Hi.

There are different modes of delivery for CELTA. The version I went through some years ago was a 9-month, 1 day per week program for people who were already teaching or volunteering, either with a class of their own, or assisting another teacher. We also had regular observed practice teaching sessions as part of the program and had to carry out observations. (The context was more ESL than EFL, although some EFL issues were covered. I strongly recommend this approach for anyone who is new to the field. I have heard less favorable comments about some of the more intensive programs--they don't suit inexperienced teachers so well, but are probably better for someone moving between teaching fields.

I now teach ESL (ESOL, actually) and adult literacy for a secondary school equivalent qualification, but I am not in the US.

Cheryl Thornett
ESOL & Literacy tutor
Birmingham UK Adult Education

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: pbalsamo at luzerne.edu 
  To: The Adult English Language Learners Discussion List 
  Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 2:19 PM
  Subject: [EnglishLanguage 4241] Feedback about CELTA training


  I am interested in hearing from colleagues who have had experience with CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)  training and certification. 

  For details visit:  http://www.teachinghouse.com/course/celta.html 

  I am thinking about pursuing this option, therefore I would like to talk with several colleagues who have obtained this certification before I expend time and money. I am especially interested in making contact with colleagues who have the CELTA certification and are teaching in Academic (credit) English Programs offered at community colleges and other institutions of higher education. 

  Thanks 

  Peter P. Balsamo, Ph.D.
  Chief GED Examiner and Director
    of Community Outreach; Director of
    Project Success Grant
  Luzerne County Community College
  Corporate Learning Center
  2 Public Square
  Wilkes-Barre, PA  18701-1992
  Phone:    570-822-3728
  FAX:       570-822-6171
  E-mail:    pbalsamo at luzerne.edu
  www.luzerne.edu





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