Overview
The Graduate Diploma in TESOL provides a specialist qualification for those who want to teach English to speakers of other languages in Australia, internationally, to children, teenagers or adults, especially in the vocational sector.
Students gain an in-depth understanding of areas such as second language development, systems of language and … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Delivery
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Course structure
The Graduate Diploma in TESOL requires the successful completion of 48 credit points as specified below.
The University of Wollongong is recognised by the Department of Education (DE) as a provider of ESL qualifications for primary/secondary trained teachers. DE accreditation will be dependent upon subject choice.
48 Credit points
Core48 Credit points
Subjects with substantial WIL
EDGT938 Professional Experience in TESOL
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of the course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
1.
Have a broad discipline knowledge in language and its use, theories of second language learning and ESL/EFL pedagogy related to teaching listening, speaking, reading, writing and increased technical knowledge of classroom practice.
2.
Have expert, advanced cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to: a) Assess learners’ language and learning needs;
b) Analyse language demands; c) Design, plan and implement programs of instruction for English language learners in a range of contexts; d) Observe, reflect on and critique classroom practice.
3.
Demonstrate capacity for differentiated instruction for diverse groups of learners.
Compulsory requirements
Work-Based Learning / Internship / Placement
Pathways and nested qualifications
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Contact details
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