Taking the next step up in your TEFL career can be difficult if you don't hold the Trinity Diploma in TESOL. ISIS Tefl have been running a distance Trinity Diploma in TESOL course for several years now. Head of Teacher Training, Harry Hall, answers some of your questions about the distance Dip (TESOL).
Harry Hall has been involved in Teacher Training for 15 years both in the UK and abroad. He has wide experience of delivering courses at both Certificateand Diploma level and is a member of Trinity College’s moderation panels for both qualifications.
What is the basic framework of the ISIS Trinty Diploma TESOL course?
The Diploma TESOL has a mixed delivery format consisting of
Distance Learning and Face to Face components. It consists of:
- A nine month Distance learning programme delivered via Moodle preparing for the Unit 1 Formal written exam
- A portfolio of assignments to be carried out at your place of work concurrently with the Distance learning programme. (Unit 2)
- A two week on site F2F component during which the practical teaching practice sessions take place, along with phonology practice. (Units 3 / 4)
The Trinity TESOL Diploma, along with the DELTA , is one of
the two universally recognized qualifications at Diploma level. Both are on
Level 7 of the QCF framework.
How much teaching experience should I have to enroll on the Diploma TESOL?
It is generally recommended that you have at least two years
teaching experience before enrolling on the Diploma TESOL. The sharing of previous
classroom experiences is a major element on a
Diploma TESOL programme.
Do I need to be currently working full-time as an EFL teacher?
No, but you will need to have a location where you will be
able to deliver a series of lessons for research and development issues
necessary for the Dip TESOL. You will also need to be able to observe a set of
lessons by experienced teachers. (See Unit 2)
In certain circumstances, these course components can be
carried out at the centre in Greenwich .
During the 9 month distance learning component, how many hours can I expect to work every week?
We realise that trainees have different schedules and there
are times when you can expect to be busier at your place of work than others.
However, generally you will need to allocate approximately 8 hours for reading/writing per week while on the Distance learning programme.
Will I feel isolated during the distance learning programme?
Through use of the forums and chatrooms you will be regularly interacting with fellow trainees
over the nine months of the Distance Learning programme. Additionally there is
a fortnightly live chatroom, when you have a direct link to tutors and peers to
discuss issues arising from the month’s work.
Do I need to find a tutor to observe the 5 lessons that I need to teach on the Diploma TESOL?
No, unlike the DELTA, on the Trinity Diploma course we will
provide all observation tutors during the 2 week on site component.
What if I can’t attend the two week on-site component?
We realise that working teachers may be involved in exam
programmes etc that make it extremely difficult to take time off at specific
times of year. Accordingly we generally offer at least two starting dates for
the on-site component.
What if I fail any components of the Diploma TESOL?
For a fee, you can arrange to re-sit any of the four Units
of the course.
What can I expect to gain from the course?
The Diploma course is a very demanding, but hopefully rewarding experience. Possession of the
Diploma is now generally required for full-time teaching positions in reputable
UK
schools and enables you to look for senior positions within the industry, such
as DOS, Teacher trainer etc.
In addition to career opportunities, over the Dip TESOL your
classroom skills and knowledge will have been upgraded in such a way as to make
a notable difference to your background knowledge and repertoire of teaching
strategies and techniques.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Further enquiries about the ISIS Trinity Dip (TESOL) Distance Course should be emailed directly to:
The fact that you don't need to find a tutor but you do absolutely have to have an onsite component is an interesting difference with the Delta, but I was too distracted by two other things to think much more about it:
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"Taking the next step up in your TEFL career can be difficult if you don't hold the Trinity Diploma in TESOL."
and I wonder what the BC logo is doing on this page.
ISIS Tefl is part of the ISIS StudyCentres group of language schools: Greenwich, Oxford and Brighton. The Schools are BC (British Council) and ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate) accredited.
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