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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 a combination of lecture 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. Principles of language teaching
e. Methodologies for teaching English
Module 2, Language Teaching Methodology
a. Teaching the language skills.
b. Teaching materials and aids.
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. Grammar, Morphology, and Syntax
c. Vocabulary and Meaning
d. Application of Linguistics to language teaching
Practicum
Teaching practice development is followed by an assessed lesson with
real students
CLASS SIZE:
Class sizes are strictly limited to a maximum of 10, 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 highly 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.
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.
Enquire
2. Proficiency level in oral and written
English.
Enquire
3.
Minimum age 21 years old at date of commencement.
DURATION:
The
102-hour
course is
delivered and assessed over 3 months,
3
lessons per week, 3 hours per lesson.
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