Post Graduate Certificate Program in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL/TEFL)

Curriculum: (3 Required Online Modules + 1 Optional Onsite Module)

MODULE 1 – Teaching and Learning English as a Second Language

  • Introduction to TESOL/TEFL
  • Language Learning and Language Acquisition
  • Approaches to Language Teaching and Learning
  • The Dynamics of Teaching Young, Adolescent and Adult Learners
  • Phonology for ESL/EFL Teachers
  • Teaching Grammar
  • Discourse Analysis – An Overview for Language Teachers
  • The Basic Lesson Model for YL and AL
  • Assessment, Evaluation, and Feedback
    • Bloom’s Taxonomy
    • Principles of Motivation – Overview

MODULE 2 – Effective Teaching for 21st Century ESL/EFL Learners

  • The ESL/EFL Teacher and Classroom Management in the 21st Century
    • 21st Century Learners – The Future in Our Present
    • Reaching Out To All Learners
    • Managing Behaviour in Inclusive Learning Environments
    • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Prelude to Learning
    • Warmer
    • Context Setting
  • Developing the Four Core Language Learning Skills
    • Listening
    • Speaking
    • Reading
    • Writing
  • Strategizing Instruction – Multiple Intelligence, Role of Theatre, Music, and Movement in Language Learning
  • Technology and Learning – Transformative Competencies
  • Lesson Planning

MODULE 3 – Emerging Need for Renewed Knowledge, Skill Sets, Attitude, Values in Action

  • Understanding the Asian Perspective in Teaching English
  • Socio-Cultural Context in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
  • Need-Based Learning
    • EAP
    • ESP
    • Business Communication
  • Evaluating and Creating Teaching-Learning Materials for 21st Century ESL/EFL Learners
  • Professional Scope – Preparing for Interviews and Placement Opportunities

MODULE 4 – School Experience Program in Bangkok (Duration 4 days)

  • Day 1 – UTCC Campus Visit and Faculty lecture session
  • Day 2 – UTCC Campus Visit and Faculty lecture Session
  • Day 3 – School Visit
  • Day 4 – School Visit

* In partnership with Asian College of Teachers:

To join the program, please contact: [email protected] / [email protected].