Certificate in the Theory & Methodology of TESOL
Course overview
By completing this 250-hour distance learning course you will:
- acquire the basic skills necessary for teaching English
- develop further awareness of English grammar
- be able to apply this awareness in the TESOL classroom
- develop a knowledge of the principles of teaching English
- develop management skills for the classroom
- develop an understanding of the theories behind English teaching methodologies
- understand and apply the principles of English language testing
- be able to design and prepare teaching materials
Course fees from £435 (€509 $713). Fee details.
Course description
The course is a highly practical distance education programme allowing you to develop the skills and techniques needed in classroom teaching. It examines in some detail the theoretical issues behind the practice and principles of teaching and reflects current methodologies and research into TESOL. The testing of English and the preparation of teaching materials are explored in some depth. The course is intended for both native speakers and non-native speakers of English.
This course leading to the Certificate in Theory and Methodology of TESOL is primarily designed for people who are:
- seeking a career in teaching English – no previous teaching experience is needed
- working in a TESOL or TEFL post without a formal teaching qualification
- looking for a more solid grounding in TESOL/TEFL
- teaching other languages but looking for new approaches in the classroom
What's the difference between a Tefl / Tesol certificate and a diploma?
The wide range of different titles of Tefl / Tesol qualifications that you might come across can be confusing. Some courses carry the title Certificate, while others are called Diploma courses. A certificate-level course is the initial teaching qualification, while entry on to a diploma course usually requires a minimum of a certificate-level qualification plus two years’ teaching experience.
In terms of course length, a distance-learning certificate course should cover no fewer than 150 hours of study, and a taught course 100 hours. A diploma normally requires a minimum of 450 hours. Some Tesl or Tefl courses offer the chance to get a diploma in 80 hours or 100 hours but these will never be accredited by a professional body and will frequently be rejected by employers.
Certificates
On successful completion of the course, in addition to the certificate issued by the English Training Centre, you will be entitled to a certificate from the independent accreditation body ACTDEC for which an additional £25 fee is payable directly to ACTDEC.
Find out more about this course by looking at the TESOL Certificate course syllabus.