DISTANCE LEARNING TEFL TESOL

2005-08-12T11:15:00.000-07:00

Distance learning for TEFL/TESOL Teacher Training www.robaco.org
TEFL/TESOL Teacher Training Courses that match your style of learning, There is no getting away from the fact that studying for a qualification by distance learning requires self-motivation and self discipline. There is also a lot you can do in advance to make sure the course you choose best suits the way you want to learn and also provides the kind of support to you that will make the difference between success and failure.

Your first consideration must be to look for the Course that covers the level that matches your personal and professional interests. If you have no teaching experience and wish to start training for a TEFL/TESOL career you should select Certificate TEFL For those with some teaching experience or who already have a teaching qualification there is the Diploma in TEFL and if you are an experienced TEFL'er you may decide to go for Masters and then Doctorate level by research and /or modular study.

All courses provide the personal attention you will need. Distance learning provides the luxury of being able to cross continents so you will always be close to your personal tutor / mentor. The structure and design of the Course is the next important consideration , we realise you have a busy schedule and therefore do not impose deadlines in any of the Courses, you work at your own pace ! The advantage of teaching delivered by distance methods email and the web - is that it allows for flexibility, and this is a feature that Robaco are very aware of....... Courses are divided into modules, both compulsory and elective. Each module is further broken down into assignments, with submission of written work that is the body of the assessment i.e. , no written exams ( so forget the nerves! ). You accumulate credits as you work through modules and will progress from Certificate, through Diploma to Masters and Doctorate level.You don't have to commit you can go short or long and conclude at any level.

We know you don't want or need a strong structure of deadlines which will force you to do something in a hurry or penalise you for missing a deadline. Instead the Courses allow you to complete assignments under flexible supervision and what you will have is a Personal Tutor / Mentor who can discuss your difficulties with you before you get too lazy or help you to predict what other demands life may make on you over the Course duration. So the Courses have no limitations, you can stop and start modules according to your own needs. The stages design of the Courses gives the ultimate structured freedom! ! In other words you can plan your whole career in one easy framework !

Part of the tutor / mentor role is to advise students before they enrol about how the Courses can be made to fit round their needs, but also and very importantly to offer ongoing advice and support. You can always contact your mentor via Administration :

Robaco respects students as professionals who take on the responsibility to train for their working lives, we will help you to make the correct decisions about Course and assignment selection and offer all the alternatives open to you.

I have taught faculty internationally over the past 15 years and in my experience advise students to judge a Course firstly on personal attention and then by how responsive their mentors are to their needs.This is the quality control indicator ! A supportive personal tutor / mentor is the essential component. It is natural for students who are returning to study after some years to feel under-confident just as it is for those who are starting out after University or College , so along with mentor support we also encourage and facilitate communication via socail media, twitter http://bit.ly/robaco

Being able to contact present and past students helps to overcome feelings of isolation or nervousness. All the courses have optional non - assessed practice in academic writing so the student will have a much clearer idea of the specific subject area in focus along with tutor corrected draft submissions before final moderation and Certification. For the higher Degrees we will help to develop academic research skills in particular help with refinement of Dissertation and Thesis work. If there is not easy access to libraries or specialist bookshops there are even examples available of other students work that has already been moderated.

For Certificate TEFL qualification the Course is totally self contained and is all you will need to get qualified for the industry plus as a worldwide TEFL/TESOL recruiter we also will be able to help you find that important first teaching position , totally free of charge as part of your Course fees.

I'm sure we can be of help to you whichever Course level you decide to proceed with.

Happy TEFL ' ing !!!
http://www.robaco.org
Prof R.M.Barnett

Senior tutor

TEFL,TESOL

DISTANCE LEARNING TEFL TESOL