Advanced TESOL in the Theory and Methodology of TESOL
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Notting Hill College TESOL Diploma Programmes
Our Diploma Programmes are designed for those who are serious about language teaching and seek excellence in their field. Enhancing professional competence and career opportunities are only two of many other benefits associated with higher level credentials. So why no elevate your qualifications, employment options and income with Notting Hill College TESOL Diplomas.
Now that you have mastered the concepts covered in our 120 Hour TEEF Course, dive deeper into the strategies used to maximise your teaching potential. NHC Diploma programmes are worthwhile investments for both short and long-term TESOL careers.
Who is the course aimed at?
If you have been teaching ESOL for at least two years and you want to develop as a teacher and gain further internationally respected qualifications, then you should apply for this course. It is designed for teachers who want to update their knowledge, enhance their professional competence and career opportunities.
About Notting Hill College TESOL Diploma
This qualification provides a comprehensive introduction to teachers and gives them a substantial breadth and depth of knowledge about different aspects of TESOL. The course encourages the continuing development of professional knowledge and expertise. The focus of the course is to develop learners awareness of key areas within the fields of TESOL.
Benefits
Diploma holders are privileged with more lucrative and prestigious employment opportunities. It is an achievement of Academic Excellence with more employment options in higher level positions. Language methodology, language analysis and other key aspects tackled at the diploma will widen professional horizons for teachers seeking managerial posts.
Assessment
Assessment is undertaken through essays and coursework assignments. There is no formal end of modules exams.
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Notting Hill College TESOL Diploma Programmes
Our Diploma Programmes are designed for those who are serious about language teaching and seek excellence in their field. Enhancing professional competence and career opportunities are only two of many other benefits associated Module One: Teaching Methods and Teaching Principles
Part I
Function of language
Definition of language
Characteristics of language
Part II
First Language Acquisition
Second Language Acquisition
o Grammar Translation
o Direct Method
o Audiolingualism
o The Natural Way
o Communicative Approach
o Lexical Approach
o Total Physical Response (TPR)
o Suggestopedia
Part III: Teaching Principles
Motivation
Selection
Grading
Contextualisation
Repetition
Practice
Module Two: Theory and Practice of TESOL: Developing language skills
Part I: Teaching Receptive Skills
Top-down vs. Bottom-up Approach
Levels of comprehension: Blooms Taxonomy
Intensive and extensive listening
Intensive reading: Progression of reading skills, reading activities
Extensive reading: Readability, graded readers, reading records
Exploiting texts: Using authentic texts, simplifying texts
Part II: Teaching Productive Skills
Oral skills
Teaching pronunciation
Writing sub-skills
Integrating the four skills
Using songs and games
Contextualising grammar and vocabulary
Module Three: Planning & Organisation in TESOL
Part I: Teaching Aids
Section A: Low-tech aids
Flashcards and word-cards
Exploiting the blackboard
Realia
Pictures and charts: Magazine picture library, wall charts
Section B: High-tech aids
Electric: Over head projector
Audio: Cassette recorder, radio
Visual: TV, Video, DVD
Technological: Computer, Internet
Part II: Classroom Management
Role of the teacher
Modes of interaction
Class layout
Giving instructions
Part III
Types of lesson-plans
Principles of a successful lesson-plan
Contents of a lesson-plan
Module Four: Applications of Linguistics to Language Teaching
Part I: Introduction to different aspects of linguistics
Phonetics and Phonology: sounds, rhythm, intonation
etc
Semantics : morphology, meaning, collocations
etc
Syntactic: structure, parts of speech
Part II: Applications of Linguistics to Language Teaching
Error analysis
o Phonology
o Vocabulary selection
o Sentence complexity
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