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AIMS:
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
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.
The course
is taught with an exciting combination of lecture/workshop delivery, discussion,
role-play, self-study and teaching development and practice.
Module 1, Language Theory
a. Nature of language
b. Varieties of English and teaching appropriate English
c. How the mother tongue and a second language are acquired
d. Methodologies for teaching English
e. Principles of language teaching
Module 2, Language Teaching Methodology
a. Teaching materials and aids
b. 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. Meaning
c. Vocabulary
d. Grammar, Morphology, and Syntax
e. Error
Practicum
Teaching practice development is followed by an assessed lesson with
foreign students
CLASSES:
Class sizes are limited for good interaction
and effective learning.
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 trainers for the Diploma in TESOL are approved by the
Singapore Ministry of Education to teach this course - they are well
qualified and have long experience in teaching English to foreign students
and in teaching TESOL 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 credit in GCE O Level English as a First Language /
equivalent qualification in own country OR other qualification in English,
e.g. 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 alot of weight to you
having a passion to teach.
Enquire
DURATION:
Choose from -
1. Our evening course,
delivered over three months.
Three
classes per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6.45pm to
9.45pm.
2. Our daytime course, delivered over
two months. Morning classes
10.00am to 1.00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
FLEXIBILITY - Work and family commitments can be catered for to help you
complete the modules at dates in the timetables to suit you. You can have
breaks between modules and you can move between
the evening and
daytime courses.
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