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| OBJECTIVE |
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This course is specifically targeted at those learners who are interested in teaching English to speakers of other languages. This course provides an overview of teaching English to speakers of other languages with an emphasis on methodology. The course provides the learners with the essential knowledge and skills on effective teaching and opportunities for them to apply their knowledge and practise their skills in the course.
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| Learning outcome |
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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understand the different motivations and expectations that adults bring to learning English.
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demonstrate an awareness of the different learning styles and preferences that adults bring to learning English.
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understand the broad range of learning needs.
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understand a range of the rules and conventions relating to words, sentences, paragraphs and texts
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use strategies, approaches and techniques to develop learners’ language knowledge
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understand how approaches to reading texts and listening texts vary depending on the purpose of reading, and make practical use of this in teaching
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understand and use strategies, approaches and techniques to develop learners’ receptive and productive skills
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understand the purpose and principles of planning for effective teaching
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| Certificate Awarding Body |
| This certificate is awarded by Chartered Institute of Technology.
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| Name of Award |
| Upon completion of course students will be awarded with the Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. |
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| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
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The minimum entry requirement is either one of the following criteria:
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Student shall have minimum age of 18 years old with Diploma in any discipline
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Mature applicants of 22 years of age with minimum of 2 years of working experience.
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Other qualifications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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Min. English IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Duration
3 Months (Full Time)
6 Months (Part Time)
Intakes
September
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| Course Structure |
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| Modules Synopsis |
ENTR105 Learners and Teachers
This module provides the learner an overview of the learners’ and teachers’ learning and teaching context. This module assists the learner to understand and be aware of the different learning styles and preferences that adults bring to learning English. It also helps the learner to further understand in broad terms the context in which teaching is taking place with special reference to the learners, the physical surroundings and the availability of resources. |
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ENTR106 Language Analysis and Skills
This module provides the learners the necessary skills of how to teach speaking, writing, listening and reading. It also enhances the ability of the learner to identify some significant differences between their own language and a foreign language, and demonstrate in practice the learner’s understanding of the relevance of some of these differences for the teacher and learner. It also uses different strategies, approaches and techniques to develop learners’ language knowledge, for example inductive and deductive presentations. |
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ENTR107 Planning and Resources
This module provides the learner the necessary skills for effective lesson planning and strategies for selecting appropriate teaching resources. It further enhances the learner’s skills in managing and planning for effective teaching to adult learners. |
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ENTR108 Classroom Management
This module enables the learner to develop the teaching and practical skills for effective organization of the class. It further enhances the learner’s skills through how to manage the physical features of the classroom in order to suit the leaners and the type of lesson and at the same time ensure safety regulations are taken into account. This module also helps the learner to understand and monitor the behaviour of other learners in class and how to respond appropriately. |
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| LEARNING & ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Learning and Teaching Strategies
The modules are delivered via lectures, PowerPoint presentations, tutorials and individual assistance as required.
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Assessment Criteria
Students are assessed based on assignments and projects.
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| Graduation Requirements |
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On successful completion of this Certificate in TESOL program, students will be able to receive a certificate “Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages” their respective area of course. This certificate is awarded by Chartered Institute of Technology.
Student must achieve an overall mark score of minimum 50% for all the modules in order to graduate with the respective award.
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The grades for awards of respective course are as follows:
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Marks |
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80% and above |
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Very Good |
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70% to 79% |
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Credit |
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60% to 69% |
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Good Pass |
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50% to 59% |
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Pass |
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0% to 49% |
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Fail |
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50% |
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Re-sit Pass |
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| Articulation Pathway |
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Upon successful completion of this certificate program, students will be able to progress their study to progress to the Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma program as long as they fulfil the entry requirements for IELTS and have a relevant minimum qualification requirement.
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