Certificate in the Theory and Methodology of TESOL
Summary syllabus [See also Detailed 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:
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
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
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
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