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SmartLab® conducted its Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers catering to candidates who are planning for a career switch and took up the course to get ready to teach. There are candidates who are already teachers by profession but took up the course for enrichment as well as to gain accreditation.
Many candidates have commented that the materials in the course are comprehensive and the lecturers are friendly and helpful. Besides lectures, candidates will be engaged in discussions, ideas sharing, presentations and even debates; all in all to generate ideas and sharing of experience for their assignments as well as for their use as teachers.
There are also online supports to help candidates complete their assignments. As module 2 & 3 in the course require the candidates to teach and implement an assessment for learners, practicum could be arranged by SmartLab® for candidates who do not have any present classes. Suitable candidates who had completed the course might even get a chance to be employed as a teacher with SmartLab® or be recruited in its tuition agency department.
SmartLab® is dedicated to help and guide candidates in this course and below are some testimonials from our candidates:
The modules cover all aspects of preparation for a lesson. The extra reading materials provided also gives insight to teaching experiences of other teachers. The learning material handles each section of the assignment, so that it is discussed during the class. The moderators goes through it and gives pointers for improvement.
Pallavi. N. Salvi, 2008
Discussions were carried out during lesson and I have learnt some interesting concepts from every participant. There is also presentation of our session plans to exchange points of views, allowing us to improve on our teaching method / styles.
Lee Ching Min, 2008
Beside the materials given, there are also additional useful articles and information given during the lesson. There are more then sufficient materials, articles and sample assignments to support the assignments. The trainer is very helpful. Please keep up the good work!
Law Wi Liang, 2008
Lessons covered in the modules helped me to plan my sessions systematically by considering learners needs, it also gives me an idea about how to use learning methods and materials properly. Trainer provided all possible guidance during the preparation of assignments. He always ready to help us whenever we have a problem
Nisha V., 2008
There are various group discussions which are useful and I think most topics are relevant. The trainer gave appropriate guidance to me and the modules are well-structured too.
Archana Dubey, 2008
I feel that the lessons covered in module 1 are very helpful in improving our teaching. It is so because the module highlights more on how we should plan & execute our lesson in class. We get an idea how we should deliver our lesson to the learners using various resources. The lessons also help us to realize how an environment can also affect the learning activity. The field visit to observe the conduct of a class is also very helpful to enhance our teaching skills. Our course trainer Mr. Yew Cheong was always there to assist us with the preparation. Anytime we needed his guidance he was ready to help us. We even had the opportunity to present our assignment in front of an external assessor Ms Hazel, she was also very kind to guide us. We even had sample assignments so that we get an idea to prepare our assignment.
Smita Nair, 2008
The lecturer has indeed brought out all the facts right before us. The rest remains for us to implement all that has been learnt.
Gayathri Venkatesh, 2008
In the closing ceremony for the Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers
and Trainers 2008, participating certificates were given to the candidates
by Mr Tony Tan, founder and CEO of SmartLab Education Group after a buffet
dinner. Mr Tony Tan shared with candidates the importance of assessment for
learning, and ways at which teachers/tutors can help motivate learners by
listening to them.
From the feedbacks gathered, all candidates agreed that adequate guidance
were provided during the course, and the trainers have helped bring out the
best of themselves. The wide range of resources provided like learning
CD-ROMs, website, notes and articles, and the group discussions and sharing
sessions were useful and beneficial.
The lessons and discussions may have end fast but the knowledge and
experience gained throughout the course will remain useful and be used for
benefiting the learners.
“I thank SmartLab for coming up with such a resourceful DTT course. It’s one
of my dream come true, finally to become a teacher. If not for the modules and lessons handled so beautifully and
patiently by my trainer Mr. Yew Cheong, it would have still remained a
dream. He really inspired me, his teaching style is well too good to be
imitated. Kudos to Mr. Tony Tan and Mr. Yew Cheong! The secret to my
success.”
Gayathri Venkatesh, Current teacher at Global Indian School, 2008
“The course was very informative even for a part-time teacher for 12 years. I
learned many important aspects of learning and teaching. Our trainer was
extremely kind, patient and positive.”
Archana Dubey, Current Lecturer at NTU Singapore, 2008
“The course was overall very useful and acted as a forum to meet experienced
as well as new teachers. It was a good platform to share thoughts and made
us think about our teaching strategies. It definitely made us realize that
we have to continuously monitor ourselves for improvement. The trainer was
very helpful with the modules and as for the preparation for assignments.”
Pallavi Salvi, Current Tutor, 2008
“I joined this course to improve my teaching skills by using more
technologies like internet, power point, and know more about the new
development in teaching. So I think I was able to meet all of that because I
learned new ways of teaching like the online tuition and plan my lessons
systematically. Our trainer is very good. He is very helpful and
encouraging. I never felt bored in his class.”
Nisha Vatthatode, Current Tutor, 2008
"The committed trainers really pursued in giving their best support for
knowledge for us to achieve best results. All are being covered and told. I
take this opportunity to thank all the trainers involved for their sincere
and outstanding support and guidance."
Fouziyah Bte Osman, Current Tutor, 2008
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