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This
Diploma is
a recognised and valuable qualification for entering the global world of
English language teaching. It is also valuable for upgrading knowledge and skills if
you are already teaching. The aims are:
1.
To understand
how language is acquired
2.
To understand
what constitutes error in language acquisition
3.
To know
the principles on which language teaching is based
4.
To understand
phonetics and phonology
5.
To know
which methodologies can be used to teach English
6.
To know
how to use materials and aids to teach English in the class
7.
To know
how to organise
a class
8.
To know
how to design lesson plans
Our course is
delivered in Singapore with an exciting
combination of lecture/workshop delivery, discussion, role-play,
self-study and teaching development and practice. We also give participants guidance and assistance in
entering teaching through our extensive contact network in schools in
Singapore and other countries in SE Asia.
Module 1, Language Theory
a. The nature of language
b. Varieties of English and appropriate English
c. How a mother tongue is acquired
d. Approaches, methodologies, activities and techniques in teaching English
e. Principles of language teaching
Module 2, Language Teaching Methodology
a. Questioning techniques
b. Teaching materials and aids
c. Teaching the language skills
Module 3, Classroom Planning and Organisation
a. The syllabus
b. Course materials
c. Roles of the teacher
d. Organising the class
e. Lesson planning
Module 4, Linguistics & Language Teaching
a. Phonetics and Phonology
b. Lexical items
c. Meaning
d. Grammar, Morphology, and Syntax
e. Error
Practicum
Teaching practice development is followed by an assessed lesson that
you give to an audience of foreign learners.
TESOL TRAINERS
We have a substantial reserve of qualified and experienced native speaker
English teachers who are enthusiastic and supportive of our aims in
delivering quality learning outcomes in Singapore. Our TESOL trainers are
English native speakers who are well qualified and have long experience in teaching English to foreign
students and in TESOL training in countries including Singapore, Malaysia and
Myanmar. See About Us
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. At least 5 credits in GCE O Level
OR
equivalent in own country,
to include a
pass
in GCE O Level English as a First Language
OR equivalent qualification in own country
OR other qualification in English
(for example,
IELTS Band 6.5 / TOEFL 600).
2. Proficiency level in oral and written
English.
3.
Minimum age 21 years old at date of commencement.
If you do not meet these requirements or are not sure, please contact us. LTTC will consider your application and they give a lot of weight to you
having a passion to teach.
Enquire
DELIVERY AND DURATION
102 contact hours, including 12
hours teaching practice development and assessed practicum.
Choose from -
1. Daytime sessions, delivered over two
months. Four mornings per week - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays,
10.00am to 1.00pm.
2.
Evening
sessions,
delivered over three months.
Three
evenings
per week -
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6.45pm to 9.45pm.
3. Intensive four-week programme consisting of morning
classes, selected evening classes and some afternoon classes.
Enquire for Timetables
INTERNATIONAL SESSIONS
Over the last year, we have trained more than 90 TESOL students with a
wide international spread of nationalities: America, Australia, Britain,
Canada, China, India, Japan, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Korea, Malaysia,
Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Africa
and Vietnam.
We limit intake sizes, usually to a maximum of nine, for good interaction
and effective learning.
RESOURCES
You will receive course notes plus excellent and informative handouts to
give you much more out of your Diploma. You will be a member of our
1000+ volume library, able to borrow from an extensive range of books on TESOL and
other subjects.
FLEXIBILITY
Work and family commitments can be catered for to help you
complete the modules at any of the available dates in the timetables to suit you. You can have
breaks between modules and you can move between
the daytime and evening course deliveries.
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AWARD
Successful
participants receive from LTTC the:
LONDON
TEACHER
TRAINING COLLEGE
Diploma
in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
(TESOL)
FEES
Course Fee: S$2,650.00
Payment of the course fee is by four payments of $662.50, one at the
beginning of each module whenever you start it.
Course notes, handouts, the course textbook, LTTC examination and other fees are
all included in
the course fee.
Course Registration fee: S$50
No GST.
We have a prompt repayment policy for all fees paid up to intake commencement date if there is a cancellation of the intake for
any reason.
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The course has rekindled my passion to
teach. It has stretched my creative instincts and abilities. The
Head Trainer, Dr. Alan Richardson, has been very inspiring. The course has
made me acknowledge why I want to teach English.
Yeo Sam Jay
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British Education Centre will back you up all the way in your studies. The
trainers are really helpful. Through them, I learnt to be a better
teacher. ...Thank you all.
Abigail Chay |