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Graduate Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in TESOL |
Abbreviation: | GCertTESOL |
UOW Course Code: | 1164 |
CRICOS Code: | 020199C |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 1 session full-time or part-time equivalent (refer to intake sessions) |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring (not available full-time on-campus), EDU Intake November (Distance only) |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus (Autumn, Spring), Distance (Autumn, Spring, EDU Intake November) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in TESOL provides a specialist qualification for those who want to teach English to speakers of other languages in Australia or internationally to children, teenagers or adults. The course is regarded as a highly practical qualification for those with little or no experience in second language teaching.
The course includes supervised TESOL professional experience placement required by many employer bodies. Although the course places its emphasis on practice all subjects are underpinned by the latest research and theory in the field.
Students learn how to develop teaching programs and lesson plans, how to assess ESL learners' language, how to teach the skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening as well as grammar and vocabulary. Applicants are advised to check with potential employing bodies regarding employment requirements.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in TESOL will:
- Have fundamental knowledge of language and its use, principles of language learning, approaches to teach English to Speakers to other languages.
- Have expert, advanced cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to:
- Assess learners’ language needs;
- Analyse language demands;
- Design, plan and implement programs of instruction for English language learners.
- Demonstrate capacity to apply sound TESOL pedagogy to support second language learning development.
Course Structure
Students must complete a total of 24 credit points as outlined in the table below.
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following 3 core subjects (18cp): | |||
| EDGT817 | Pedagogical Grammar | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EDGT830 | Methodology in Second Language Teaching | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EDGT838 | Professional Experience in TESOL | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus 1 of the following elective TESOL subject (6cp): | |||
| EDGT835 | Teaching English in International Contexts | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGT890 | Engaging Diversity: Exploring Contexts of EAL Education | 6 | Spring |
| EDGT931 | Oral Communication and Pedagogy | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGT932 | Second Language Literacy | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EDGT940 | Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGT983 | Assessing and Evaluating in TESOL Environments* | 6 | Spring |
| EDGT984 | Theories of Second Language Learning | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
* For VET, ELICOS and DEC teachers wishing to qualify as ESL teachers, we recommend you complete EDGT983 as your elective subject.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
This program is currently seeking re-accreditation as an ESL qualification for DEC teachers through the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES).
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au