IT teaching and training is a thriving profession

IT teaching and training is a thriving profession. There is a high level demand for re-training and updating ICT and WP skills in line with developing technologies.

Continuous learning is no longer achieved in traditional ways only, therefore, learning needs to be increasingly supported and enhanced by technology. This has led to the inclusion of eLearning as part of this course.

The TEFL qualification is offered in addition to the IT Teacher Training Diplomas.

Careers in Teaching

What does a JEB/EDI teaching qualification mean?

Graduates joining the teaching profession will greatly enhance their employability with this qualification. JEB/EDI certification provides graduates who already hold a degree with additional teaching subjects in Information Technology (IT).

Graduates who hold only JEB/EDI qualifications may currently be employed as unqualified part-time day teachers or as part-time adult education/night class teachers.

Graduates who successfully complete the TEFL section of the course will be awarded a Certificate in English Language Teaching (CELT) from the Advisory Council for English Language Schools (ACELS) which qualifies them to teach English as a foreign language.

Careers in Business

Many degree holders aspire to careers in business, industry, commerce, and the public service. By achieving JEB/EDI qualifications, graduates develop proficiency in specialist computer skills, which will enhance their career prospects.

Careers in Training

Opportunities exist in companies as in-house trainers or as external consultants.

Self-Employment

With the proliferation in the use of computers in homes and businesses, there is great scope for self-employment.

Course Structure

This course will prepare students for internationally recognised qualifications, certified by the Joint Examining Board/Education Development International (JEB/EDI) and the Advisory Council for English Language Schools (ACELS). Students gain an in-depth knowledge of software packages as well as the expertise to teach and train others.

Teaching Practice

Teaching practice is a mandatory part of this course. Students are required to undertake 6 hours of teaching practice for the JEB/EDI awards. Teaching practice is also required for the TEFL award. The cost is borne by the College, however, TP is provided only for students who meet specified attendance and performance criteria, as determined by the College.

TEFL Teacher Training Course offered by Senior College Dun Laoghaire

Course Overview
The TEFL training course offered by Senior College Dun Laoghaire and accredited by the Advisory Council for English Language Schools (ACELS) comprises 120 hours programmed trainer/trainee contact and a minimum of 34 hours trainer directed study. Classes are scheduled in a 4 hour block one morning per week from mid September to mid May.

Certification

Successful completion of the course will be recognised by the award of a Certificate in English Language Teaching (CELT) by the Advisory Council for English Language Schools (ACELS) in respect of trainees with Level 7 or equivalent NQAI qualifications (primary degree from a recognised third level institution). Trainees without the aforementioned qualifications will be awarded a College certificate on successful completion of the course.

A careers forum is held each year to which representatives of IT training organisations from industry, teachers from the public service and TTD graduates speak of their experiences.

JEB awards its own Diplomas to those who successfully complete a JEB Education Practice Award (ICT Skills and/or WP) in conjunction with the Education Principles and Practices Certificate.

*Candidates who hold a teaching qualification (e.g. H Dip or BEd) may be eligible, subject to certain conditions, for an exemption from the Certificate in Education Principles and Practice.

Career
Many careers in the teaching profession and training industries are available to graduates.

Education/Training
Graduates may opt for further training in SCD or elsewhere. Further training in IT specialist areas will open up valuable opportunities.

Entry Requirements
Applications are accepted from graduates, with or without the HDip Ed.

Mature Students (including VTOS and BTEA)
Mature persons with a high standard of general education and proven motivation may apply.

Other Requirements
All applicants will have an advisory meeting to offer guidance and to ensure course suitability.

Applicants must have a good command of both spoken and written English. Candidates must have sufficient proficiency in English to follow the course, complete assessment materials, take examinations and teach through the English language.

Candidates must be at least 20 years of age by the June following the commencement of the course.

Applicants must have a prior IT computing qualifications such as FETAC, ECDL, City & Guilds eQuals Level 1 and Level 2 or have relevant IT work experience.
While keyboarding skills will be taught as part of the WP course, prior experience will be a distinct advantage. Typing skills are essential to obtain the WP Diploma.

TEFL
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence that they are of a C2 English Language Level (Council of Europe Language Level Criteria) or recognised equivalent.

Fees
There are no tuition fees for EU students. At course commencement, students are required to pay for books, exams, a College registration fee and where applicable professional body registration fees.

Further Information: Senior College Dun Laoghaire

http://www.scd.ie/