DIPLOMA IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL)
INTRODUCTION
This Diploma in TESOL is designed for those who are interested to pursue a career in teaching English as a Second Language or Foreign Language. It provides you with the proper tools needed to help you embark on your career as an English teacher. For the experienced teacher, it gives you the chance to improve on your teaching skills and to obtain a recognised qualification for your own career advancement. This is an assignment-based course.
PROGRAMME CONTENTS
Language Teaching Principles
- Functions and Characteristics of Language
- Language Variety
- Language Acquisition
- Language Teaching Methodology
- Communicative Competence
Language Skills
- Developing Language Skills : Listening Skill, Speaking Skill,
- Reading Skill, Writing Skill
- Language Teaching Aids
- Roles of Learning Material
- Teacher's Roles and Responsibilities
Language System
- Teaching the Language System
- Teaching Vocabulary
- Teaching Grammar
- Teaching Pronunciation
Classroom Management
- Be Able to Plan Effective Lessons
- Know What is Involved in Syllabus Design
- Procedure of Classroom Assessment
- The Learner's Role and Responsibilities
ADMISSION CRITERIA
To apply for the course, all trainees should meet the following admission criteria:
- 5 GCE "O" Levels with a credit in English
- If you do not fall within any of the above categories and think you are qualified for the course, please submit all your qualifications and a letter explaining why you should be considered. Your application will then be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
AWARD
Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded with the Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages will be awarded by The TESOL Training Centre.
