IHC Online
A truly unique and practical online initial teacher training program
The first online course that meets the IH stamp of approval.
The IHC online is designed for candidates who:
- have little or no teaching experience and want a recognized qualification.
- former teachers who want to refresh and update before resuming
teaching
- current English teachers already but would like or are required
to obtain a recognized qualification. You can continue working
while you take the course and use your own classes for your
assessed lessons.
- experienced teachers who would like to develop their language teaching skills.
Course components: |
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course requires a minimum 120 hours of input and 80 hours of
homework. The course is modular and is able to be completed in
12 to 36 weeks.The length of each course is predetermined and
candidates must be able to access the online learning environment
for the duration of the course.
There is no option to finish earlier or later. It is important
to consider your own learning style and time constraints to ensure
that you will be able to complete the course.
The number of hours or work per week will depend on the set length
of the course
- online teacher training and help with assignments
- able to learn at your own pace
- 10 hours of teaching practice (6 hours assessed) for all candidates
- 10 hours observation of experienced teachers
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INPUT SESSIONS |
- Core course materials delivered over an online virtual learning environment
- 9 separate units with corresponding reading, assessed and unassessed tasks and assignments to enhance understanding
- Dedicated learning platform for candidates to share and discuss,
monitored by an experienced tutor
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TEACHING PRACTICE |
- Plan, teach and written reflection on all assessed lessons
- Observations completed by local tutor, with reports sent to
the course tutor
- Video observation option also available
- Integration of teaching practice with all other components of the course
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OBSERVATION OF TEACHING |
- Online (video) and real-class observations
- Online observations included with study modules to enhance learning aims
- Real-class observations can be arranged at your own school
or nearby
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WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS |
- 4 written assignments integrated into course modules
- All assignments reviewed and assessed by IHC tutors
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What help can I expect during the
course?
You will have a dedicated IHC tutor for the length of your course.
You will also be part of study group in a virtual learning environment
that is monitored by your tutor. A course coordinator is also
available for assistance as required. Your local tutor will
be able to offer you advice and support and will observe your teaching
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Who is the local supervisor?
All participants can choose an experienced and qualified teacher as
their local tutor. This person should have experience working in
teacher development or teacher training, be working in the same
school or nearby, be willing to spend at least 6 hours observing
your teaching over the length of the course.
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