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IH Certificate in Online Tutoring

Who is it for?

  • Experienced language teachers that are interested in teaching students online
  • Qualified tutors that are interested in training teachers online
  • Teachers or tutors that are interested in designing online teaching courses (please note the course is not explicitly about course design)

Aims

To train tutors in techniques and approaches to online tutoring for both student-oriented and teacher-oriented courses on the IH Virtual Learning Environment (Platform). The course focuses on the demands of the asynchronous environment and how this is different from face-to-face teaching.


Content

Four modules taken over a 5-week period. Modules include: how to get students started on a course, exploring learning styles online and a comparison of face-to-face and online tutoring. Acquired skills include: dealing with reluctant students, summarising skills and adapting activities.


Structure & Assessment

The course is run entirely online by qualified online tutors. There is no necessity to be online at a scheduled time, but synchronised meetings with tutors are available. Participants submit a course portfolio comprising of a set of compulsory tasks to be externally moderated. Course participants must make regular and relevant contributions to the online Discussion Board.


Prices

IH staff: £180

Non-IH staff: £330

These prices include VAT. If the fee will be paid by a business outside of the UK, VAT can be deducted from the prices listed. Please enquire upon application.


Dates

  • 26th January 2013 - 23rd February 2013
  • 2nd March 2013 - 30th March 2013
  • 4th May 2013 - 1st June 2013
  • 6th July 2013 - 3rd August 2013
  • 5th October 2013 - 2nd November 2013

How to Apply

This course can only be taken online via IH Online Teacher Training. Download the application form, fill it in and email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Time Commitment

50 hours over 5 weeks, including online and offline work. The course is usually broken down into 5 phases with approximately 1 - 2 hours’ work per day, but the timetable is flexible.

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