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TESOL





course synopsis





As an English Specialist, we develop professional trainers and teachers and at the same time prepare you to be successful "Edupreneurs".


With the Diploma in TESOL, you can prepare for your career in teaching English as a second language*, and will be qualified to participate in many teaching career opportunities. The Diploma in TESOL is an internationally recognized qualification.


The course is suitable for those who are new to teaching English and want to develop English language skills in students who are speakers of other languages. The TESOL Programme will give students an introduction to the theory and practice of English teaching.


TESOL provides an insight into the challenges facing the learner and the role of the teacher in the classroom. Teaching methodologies, techniques to develop language skills, phonology and morphology, as well as the teaching of English grammar, lesson planning, different learning styles and testing will be included. The practical aspect includes lesson observations and guided teaching practice.​



entry requirement





  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Pass in English Language at 'O' Levels examination or its equivalent
  • 5 General Certificate of Education (GCE) 'O' Levels or 2 General Certificate of Education (GCE) 'A' Levels passes or its equivalent


Students who do not meet these criteria will need to present IELTS test results (minimum score of 6), or undertake an Advanced Placement Test (minimum pass rate 50%).




Modules



By course completion, students will:

  • understand how language is acquired
  • understand what constitutes error in a language
  • know the principles on which modern language teaching is based
  • understand what phonetics and phonology are
  • know which methodologies can be used to teach English
  • know how to use materials and aids to teach English in class
  • know how to organize the class
  • know how to design effective lesson plans


Module 1: Language theory

  • The nature of language and its acquisition
  • Teaching methodologies and principles


Module 2: Language teaching methodologies

  • Teaching language skills
  • Teaching material and aids


Module 3: Classroom planning & organization​

  • ​The syllabus and Scheme of Work
  • Teacher's Roles
  • Different types of learners
  • Organising the class
  • Lesson planning


Module 4: Linguistics & language teaching

  • Phonetics and Phonology
  • Grammar, Morphology and Linguistic applications


teaching practicum



Students will have an opportunity to plan and provide a demo lesson to their classmates. Students are trained to prepare lesson plans involving the four fundamental skills, as well as grammar and pronunciation. The instructor will evaluate students’ lesson plans and classroom teaching and the marks obtained will go into their final grade.

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All trainees are required to complete the final assignment within two weeks of the completion of the course. A complete list of assessments is as follows:

  • One written assignment from each section of the main textbook (for a total of six written tasks); each should be a minimum of 1000 words, with evidence of further reading for a possible grade of A or better (as per LTTC criteria)
  • Six lesson plans selected from the choices in module 3B assignment; each lesson plan should include handouts and activities, and the submission should be a minimum of 1000 words
  • Submission of the final exam (open book) from module 4B
  • Teaching practicum: 30minute lesson to be conducted at the end of the course


ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

  • Open book on module 4 content
  • Essay
  • Lesson plans


AWARD CRITERIA

  • Minimum score of a pass is "C"


RESULTS


The college will contact the student personally when the results are returned by LTTC. This will be within 3 months of submissions being sent to LTTC.


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Canadian education college



UEN: 200309720D
ERF Registration Period: 28/08/2023 - 27/08/2027

360 Orchard Road #04-07/08
International Building Singapore 238869
Tel: +65 6336 0666