Train the Trainer
Train The Trainer
About the course:
Train the Trainer is at Proficient to Expert stages on the Cambridge English Teaching Framework.
It takes approximately 5 days for face-to-face and Online course.
The course provides:
Generic teacher training skills
- Familiarization with a specific training course, enabling participants to become trainers on the CELT-P and CELT-S
More at Cambridge Website: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/teaching-english/teaching-qualifications/institutions/train-the-trainer/
Course Framework
See where you are in your development – and think about where you want to go next – with the Cambridge English Teaching Framework.
- Identify where you are in your development
- Plan where you would like to be
- Identify what you can do to get there.
Who is this course for?
Train the Trainer is a face–to–face/online course for experienced teachers who are working or are willing to work as teacher trainers.
Participants develop the knowledge and skills they need to train teachers working in multiple contexts. They learn how to run training sessions, observe teaching and give feedback.
Eligibility Criteria:
The applicants need to have:
- 16 years of formal education
- Good English language proficiency
- Sufficient teaching experience
- Teacher Training experience (recommended not mandatory)
Admission Process:
Step 1: Fill in the application form. You will receive a copy of your form via email.
Step 2: Email us a copy of your form along with a language proficiency certificate (TOEFL/IELTS/CAE/PTE) at enquiries@icd.org.pk and go directly to step 4. Those who do not have a language proficiency certificate, have to follow step 3.
Step 3. Submit a £20 admission test fee (send us the receipt at accounts@icd.org.pk) and appear in the admission test. You may schedule the test as per your convenience in your area of residence.
Step 4. Qualifying applicants will receive an offer letter. Submit the course fee £450 (accepted in pounds only) within 14 days of receiving the offer letter. (The due date may change if you apply closer to the course dates)
Please note: There are limited seats on the course and only the initial candidates qualifying for the course will be registered.
What will you learn?
There are six Train the Trainer modules, each having a practical focus.
| Mode | Aim |
|---|---|
| 1. The training class | Understand key issues in trainer development. |
| 2. Analyzing and designing training sessions | Develop skills to plan effective teacher training sessions. |
| 3. Delivering training sessions | Develop the skills to deliver effective teacher training sessions. |
| 4. Observing teachers | Develop an understanding of good practice in observing teachers and. |
| 5. Managing feedback | Give supportive feedback to teachers and priorities key strengths and areas for development. |
| 6. Course planning and trainer development | Design courses and an action plan for their further development as a trainer. |
Recommended reference books:
Resource material will be provided by ICD during the course.
For further reading see the list of references below:
The Training Class/ Analyzing and Designing Training Sessions:
- Ways of Training by Tessa Woodward-
- Training Foreign Language Teachers by Michael Wallace – Cambridge University Press.
- Loop Input by Tessa Woodward – Cambridge University Press.
- Train the Trainer Journal –IATEFL Visit here.
- Teacher Training and Education SIG Newsletter by Tessa Woodward – IATEFL Visit here.
Delivering Training Sessions:
- ETL Journal.
- Cooperative Development by Julian Edge – Longman
Observing Teachers and giving feedback:
- Second Language Teacher Education by Jack C. Richards and David Nunan- Cambridge University Press
- Classroom Observation Tasks by Ruth Wajnryb- Cambridge University Press
Awarding Body:
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate from Cambridge Assessment English.
About Cambridge:
Cambridge Assessment English is part of University of Cambridge (UK). It is ranked amongst the top 10 universities of the world as per QS World Ranking – followed by HEC Pakistan and International education community.
Svitlana Bulkina
International English Language Teacher Trainer
She is an International English Language Teacher Trainer and globally recognised CELTA/DELTA tutor. She has taught in many international education institutes in thailand, USA Latvia. Having rich Years of CELTA Teaching experience. She has been the Director of Cambridge Centre, Ukarine as well as the Director of studies at English School.
Cristina Nicolaou
Cambridge Certified CELTA Tutor/Trainer
Cristina has been working in ELT for the last 15 years and is a qualified Celta trainer as well as a Cambridge examiner for different exams such as IELTS, BEC, and FCE. She holds a Master’s in TESOL from the University of Cambridge and is currently doing research for Ph.D.
