WHAT IS TKT?

 

Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) tests knowledge about the teaching of English to speakers of other

languages. TKT focuses on:

 

·        different ways of teaching

·        the language of teaching

·        how resources can be used

·        the key elements of lesson planning

·        classroom management methods for different needs

 

WHO IS IT FOR?

TKT is designed to be suitable for teachers of English in primary, secondary or adult learning environments and is intended for an international audience of non-first language teachers of English. Candidates taking TKT will normally have some experience of  teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). It may be of special interest to:  pre-service teachers, teachers who wish to refresh their teaching knowledge and teachers who are moving to teaching English from another subject.  To sit TKT teachers need a level of English at least equivalent to level B1 of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Candidates do not need to have taken any English language examinations.

Text Box: n.b.  Confident and experienced teachers may be able to take TKT without the support of a preparatory course.  It is strongly suggested that if you feel you may fall into this category, you access the Cambridge ESOL website http://www.cambridge-efl.org/ and follow the links  to “teaching awards”. Here you will be able to download a handbook and sample TKT exam paper and decide if you prefer to enrol only for the exam (at a cost of €37 if you qualify as an ISP candidate)  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TKT  FORMAT

The test consists of the following three written modules:

 

Module 1 - Language and background to language learning and teaching

·        Describing language and language skills.

·        Background to language learning.

·        Background to language teaching.

 

Module 2 - Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching

·        Planning and preparing a lesson or sequence of lessons.

·        Selection and use of resources and materials.

 

Module 3 - Managing the teaching and learning process

·        Teachers' and learners' language in the classroom.

·        Classroom management.

 

For each module there is a test of 80 questions which lasts 1 hour. 20 min.

Candidates may not repeat a module within 4 months at any centre.

 

Each module is free-standing and candidates receive a certificate for each module they take. Each question carries one mark, so the maximum mark for each module is 80. Candidate performance in reported using four bands:-

 

BAND             A candidate at this level demonstrates:

1                      Limited knowledge of TKT contant areas

2                      Basic, but systematic knowledge of TKT content areas

3                      Breadth and depth of knowledge of TKT content areas

4                      Extensive knowledge of TKT content areas

 

What Does the TKT Preparation Course Involve?

 

The Preparation course for TKT has three core modules. The course being offered in Sondrio will

address Module 2. It consists of 10 x 2 hour lessons at The British Language Centre. Depending on the uptake and feedback from participants, a preparation course leading to Module 3 will be offered successively.

 

 

For enquiries and enrolments please contact:-

 

Largo Pedrini 2,      23100 Sondrio, (So) 

 

Tel.   O342  216130

www.thebritish.it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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