Last update: 23/03/11

Course Descriptions

This course focuses on developing skills for teachers of IELTS exam preparation courses. The IELTS test is recognised worldwide and an IELTS score is required for entry to many universities in Australia and overseas. In this course participants have the opportunity to learn from highly experienced IELTS teaching professionals. Students can select from the following:

1. Certificate IV in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
     for Native Speakers
2. Certificate IV in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
     for Non-Native Speakers

TESOL - General English

These courses are designed to give you all the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to be an effective English language teacher in a variety of teaching contexts. Students can select from the following:

1. Certificate IV in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
     for Native Speakers
2. Certificate IV in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
     for Non-Native Speakers

Course Pre-requisites

All applicants will be required to undertake a language task prior to an interview.
The interview will:

• Inform applicants about the course.
• Assess the suitability of the applicant for the course
• Assess the suitability of the course for the applicant¡s career plans.

Preference will be given to candidates employed or likely to be employed in the TESOL field.

Program Information

All courses follow an integrated curriculum approach and include:

• Tutorials and workshops
• Supervised lesson planning
• Observation of teaching of peers and experienced teachers
• Teaching practice with peers and real learner groups
• Feedback
• Mentoring and coaching

Assessment

There is no final examination, however assessment is integrated into the course and is based
on written assignments, lesson observations, lesson preparation, teaching practice, reflection and evaluation of teaching. Participants will also be required to collect a portfolio of all this evidence.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us.