Framework for Post TESL Certificate Training Connecting Supporting

Framework for Post TESL Certificate Training Connecting, Supporting, Enhancing Framework for Post TESL Certificate Training (PTCT) TESL Ontario Conference October 28 & 29, 2011

2 Project Team Project Lead - Carolyn Cohen Research Lead - Antonella Valeo Research Consultants - Sheila Dermer Applebaum, Colette Peters, Anouchka Plumb Administrative Assistant - Elizabeth Carbone System Administrator - Kevin O’Brien Copyright TESL Ontario Framework for Post TESL Certificate Training 2011. This work is the intellectual property of the author. Permission is granted for this material to be shared for non-commercial, educational purposes, provided that this copyright statement appears on the reproduced materials and notice is given that the copying is by permission of the author. To disseminate otherwise or to republish requires written permission from the author.

3 Agenda • What is PTCT Training? • Framework Project Overview • The Final Framework • Standards and Implementation Support • Governance and Administration

4 What is post TESL Certificate training? • TESL Certificate Training ▫ core skills and knowledge to prepare for the classroom • In-service Professional Development ▫ conferences, workshops, newsletters, journals and in-house support • Post TESL Certificate Training ▫ Standardized and accredited training governed by a framework of standards

5 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

6 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

7 Research Sources Professional and academic literature review Key Informant Interviews Focus Groups TESL Training Provider Consultation Survey • Research studies, reports, program evaluations • Specific groups of stakeholders • Administrators, instructors, Ontario wide • Questionnaire • Selected follow up interviews • Administrators, instructors and learners, • Online

8 Research Findings: Priority Content Language for the workplace Curriculum/ materials development Canadian Language Benchmarks Content areas Advanced Grammar Pronunciation Intercultural communication Assessment ESL/Literacy Technology

9 Research Findings: Engaging Instructors - Benefits of PTCT 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

10 Research Findings: Potential Challenges Course fees Course availability, timing and access Release time Potential Contract issues

11 Final Framework Standards for Quality Training Implementation Support Governance and Administration

12 Standards for Quality Training 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.

13 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.

14 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 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.

15 PTCT Framework Document • Background • Development of the Framework • Standards for PTCT • Governance and Administration • Training Outline Template • Examples of Implementation

16 Training Outline Template Content Structure Prerequisites Outcomes Assessment Tasks Resources Trainer Qualifications

17 Training Resources and Materials 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.

18 Further Implementation Support Training Outline Exemplar • Completed by Humber College • Language Training for Employment • Concrete examples of how to meet each standard across one outline

19 Training Exemplar 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

20 Governance and Administration • Background • The Role of TESL Ontario • Guidelines • Steering Committee

21 Governance and Administration Qualified trainers: Review and accreditation Recognizin g participati on: Instructor accreditatio n Sector communicatio n: Approved training, eligibility, trainer registry Quality training: Annual steering committee review Sustainabilit y: Formalized agreement between CIC Training and TESL developme Ontario nt: Review and approval

22 Project Activities Update Five Orientation Sessions across Ontario this fall for interested training providers: • Further information • Support for developing training • An opportunity to share feedback

23 Orientation Sessions • 55 instructor training participants • Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London • Universities, Colleges, School Boards, Language training organizations

24 Project Activities Update Online Administration System • PTCT information • Training accreditation application • Instructor application • Qualified Trainer registry • FAQs

25 FPTCT Website www. teslontario. ca/framework 2010/

26 FPTCT Project Thank you!