CELTA Assessment Criteria
CELTA Assessment Criteria
CELTA Assessment Criteria
By the end of the six hours assessed teaching practice, successful candidates at Pass level should
show convincingly that they can:
prepare and plan for the effective teaching of adult ESOL learners by:
4c selecting, adapting or designing materials, activities, resources and technical aids appropriate for
the lesson
4d presenting the materials for classroom use with a professional appearance, and with regard to
copyright requirements
4f including interaction patterns appropriate for the materials and activities used in the lesson
4g ensuring balance, variety and a communicative focus in materials, tasks and activities
4i analysing language with attention to form, meaning and phonology and using correct terminology
4n reflecting on and evaluating their plans in light of the learning process and suggesting
improvements for future plans.
1a teaching a class with an awareness of the needs and interests of the learner group
1b teaching a class with an awareness of learning styles and cultural factors that may affect learning
1d establishing good rapport with learners and ensuring they are fully involved in learning activities
2a adjusting their own use of language in the classroom according to the learner group and the
context
2b identifying errors and sensitively correcting learners oral and written language
2d providing accurate and appropriate models of oral and written language in the classroom
2e focusing on language items in the classroom by clarifying relevant aspects of meaning and form
(including phonology) to an appropriate degree of depth
2f showing awareness of differences in register
5a arranging the physical features of the classroom appropriately for teaching and learning, bearing
in mind safety regulations of the institution
5b setting up whole class and/or group or individual activities appropriate to the lesson type
5d managing the learning process in such a way that lesson aims are achieved
5e making use of materials, resources and technical aids in such a way that they enhance learning
5f using appropriate means to make instructions for tasks and activities clear to learners
5g using a range of questions effectively for the purpose of elicitation and checking of understanding
5k beginning and finishing lessons on time and, if necessary, making any relevant regulations
pertaining to the teaching institution clear to learners
5m noting their own teaching strengths and weaknesses in different teaching situations in light of
feedback from learners, teachers and teacher educators