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CELTT

cadet

English

Language

Training Team

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CELTT TRAINING

• CELTT defined

• Tools

• DOI

• Lesson planning

• Lessons Learned

• Practicum

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CELTT VIETNAM

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CELTT

• What It Is:

Means to allow cadets to engage in cross-cultural dialogue and develop understanding of the target culture with a host country counterpart

• What It Isn’t:

An English language training program

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THE LANGUAGE OF MUSIC

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CELTT PLAYERS

• Regional Manager

• Mission Commander/Cadre Leader

• DOI

• Host Country POC

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CELTT—WORKING IN GROUPS

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CELTT TOOLS

• Textbook—Discussion topics for CELTT

• MC Handbook

• TCC Country Information Publications

• School Supplies/other instructional material

• Computer/Projector

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CLASSROOM IN LITHUANIA

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Certificate

Certificate of Training

This Certifies that ______________________________________ Has completed the ______ training course for CULP 2014 And is Awarded this Certificate By

US ARMY CADET COMMAND

Date: _____/______/_____ ____________________ Mission Commander

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ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION

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ROLE OF the DOI

• Coordinate academic agenda and schedule Liaise with all stakeholders

• Familiarize cadets with CELTT resource materialBuild rapport with cadets

• as EFL/ESL resource for language issuesWork closely with partner nation POCs

• Observe participant discussions and provide guidance for enhanced interaction

• Provide formal instruction as necessary to initiate/facilitate learning experiences

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ROLE OF THE TEAM LEADER

• ACKNOWLEDGEDOI as a member of the teamDOI as SME for classroom trainingDOI has no military responsibility

• INCLUDEDOI in all lesson planningDOI as trainer of cadet instructorsDOI in all appropriate functions

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TEAM LEADER DUTIES

• ENSURE THAT:Cadets are ready to work

– On time– Appropriately attired– Fresh, energetic, enthusiastic

Adequate sleep/consider curfew

• Cadet Lesson Plan for the day—reviewed by CL and DOI• Materials ready? Handouts/music/video• Minimum of 1 discussion developed

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TEAM LEADER TASKS

• Incorporate the DOI as a FULL TEAM MEMBER• Acknowledge as SME/classroom leader

• Assist the DOI with lesson planning• Attempt to learn (with DOI) level of proficiency of class• Work with DOI (HN POC) to adjust instructional level as needed• Watch for acceptable cadet:student ratio—4/5 to 1 is preferred• Lead daily review with DOI of cadet classroom performance

• Were students engaged?• Students placed in small groups• Cadets elaborating when a student speaks• Cadets asking for more info (not just yes/no answers)• Cadets helping with pronounciation

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CADET TASKS

• Textbook familiarity

• Lesson Planning

• Daily class review with peers/CL

• Utilize the classroom “tips” for effective teaching

• Act to include all students in the lesson

• Draw out host country students with own experiences

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LESSONS LEARNED

• DOI in charge of the classroom• DOI/MC/CL communicate early and often• MC/CL ID the DOI to the Embassy• Use the textbook as a planning tool—not all inclusive• Skits/drama/etc are a force multiplier in learning• Ensure supplies are available• Know the English proficiency of the class• DOIs pay their own way—but can join in on freebies• DOI is part of the team and a huge resource

Treat accordingly---include in team activities as desired• Get a daily reflection from cadets to collect weekly

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HAVE FUN!!!