The aim of this program is to train good,
practical classroom teachers who have
command of the basic procedural skills used
in giving all the types of lessons according
to the EFL/ESL/ESOL methodology. Also
developed is the teacher’s ability to devise
lessons and evaluate published materials
with specific reference to the learners’
language problems. In view of this, the
course is essentially participatory in
nature and Teaching Practice forms a major
component
Language Analysis
The course includes thorough analysis of the
English language, grammar and parts of
speech, with an emphasis on form, functions
and phonology. The structure and usage of
language are examined with careful reference
to foreign students and anticipated teaching
problems. The trainees are taught how to
estimate probable length of teaching time
and also a logical teaching order. Contexts
are examined with a view to relevancy,
usefulness and cultural sensitivity. An
overall study of the language skills is
emphasized with particular reference to
listening, understanding, speaking, reading,
writing and sub skills within those
categories. Different types of lessons are
studied; specifically grammar and skills,
with the emphasis contribution and
effectiveness to a balanced syllabus.
Methodology
Through demonstrations, a hands-on approach
to teaching techniques is emphasized. These
techniques include giving instructions,
eliciting, modeling highlighting, checking,
correcting, blackboard use, voice projection
and manner. Included in this course is an
overview of classroom control, cultural
awareness and dealing with student problems.
Trainees are taught how to use course books
effectively, how to plan lessons and
syllabi, how to test and use communication
activities including games, music,
role-play, multimedia resources, etc.
Teaching Practice
The course gives the trainees a chance to
make practical use of their theoretical
knowledge. Teaching practice is done in
groups, one instructor and a class of
foreign students. Each trainee is assigned
carefully monitored teaching points
progressing from 20 minutes in duration to
40 minutes by the end of the course. In
order to give trainees as much experience as
possible, they are assigned different types
of lessons and opportunities to practice
teaching with different levels of foreign
students. An important part of this course
is critiquing; trainees are taught how to
critique their own as well as other people’s
lessons. The emphasis is on focus and
overall relevancy, rather than insignificant
details of class management. The course has
it all.
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Introduction to Methodology
Assessment, criteria, approach
Style and Motivation
Two sources of motivation, Division of
learning styles, Activities for different learners
FRAMEWORK and AIMS
Shape of the Lesson, Lesson Aims
Conducting Classroom Activities
Lesson Planning
Planning a Successful Lesson, Curricula
Development
TEACHING
MODULES2
Checking Concept, Teacher Language
Error Correction
(Practice workshop)
Teacher behavior
Checking Concept, Teacher, Language
Error Correction, Classroom Management, Drilling, Board work, Common
Teacher Behavior
(Practice workshop)
TEACHING esl/eil
Teaching EIL to Children, Teaching
ESP/Business English, Testing tasks, Planning Syllabus, Course books
and Materials, Theories of TEIL, Well-known names in language
teaching and theory
TEACHING
PRACTICE AND PEER CRITIQUE
Requirements for a Successful Lesson,
Teaching Practice Forms, One-to-one Lessons
(Practice workshop)
Language AWARENESS
Introduction to Language Analysis,
Syllabi, Present, Past, The Perfect Aspect, Futures, Summery
of Tenses, Modal Auxiliary Verbs, Conditionals,
The Passive Voice, Reported Speech
(Practice workshop)
Language AWARENESS
2
Parts of Speech, Adjectives, Adverbs,
Countable and Uncountable Nouns, Pronunciation, Gerunds and
Infinitives, Prepositions, Summery of basic Grammar Concepts,
Typical Student Errors
(Practice workshop)
TESOL COURSE AIMS
