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ENL-10053 - Module Specification
Language Centre
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 27 April 2024

ENL-10053 - Certificate in TESOL part 1
Coordinator: Leanne Mountford Tel: +44 1782 7 34574
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733960

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Global Challenge Pathway Global Challenge Pathway (Level 4)


Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25


Aims
To introduce students to the main phonological, lexical and syntactic features of contemporary spoken and written English.
To provide students with an overview of the field of English language teaching and practice in a variety of language teaching methods.
To begin to develop skills in teaching practice and classroom management including observing experienced teachers.
To offer practical experience of learning an unknown language.

Intended Learning Outcomes

analyse the basic relationship between linguistic form and meaning in standard English
: 3
examine the principal concepts and terminology of the structure and use of English: 3
plan and deliver basic lessons using mainstream language teaching methodology and reflect upon their efficacy: 1
reflect upon the theory and practice of language teaching and learning: 1,2
demonstrate an understanding of the practice of materials design: 1

Study hours

46 hours of classroom input sessions
104 hours of preparation for teaching, classes and practicals, and observations of peers and experienced teachers

School Rules

Students must pass an interview and language analysis test prior to enrolment as required by Trinity College (London).

Description of Module Assessment

1: Practical Assessment weighted 40%
Teaching Practice
The trainee teachers will teach a minimum of two lessons, i.e. a 20-minute peer teaching lesson, and a 30-minute lesson with non-native English speaking students. Trainee teachers will also produce a lesson plan and post-lesson self-assessment for each lesson.

2: Reflective Diary weighted 30%
Unknown Foreign Language learning experiences
The student will complete a diary (six entries in total) describing the experience of learning a completely new foreign language. They will also include a journal entry describing an English class they have observed. Each entry must run to a minimum of 350 words.

3: Portfolio weighted 30%
Language Awareness Portfolio
A 600-word portfolio consisting of three language awareness tasks Each task (approximately 200 words) will focus on a particular aspect of English grammar and phonology such as short answer and multiple choice questions.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 27 April 2024