A New Global Framework for Improving Teaching Quality in Language Education

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A New Global Framework for

Improving Teaching Quality in

Language Education

Michael Cahill

Regional DirectorNational Geographic Learning


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The worlds largest assessment

organization, which develops,

administers and scores more than

50 million tests annually in morethan 180 countries, at 9,000+

locations worldwide.

Designs learning programs to

bring the world to the classroom

and the classroom to life, and to

reflect the mission and tradition ofthe National Geographic Society:

to inspire people to care about

the planet.


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15 million English

teachers worldwide

(David Graddol)

Lack of teachers who can teach English in English

No scalable way to train teachers fast enough

Demand for

Improving the

Quality of English

Teaching


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So, how are ministries looking to

address this problem?


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Teachers need to have

the language and

professional knowledge

necessary to implement

their national English

curriculum successfully

and confidently and

teach English in English.

A Global Solution


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International Panel of Experts

Led by Professors Donald Freeman, Anne Burns, and Anne Katz,panelists from 13 countries shared their insights and experience to help

shape the ELTeach course content and ensure that it is both globally

and locally relevant.


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Donald Freeman

School of EducationUniversity of Michigan


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A Research-Based Design

#1. The central role of the teacher:

The classroom teacher is the key to

student learning.


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#2. Efficacy:

Teachers develop competence

through professional confidence.


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#3. Prior knowledge:

Teachers learn most effectively when

they start with what they know.


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#4. Time-on-task:

Teachers build professional

confidence through practice.


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#5. Feedback:

Feedback that is explicit and timely

promotes teacher learning.


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#6. Connection to local classroom

practice:

Teachers deepen their understanding

of new materials when they can apply

that learning to their own classrooms.


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Review of national,regional and

internationalstandards

Compare toprofessional

knowledge-base

Input and review frominternational expert

panels

Global FrameworkLanguage & Knowledge

3-step design process


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Support teachers to

teach English in English

Build teachers

confidence Is scalable, and

cost-effective

Provide comprehensive coursework

and assessment Have measurable outcomes

Needs


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Competent English teachers use an identifiable set of

language terms for following:

Classroom Management

Understanding and Communicating Lesson Content

Assessing Student Work

Giving Feedback

English-for-Teaching:


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Competent English teachers possess the essential

knowledge needed to make decisions about their work

in and out of the classroom, including:

Foundations of Language Learning and

Language Teaching

Essentials of English

Teaching Vocabulary, Grammar, Speaking, Listening,Reading, and Writing

Professional Knowledge for ELT:


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Upgrading quality in

language education is

needed anddemanded


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Educationalauthorities need

measurable data tomake decisions about

teacher education


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Supporting teachers

confidence builds theircompetence


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Michael J [email protected]

www.elteach.com

A New Global Framework for Improving Teaching Quality in Language Education

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