Certificate in the Theory and Methodology of TESOL
Summary CTM syllabus (see also detailed CTM syllabus)
This accredited course represents around 250 hours of study, including completion of the tasks and the assignments. The material consists of 600 pages in four modules, each containing four units:
CTM Module 1 - The Fundamentals
- Language teaching, language learning: approaches to teaching English
- Working in the classroom: the teacher, the classroom and teaching skills
- Language awareness: the grammar of English and how to approach it
- Issues in presenting new language: how to do present language in a practical way
CTM Module 2 - Teaching the Four Language Skills
- Speaking - how to teach speaking skills: teaching the sounds, stress and intonation of English
- Listening - how to teach listening skills: practical approaches you can use in the classroom
- Reading - how to teach reading skills: practical ideas in teaching intensive and extensive reading
- Writing - how to teach writing skills: from individual sentences to descriptive passages
CTM Module 3 - Practical Skills for the TESOL teacher
- Lesson planning: a template for the preparation of your lessons
- Teaching vocabulary: how to teach new language quickly and clearly
- Practical language activities: a collection of practical and enjoyable teaching activities
- Testing in the classroom: a practical approach to assessing your students
CTM Module 4 - Theory and Practical Application
- An Introduction to Linguistics: an overview of the major areas of linguistic study that have contributed to TESOL
- An Introduction to Psycholinguistics: an overview of theories of language acquisition and their application to TESOL
- More on Lesson Planning and Teaching: more practical ideas on how to plan your lessons
- Preparing Your Own Material: a range of effective ideas on developing classroom materials