Teaching qualification
Teaching qualification
Teaching Knowledge Test
TKT is a new test about teaching English to speakers of other languages. It aims to increase teachers' confidence and enhance job prospects by focusing on the core teaching knowledge needed by teachers of primary, secondary or adult learners, anywhere in the world. This flexible and accessible award will help you to understand:
different methodologies for teaching
the 'language of teaching'
the ways in which resources can be used
the key aspects of lesson planning
classroom management methods for different needs.
TKT gives teachers a strong foundation in the core areas of teaching knowledge needed in the English language teaching classroom. It is ideal for all teachers, whatever your background and teaching experience, and is also suitable for people who would like to teach English but do not yet have a teaching position. TKT is aimed at learners who have intermediate level English or above.
TKT has three core modules. Each module consists of a test of 80 objective questions, lasting 80 minutes, which require you to select the correct answer and mark this on a computerised answer sheet.
Module 1 - Language and background to language learning and teaching
Describing language and language skills.
Background to language learning.
Background to language teaching.
Module 2 - Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching
Planning and preparing a lesson or sequence of lessons.
Selection and use of resources and materials.
Module 3 - Managing the teaching and learning process
Teachers' and learners' language in the classroom.
Classroom management.