Formação continuada de professores de inglês em EAD para certificação internacional

Abstract

This project aimed to offer a Distance Learning course for English teachers from the cities of Diamantina, Ipatinga and São Sebastião do Paraíso, all of which are located in the state of Minas Gerais, as preparation for the Cambridge University TKT – Teaching Knowledge Test. Making use of the socio-constructivism principles applied to Distance Learning, the Community of Inquiry Model (GARRISON, ANDERSON, ARCHER, 2000) and the 5-Stage Model (SALMON, 2007) a 100% distance learning course was prepared using the Moodle virtual learning environment and piloted in the second half of 2015 with 13 participants. The positive results obtained in the implementation of the project and evidenced by the participants’ attainment of the international certification show us that an online learning experience can be successful when supported by a structured development process (scaffolding) marked by social, cognitive and instructional presences.