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1、An Overview of TKTGeneral descriptionTKT tests professional knowledge about the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. It should be noted that TKT tests teaching knowledge rather than teaching ability and that language proficiency, e.g. listening, speaking and extended writing, are not

2、tested.TKT can be taken at any stage in a teachers career and offers candidates a step in their professional development and enables them to move on to higher-level teaching qualifications and access professional support materials such as journals about English language teaching (ELT). Paper formatT

3、KT consists of three free-standing modules each testing different areas of teaching knowledge. There are 80 questions in each module.Answer formatFor all modules candidates indicate their answers by shading the correct lozenges on an OMR answer sheet.Task TypesObjective tasks, such as matching, mult

4、iple choice, sequencing, ordering, odd one out.Timing1 hour 20 minutes per module.MarksEach question carries one mark.Module Title Timing Content 1 Language and background to language learning and teaching 1 hour 20 minutes Three parts with 80 objective format items 2 Lesson planning and use of reso

5、urces for language teaching 1 hour 20 minutes Two parts with 80 objective format items 3 Managing the teaching and learning process 1 hour 20 minutes Two parts with 80 objective format items TKT aims to test candidates knowledge of concepts related to language, language use and the background to and

6、 practice of language teaching and learning. to provide an easily accessible test about teaching English to speakers of other languages, which is prepared and delivered to international standards, and could be used by candidates to access further training and enhance career opportunities. to encoura

7、ge teachers in their professional development by providing a first step in a developmental framework of awards for teachers of English. TKT CandidatureTKT is suitable for teachers of English in primary, secondary or adult teaching contexts and is intended for an international audience of non-first l

8、anguage or first language teachers of English.Candidates taking TKT will normally have some experience of teaching English to speakers of other languages. TKT may also be taken by pre-service teachers teachers who wish to refresh their teaching knowledge teachers who are moving to English teaching a

9、fter teaching another subject. Candidates are not required to fulfil any specific entry requirements for TKT.In order to keep a record of their professional development and reflections on their teaching, candidates are encouraged to keep a portfolio. Through the portfolio candidates are encouraged t

10、o become reflective practitioners by analysing their teaching and how this impacts on their students learning. The portfolio does not form part of the assessment for TKT, however.Language levelTo access TKT, candidates need a level of English proficiency of at least Level B1 of the Council of Europe

11、s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This level is specified in the Council of Europes Threshold document (Threshold 1990, J A van Ek CUP August 1998). However, candidates are not required to have taken any specific English language examinations.TKT candidates are expected to be f

12、amiliar with language relating to the practice of ELT. A non-exhaustive glossary of teaching terminology can be found in the TKT Glossary.Preparing for TKTTKT is designed to offer maximum flexibility and accessibility for candidates and therefore does not include a compulsory course component or com

13、pulsory teaching practice. However, it is likely that centres and other institutions will wish to offer courses for TKT preparation and these may also include some teaching practice if desired. It is anticipated that in preparing for TKT candidates will have the opportunity to extend their knowledge

14、 of English language teaching. They will familiarise themselves with concepts related to language, language use and the background to and practice of language teaching and learning. The TKT Course, published by CUP in collaboration with Cambridge ESOL, is available in mid-April 2005. This coursebook

15、 provides approximately 60-90 hours of classroom-based or self-access study, and includes practice tasks and tests.Further support is also available in the form of seminar programmes in different countries. More information on these programmes is available here.Sources and text types used in TKTExtr

16、acts, original or adapted, from the following sources may feature in TKT ELT coursebooks or supplementary materials handbooks on English language teaching and learning ELT journals and magazines testing materials reference materials on language, e.g. grammar books and dictionaries, including phonemi

17、c transcription (IPA International Phonetic Alphabet) diagrams or other visuals transcriptions of classroom talk descriptions of classroom situations. The full specifications for TKT are available in the TKT Handbook.TKT Overview ActivityAim: to check knowledge of the content of TKT Target Audience:

18、 teacher trainers/candidates Relevance to TKT: All modules Organisation: groups/pairs Materials needed: Worksheet 1. Divide the class up into groups or pairs.2. Give each group or pair enough copies of the worksheet so that everyone can see it or use an OHT of the worksheet.3. Ask them to discuss th

19、e statements and decide if they are true or false.4. Set a time limit of 10 minutes for the discussion.5. Check the answers with the whole class. Worksheet Check your knowledge of TKT by deciding whether the following statements are True or False:1. TKT tests teachers teaching skills.2. TKT tests te

20、achers English language skills.3. TKT tests teachers knowledge of English language teaching.4. TKT tests teachers teaching in the classroom.5. Each module in TKT has 80 questions.6. TKT has 3 modules testing different areas of knowledge.7. To answer TKT questions, you just choose the correct letter.

21、8. You dont need to speak, write or listen to any English in TKT.9. Each module in TKT is worth the same number of marks as the others.10. You can take TKT in any language school.11. You can take TKT one module at a time.12. TKT reports results as pass or fail.Answers 1. False. It does not test teac

22、hing skills, but knowledge about teaching.2. False. It is not a test of language.3. True.4. False. TKT is not a test of skills or performance. It is a test of knowledge.5. True.6. True.7. False. You must then shade the lozenge for that letter on the answer sheet.8. True.9. True.10. False. You can only take TKT in UCLES approved centres.11. True. Modules can be taken separately or together.12. False. Results are issued in four bands. TKT is not a pass/fail test.