Learning English, Literature, Linguistics: Teacher Training Objectives

Monday, 12 December 2011

Teacher Training Objectives


               Teacher Training Objectives
       
 Language teacher training objectives are related to the teacher training course. However, objectives are relatively more specific and ideally measurable in some process. A successful trainee is expected to be capable of exhibiting that he/she has achieved the objectives. He/she is also able to demonstrate what he/she has achieved through the assessment procedures.

       After attending the training course, a trainee should be able to show a number of skills as follows:
       Firstly, he/she should be able to plan, implement and evaluate appropriate learning experience for his/her learners. He/she
       Secondly, he/she will able to gain sufficient knowledge of the theory of language teaching methodology so that he/she can select the right method in a particular situation, based on the analysis of the reasons.
       Thirdly, he/she has to have sufficient command of the target language required to develop language teaching materials for his/her learners.
       Fourthly, he/she should have the ability to evaluate, adapt, adopt and use language texts and other materials available in the market.
       Fifthly, he/she has to have the ability to modify and improve his/her teaching strategies in the light of self-evaluation.
       Sixthly, he/she should use a good model of the target language, for example, English in all the necessary communicative situations involved in language teaching.
       Seventhly, he/she should have the ability to appreciate a literary text of an appropriate level and subject-matter, and to explain the basis of his/her appreciation.
       Eighthly, he/she should have the ability to analyze the social, psychological and educational contexts in which teaching and learning occur.
       Finally, a trainee has to be able to undertake sustained autonomous academic responsibilities and duties.

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