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geoffwode
Joined: 20 Feb 2017 Posts: 9
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Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 6:42 pm Post subject: Online teaching qualifications |
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Hi all
Are there any worthwhile courses out there to qualify me specifically for online English teaching?
I have a CELTA and I'm currently studying an English degree. The latter won't be completed for a few years, hence why I'm looking for any other qualifications to add to my CV.
I assume that the best way is to simply get a job teaching online, but I have other work commitments at the moment, hence why I'm looking at study in the meantime.
Here's one example, but I've no idea of it's worth...
https://bridge.edu/tefl/teaching-english-online
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nomad soul
Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world
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Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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Employers aren't likely to require or even acknowledge a specialized cert in teaching English online. Also be aware that online teaching isn't one size fits all.
I have no knowledge of the quality of the Bridge cert. Per the course outline, it entails:
Introduction to Teaching English Online
Exposure, Motivation, and Opportunity
Language Acquisition, the Learner, and the Teacher
Building and Balancing Lessons
Building Accuracy and Fluency
Teaching Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing Online
Assessment and More
Alternately, check out MOOCs for professional development & more; both lynda.com and Coursera have courses on teaching online in general, which could complement your CELTA.
Since you recently started university studies toward a BA, you might want to refrain from taking on any online teaching course until you're ready to apply for online work. |
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geoffwode
Joined: 20 Feb 2017 Posts: 9
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 7:20 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for your advice.
£110 for the BridgeTEFL course seems a expensive if employers don't particularly care. I'll check out the other platforms/courses that you've mentioned instead.
I agree that additional courses alongside a degree could be a bad idea. I have a couple of months to play with, though, and I like to keep busy |
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