Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26
Global Challenge Pathway Global Challenge Pathway (Level 6)
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
This is the final module leading to the Trinity College (London) Certificate in TESOL. The module focuses on completing the remaining teaching practicals with a class of non-native learners, analysing and evaluating your own materials and continuing to develop your linguistic knowledge. In addition, throughout the module we discuss career development and how you can find work in the UK and overseas.
Aims
To continue the development of students' knowledge of the main phonological, lexical and syntactic features of contemporary spoken and writtenEnglish.To further develop the methodological knowledge necessary to carry out successful classroom teaching including designing tests, providingfeedback on written or oral texts and introducing the concept of English for Specific PurposesTo further develop skills in teaching practice and classroom management including observing experienced teachersTo critically analyse self-created teaching materials
Intended Learning Outcomes
Plan and deliver grammar-based and skills-based lessons and reflect upon their efficacy: 1Design, rationalise and evaluate teaching materials to be used in practical sessions: 1,2Analyse the needs of English language learners and prepare material aimed at fulfilling those needs: 1,2Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of linguistic forms: 3
46 hours of input sessions104 hours of preparation for teaching, classes and practicals, and observations of peers and experienced teachers
Must have successfully completed Certificate in TESOL part 2
Description of Module Assessment
1: Practice Based Assessment weighted 40%Teaching Practice
2: Portfolio weighted 30%Materials Portfolio
3: Portfolio weighted 30%Language Awareness Portfolio