

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Final Framework

1. PTCT builds on a foundation of professional knowledge and skills established in TESL Certificate training and developed through classroom practice.

2. PTCT is outcomes–based and includes assessment of change in the professional knowledge and skills of participants.

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Standards for Quality Training

3. PTCT connects theoretical knowledge and/or current research related to specific content with practical application of that knowledge in language training programs.

4. PTCT includes the direct application of learning to the classroom.

5. PTCT promotes professional reflection and development.

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Standards for Quality Training

6. PTCT supports the development of a community of practice.

7. PTCT reflects the current needs of instructors teaching adults in adult English as a second language training programs.

8. PTCT trainers have an understanding and knowledge of the theory and research relevant to the teaching context of adult English as a second language training, and expertise in the specific content and the medium of instruction.

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Standards for Quality Training

•Background•Development of the Framework•Standards for PTCT•Governance and Administration•Training Outline Template•Examples of Implementation

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PTCT Framework Document

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Training Outline Template

Content StructurePre-

requisites

Outcomes

Assessment Tasks

Resources

Trainer Qualifications

3.1.Training draws on material that addresses theory and/or current research relevant to the content area.

5.3.Participants are provided with an annotated list of recommended resources that will allow them to pursue their areas of interest related to the content after training ends.

7.3. Training incorporates content material that is relevant to adult English as a second language training in Ontario.

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Training Resources and Materials

Training Outline Exemplar

• Completed by Humber College• Language Training for Employment• Concrete examples of how to meet each

standard across one outline

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Further Implementation Support

1. PTCT builds on a foundation of professional

knowledge and skills established in TESL Certificate training and developed through classroom practice. 1.3. Participants have prerequisite skills and knowledge

specific to the content area of the training as specified in the training outline.

Training outline specifies: Experience teaching ESL levels at Canadian Language Benchmarks Stage II

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Training Exemplar

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Governance and Administration

•Background

•The Role of TESL Ontario

•Guidelines

•Steering Committee

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Governance and Administration

Five Orientation Sessions across Ontario

this fall for interested training providers:

• Further information

• Support for developing training

• An opportunity to share feedback

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Project Activities Update

• 55 instructor training participants

• Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London

•Universities, Colleges, School Boards,

Language training organizations

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Orientation Sessions

Online Administration System

• PTCT information•Training accreditation application•Instructor application•Qualified Trainer registry•FAQs

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Project Activities Update

FPTCT Website

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www.teslontario.ca/framework2010/

FPTCT Project

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Thank you!