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 material
 Build rapport with cadets
• as EFL/ESL resource for language issues
 Work 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
• ACKNOWLEDGE
 DOI as a member of the team
 DOI as SME for classroom training
 DOI has no military responsibility
• INCLUDE
 DOI in all lesson planning
 DOI as trainer of cadet instructors
 DOI 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
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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!!!
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