Ministry, Theology & Culture - TESOL & ESL
TESOL Foundations Intensive 2012
6-10 February 2012 - 9.00am-4.00pm
Through lectures, discussions and workshops the TESOL Intensive will give participants basic skills to teach English to speakers of other languages by providing an overview of the central concepts of English language teaching. By the end of the intensive, participants will be ready to write lesson plans using a range of resources.
Please contact Lesley Houston at lhouston@adelaide.tabor.edu.au or telephone (08)8373 8777for further information.
TESOL PROGRAMME
Our programme is presented within the framework of a Christian worldview. It is designed to provide individuals with the necessary knowledge and qualifications to teach English to speakers of other languages and has a balanced focus in teaching the different skills TESOL professionals need.
One of the features of studying at Tabor Adelaide is the high level of pastoral care we offer each student and the Christ-centered approach to all aspects of life and work. We take a personal interest in you and your progress and endeavour to do everything we can to help you to succeed in your course of studies.
Graduate Level Entry
- Graduate Certificate of Arts (TESOL)
- Graduate Diploma of Arts (TESOL)
Undergraduate Level
- Bachelor of Arts with TESOL Major or Minor
- Bachelor of Intercultural Studies with TESOL Major or Minor
Graduate Entry Level in TESOL
- Graduate Certificate
Applicants for this award are required to hold a tertiary level qualification at bachelor level or equivalent. The programme comprises 4 subjects to the value of 24 credit points. It can be completed in one semester of full-time study or part-time equivalent. Please note the Graduate Certificate does not have a Practicum component. - Graduate Diploma
Applicants for this course are required to hold a tertiary level qualification at bachelor level or equivalent. The programme comprises 8 subjects to the value of 48 credit points. It can be completed in two semesters of full-time study or part-time equivalent
Undergraduate Programmes in TESOL
- Bachelor degrees
TESOL may be studied as a major (8 subjects) or minor (4 subjects) in a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Intercultural Studies. Please ask for one of our Ministry, Theology and Culture prospectuses for more information about our undergraduate programmes.
NB Eligible students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for up to 25% of the course. RPL is given for comparable subjects already completed to a satisfactory level at another institution.
TESOL Pathways: all TESOL subjects are online and can be studied either part-time or full-time.
Course Pathway
Subjects are usually studied in the following order
- TM6110 TESOL Foundations
- TM6120 Teaching English Grammar
- TM6330 Introduction to Adult Education
- TM6210 TESOL Methodologies & Materials Development
- TM6310 Language Learning
- TM6320 Language, Culture and Society
Undergraduates:
- TM4241 Supervised Field Education 1
- TM6340 Practicum A
Graduates:
- TM6340 Practicum A (6cp) + an elective OR
- TM6340 Practicum B (12cp)
The practicum is taken in the final semester of TESOL study; the elective can be done at any point in the programme.
Suggested Electives
- TM5101 Intercultural Life and Work
- TM6170 Directed Study Project in TESOL
- TM6220 ESL for Children
Online Study Programme
All lectures, study materials and online activities are available to students from the first week of the semester so that study can be self-paced; assignments are submitted online on the dates specified. All subjects have forums where students can discuss lecture topics and other matters of interest; some subjects also offer occasional virtual classrooms where students can meet with their lecturers and other students in real time.
Study Format:
- Lectures: notes, audio, multi-media resources, readings, self-study materials
- Discussion forums: audio and text
- Online activities: chat rooms and occasional virtual classrooms
Subjects Offered in TESOL
TM6110 TESOL FOUNDATIONS
A core subject providing the practical knowledge and skills needed for ESL/EFL teaching. Students are introduced to the principles and practices of ESL/EFL teaching and learning for the Australian or overseas context. Topics include: introduction to the macro skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing); language analysis; Classroom management; and lesson planning.
TM6120 TEACHING ENGLISH GRAMMAR
This core subject enables students to review basic grammatical terminology and the structure of the English language with an emphasis on preparing the student for teaching English grammar skills to speakers of other languages. Students will gain familiarity with a variety of tools for grammar teaching including texts and web links.
TM6330 INTRODUCTION TO ADULT EDUCATION
Introduces students to the current theories and practice of adult teaching and learning. Students explore the characteristics of adult learners and the nature and contexts of life-long learning and apply the concepts to their own fields of expertise. Students are also introduced to the concept of reflective praxis. Topics include: adult education in the Christian context; characteristics of adult learners; learning styles; teaching small groups; and competency based learning;
Subject TM6330 can be taken by anyone interested in teaching adults.
TM6210 METHODOLOGIES & MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT
Gives students skills and strategies in choosing teaching methodologies and evaluating learning materials for their classrooms. It introduces the theoretical underpinnings of approaches to TESOL that help students to develop critical reflection skills to evaluate their own teaching practice and TESOL teaching materials. Students also gain skills in developing their own materials for classroom use.
TM6310 LANGUAGE LEARNING
Introduces students to the field of language learning. Topics include: theories in Second Language Acquisition; the what, when and how of assessment; and the theory and practice of Vocational English and English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
TM6320 INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS:
Language, culture and society - introduces students to linguistics with emphasis the cultural aspects of language. Topics include: introduction to basic linguistic terminology and sociolinguistics; social factors in language learning; English as an International language; World Englishes; gender, sub-cultures and language; and language and power.
If you have any further questions please contact the programme coordinator Lesley Houston lhouston@adelaide.tabor.edu.au for further information.
