Diploma In Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

( This not an OFQUAL regulated course )

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This course is written at Level 7 which is equivalent to post-graduate study. However, if students want to use it for credits towards university courses, each individual University will make a decision whether to accept it for credit or not. .It is a highly academic course which is why it is labelled at level 7.

Introduction

Lanka TEFL Training Institute (Pvt) Ltd, offers Diploma in TESOL. This course allows students to acquire the necessary English teaching skills, techniques, knowledge and training to be effective teachers in a modern classroom. With a TESOL certificate you will be able to put your English teaching skills to good use in many countries around the world.

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Course Structure

Module 1:

Language Theory. The needs and motivation of learners, nature and varieties of language, acquiring language and the approaches, methods and principles of language teaching.

• Needs of learners

• Nature of language and varieties – historical, geographical and social

• Appropriateness of English language

• Language acquisition in young learners

• Methodologies and principles of ESOL language teaching

• Teaching development, practicum preparation and trial presentations

Module 2:

Language Teaching Methodology The application of approaches, methods, principles and techniques. Uses of a range of teaching materials and teaching aids are covered.

• Applying methods for effective learning - teaching the four skills

• Questioning in class

• Teaching materials and aids - rhyme and song, pictures, flashcards and word cards, role play, drama, games and puzzles, effective use of the whiteboard and electronic teaching aids

• Teaching development, practicum preparation and trial presentations

Module 3:

Classroom Planning and Organisation Arriving at lesson delivery, starting with the syllabus and going on to aims for the lesson and creation of the lesson plan. We also cover effective classroom management.

• Course aims and syllabus

• Evaluating textbooks

• Forms of classroom interaction

• Classroom management and classroom layout

• Scheme of work and timetabling activities

• Lesson planning - aims, assumptions, materials, activities, interaction, timing, anticipating problems and developing solutions, production of lesson plans

• Teaching development, practicum preparation and trial presentations

Module 4:

Linguistics and Language Teaching Phonetic, phonological, lexical and syntactic features of contemporary English.

• Phonetics – production of individual sounds

• Phonology – phonological features in words and longer elements of speech

• Morphology of words

• Vocabulary and semantics

• Grammar, structures and error

• Teaching development, practicum development and trial presentations

Practicum:

During the course both the theory and the practicum are carried out throughout all four modules within the course duration of 180 hours.

•  80 -100 hours (according to the number of participants in the group) classroom lectures and presentations

•  80 hours observation, teaching practice, lesson preparation, article writing and feedback.

•  It consists of 4 four modules and requires to submit 8 academic articles in total, two from each module.

•  In order to qualify for the diploma, these 8 articles must be checked by LTTC officials and evaluated by using A-B-C grading system.

Learning Objectives & Outcome

• understand how language is acquired

• understand what constitutes error in language acquisition

• know the principles on which language teaching is based

• understand phonetics and phonology

• know which methodologies can be used to teach English

• know how to use materials and aids to teach English in the class

• know how to organise the class

• know how to design lesson plans

Delivery Mode

Lectures, tutorials, lesson observations & practicum will be conducted.

Prerequisites

• Prospective teachers must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent. However, the most important criterion is to have good oral and written skills in English.

• Preferably, students should have a degree-equivalent qualification. However, the most important consideration is that students must be fluent in both oral and written English. Working experience adults are most welcome to apply.

• Ideally a Bachelor Degree in any discipline but if you do not possess this qualification, and at least five passes in GCE O Level or three passes in GCE A Level to include a pass in English;

• Age - Young adults to retirees. Minimum 18 years of age.

• A good level of English for the environment in which you expect to teach.

If you do not meet these requirements, please contact us and we will forward your details to the lecture panel.

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Assessment and Examination

An evaluation process is carried out at the end of each module.

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What is the difference between Certificate programs and Diploma programs?

The contents of the level 3, level 5 and level 6 certificate programs are ideal for those who want a quick qualification such as basic skills they will use in classroom. It includes the core curriculum of the diploma, but subjects are handled with much less intensity and can be completed in a few days.

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TESOL Diploma (Level 7) programs are much more academic and cover the broad curriculum. It means a higher qualification and usually provides job opportunities with higher salaries in better working conditions

Dip TESOL - 6

Course Start on  : 15th August Sunday -  2021 - (24 weeks )

Learning  Method : ONLINE

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Deadline for the initial registration :  30th July 2021

Deadline for the down payment or full payment      :

30th July 2021

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Still you can reserve your place

Dip TESOL - 7

Course Start on  : 10th October- Sunday - 2021 - (24 weeks )

Learning  Method : ONLINE

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Deadline for the initial registration :  17th September 2021

Deadline for the down payment or full payment:

25th September 2021

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Still you can reserve your place

Initial Registration process:

Step - 1 - You will send your CV by email along with  the completed TEFL application form (Downloadable from the website)

Step - 2 - TEFL Institute will check the eligibility requirement for the selected course and confirm you by email.

Step - 3 - Choose your preferred payment plan according to your budget on the given payment plans  in the table (A, or B  given at the bottom of this page)

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Step - 4 -

01.Deposit a non refundable registration fee of Rs.5,000/ to the TEFL bank account and send the scanned bank slip to the TEFL Institute and secure your  place in the course Intake and pay the remaining balance  in Installment or pay at once.

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02.Deposit a down payment of Rs.50,000/ to the TEFL bank account and send scanned bank slip to the TEFL Institute and pay the remaining balance payment in Installment or pay at once.

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03. If you are paying  full payment at once you will get Rs.20,000/ discount , then you only need to pay Rs.200,000/ OR Rs.180,000/ according to the Physical or Online Intakes.

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Step - 5 - Enrollment  confirmation along with an official Invoice or receipt will be sent to you by the TEFL Institute.

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Step - 6 - You will then send the following documents by post/courier or handover in person to the  TEFL Institute.

              
- Copy of your National ID or Passport.
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Educational credentials and copies

- Experienced Certificates

- Recommendation Letters given by the previous employers.
- 04 - Passport size photos
- Copy of your CV

- TEFL Application  form

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Step - 7 - You will sign the two copies of the school -student contract.Keep one for yourself and send another to the TEFL Institute.

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Step - 8 - Information on the first day of the class  will be sent to you by the TEFL Institute.

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Award

Upon completion of the course, students will receive the Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

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GRADE A, PASS WITH DISTINCTION:

The trainee teacher has demonstrated considerable further reading, an ability to express original thinking and has proved to have a sound knowledge of TESOL techniques. The trainee teacher has also indicated an attitude and ability to be able to soundly develop these techniques in teaching.

GRADE B, PASS WITH CREDIT:

The trainee teacher has read more widely than the course requirements and is able to relate the theoretical issues studied to teaching.

GRADE C, PASS:

The trainee teacher has passed the course satisfactorily, has reached an adequate standard in each of the modules and has shown assimilation of the basic elements of TESOL.

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Diploma in TESOL – Weekend - 6 months)

TESOL (UK) Teacher Training Course

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Every Saturday or Sunday according to the requirements of the students. Please choose your preferred payment plan as well.

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The ONLINE Dip TESOL course starting time can be scheduled according to the convenience of the students.

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Progress to the following programmes:

• Level 5 TEFL 190 Certificate ALAP - UK

• TESOL 180 Certificate – CA Institute – Czech Republic - Europe

• LEVEL 5 TEFL - OFQUAL Regulated, TQUK Endorsed – London Teacher Training College – UK

• LEVEL 7 TESOL Diploma – TQUK Endorsed – London Teacher Training College

• LEVEL 6 TEFL Diploma – OFQUAL Regulated – TQUK Endorsed – London Teacher Training College – UK

• BA in TEFL - will be coming soon

• MA in TEFL - will be coming soon

• BA in TESOL - will be coming soon

• MA in TESOL - will be coming soon

• MA in Professional Development for Language Education - MAPDLE - NILE -ELT / University of Chichester

• DELTA - NILE - ELT - UK

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Professional Foreign Teaching Internship opportunities available through Lanka TEFL:

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· Affordable cost

· Accommodation and food (Provided and covered in most countries)

· Access to internship opportunities

· Support with VISA documents and insurance

· Outgoing preparation sessions before the program

( Condition applied )

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diploma in tesol fee structure