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This course is intended for teachers of aviation English who are required to assess and rate the English language capabilities of pilots, air traffic controllers and other aviation professionals according to the Language Proficiency Requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) as set out in ICAO Document 9835. The participants' level of English language should be at least advanced. This will be tested at the start of the course.

 

The course is divided into two weeks

The first week concentrates on interpreting the language criteria of the ICAO Rating Scale and applying them by listening to and assessing sound files of various non-native speaker aviation professionals.

 

The second week focuses on sourcing, adapting and producing appropriate materials for use in an assessment test and trialling them on other trainees.

 

Trainees with no experience of English language teaching are required to attend the Teaching Methodology Course for Teachers of Aviation English before following this course.

 

Course Details

Course Type

Professional Training Course
for Raters / Assessors

Course Number

RAT-30

Entry Level

High Intermediate

Lessons per week

30

Guided Private Study

5 sessions per week

Lesson Duration

45 minutes

Class Size

Maximum 12

Minimum Age

18

Course Duration (in weeks)

2


 

   COURSE CONTENT

Week 1 - Rating Awareness and Practice
30 lessons
in a closed professional group, supplemented by directed private study and project work. The following areas will normally be covered:

bullet Evaluating and comparing different test types (eg. for ab-initio trainees or trained professionals, direct or semi-direct, including computerised tests)
bullet Identifying the criteria for ICAO levels in: Listening (general comprehension, interpretation and discrimination) Speaking (accuracy, intelligibility and communicative competence)
bullet Defining and evaluating appropriate levels of competence in communication skills, and the 6 criteria of the ICAO Rating Scale.
bullet Practical exercises in rating trainees’ performance at various levels of the ICAO Rating Scale, with emphasis on Levels 2 to 5
bullet Identifying areas for development in failed candidates’ performance, and guiding them towards improving their language proficiency.

Week 2 - Test Production and Delivery
30 lessons
in a closed professional group, supplemented by directed private study and project work. The following areas will normally be covered:

bullet Sourcing and selecting materials, creating appropriate tasks for tests, familiarisation with appropriate hardware and software
bullet Production of materials to test their candidates’ knowledge of communication skills in plain English and aviation phraseology in standard and non-standard situations
bullet Evaluating and trialling – in simulation – of test materials
bullet Creating keys and marking guides for assessors
bullet Marking and weighting
bullet Language testing ethics
bullet Planning, staffing and conducting high-stakes testing services for aviation specialists

Additional Study:
Directed individual study - including pre-session preparation, self-assessment, follow-up work, research assignments and project work - is an integral part of the course. We also recommend that some time should be devoted to additional study in the Multi-Media Learning Centre. An extensive selection of computer programs, audio, video/dvd and reference material, both aviation and non-aviation, is available for private use.

Entry Dates 2010

Course Type

Professional Training Course for
Raters / Assessors

Course Number

RAT-30

February

22

May

10

November

1

 

Course Fees 2010                                                                           £-Sterling
Course Type

Professional Training Course
for Raters / Assessors

Course Number

                     RAT-30

Number of Weeks 02                        650

Course Fees 2010 - US-$ Dollars

   


 

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