TESL Ontario Conference October 28 & 29, 2011

Project Team Project Lead - Carolyn Cohen Research Lead - Antonella Valeo Research Consultants - Sheila Dermer Applebaum, Colette Peters, Anouchka Plumb Administrative Assistant - Elizabeth Carbone System Administrator - Kevin O’Brien Copyright TESL Ontario Framework for Post TESL Certificate Training This work is the intellectual property of the author. Permission is granted for this material to be shared for non-commercial, educational purposes, provided that this copyright statement appears on the reproduced materials and notice is given that the copying is by permission of the author. To disseminate otherwise or to republish requires written permission from the author. 2

Agenda What is PTCT Training? Framework Project Overview The Final Framework Standards and Implementation Support Governance and Administration 3

What is post TESL Certificate training? TESL Certificate Training ▫ core skills and knowledge to prepare for the classroom Post TESL Certificate Training ▫ Standardized and accredited training governed by a framework of standards In-service Professional Development ▫ conferences, workshops, newsletters, journals and in-house support 4

Purpose and Goals of FPTCT To provide relevant and specialized training standards for instructors to meet evolving program and learner needs To develop consistent standards for design and delivery of post TESL Certificate training for LINC and ESL instructors in Ontario To make recommendations for FPTCT governance and implementation 5

Project Activities Research and Consultation in the Field Input from Advisory Group of Stakeholders Preparation of draft Post TESL Certificate Training Framework document Preliminary fieldtest and pilot test of Framework Orientation Sessions to finalized Framework Online System Development 6

Research Sources Research studies, reports, program evaluations Professional and academic literature review Specific groups of stakeholders Key Informant Interviews Administrators, instructors, Ontario wide Focus Groups Questionnaire Selected follow up interviews TESL Training Provider Consultation Administrators, instructors and learners, Online Survey 7

Research Findings: Priority Content Content areas Canadian Language Benchmarks Advanced Grammar Pronunciation Intercultural communication Technology ESL/Literacy Assessment Language for the workplace 8

Research Findings: Engaging Instructors - Benefits of PTCT 9 Enhanced knowledge and teaching skills Understanding and application of government policy Standardization and establishment of best practices Recognition of training and qualifications Enhanced employment opportunities

Research Findings: Potential Challenges Course fees Course availability, timing and access Release time Potential Contract issues 10

Standards for Quality Training Implementation Support Governance and Administration 11 Final Framework

1. PTCT builds on a foundation of professional knowledge and skills established in TESL Certificate training and developed through classroom practice. 2. PTCT is outcomes–based and includes assessment of change in the professional knowledge and skills of participants. 12 Standards for Quality Training

3. PTCT connects theoretical knowledge and/or current research related to specific content with practical application of that knowledge in language training programs. 4. PTCT includes the direct application of learning to the classroom. 5. PTCT promotes professional reflection and development. 13 Standards for Quality Training

6. PTCT supports the development of a community of practice. 7. PTCT reflects the current needs of instructors teaching adults in adult English as a second language training programs. 8. PTCT trainers have an understanding and knowledge of the theory and research relevant to the teaching context of adult English as a second language training, and expertise in the specific content and the medium of instruction. 14 Standards for Quality Training

Background Development of the Framework Standards for PTCT Governance and Administration Training Outline Template Examples of Implementation 15 PTCT Framework Document

16 Training Outline Template ContentStructurePre-requisites OutcomesAssessmentTasks Resources Trainer Qualifications

3.1.Training draws on material that addresses theory and/or current research relevant to the content area. 5.3.Participants are provided with an annotated list of recommended resources that will allow them to pursue their areas of interest related to the content after training ends Training incorporates content material that is relevant to adult English as a second language training in Ontario. 17 Training Resources and Materials

Training Outline Exemplar Completed by Humber College Language Training for Employment Concrete examples of how to meet each standard across one outline 18 Further Implementation Support

1. PTCT builds on a foundation of professional knowledge and skills established in TESL Certificate training and developed through classroom practice Participants have prerequisite skills and knowledge specific to the content area of the training as specified in the training outline. Training outline specifies: Experience teaching ESL levels at Canadian Language Benchmarks Stage II 19 Training Exemplar

20 Governance and Administration Background The Role of TESL Ontario Guidelines Steering Committee

21 Governance and Administration Sustainability: Formalized agreement between CIC and TESL Ontario Qualified trainers: Review and accreditation Quality training: Annual steering committee review Training development: Review and approval Sector communication: Approved training, eligibility, trainer registry Recognizing participation: Instructor accreditation

Five Orientation Sessions across Ontario this fall for interested training providers: Further information Support for developing training An opportunity to share feedback 22 Project Activities Update

55 instructor training participants Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London Universities, Colleges, School Boards, Language training organizations 23 Orientation Sessions

Online Administration System PTCT information Training accreditation application Instructor application Qualified Trainer registry FAQs 24 Project Activities Update

FPTCT Website 25

FPTCT Project 26 Thank you!