In-class TESOL Course and Teacher Placement Thailand

Description

XploreAsia's flagship course is a 120 hour In-class TESOL course provided by expert trainers with years of industry experience. It is held in the resort location of Hua Hin, Thailand. The four week course provides the industries most comprehensive Thai culture course ranging from Thai language lessons to Thai politics and etiquette. The In-class TESOL also provides over 20 hours of real teaching experience through the participation of a non-profit English camp we facilitate to provide a strong community service. While attending the course in Thailand, clients will experience a smoother adjustment to a new culture and living environment with 24 hour available assistance from our staff. Clients will also build lasting friendships and important fellow teacher networks that can provide professional peer support and travel partners.

The 120 hour In-class TESOL course gives you:

* An internationally recognized 120 hour TESOL certificate

* Instructor and peer feedback

* FREE TESOL course book

* FREE stationary

* Free access to our Teacher Resources section

* Teacher observations in the local community

* Real teaching experience in a 2 day local non-profit English camp

* Cultural Excursions. XploreAsia provide exciting and adventurous excursions within the local community to immerse our clients in culturally rich local experiences ranging from exploring ancient temples to volunteering at elephant sanctuaries.

* Welcome Dinner (BBQ or Braai). XploreAsia provides a wonderful evening of bonding and socializing on the beach with home cooked BBQ and a lot of smiles. Clients get to know more about the course, our team and their peers. This is truly the first in many building blocks for the future network our clients begin to establish on their educational journey.

Course objectives
The 120 hour In-class TESOL course has the following key learning objectives:

* To develop an in-depth understanding of the concepts and principles of teaching English as a second language. This includes understanding the different theories of, and approaches to, teaching English, and particularly the XploreAsia method and its roots.

* Understand how the process of second language development occurs.

* Understand how the teacher's role changes depending on the type of student.

* Develop a repertoire of routines, skills and strategies to teach English to people of all ages.

* Develop the ability to plan structured lessons.

* Gain confidence and familiarity with teaching TESOL through significant In-class and practical training.

Course Type Start Date
120 hour In-class TESOL15 October 2013
120 hour In-class TESOL5 November 2013
120 hour In-class TESOL3 December 2013

120 hour In-class TESOL9 January 2014
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120 hour In-class TESOL10 September 2014

Course break-down
The 120 hour In-class TESOL consist of the following modules:

Module 1: Introduction to TESOL, XploreAsia, Thai culture and language training
Module 2: Theory and lesson planning
Module 3: Teaching grammar
Module 4: Teaching reading
Module 5: Teaching listening
Module 6: Teaching speaking
Module 7: Classroom management

Week One:
The first week of the XploreAsia In-class TESOL course is an introduction on many different levels. There are introductions from the instructors and the students. The majority of the first week is spent on an introduction to Thai language and culture that lasts several days. The following topics are covered in the first week:

Thai Society (4 hours)
- Overview of Thai history
- Social Institutions
- Gender relations
- Major ethnic groups and relations
- Regions of the country and distinctive local cultures

Thai Geography (2 hours)
- Neighbouring countries and relations
- Regions of the country
- Thai Politics (2.5 hours)
- Political situation
- Major social movements and developments
- Political institutions (Thai Monarchy, military, political parties)

Thai Culture (4 hours)
- Cultural views on social life
- Cultural views on work life
- Do's and Don'ts when living in Thailand
- Adapting to your new work life (building relationships with colleagues and bosses in the Thai context)

Thai Language (20 hours)
- Basic introductions
- Basic vocabulary
- Vocabulary for shopping, bargaining, communicating with students and interacting with colleagues.

Homework (4 hours for the entire week)

There are light homework assignments each evening. These include reading Thai newspapers (English version) and reporting to the class on current events in Thai politics and society and discussing the relevance to the individual's journey as a English teacher in Thailand.

Week Two
The second week of the course is a deeper exploration of theory in the discipline of English as a second language and how to teach grammar. Students learn about the structure and key elements of a lesson plan.

Every lesson requires a detailed lesson plan that lays out the procedures of the class, and also forces the teachers to consider the challenges, technology resources, and other factors that can impact upon our success in the classroom.

During week two, students will also learn how to teach grammar. Grammar can be challenging to teach. One of the reasons for this is that it has been a long time since native English speakers have reviewed grammar rules, so student receive a little bit of a refresher. The major assignments for week two are to create a lesson plan for teaching grammar and to present a full lesson just as a teacher would in a classroom.

Week Three
The third week of the course focuses on how to teach reading, listening and speaking. Reading can be a fun activity to teach in the classroom. It is also extremely beneficial for ESL learners for a whole host of reasons. These include being a good model for language production, increasing vocabulary, and allowing students to work at their own pace. Believe it or not, there is actually a strategy for how to teach reading. It involves building key reading skills and practicing with students to hone and improve those skills. The major assignments for this week are to create a lesson plan for teaching reading and present a full lesson just as as a teacher would in the classroom.

Week Four
The final week the class is dedicated to classroom management and preparing for and conducting the English camp. This may be the last topic discussed, but it is in fact extremely important, especially in cross-cultural contexts. Classroom management is about setting ground rules, apply them consistently, getting to know your students, and earning and maintaining their respect and commitment. Students spend several days preparing their lessons for the English camp. The typically camp lasts 2-3 days. During the final week there will also be a multiple choice and short answer final exam.

Awards
Upon successful completion of the course with a passing grade of 83% or better, students will receive a certificate demonstrating that they successfully completed the 120-hour in-class TESOL with XploreAsia.

Highlights

Non-degree holders can teach English in Thailand.

However, Thailands Ministry of Education has a strict policy requiring non-degree holders to have a TESOL or equivalent to work in the classroom. For non-degree holders, the TESOL is the foundation and stepping stone to your guaranteed success in your career in Education.

The Thailand Ministry of Education strengthened their requirements in 2005 and again in 2012. This means that schools are legally responsible for verifying a teachers qualifications prior to offering them employment or they can be subject to very hefty fines. What this means to you as a non-degree holder is you can expect each and every school in Thailand to have a prerequisite requirement for their teachers to have a TESOL certificate. This, in short, is why you must obtain a TESOL if you are considering teaching in Thailand. You may also be asked to take a TOEIC examination to verify that you are a native English speaker.

As a non-degree holder you will be more valuable as a candidate having actual teaching experience under your belt in addition to having a TESOL certificate. This is why the in-class TESOL program offered by XploreAsia is by far the best option for non-degree holders as we provide real teaching opportunities within the course whereby our clients physically work with real students in real schools.

Adventure Highlights
- Applicants will get paid between 25,000 and 35,000 Baht per month.
- Medical Insurance (not all schools, depending on contract).
- Visa applications can be processed within 24 hours.
- Applicants will get all school holidays off; this could be as many as 60 days at a time. These are often paid holidays depending on the school.

What is included in the program?
-Airport Pickup (provide applicants land within four days of start date)
-Transfer from Hua Hin to Bangkok
-At least one cultural excursion
-Accommodation assistance
-Comprehensive job placement assistance
-Full background check on school
-Contract negotiation
-Visa support
-Starter Pack: XploreAsia T-Shirt
-Starter Pack: Thai SIM card (excluding Blackberry services)
-Starter Pack: Documentation & assistance in opening a bank account and accident insurance. Fees associated with ATM cards and insurance are not included.

What is NOT included in the program?
- Medical Insurance
- Flights
- Visas
- Meals
- Accommodation (we will however provide assistance in finding accommodation)
- Any sort of financial assistance
- Day-to-day transport (including to job interviews)
- Entertainment

Why take the Full TESOL Course?

Taking the 120-Hour TESOL is strongly recommended for the following reasons:
- Applicants adjust to Thai culture a lot easier and dont make the normal cultural mistakes
- Applicants show a far greater confidence in class by getting in much more practice
- Applicants often get their contract renewed because they are better prepared to be teachers
- Applicants get access to a lot of teaching material
-Applicants get an opportunity to teach in a Thai school/camp and get feedback
- Applications get many more opportunities to develop and present English lessons and receive peer and instructor feedback

Adventure Highlights

- Applicants will get paid between 25,000 and 35,000 Baht per month.
- Medical Insurance (not all schools, depending on contract).
- Visa applications can be processed within 24 hours.
- Applicants will get all school holidays off; this could be as must as 60 days at a time. These are often paid holidays depending on the school.

What is included in the program?
- Airport Pickup (provide applicants land within four days of start date)
- Transfer from Hua Hin to Bangkok
- At least one cultural excursion such as
- Accommodation assistance
- Comprehensive job placement assistance
- Full background check on school
- Contract negotiation
- Visa support
- Starter Pack: XploreAsia T-Shirt
- Starter Pack: Thai SIM card (excluding Blackberry services)
- Starter Pack: Documentation & assistance in opening bank account. ATM card is optional cost.
- Starter Pack: Welcome dinner

What is NOT included in the program?
- Medical Insurance
- Flights
- Visas
- Meals
- Accommodation (we will however provide assistance in finding accommodation)
- Any sort of financial assistance
- Day-to-day transport (including to job interviews
- Entertainment