Programmes: Diploma in TESOL
Diploma In Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages (Dip. TESOL)
The Diploma in TESOL is specifically targeted at those who are interested in teaching English as a second or foreign language.
Preferably, students should have a degree-equivalent qualification. However, students with at least high school or GCE 'O' level-equivalent qualification will also be considered. The most important consideration is that students must be fluent in both oral and written English at proficiency level.
You are assigned a personal tutor as soon as you enrol, who will give you help and guidance through the course as well as mark your assignments and give you personal feedback.
By course completion, students will:
- understand how language is acquired
- understand what constitutes errors in a language
- know the principles on which modern language teaching is based
- understand what phonetic and phonology are
- know which methodologies can be used to teach English
- know how to use materials and aids to teach English inthe class
- know how to organise the class
- know how to design lesson plans
Structure
The course contains four modules.You can work at your own pace when you have time and therefore have control over how long you will take to finish the course and earn your Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
The course is complete in itself and you do not need to buy any other materials. However, many students, particularly if they are trying for high grades, chose to undertake a certain amount of further reading from the suggested booklist.
You will need approximately 45 hours to complete each module including the assignments. Each module hastwo assignments that you must complete and send to your tutor by e-mail or post. Your tutor will mark and grade your work. The modules also have self correcting exercises along with the answer key and accompanying notes to help you see your own progress on the course.
You can e-mail or write to your personal tutor as often as you need to. Your tutor will do his or her best to reply to you the same or following day. If your assignment needs to be improved your tutor will make helpful suggestions. You can submit each assignment up to three times without further payment. If after the third attempt your work is still below a pass grade of C a small charge will be made to cover the additional administrative cost of marking your work.
The course includes reading, setting tasks, self-correcting exercises and written assignments. There are 4 modules in this course:
MODULE ONE
Objectives
By the end of this module you should:- be aware of the nature of language
- have a knowledge of the different varieties of language
- understand what constitutes error in language
- understand how language is acquired
- know which methodologies can be used to teach English
- know the principles on which modern language teaching is based
MODULE TWO
Objectives
By the end of this module you should:- be aware of the aids available to the language teacher
- know many of the techniques for using them
- know what is involved in developing language skills
- know how the aids and techniques can be used to do this
MODULE THREE
Objectives
By the end of the unit you should
- be aware of the factors affecting teaching aims
- know what is involved in syllabus design
- have a procedure for evaluating textbooks
- understand the role of the teacher and have a basis for self-evaluation
- be aware of the different modes of classroom interaction
- be able to plan effective lessons
- have a fund of ideas for planning lessons
MODULE FOUR
Objectives
By the end of the module you should
- have a knowledge of the main concerns of linguistic theory
- know many linguistic terms and categories
- be able to approach linguistic texts with confidence
- have started to relate linguistic theory to the practice of teaching
- be thinking more clearly about the content of what you teach
On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:
- Qualification 1: LTTC Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Dip TESOL issued by The London Teacher Training College
- Qualification 2: EDI Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- This Course leads to an EDILevel 5 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework (NFQ) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3.
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After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.