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    Distance Learning

By course completion, students will: understand how language is acquired. understand what constitutes errors in a language. know the principles on which modern language teaching is based. understand what phonetic and phonology are. know which methodologies can be used to teach English. know how to use materials and aids to teach English inthe class. know how to organise the class. know how to design lesson plans. Suitable for: The Diploma in TESOL is specifically targeted at those who are interested in teaching English as a second or foreign language.

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Course programme

The Diploma in TESOL is specifically targeted at those who are interested in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Preferably, students should have a degree-equivalent qualification. However, students with at least high school or GCE 'O' level-equivalent qualification will also be considered. The most important consideration is that students must be fluent in both oral and written English at proficiency level.

You are assigned a personal tutor as soon as you enrol, who will give you help and guidance through the course as well as mark your assignments and give you personal feedback.

By course completion, students will:

  • understand how language is acquired
  • understand what constitutes errors in a language
  • know the principles on which modern language teaching is based
  • understand what phonetic and phonology are
  • know which methodologies can be used to teach English
  • know how to use materials and aids to teach English inthe class
  • know how to organise the class
  • know how to design lesson plans

Grading

Students who are awarded Grade C, Pass, have completed the course satisfactorily. They have attained an adequate standard in each of the four modules, and have shown they have assimilated the basic principles of TESOL.

Students who are awarded Grade B, Pass with Credit, have shown in addition that they have read more widely than the course requires, and that they are able to relate the theoretical issues studied to practical teaching situations.

Students who are awarded Grade A, Pass with Distinction, have demonstrated considerable further reading, an ability to express original thinking, and have proved to have a sound knowledge of TESOL techniques. They have also indicated an attitude and ability to be able to apply these techniques effectively in the classroom.

MODULE ONE

Objectives By the end of this module you should:

1 be aware of the nature of language

2 have a knowledge of the different varieties of language

3 understand what constitutes error in language

4 understand how language is acquired

5 know which methodologies can be used to teach English

6 know the principles on which modern language teaching is based

Contents

Introduction: Learners' aims; different teaching situations.

Section A

1.1 What is language?

Sounds, symbols, a complex system, speech and writing

1.2 What is language for?

Communication, control, socialization, thought, feelings

1.3 Language varieties

Historical, geographical and social dialect;

Register: age, sex, status, role; topic, medium, style

1.4 Appropriateness and error

Communicative competence, mistakes, errors, teaching model.

Section B

1.5 First language acquisition

Stages of language development, mother/parent role

1.6 Second language acquisition

Classical conditioning, creative learning, motivation

1.7 Language teaching methodologies

Grammar-translation, direct methods, structural approach, audio-lingual approach, cognitive code, immersion method, lexical approach

1.8 Language teaching principles

Selection, grading, contextualization, repetition, practice

Tasks and self -correcting exercises

Essays to be submitted

Further reading

MODULE TWO

Objectives By the end of this module you should:

1 be aware of the aids available to the language teacher

2 know many of the techniques for using them

3 know what is involved in developing language skills

4 know how the aids and techniques can be used to do this

Contents

A note on student levels

Section A

2.1 Aural/oral skills: General principles, receptive v. productive skills.

2.2 Teaching pronunciation: General points, discriminating sounds, producing sounds, stress and intonation.

2.3 Language drills: Contextualized drills, substitution tables.

2.4 Question and answer: Ten types and five levels

2.5 Dialogues, drama and role play

2.6 Extensive and intensive listening: Stories, comprehension passages, dictation

2.7 Flashcards and wordcards

2.8 Exploiting the blackboard

2.9 Realia

2.10 Pictures and charts: Magazine picture library, wall charts.

2.11 Songs and rhymes

2.12 Games and puzzles

2.13 Electronic aids

Section B

2.14 Reading and writing skills: Different learners, reading skills, writing skills

2.15 Teaching the script: Phonic method, look-and-say method, pre-reading activities, reading activities, letter formation

2.16 Teaching spelling: Spelling and reading, sound to symbol, symbol to sound

2.17 Composition from guided to free: Labelling, answers to questions, substitution tables, guided composition, free composition

2.18 Intensive reading: Progression of reading skills, reading activities.

2.19 Extensive reading: Readability, graded readers, reading records.

2.20 Exploiting texts: Using authentic texts, simplifying texts.

2.21 Integrated skills: The four skills, translation.

Tasks and self correcting exercises

Essays and work to be submitted

Further reading

MODULE THREE

Objectives

By the end of the unit you should

1 be aware of the factors affecting teaching aims

2 know what is involved in syllabus design

3 have a procedure for evaluating textbooks

4 understand the role of the teacher and have a basis for self-evaluation

5 be aware of the different modes of classroom interaction

6 be able to plan effective lessons

7 have a fund of ideas for planning lessons

Contents

Section A

3.1 Teaching Aims

Course aims, sample syllabuses, textbook evaluation

3.2 Class organisation

Role of the teacher, modes of interaction, class layout

Section B

3.3 Lesson Planning

Preparation, presentation, practice, testing, revision

3.4 Sample lesson plans

Tasks and self correcting exercises

Essays and work to be submitted

Further reading

MODULE FOUR

Objectives

By the end of the module you should

1 have a knowledge of the main concerns of linguistic theory

2 know many linguistic terms and categories

3 be able to approach linguistic texts with confidence

4 have started to relate linguistic theory to the practice of teaching

5 be thinking more clearly about the content of what you teach

Contents

Section A

4.1 Phonetics and Phonology

The distinction between them, how sounds are made, phonemes, consonants, vowels, stress, rhythm, intonation

4.2 Morphology

Nouns, adjectives, pronouns, verbs

4.3 Vocabulary

Words, morphemes, collocation, meaning, subordination

4.4 Grammar

Parts of speech, clause, phrase, auxiliary and modal verbs, verb classes, tense systems and uses, complex verb phrases, noun classes, determiners,

adjectives, pronouns and proforms, prepositions, conjunctions, conditionals

Section B

4.5 Applications of Linguistics to Language Teaching

Error analysis, phonology, vocabulary selection, sentence complexity

Epilogue

Essays and work to be submitted

Further reading

Structure:

The course contains four modules. You can work at your own pace when you have time and therefore have control over how long you will take to finish the course and earn your Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

The course is complete in itself and you do not need to buy any other materials. However, many students, particularly if they are trying for high grades, chose to undertake a certain amount of further reading from the suggested booklist.

You will need approximately 45 hours to complete each module including the assignments. Each module has two assignments that you must complete and send to your tutor by e-mail or post. Your tutor will mark and grade your work. The modules also have self correcting exercises along with the answer key and accompanying notes to help you see your own progress on the course.

You can e-mail or write to your personal tutor as often as you need to. Your tutor will do his or her best to reply to you the same or following day. If your assignment needs to be improved your tutor will make helpful suggestions. You can submit each assignment up to three times without further payment. If after the third attempt your work is still below a pass grade of C a small charge will be made to cover the additional administrative cost of marking your work.
The course includes reading, setting tasks, self-correcting exercises and written assignments. There are 4 modules in this course:

On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:

Qualification 1: LTTC Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

(Dip TESOL issued by The London Teacher Training College.)

Qualification 2: EDI Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

This Course leads to an EDILevel 5 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework (NFQ) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3

Supporting learning and performance

with vocational training providers

■ EDI is accredited by the UK regulatory authorities to award over 350 vocational qualifications, many of which are available online.

■ Over 1,400 colleges and private training providers in England,

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are approved to offer EDI

qualifications.

■ Over 140,000 learners completed EDI qualifications in the past year.

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

  • All study materials
  • Certificate and transcript
  • Full Tutor and Admin support
  • The course fee includes the ASET registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).

What is ASET

ASET is a recognised National Awarding Body.

This course is accredited by ASET. ASET are a leading National Awarding Body, recognised in the U.K by the Department for Education and Skills (DfEs), Learning Skills Council (LSC) and the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA). ASET specialise in providing, quality-assuring and certificating vocational learning programmes.

Discounts and offers

Please note that discounts and offers are exclusive. Only one discount or offer can be chosen per enrolment

- 10% discount for those on unemployment benefit or with student status. Please note: This does NOT apply to courses under £100 or weekend courses.

- 50% discount on cheaper course when two or more people enrol together!! Please note: This does NOT apply to courses under £100 or weekend courses.

- 15% discount when one person enrols onto two courses!! Please note: This does NOT apply to courses under £100 or weekend courses.

Additional information

Payment options: The course fee includes the ASET registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).

Diploma in TESOL

£ 350 + VAT