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Course Title: Advanced Diploma of Educational Studies in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Adv.Dip.(ES) TESOL (450 hrs.)
The Advanced Diploma of Educational Studies in TESOL is ideal if you wish to extend your professional experience and accept new responsibilities as it not only demonstrates a commitment to the profession, but is also proof of your ability. You may be looking for an opportunity to increase your understanding of the principles and practice of English Language teaching to help improve your overall performance in the classroom.
As part of this process, the Advanced Diploma Course encourages you to analyse your existing practices and beliefs. It also helps you to apply the results of your learning and reflection both to your current professional life and to contexts beyond your present and previous teaching experience. A student who has completed the Diploma course can complete the Advanced Diploma course as an add-on, by completing a further three (3) Extended Essays.
Course Content
There are eleven (11) Modules in the Advanced Diploma Course. Each module may be completed in two weeks. This period may be extended (up to 9 months) offering you flexibility and allowing you to work at your own pace.
Module: The World of ELT and Study Skills
What is TESOL?
Associations and organizations
Professional Development, Employment and Career opportunities
Motivation, Goals and Timetables
Your study environment and your health
Active Learning
How to Research, Write and Present Essays
Your future is in your hands
Module: The Study of English
The Language Systems
Phonetics and phonology
Vocabulary (Lexis)
Grammar (Syntax)
Module: The Teaching and Learning of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
The English Language
Approaches to Teaching Methodology
Receptive Skills (Reading and Listening)
Productive Skills (Writing and Speaking)
Module: Lesson Planning
Lesson planning and use of teaching resources and materials
Classroom Management, Options and Techniques
Activities for the Classroom
Module: Language Learning and Communication
Assessment and testing
Technology in the classroom
Marking Schemes
English for specific purposes
Module: Professional Development
Describing Teachers
Further Teacher Learning
Observation as a Learning Tool
Evaluating Your Teaching
Module: Management Strategies
The ESL Manager
An Overview of the ESL Programme
Philosophy, Aims and Objectives
Development Plans and Target Setting
ESL Policies and Procedures
Recruiting ESL Teachers
Business Practices in Language Schools
Module: Extended Essay 1
Candidates are required to submit an extended essay of approximately 2500 words. A choice of titles is offered.
Module: Extended Essay 2
Candidates are required to submit an extended essay of approximately 2500 words. A choice of titles is offered.
Module: Extended Essay 3
Candidates are required to submit an extended essay of approximately 2500 words. A choice of titles is offered.
Module: Extended Essay 4
Candidates are required to submit an extended essay of approximately 2500 words. A choice of titles is offered.