PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

The teaching of listening and speaking in the second language classroom has been neglected compared to reading and writing. This course deals with the teaching of listening and speaking focusing on the theory underlying listening and speaking, strategies and techniques for teaching listening & speaking, designing and developing listening & speaking activities and assessment of listening & speaking skills. The course presents an overview of recent research and developments in the teaching of listening and speaking and how these areas can be taught in an integrated. The course examines how human understanding spoken discourse, the nature of spoken interaction, the differences between speech and writing and the ways in which oral fluency fosters language development course examines how human understanding spoken discourse, the nature of spoken interaction, the differences between speech and writing and the ways in which oral fluency fosters language development

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

The course provides an overview of many of the key concepts involved in the assessment of language knowledge and use, with detailed explanation of what is involved in designing or choosing tests for the four language skills as well as more general testing of grammar and vocabulary. It gives students a solid understanding of important testing terms and critique testing literature. The course examines the range of assessment tools used in evaluating language skills, determining the validity and reliability of each of the tools, analysis of the results of the tools used, making decisions and informed choices. It also discusses basic statistics, item analysis, format of tests, specific language tests, construction of tests and discrete point and integrative tests

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

The course examines the adoption of more traditional materials and digital technology in teaching language. The traditional materials include the use of flash cards, various visual and audio aids and language games. Also discussed is the use of digital technology and web resources in teaching reading, writing, listening and speaking. Learners are introduced to the selection, development, adaptation and evaluation of a range of materials and media for effective second language teaching. It examines the nature of the materials/technologies, including their place in the curriculum, the assumptions underlying them, and the roles of teachers and learners implied by them.

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

This introduces students to linguistics of English focusing on morphology, semantics, syntax, phonetics, phonology and pragmatics. It course provides students with the concepts and ideas used to describe and analyse the English language, as well as a theoretical insight into the language system. It also includes an introduction to English grammar focusing on word order, determiners, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, clauses, pronunciation and intonation.

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

This course presents best practices in lesson planning that English language teacher make before they enter the classroom. The effectiveness of a teaching session depends on the diligent planning of the lesson. Focus is on the daily decisions a teachers makes for the successful outcome of a lesson. The course also engages student in best practices in classroom and behavior management, from organising time, materials, and classroom space to strategies for managing individual and large group student behaviors, and other arrangements for classrooms. Key concepts of effective classroom management are discussed, including creating a positive environment, engaging students and developing class rules.

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

The primary goal of the teaching practicum is to provide students with teaching experience within a classroom setting. The students receive instruction and feedback from faculty supervisors who are responsible for the courses in which the practicum take place. Students’ practical will vary in the extent to which emphasis is placed on instructional time, course development (e.g., preparation of syllabus, assignments, and bibliography), assignment grading, and other curriculum review and planning issues and tasks. . Basically, students spend 20 hours in a live ESL learning environment observing an ESL class, and/or practice teaching and tutoring ESL students in-person or online.