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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
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