The document discusses the Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT), an internationally recognized certification for English language teachers. TKT has three modules that test teachers' knowledge in different areas of English language teaching without assessing language skills. It can be taken one module at a time and reports results on a pass/fail basis. The document provides details on the content and format of the modules, who TKT is for, and resources for preparing including Cambridge ESOL and Pearson TDI interactive online materials.

1. Teaching Knowledge Test: WIIFY ( What´s in it for you? ) I Congreso Internacional sobre Lenguas y Dinámicas identitarias en el Bicentenario María Victoria Saumell Resistencia, Chaco, July 19th – 22nd, 2010

2. What do you know about TKT? TKT tests teachers’ teaching skills TKT tests teachers’ language skills TKT tests teachers’ knowledge of ELT TKT tests teachers teaching in the classroom Each module in TKT has 80 questions TKT has three modules testing different areas You don’t need to speak, write or listen to any English in TKT You can take TKT in any language school You can take TKT one module at a time TKT reports results as pass or fail

3. What should an EFL teacher know?

4. TKT Module 1 contents

5. TKT Module 2 contents

6. TKT Module 3 contents

8. TKT Grading A certificate for each module No pass or fail grades Grading according to 4 bands 1 The candidate demonstrates restricted knowledge of areas on the TKT Module … syllabus 2 The candidate demonstrates basic knowledge of areas on the TKT Module … syllabus 3 The candidate generally demonstrates comprehensive and accurate knowledge of areas on the TKT Module … syllabus 4 The candidate demonstrates comprehensive and accurate knowledge of all areas on the TKT Module … syllabus

9. Types of tasks One to one matching 3/4/5 option matching 3 option multiple choice Odd one out Sequencing

10. Who is TKT for? Non-certified teachers To get an internationally recognized certification Recently graduated teachers Experienced teachers To consolidate acquired knowledge and experience To brush up and update your teaching knowledge

11. Cambridge ESOL website TKT handbooks + model exam TKT glossary Pearson TDI TKT module TKT Support Adds interactivity through Expert videos Classroom videos Hyperlinks to web resources Interactive charts Interactive tasks Regular concept checks and assessment Goes beyond Proposes reflective tasks Expands on ELT issues

12. One to One matching

13. One to One matching

14. 3/4/5 option matching

15. 3 option multiple choice

16. Odd one out

17. Sequencing

18. TDI TKT Interactivity

19. TDI TKT Interactivity

20. TDI TKT Interactivity

21. Aknowledgements Pearson Longman for their support Litty Mora , Cambridge ESOL representative in Argentina My contact details: My E-mail: My blog: http://educationaltechnologyinelt.blogspot.com My Twitter: vickysaumell My Skype: vicky.saumell María Victoria Saumell