TESOL

Core modules:

Language Teaching Methodology

This unit reviews the principles, thinking and history underlying contemporary language teaching practices. It explores what we know of the processes involved in language production and reception in a second language and the implications for teaching the language skills. It also reviews and assesses developments in the teaching of grammar and vocabulary of a foreign language. Among other issues explored are the role of feedback, task-based approaches and the impact of language learning theory on teaching.

15 credits

Teaching Practice 1

This module aims to provide you with an opportunity to develop practical TESOL skills and to demonstrate your theoretical knowledge of English Language Teaching applied in the classroom. Over the course of the module, you will reflect on your current practices in TESOL, develop your range of classroom procedures and techniques, and apply existing knowledge of approaches and methods. You will have to evidence your teaching skills linked to TESOL theory. You will receive support in both lesson planning and delivery. The teaching practice focus of this module is teaching learners in a one-to-one context. You can also gain an optional Cambridge Assessment Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) Modules 1, 2 and/or 3 qualifications, provided its external criteria and entry costs are met.

15 credits

Teaching Listening and Speaking

This module will equip you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to support the development of second language learners' listening and speaking skills. You will be introduced to different approaches to learning and teaching listening and speaking in a range of TESOL contexts and consider how to make principled pedagogical decisions, informed by underpinning theory and research. In addition, you will develop your ability to select, adapt or create appropriate listening and speaking materials relevant to learner needs and evaluate procedures and techniques for assessing and developing second language listening and speaking skills.

15 credits

Teaching Practice 2

This module aims to build on the contents of Teaching Practice 1 and further develop practical TESOL skills and consolidate theoretical knowledge of English Language Teaching as applied in the classroom. This module will help you to reflect further on your current practice, further your understanding of practical classroom procedures and techniques and apply these with real learners and through micro- and peer-teaching. The teaching practice focus of this module is teaching groups in online contexts. As with Teaching Practice 1, you will have the opportunity to take the optional Cambridge Assessment Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) Modules 1, 2 and/or 3 qualification, provided its external criteria and entry costs are met.

15 credits

Teaching Reading and Writing

This module will familiarise you with the theory and practice of how to teach reading and writing in TESOL contexts. For the Teaching Reading part of the module, you will study the main approaches to teaching second language reading in the English language classroom; how you can develop learners' intensive and extensive reading abilities; how reading can be assessed; and how popular TESOL textbooks teach reading. For the Teaching Writing part of the module, you will study the main approaches to teaching second language writing; how writing can be corrected; whether correcting writing works; how writing can be assessed, and how popular TESOL textbooks teach writing. You will practice designing and assessing reading activities; and practice correcting and assessing writing.

15 credits

Teaching Vocabulary, Grammar, and Discourse

This module is aimed at students who are interested in the acquisition, learning and teaching of vocabulary, grammar and discourse in second languages. Throughout this module, students will be introduced to some of the principal theories, concepts, descriptive categories, and methodologies which are central to the teaching of English vocabulary, grammar, and discourse. Taking a predominantly functional approach to language description, students will be familiarised with some of the key ways in which the lexico-grammar functions as a resource for creating meaning in use, and the implications for teaching the language systems with a functional and communicative purpose. Working practically with authentic spoken and written language data and language teaching materials, the module will encourage students to critically reflect on their prior experiences as learners and, where appropriate, teachers of English. Throughout the module, we will be drawing on the principles derived from second language acquisition research that inform effective teaching practice of vocabulary, grammar and discourse. The module aims to help you uncover your individual beliefs about the learning and teaching of vocabulary, grammar and discourse, and guide you to critically explore a variety of teaching principles, methods and techniques. Overall, this course has three main objectives: - Familiarise yourself with the current knowledge and developments on the learning and teaching of vocabulary, grammar and discourse (i.e. language systems) in second languages - Help you develop the necessary background knowledge to understand and critically examine the ways in which the language systems function and are taught in second languages - Prepare you to be able to evaluate, select and apply the teaching principles, techniques and methods that are most appropriate for the instruction of language systems in different educational contexts.

15 credits

Practitioner Research and Development

This module aims to provide you with English language teacher skills and knowledge in the areas of practitioner research methods and techniques as well as theories and frameworks for teacher professional development. Over the course of this module, you will engage in reflective practice on your own teaching and learning experiences through engagement with current practice and literature. You will have to evidence your knowledge through critical analysis of a range of approaches to research and development skills that will aid your future teaching profession and help you plan for your educational career.

15 credits

Materials and Course Design

This module will familiarise you with the theory and practice of TESOL course design and language teaching. You will look at different scholarly approaches to the design of language teaching curricula, materials, and tests, evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of these approaches, and their usefulness in various TESOL situations in diverse secondary and tertiary education contexts. The module will provide you with the opportunity to practise designing language courses and language teaching materials. The module therefore will provide you with an essential theoretical and practical foundation to design TESOL language courses and teaching materials, and to critically assess existing examples of each and their appropriateness in various learning contexts.

15 credits

Professional Portfolio

This module aims to consolidate and deepen the work carried out in the core modules and provide opportunities for research and practice into agreed specialist areas of TESOL. Over the course of the module, you will complete a comprehensive professional literature review in the chosen area(s) and link this to subsequent final teaching observations. You will have to evidence your application of your teacher research skills and development plans in your extended essay and teaching practice. Successful completion of this module (along with EGF404 and EGH405) will allow for professional recognition as TEFLi qualified (Certificate-level ELT qualification equivalent) from criteria from the British Council and Accreditation UK.

60 credits