Overview
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Program of study overview
Program of study
36 Units
Level 1 - Core9 Units
Level 2 - Core13.5 Units
Level 3 - Core9 Units
Level 4 - Option4.5 Units
Aims
The major aims to:
- Provide students with the essential knowledge of second language acquisition theories they need to become TESOL practitioners
- Provide students with the essential tools for classroom practice they need to become TESOL practitioners
- Develop students’ awareness of the diverse linguistic and cultural communities who are learning English as a second/additional language
- Develop students’ ability to connect across geographical, social and cultural boundaries
- Produce graduates who are able to teach English to speakers of other languages in school contexts, and who strive to continually
- improve their knowledge of the field and their teaching practice
Learning outcomes
On completion students will be able to:
1.
Defend knowledge of current theories in second language acquisition as they apply to TESOL
2.
Evaluate current issues related to second language acquisition, teaching methodologies and approaches and English language learners in TESOL
3.
Design and implement activities and lessons to facilitate English language learners’ language acquisition
4.
Select second language teaching methodologies and approaches for use in their own classroom teaching practice in TESOL
5.
Choose current theories in second language acquisition to evaluate their own and others’ classroom teaching practice in TESOL
6.
Develop their own teaching methodology and approach informed by current theories in second language acquisition as they apply to TESOL
Available in courses
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)