Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
Global Challenge Pathway Global Challenge Pathway (Level 5)
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Aims
To further develop students awareness of the main phonological, lexical and syntactic features of contemporary spoken and written English.To further develop students' understanding of the field of English language teaching and practice in a variety of language teaching methods.To further develop skills in teaching practice and classroom management including observing experienced teachers and teaching practice.To give practical experience of assessing a learner's skills, designing materials and designing a syllabus when working with a learner on a one-to-one basis
Intended Learning Outcomes
plan and deliver basic lessons using mainstream language teaching methodology and reflect upon their efficacy: 1,2analyse the needs of English language learners and prepare material aimed at fulfilling those needs: 2develop a scheme of work based on a needs analysis: 2demonstrate their understanding of language structures in English: 1,2,3
46 hours of classroom based study104 hours of preparation for teaching, classes and practicals, and observations of peers and experienced teachers
Must have successfully completed Certificate in TESOL Part 1
Description of Module Assessment
1: Practical Assessment weighted 40%Teaching PracticeThe trainee teachers will teach a minimum of two x 1 hour lessons to a group of non-native English speaking learners. The trainee will also produce a lesson plan and post lesson self assessment.
2: Portfolio weighted 40%Learner ProfileStudents carry out a 2,500 word analysis of the needs of a learner through an interview, a test of the learner's speaking, writing, reading and listening and then plan and teach a 1:1 lesson based on their analysis.
3: Portfolio weighted 20%Language Awareness PortfolioStudents will complete 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.