Transcript THE TKT PRESENTATIONx

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
BY CRISTIAN GONZÁLEZ
WHAT IS TEACHING
KWOLEDGE TEST (TKT)?
Is a test developed by Cambridge ESOL
for teachers of English to speakers of
other languages. TKT tests candidates’
knowledge of concepts related to
language, language use and the
background to and practice of language
teaching and learning.
RECOGNISED WORLDWIDE
Cambridge ESOL Teaching Qualifications
are recognised by organisations which
employ English language teachers as
providing quality teacher training and
development. Cambridge ESOL works
with international ELT organisations to
ensure the acceptance of TKT globally.
TEST STRUCTURE
TKT consists of three modules which can be
taken together, or separately, in any order.
Module 1 – Background to language teaching
Module 2 – Planning for language teaching
Module 3 – Classroom management
Practical – Assessment of teaching
competence
Module 1 test?
This module tests your knowledge of the
terms and concepts common in English
language teaching. It also focuses on
the core knowledge underpinning the
learning of English and knowledge of the
options and resources you can use in
the classroom.
Module 2 test?
This module focuses on the knowledge
and skills you need to be able to plan a
lesson framework or series of lessons.
Teaching in this context also refers to any
assessment required by you to
consolidate learning. It also focuses on
the resources that are available to guide
you in your lesson planning.
Module 3 test?
This module tests your knowledge of what
happens in the classroom during
language learning, the teacher’s role
and the ways in which you can manage
and exploit classroom events and
interactions.
TKT
TEST
TIME
STRUCTURE
The test is divided
into three parts:
MODULE 1
80
minutes
. Describing
language and
language skills
(40 questions)
. Background to
language learning
(15 questions)
. Background to
language teaching
(25 questions)
DESCRIPTION
A single paper
lasting and
containing 80
questions
This module tests
your knowledge of
the terms and
concepts common in
English language
teaching.
Available as a paperbased test
Available as a
computer-based test
ABILITIES
Grammar
Phonology
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
A single paper
and containing
80 questions
The test is divided
into two parts:
MODULE 2
80
minutes
. Planning and
preparing a lesson
or sequence of
lessons
(40 questions)
. Selection and use
of resources
(40 questions)
This module
focuses on the
knowledge and
skills you need
to be able to
plan a lesson
framework or
series of
lessons.
Available as a
paper-based
test
Available as a
computer-based
test
Motivation
Learner
characteristics
Learner needs
A single paper
lasting and
containing 80
questions
The test is divided
into two parts:
MODULE 3
80
minutes
. Teachers’ and
learners’ language
in the classroom
(40 questions)
.Classroom
management
(40 questions)
This module tests
your knowledge of
what happens in the
classroom during
language learning,
the teacher’s role
and the ways in
which you can
manage and exploit
classroom events
and interactions.
Available as a paperbased test
Available as a
computer-based test
Techniques and
activities
Practice
Tasks for
language
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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THE TKT TEACHING TEST COURSE
Mary Spratt, Alan Pulverless and Melanie
Williams. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
PRESS 2005.
Tkt information from oficial Cambridge
website:
http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/tkt/in
dex.html#tab1
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