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ITC PROGRAMME DETAILSThe ECIS International Teacher Certificate
has been specifically designed to equip teachers with the global
mind-set andunderstanding necessary for outstanding teaching in the
21st Century. The course is an integrated, standards-based
professionaldevelopment experience assessed by Cambridge
International Examinations. Teachers involved in the ITC learn
concepts andskills related specifically to the needs of
international students and curricula, and then implement these new
understandingsthroughout their course. The ITC requires in-depth
critical thinking skills and reflective practice. It requires
teachers to be learner-centred and focused on authentic
school-based activities and focuses on the multi-cultural context
of schools, while being multi-disciplinary and cutting-edge.
The ITC is based on five standards Education in an intercultural
context teachers will be involved in creating opportunities for
developing interculturalunderstanding Teaching competencies for the
international teacher teachers will develop skills particular to
the challenges of internationalschools and international curricula.
The language dimension teachers will develop their depth of
knowledge of the many aspects of language learning, and sharethis
through a workshop and during classes. Student transition and
mobility teachers will explore specific ways to support students in
transition, in the many different typesof transition they face
during their school lives. Continuing professional development as
an international educator teachers will develop their own
reflective practice as a wayof deepening the value of their
continuing professional development. This is relevant not just to
this course, but to ongoing lifelonglearning.
The ITC is a one-year online program that features a three-day
face-to-face institute hosted by international schools
worldwide.
Please see the testemonials for teachers' commnents on how each
standard has positively impacted their practice.
Why the International Teacher Certificate (ITC)?Through the core
evidence in each of the five standards, it draws on a varied
repertoire of skill sets for research, instructionalmethodology,
student and self-evaluation and assessment. The ITC can be a
catalyst of institutional change for the benefit of bothteachers
and students in national and international school settings. The ITC
certificate is thus evidence of teachers' commitment
tolearning-cantered teaching, to first-class professional practice
in an international context and to continuing
professionaldevelopment. It is an exemplary international
qualification for exemplary international teachers.
The ITC is a 14-month programme that features: ITC Institute: 3
days of intensive workshops hosted by ITC partner schools
worldwide. (Seesample institute schedule) Individual research and
school-based practice supported by ITC Virtual Learning Environment
(VLE) Participation of an ITC Mentor (approved by ECIS) External
assessment by Cambridge International Examinations. Portfolio
completion requires 220-hours/12-14 months
Program admission requirements and application processECIS
expects all applicants to adhere to the ethical guidelines and
adopted policies of their school. Applicants are expected tohonor
their contractual employment agreements and the laws and
regulations of their host country. Unethical professionalbehavior
on the part of an applicant could result in withdrawal from the
program.
Applicants will need:
1. to have teaching experience at the appropriate grade/subject
level and, ideally, to be certified to teach.2. a minimum of two
years full-time teaching in a school that promotes international
education and/or global awareness. Advice onspecific individual
situations will be provided by ECIS ITC Course Administrator.3. to
complete and submit the online teacher application form. Two
confidential references must be sent via the Online RefereeForm,
including one from the current school director/principal. The
applicant is responsible for ensuring the form is completed
byhis/her referees. The referees will comment on an applicants
proficiency in the following areas: teaching competencies,
lessonplanning, assessment & evaluation, and interpersonal
& communication skills4. scanned copies of qualifications must
be emailed to [email protected]. when accepted, the ITC Tuition fee
must be paid through the online payment website to confirm
participation in the course.
