This Diploma in TESOL course is suitable for those who are new to teaching English and who wish to develop their skills in teaching students who are speakers of other languages. The programme will give the trainee teacher an introduction to the theory and practice of English teaching. TESOL provides an insight into the challenges facing the learner and the role of the teacher in the classroom. Teaching methodologies, techniques to develop language skills, phonology and morphology, the study of English grammar, lesson planning, plus the different learning styles and testing will be included. The practical aspect includes lesson observation and guided teaching practice.
Please note: The Diploma in TESOL course is the same programme as the Preparatory Course for TESOL.
Also, students will receive a Certificate in Lesson Planning at the end of the Diploma in TESOL course.
Requirements
At least 18 Years of age
At least 2 years working experience
GCE ‘O’ Levels with a credit in English or equivalent
For foreign students, a high school qualification and an IELTS score of 6.5 is required
If you do not fall within the above category but are interested, please summit all your qualifications. You will be asked to undergo a written English proficiency test. Your application will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Assessments
Open book course assignments to be submitted to London Teacher Training College in the U.K. where they will be assessed and graded by two examiners.
There will also be one close book examination and a teaching practicum to be done.
Course Outline
Module 1 (Language Theory)
- The nature of language and its acquisition.
- Language teaching principles and methodologies.
Module 2 (Language Teaching Methodology)
- Teaching language skills.
- Teaching materials and aids.
Module 3 (Classroom Planning and Organisation)
- The Syllabus and Scheme of Work
- Teacher’s Role
- Different Types of Learners
- Organising the class
- Lesson Planning
Module 4 (Linguistics & Language Teaching)
- Phonetics and Phonology
- Grammar, Morphology and Syntax
- Error Analysis in Writing
- Students get classroom teaching experience. They are trained to prepare lesson plans on all four skills, as well as to teach grammar and pronunciation. The instructor will evaluate students’ lesson plans and classroom teaching and the marks obtained will go into their final grading.
Duration
This course is taught only on a part time basis.
It lasts for 120 hours – 2 sessions of 3 hours each per week = 20 weeks
There will be 40 sessions of face-to-face teacher contact time. The hours
for examination are not included and are over and above these 40 sessions.
For other course frequencies please send us an email, or contact us at
6338 5756.
Course Fees
| Module One | S$650 |
| Module Two | S$650 |
| Module Three | S$650 |
| Module Four | S$650 |
| TOTAL | S$2600 |
Note: The registration fee of $100 is included in the actual fee.
In total, the programme will cost $2600/- (before SkillsFuture credit).
This course is SkillsFuture approved.
Class Size
The maximum class size is nine students. The teacher/student ratio will never be more than 1:9.
Sample Certificate
