What You'll Learn
Topics in the course
In the 120-hour course, you will learn about a range of topics relating to TESOL/TEFL. They will develop your ability to understand learning and teaching, describe language systems and skills, plan and deliver lessons using different resources, and develop yourself professionally.
You will develop yourself as a professional EFL teacher through input sessions, 6 hours of observing experienced teachers and peers, as well as 6 hours of teaching practice and 4 written assignments.
Here are some of the topics and content covered:
Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context
This topic includes:
understanding the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of learners, and how this might affect their learning of English
understanding different learning preferences.
Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
This topic includes:
understanding basic concepts and terminology used for describing reading, listening, speaking and writing skills, applying this to teaching
understanding how approaches to texts may vary depending on the purpose, making practical use of this in teaching
Language analysis and awareness
This topic includes:
understanding key terminology used in English language teaching, applying this terminology in planning and teaching
demonstrating a working knowledge of English grammar, lexis and phonology
Planning and resources for different teaching contexts
This topic includes:
understanding the purpose and principles of planning for effective teaching
selecting and planning the kinds of lessons that are most appropriate for particular learners
evaluating lesson preparation and reflecting on this for planning future lessons.
Developing teaching skills and professionalism
This topic includes:
effectively organising the classroom, both in terms of layout and pair/group activities
making appropriate use of a range of materials and resources
involving learners of different ability levels, enabling them to feel a sense of progress.
The trainers will use a range of interactive techniques to deliver the input sessions, including:
Role-plays
Microteachings
Demonstrations
Discussions
Games