20-Hour Micro-credential Materials Development for the EFL Teacher
Issued by
Bridge Education Group
Earners of this badge can explain the definition, advantages, and disadvantages of materials development for their English langauge classroom. Earners can examine language acquisition theories related to materials design and apply key principles for materials development to the creation of their own materials using the 6 principles of materials design. Earners can list various material types that can be used to supplement a textbook in the langauge classroom and ensure they learning objectives.
- Type Certification
- Level Advanced
- Time Weeks
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Receive an accumulative score of 70% or higher by completing 1 final exam and a graded assessment. The graded assessment includes the creation of a research-based lesson plan, activities, and rationale that is assessed by an instructor.
Standards
Bridge Education Group is accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training), a US Government Department of Education recognized agency and has over 20 years of experience in language teaching and teacher training. This program has been reviewed and adheres to ACCET’s standards, policies, and procedures.
Bridge Education Group is accredited by AQUEDUTO (The Association for Quality Education & Training Online). Institutions accredited by AQUEDUTO have been reviewed against the Quality Assurance Framework which reviews over 45 criteria sources from three domains: Institutional, pedagogical, and technological.
For ACCET accredited BridgeTEFL courses, successful trainees earn one Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for every 10 hours of TEFL course instruction.