Certificate IV in Teaching English to Speakerse of Other Lanugaes (TESOL)

Course details

This is proving to be the most practical, hands on course in Singapore. Based on the CELTA, this Certificate IV has model English lessons everyday. These model lessons are what employers like about this course. Trainees work out of the New Cutting Edge (Upper Intermediate) for these model lessons and this gives trainees maximum exposure to working from a resource book. Trainees will gain confidence in adapting a commonly used resource material. Our Cert IV graduates have entered classrooms in Singapore since 2010, ready to teach on day one.

Entry Criteria

• Intermediate English level/ IELTS equivalent to 7.0 (you do not need to sit the IELTS) or PTE 45. A final interview is mandatory for acceptance.
• All candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
• You are not required to have previous teaching experience or the ability to speak a second language

Assessment Criteria

• You will be required to complete six hours of assessed teaching practice, conducted with real classes.
• You will also complete 6 assessed written assignments.
• There is no final examination.

Please note that Certificates are usually sent quarterly (end of- March, June, September and December)

You will need to demonstrate ALL 104 competencies in the Certificate IV logbook.

Course Content

TESOL methodology and language analysis includes:

• teaching speaking, writing, reading, listening skills
• developing learner’s language knowledge
• preparing language lessons using reference materials
• planning and evaluation of lessons
• evaluating TESOL teaching materials for classroom use
• managing the English language classroom
• managing the teaching and learning environment
• developing teacher professionalism
• understanding different learner styles and motivation to teaching
• applying knowledge of learner cultural and linguistic backgrounds to teaching
• using basic concepts and grammar terminology
• using basic lexical and phonological terminology
• six hours observation of qualified teachers
• six hours of observed and assessed teaching practice
• English language development lessons

Learning Outcomes

• The principles of effective planning and teaching
• A range of practical skills for teaching English
• Confidence and control in the classroom
• Increased language awareness and a framework for language analysis
• A structure for ongoing professional development

Certification

Certificate IV in TESOL from International House Training (Sydney).