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BC Dip - I left BC Madrid YL a few years ago,
but when I was there they offered the Trinity Lic. Dip (not
DELTA) to selected teachers for free. They got 2 mornings a
week of sessions, observations and feedback from written assignements
as part of the course. All the teachers had to pay was the exam
fee (around 55,000 pta in those days) (330 euros). I expect
if sold to the general public, they will charge fees comparable
to the DELTA at BLC - about 2000 euros. (dunno)
TEFL Courses: I am still trying to get my head around
all these different "certification" courses. Is there anyone out there
who can explain them to me? I understand that CELTA and Trinity TEFL
are "certified" courses. But what does that mean? I understand that
they are backed by Cambridge and Trinity College respectively, but
does that mean that I can apply my studies from these courses to studies
at either of those two institutions? Does this backing make a difference
in the "real world" of teaching here in Madrid? Then there are other
places here in Madrid such as EBC, Canterbury and a new one that I’ve
seen offering a TEFL training program "on a blended learning platform"
(their words). What does it all mean? I am really confused. Earlier
this summer I contacted several TEFL /CELTA schools (while I was still
in the States) to get in on a program at the last minute in August,
but then decided against
it because I wanted to be here (Madrid) first
to check out the scene. I think I am more confused than when I began.
Can anyone give me some direction about this? btw this is a great
forum. There isn´t a whole lot of information, but what there is
is really useful. You all seem so knowledgeable about the topic so
I thought I’d ask here. Thanks in advance!
EBC y Idiomas / TEFL Course: I have taken the course
from EBC in the past and feel now that enough time has passed to comfortably
discuss it. EBC is located on 26, Orense street on the second floor
with 3 very small rooms, an even SMALLER "library" of 45 books, that
are monitored over like the last scraps of food available for the
village and the teachers are ALL not native English speakers. The overall theme of the course is good, and the teaching practice is
very practical. However, the support for the studens is lacking to
say the least, and access to teacher materials is very poor. I realize
that the TEFL course is a means to an end, but I wonder what they
are doing with all that money we paid, because it is definitely not
being used to help the students complete the course successfully.
(by dunno)
I went to EBC they had about 300 reference books and other resources,
life's a constant change I suppose. They did have a system for
borrowing books which they told us they didn't use to have. They
said they put in a borrowing system after one course student tried
to steal 9 books. Anyone teaching in Spain will quickly find out
that EFL books in Spain are not cheap so I suppose it makes sense
to protect what you've got and make sure the next class can also
use the books. I found the teachers very knowledgeable and helpful.
They know a lot more about how to present English, especially
grammar, than I do and sad to say I am a native English speaker.
So I learned a lot about my own language. They also helped me
find work so now I'm self sufficient. Can't say fairer than that
I suppose. I thought they were good value for money, but then
again that's just my opinion. (by dunno)
Scandal at ITC?: Do any of you know anything about this "scandal"
at ITC? http://www.praguepost.com/P03/2004/Art/1223/news2.php
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