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maoopa
China

TKT
 
I have written an article about TKT, I just want to know if you know about it (what it is), and if you do, what you think about it.
 
Thanks in advance.
 
Sincerely,
 
Mauro
 

3 Feb 2010      





aliciapc
Uruguay

Hello Mauro ,
I have taken the 3 modules you mention (there are two more now: TKT cal and TKT clil ) 2 years ago and I did because I informed myself about it and found that it was - in my opinion - an objective way of evaluating a teacher �s knowledge OF the language and ABOUT teaching.
In the case of English speaking countries I think it also assesses the teaching part objectively, the fact that English is the native tongue doesn �t have anything to do with how good or bad your teaching skills are. But I wouldn �t know about the part of  testing the language in itself, since it �s much easier for you to learn what �s correct in English as the language is all around you !!
You have mentioned everything regarding the exam, I have nothing to add, except maybe that you never actually fail this exam, you get a grade. It �s band 1 to 4 being 4 the best.
Also, each module consists of 80 multiple choice questions to be answered in an hour (I think it was an hour, I don �t know if it has changed).
So, if there is anything else you want to find and I can help, just let me know.
A hug.
Alicia
PS, here �s the link to TKT in case somebody else wants to find out more or see a sample exam.
                     http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/teaching-awards/tkt.html

3 Feb 2010     



Crespus2006
United States

Hi Mauro!

Yes, I know TKT. Actually, I have to say that the TKT Course (which is offered by some schools around the world) changed my life. It �s really excellent!

25 Feb 2010