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1 TESOL Study Guide 5 th Edition, October 2014 TESOL Study Guide Page i

2 TESOL Study Guide Certificate IV in TESOL (NAT10317) and Diploma of TESOL (NAT10318) Published and distributed by: Language Training Institute International Office PO Box 1061 Nambour, Sunshine Coast Queensland, 4560, Australia Language Training Institute is a Division of Universal Education and Training Ltd ABN TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide First Edition ISBN: TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide Fifth Edition ISBN: Pending Language Training Institute, 2013 Language Training Institute owns all Copyright on its resources (both printed and electronic) as detailed in the Copyright Act You may NOT partically or totally reproduce these materials without written permission from Language Training Institute. This includes unlicensed or unauthorised copying in public and private institutions with Commonwealth Statutory Licenses. This means you may NOT: Photocopy these materials Copy any part of them to include with your written or electronic materials Reformat them or the cover Publish, scan or upload them to retrieval systems, digital media or file sharing internet sites Language Training Institute conducts checks of organisations suspected of breaching the legislation. Identified breaches will result in prosecution under law. Page ii TESOL Study Guide

3 Certificate IV in TESOL & Diploma of TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide This Study and Practice Teaching Guide has been written for the: LTi Certificate IV in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) - National Course Code: NAT and LTi Diploma of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) - National Course Code: NAT which have been developed and accredited in Australia by Language Training Institute (LTi), a Government Registered Training Organisation (RTO) National Provider Code: To obtain information about the Course and materials referred to in this Study Guide, please visit our website: Contact details for the LTi Head Office at the time of publishing this Study Guide are: Postal Address: Language Training Institute PO Box 1061 Nambour Qld 4560 Australia Phone: International: Within Australia: or (07) admin@lti.edu.au TESOL Study Guide Page iii

4 LTI TESOL Course Publications in this Series 1. TESOL Study Guide contains general directions about what to do to complete the LTi TESOL Course. 2. TESOL Practice Teaching Guide contains general directions about what to do to complete the practical placement component of the LTi TESOL Course. 3. TESOL Made Practical For All Situations is the textbook for all the units of both the Certificate in TESOL and Diploma of TESOL courses and is designed to correspond to the workbook. The chapters that relate to workbook units in the Diploma of TESOL are included as a bonus to Cert IV students. The textbook contains information about the essential theory and the practice of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. This publication provides TESOL course students with what is required for completion of the workbook tasks and theoretical underpinning for practice teaching. 4. Certificate IV & Diploma TESOL Core Units Workbook Units 1-9 contains all the theoretical assessment tasks for the core units of the TESOL course (Certificate IV or Diploma) in which you have enrolled (note: students are also required to complete Practical Teaching Tasks). 5. Diploma of TESOL Specialisation Units Workbook Units contains all the theoretical assessment tasks for the Diploma of TESOL specialisation units (note: students are also required to complete Practical Teaching Tasks). 6. Certificate IV in TESOL Elective Units Workbook Units contains all the theoretical assessment tasks for the Certificate IV in TESOL elective units (note: students are also required to complete Practical Teaching Tasks). Students must complete one elective unit as part of the LTi TESOL Certificate IV course requirements. This elective may be chosen by you or nominated by your trainer. For some students, the assessment folder may automatically contain the tasks for their chosen elective unit. If not, these will be printed separately and made available to students when the elective has been selected. Page iv TESOL Study Guide

5 Table of contents Introduction...2 Study Materials...2 The TESOL Online Student System (TOSS)...2 Study Modes...2 Course Content...3 How to progress through the Course...4 Assessment...5 Overview of Practice Teaching Requirements...6 Certificate IV & Diploma Core Unit Outlines...9 Certificate IV Elective Unit Outlines...19 Diploma Specialisation Unt Outlines...24 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)...29 TESOL Study Guide Page v

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7 Course Overview TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide Cert IV Page 1

8 Introduction We hope you find Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) a rewarding experience that opens doors of opportunity in employment, travel, or friendship. The LTi Certificate IV in TESOL and the LTi Diploma of TESOL are accredited courses, recognised and approved by government authorities in Australia. LTi was the first organisation in Australia to write and have accredited a certificate level qualification in TESOL. Over the years LTi has worked to ensure that the course continues to meet both the Australian Government and international standards required of a Certificate level TESOL qualification. In 2013 LTi introduced their new fully accredited Diploma of TESOL. Students completing the Certificate IV may go on to do the Diploma if they so wish. The core units of the Certificate IV in TESOL are common to the Diploma in TESOL. Consequently, the Certificate IV in TESOL and Diploma of TESOL courses have a significant level of rigor. They require that you complete an amount of work that requires a substantial effort, discipline, and planning within your personal schedule. These demands ensure that the courses maintain the appropriate standard and level of recognition for accreditation and as a result, thousands of students have completed the course and successfully gained employment around the world. Study Materials The publications that you are provided with have been written to correlate exactly to the requirements of the course. They have been edited and refined over the years to ensure that your progress will be easier if you read and refer to them carefully as you progress. You should be provided with the following: 1. TESOL Made Practical For All Situations the textbook by Paula Withers; 2. The LTi TESOL Study Guide what you are reading now; 3. TESOL Made Practical For All Situations Workbook Units assessment tasks 4. The LTi TESOL Practice Teaching Guide The LTi TESOL Online Student System (TOSS) You will most likely also be given access an LTi TESOL Online Student System (TOSS). An LTi TOSS enables you to submit your assessment work on-line. The assessment tasks printed in the TESOL Made Practical For All Situations Workbook Units are contained in the LTi TOSS. There is also additional information and resources of benefit to students within the TOSS. Study Modes You will be completing your course in one of the following modes: As part of a larger class group attending face to face classes; By distance education studying on your own; or A combination of the above some classes or tutorials, with mostly individual study. The information provided in this Study Guide applies to each of these study modes. Page 2 Cert IV TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide

9 Course Content Certificate IV in TESOL To complete this course, students must complete the nine (9) Core Units, one (1) of the Elective Units and 12 hours of Practice Teaching. The core and elective units introduce students to the knowledge and understanding related to the practical skills required in TESOL. These are further developed during the practice teaching. Students are required to complete a minimum total of 12 hours observation and practice teaching, with at least six (6) of those hours being practice teaching. Diploma of TESOL To complete this course, students must complete fourteen (14) Units and 20 hours of Practice Teaching. Please note that there are no Elective Units in this course. Units 1 9 are common to the both the Certificate IV and Diploma courses as they provide you with foundational knowledge, understanding and skills required to teach English to speakers of other languages. Therefore, if you have successfully completed the LTi Certificate IV in TESOL, you will not be required to redo Units 1 9. Units are designed to further develop the knowledge, understanding and skills gained from the previous units. Students are required to complete a minimum total of 20 hours observation and practice teaching, with at least ten (10) of those hours being practice teaching. However, if you have successfully completed the LTi Certificate IV in TESOL, you will only be required to do an additional eight (8) hours of observation and practice teaching, with at least four (4) of those hours being practice teaching. Certificate IV in TESOL and Diploma of TESOL Common Core Units Unit code Unit name Unit Type Nominal hours TESACL401A Analyse Culture and Learning CORE 25 TESATE401A Analyse and Teach English Language CORE 30 TESTEG402A Teach English Grammar CORE 25 TESTSP402A Teach Spelling and Pronunciation CORE 25 TESTSE402A Teach Speaking CORE 25 TESTLE402A Teach Listening CORE 25 TESTRE402A Teach Reading CORE 25 TESTWE402A Teach Writing CORE 25 TESDRF402A Develop Resource Files CORE 15 Core units sub-total 220 TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide Cert IV Page 3

10 Certificate IV in TESOL Elective Units one to be chosen Unit code Unit name Unit type Nominal hours TESECL403A Teach ESL to Early Childhood Learners ELECTIVE 20 TESPSL403A Teach ESL to Primary School Aged Learners ELECTIVE 20 TESTAL403A Teach ESL to Teenage Learners ELECTIVE 20 TESMAD403A Use Music, Art and Drama in TESOL ELECTIVE 20 TESTEC403A Use Technology to Assist ESL Learners ELECTIVE 20 TESWWV403A Work with Volunteers in ESL Contexts ELECTIVE 20 TESCBC403A Establish Community Based English Classes ELECTIVE 20 Elective unit sub-total 20 Total core + elective 240 Diploma of TESOL Specialisation Units Unit code Unit name Unit type Nominal hours TESAMT501A Apply Approaches and Methods in TESOL CORE 50 TESDES502A Design ESL Syllabus CORE 50 TESAEL502A Assess ESL Learning CORE 40 TESEAP502A Teach English for Academic Purposes CORE 40 TESESP502A Teach English for Specific Purposes CORE 40 Additional core units sub-total 220 Diploma of TESOL total core units 440 *Note: * the "Nominal Hours" are NOT the number of hours of attendance in classes. Nominal hours include in-class hours, self study, preparation for assessment and Practice Teaching. Various courses or individualised programs of study will be configured with different proportions of each of these "modes" of study. **Note: Not all electives will be available on every course. Participants will be advised on a course by course basis what electives are available for their course. How to progress through the Course The order in which you complete the units and the manner in which you progress through the course can vary and may be determined by: The direction provided by your trainer Your mode of study You past experience as a student Your current TESOL knowledge and experience Regardless of these factors, we suggest that you first read through this Study Guide completely, skimming through parts of it if necessary, so that you start with a good general idea of what the course involves and what each unit covers and requires of you for assessment. Page 4 Cert IV TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide

11 Your trainer may advise you of some variations to what is presented in this Study Guide. These variations are more likely to occur where you are studying with a class in a face to face mode, and where some of the Workbook Tasks or Practice Teaching Tasks may be replaced by alternatives specially designed by your trainer for your classes. Such variations will complement the material you find in this Study Guide, and hence it is still wise to become familiar with the course requirements in this Study Guide. This Study Guide is written in a manner designed to be especially helpful to you if you wish to progress through the course in an independent manner, without needing much additional assistance from your trainer. Assessment This course follows a competency based training (CBT) and assessment approach which is required of Australian Government accredited Certificate and Diploma level courses. All assessment tasks have to be completed satisfactorily. It is not a matter of getting a grade or mark for assessment tasks after they are completed. You will be given opportunity to repeat assessment tasks where necessary, or to provide further information or clarification until all required tasks are satisfactorily completed. This process of meeting requirements for all assessment (not just receiving marks or grades after one submission) is part of the competency based approach. Hence the assessment for this course involves the successful completion of: 1. All Workbook Tasks (WT); and 2. All Practice Teaching Tasks (PTT) Textbook Chapter 1 2 Certificate IV in TESOL and Diploma of TESOL Core Units Assessment Overview Workbook Tasks and Practice Teaching Tasks Unit Name Analyse Culture and Learning Analyse and Teach English Language Workbook Tasks (WBT) Yes Yes Assessment Practice Teaching Tasks (PTT) 3 Teach English Grammar Yes Yes* 4 Teach Spelling and Pronunciation Yes No No Yes* 5 Teach Speaking Yes Yes 6 Teach Listening Yes Yes 7 Teach Reading Yes Yes 8 Teach Writing Yes Yes 9 Develop Resource Files Yes No Comment *Option to do PTT in peer teaching *Option to do PTT in peer teaching TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide Cert IV Page 5

12 Textbook Chapter Textbook Chapter 10 Certificate IV in TESOL Elective Units Assessment Overview Workbook Tasks and Practice Teaching Tasks Unit Name Choose one only Note: Your trainer may nominate an elective unit for you. Talk to your trainer about what elective units may be available. Workbook Tasks (WBT) Yes Assessment Practice Teaching Tasks (PTT) Yes* Comment *Depending on elective chosen the PTT may be integrated in with other PTTs or as a PTT on its own. Diploma of TESOL Specialisation Units Assessment Overview Workbook Tasks and Practice Teaching Tasks ELECTIVE UNIT Apply Approaches and Methods in TESOL Workbook Tasks (WT) Yes Assessment Practice Teaching Tasks (PTT) Yes* 11 Design ESL Syllabus Yes Yes 12 Assess ESL Learning Yes Yes Teach English for Academic Purposes Teach English for Specific Purposes Yes Yes Yes Yes* Comment *Integrated into Teach a Series of Lessons PTT May be completed in conjunction with other PTTs *Integrated into Teach a Series of Lessons PTT Overview of Practice Teaching requirements This following tables show where Practice Teaching occurs throughout the Courses. Course Minimum Practice Teaching Hours Total Minimum Practical Placement Hours* 10317NAT Certificate IV in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) NAT Diploma of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) *Note: Total Minimum Practical Placement Hours includes both observation and practice teaching. Page 6 Cert IV TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide

13 Certificate IV & Diploma of TESOL CORE UNITS Unit Code Unit Name Relevant Practice Teaching Task All Before you begin practical placement Vocational Placement Agreement (PTT 1A) All During practical placement Practical Placement Log (PTT 1B) All During observations Observation of Expericened Teacher Forms (PTT 2) TESACL401A Analyse Culture and Learning N/A - You are not required to complete specific Practice Teaching Tasks for these Units. However, what you learn in these Units will apply to your Practice Teaching. TESATE401A Analyse and Teach English Language TESTEG402A Teach English Grammar Teach a Grammar Point (PTT 3) TESTSP402A Teach Spelling and Teach a Spelling Rule (PTT 4A) Pronunciation Teach a Pronunciation Point (PTT 4B) TESTSE402A Teach Speaking Teach a Speaking Lesson (PTT 5) TESTLE402A Teach Listening Teach a Listening Lesson (PTT 6) TESTRE402A Teach Reading Teach a Reading Lesson (PTT 7) TESTWE402A Teach Writing Teach a Writing Lesson (PTT 8) TESDRF402A Develop Resource Files Teach a Grammar Point (PTT 3)** Certificate IV in TESOL ELECTIVE UNITS Unit Code Unit Name Relevant Practice Teaching Task Teach ESL to Early Childhood TESECL403A Teach a Grammar Point (PTT 3)** Learners Teach ESL to Primary School TESPSL403A Teach a Grammar Point (PTT 3)** Aged Learners TESTAL403A Teach ESL to Teenage Learners Teach a Grammar Point (PTT 3)** Use Music, Art and Drama in TESMAD403A Use Music, Art and Drama in TESOL (PTT 18) TESOL Use Technology to Assist ESL TESTEC403A Use Technology to Assist ESL Learning (PTT 19) Learners TESWWV403 Work with Volunteers in ESL Volunteers in ESL Contexts Reasearch (PTT 20) A Contexts TESCBC403A ** Note: There is no separate PTT for this unit. The skills of this unit are holistically assessed as part of another PTT. Diploma of TESOL SPECIALISATION UNITS Unit Code Unit Name Relevant Practice Teaching Task Apply Approaches and TESAMT501A Teach a series of lessons (PTT 11)** Methods in TESOL TESDES502A Design ESL Syllabus Teach a series of lessons (PTT 11) TESAEL502A Assess ESL Learning Assess ESL learning (PTT 12) TESEAP502A Teach English for Specific TESESP502A Teach a series of lessons (PTT 11)** Purposes ** Note: There is no separate PTT for this unit. The skills of this unit are holistically assessed as part of another PTT. Establish Community Based Teach English for Academic Community Based English Classes Research (PTT Teach an English for academic purposes skill (PTT English Classes Purposes 21) 13) TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide Cert IV Page 7

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16 Unit 1 Analyse Culture and Learning TESACL401A Learning Objectives Upon completing this unit, you will be able to: Understand cultural concepts within written and spoken text Understand cultural perceptions of the roles and responsibilities of learners and teachers Understand how cultural perceptions can affect education Develop strategies for dealing with cultural differences Develop classroom strategies to encourage cultural tolerance Identify a variety of student individual differences Provide for students with a variety of individual differences Understand the principles of adult learning Introduction This unit deals with the relationships between language and culture and learning and the implications of these relationships for teaching ESL. Not all cultures view education in the same way. In some societies, gender and poverty have a major effect on the availability and level of education provided. As you spend time observing and teaching you will see many responses to education and learning which you may think strange or even flawed, but these responses may be a reflection of the native culture and the situation of your ESL students. To complete this unit Resource Required Task Completed 1 TESOL Made Practical For All Situations Read Chapter 1 2 TMPFAS Workbook Complete tasks in Unit 1 3 Practice Teaching Task(s) You are not required to complete a specific Practice Teaching Task for this Unit. However, what you learn in this Unit will apply to your Practice Teaching. Page 10 Cert IV TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide

17 Unit 2 Analyse and Teach English Language TESATE401A Learning Objectives Upon completing this unit you will be able to: Understand the structural and linguistic features of texts Understand the functional nature of language use in relation to speech and grammatical concepts Identify and evaluate speech and grammatical concepts Analyse and evaluate texts for social purpose or function across a range of spoken and written genres Analyse and evaluate texts for language choices determined by field, tenor and mode across a range of spoken and written genres Devise and develop activities to communicate structure, language and social features of texts Apply and relate distinctive characteristics of the genre approach to specific language learning goals Introduction This unit is concerned with the functional nature of language. It focuses on the language choices that are associated with a variety of social purposes of language use. Language analysis is an important skill that is related to how you prepare for teaching English. This unit has a practical application to the following units: Teach Speaking, Teach Listening, Teach Reading and Teach Writing. To complete this unit Resource Required Task Completed 1 TESOL Made Practical For All Situations Read Chapter 2 2 TMPFAS Workbook Complete tasks in Unit 2 3 Practice Teaching Task(s) You are not required to complete a specific Practice Teaching Task for this Unit. However, what you learn in this Unit will apply to your Practice Teaching. TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide Cert IV Page 11

18 Unit 3 Teach English Grammar TESTEG402A Learning Objectives Upon completing this unit you will be able to: Use metalanguage to communicate grammatical concepts at word level Understand and teach a variety of verb forms Understand and teach conditional clauses Understand and teach basic sentence structures Understand and teach the use of cohesive devices Understand and teach punctuation Plan a grammar lesson Implement a grammar lesson Monitor student performance Introduction This unit addresses specific aspects of English grammar and is designed to familiarize trainees with a variety of grammatical concepts. To complete this unit Resource Required Task Completed 1 TESOL Made Practical For All Situations Read Chapter 3 2 TMPFAS Workbook Complete tasks in Unit 3 3 Practice Teaching Task(s) Complete Practice Teaching Task 3 (see Practical Placement Guide section in your assessment folder) Page 12 Cert IV TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide

19 Unit 4 Teach Spelling and Pronunciation TESTSP402A Learning Objectives Upon completing this unit you will be able to: Understand and use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) Understand and teach sound/spelling relationships Understand and teach spelling Understand and teach pronunciation Understand and teach rhythm, stress and intonation Plan activities to develop spelling and pronunciation skills Introduction This unit explores sound-spelling relationships in English and techniques for teaching spelling and pronunciation. To complete this unit Resource Required Task Completed 1 TESOL Made Practical For All Situations Read Chapter 4 2 TMPFAS Workbook Complete tasks in Unit 4 3 Practice Teaching Task(s) Complete Practice Teaching Task 4 (see Practical Placement Guide section in your assessment folder) TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide Cert IV Page 13

20 Learning Objectives Upon completing this unit you will be able to: Unit 5 Teach Speaking TESTSE402A Identify and respond to students' speaking needs and curriculum requirements Identify qualities that make speaking texts appropriate for use in an ESL classroom Plan and implement a speaking lesson Observe, monitor and analyse ESL students progress Develop strategies to overcome learner difficulties Implement extension activities as required Provide appropriate feedback and correction to student Review and evaluate your teaching Introduction This unit is concerned with the skills and knowledge required to understand the functional nature of language use. It addresses the skills required to plan and implement a speaking lesson which incorporates practical techniques for developing fluency and accuracy. This unit draws on Unit 2, Analyse and Teach English Language, and is supported by Unit 4, Teach Spelling and Pronunciation. To complete this unit Resource Required Task Completed 1 TESOL Made Practical For All Situations Read Chapter 5 2 TMPFAS Workbook Complete tasks in Unit 5 3 Practice Teaching Task(s) Complete Practice Teaching Task 5 (see Practical Placement Guide section in your assessment folder) Page 14 Cert IV TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide

21 Unit 6 Teach Listening TESTLE402A Learning Objectives Upon completing this unit you will be able to: Identify and respond to students' listening needs and curriculum requirements Identify qualities that make listening texts appropriate for use in an ESL classroom Plan and implement a listening lesson Observe, monitor and analyse ESL students progress Develop strategies to overcome learner difficulties Implement extension activities as required Provide appropriate feedback and correction to student Review and evaluate your teaching Introduction This unit focuses on the skills and knowledge required to listen to a range of texts. It addresses the skills required to plan and deliver a listening lesson which incorporates practical techniques required to develop listening skills and strategies. To complete this unit Resource Required Task Completed 1 TESOL Made Practical For All Situations Read Chapter 6 2 TMPFAS Workbook Complete tasks in Unit 6 3 Practice Teaching Task(s) Complete Practice Teaching Task 6 (see Practical Placement Guide section in your assessment folder) TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide Cert IV Page 15

22 Unit 7 Teach Reading TESTRE402A Learning Objectives Upon completing this unit you will be able to: Identify and respond to students' reading needs and curriculum requirements Identify qualities that make reading texts appropriate for use in an ESL classroom Plan and implement a reading lesson Observe, monitor and analyse ESL students progress Develop strategies to overcome learner difficulties Implement extension activities as required Provide appropriate feedback and correction to student Review and evaluate your teaching Introduction With a focus on the functional nature of language, this unit explores the skills and knowledge required to read a range of authentic or published texts for specific social purposes. It also gives the skills to plan reading lessons with practical techniques for developing reading skills. To complete this unit Resource Required Task Completed 1 TESOL Made Practical For All Situations Read Chapter 7 2 TMPFAS Workbook Complete tasks in Unit 7 3 Practice Teaching Task(s) Complete Practice Teaching Task 7 (see Practical Placement Guide section in your assessment folder) Page 16 Cert IV TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide

23 Unit 8 Teach writing TESTWE402A Learning Objectives Upon completing this unit you will be able to: Identify and respond to students' writing needs and curriculum requirements Identify qualities that make writing texts appropriate for use in an ESL classroom Plan and implement a writing lesson Observe, monitor and analyse ESL students progress Develop strategies to overcome learner difficulties Implement extension activities as required Provide appropriate feedback and correction to students Review and evaluate your teaching Introduction This unit explores the skills and knowledge required to analyse written text. As well, it addresses the practical techniques required to plan lessons that will develop writing skills for specific genres. To complete this unit Resource Required Task Completed 1 TESOL Made Practical For All Situations Read Chapter 8 2 TMPFAS Workbook Complete tasks in Unit 8 3 Practice Teaching Task(s) Complete Practice Teaching Task 8 (see Practical Placement Guide section in your assessment folder) TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide Cert IV Page 17

24 Unit 9 Develop resource files TESDRF402A Learning Objectives Upon completing this unit you will be able to: Evaluate published materials Identify suitable materials for teaching grammar Categorise materials based on English level, topics and skills Select and/or develop materials based on English level, topics and skills Introduction Having an efficient filing system for your resources will make your future as an ESL teacher much easier. It is frustrating and time wasting to be unable to locate a resource that you developed previously that you know would suit an upcoming lesson. This unit addresses the practical techniques required to organise materials and/or resources around grammar points, topics, ESL student levels and communicative functions. You will also be evaluating published resources such as an ESL student workbook and a grammar reference book. These are common, commercially available resources in frequent use by ESL teachers. Please note however, you are not required to purchase a student workbook or a grammar reference book to be able to complete this unit. To complete this unit Resource Required Task Completed 1 TESOL Made Practical For All Situations Read Chapter 9 2 TMPFAS Workbook Complete tasks in Unit 9 3 Practice Teaching Task(s) The skills of this unit are holistically assessed as part of the Teach a Grammar Point PTT To be awarded this unit, complete the Teach a Grammar Point PTT Page 18 Cert IV TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide

25 Certificate IV Elective Unit Outlines TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide Cert IV Page 19

26 Elective Overview To complete the Certificate IV in TESOL Course, you must complete one (1) elective unit. The selection of which unit you complete can be made prior to starting the course, or after you begin completing the core units. The options available may depend on your trainer. Several of the elective units can relate directly to the core units and their assessment tasks. For example, you may choose an elective such as Teach English to Primary School Aged Learners and complete your practice teaching in a class specifically for children in the 6-12 years age range. Other units where this may occur are Teach ESL to Early Childhood Learners and Teach ESL to Teenage Learners. Other units, such as Use Music, Art and Drama in TESOL and Use Technology to Assist ESL Learning, will provide you with ideas for activities that can be included in your ESL lessons with any age group. To complete your chosen elective unit Resource Required Task Completed 1 TESOL Made Practical For All Situations 2 TMPFAS Workbook 3 Practice Teaching Task(s) Read the relevant chapter (one chapter only from Chapters 15 21) Complete tasks for the relevant Unit (one unit only from Units 15 21) Complete Practice Teaching Task for the relevant Unit (one unit only from Units 15 21) see practical placement requirements summaries section of this guide for more information. A brief description of each unit follows. For more information refer to the chapters contained within the Tesol Made Practical For All Situations publication. When you are ready to commence the workbook tasks for your elective, please speak to your trainer about receiving a copy of the appropriate workbook if it isn t already contained in your workbook. Teach ESL to early childhood learners (tesecl403a) This unit will teach you the skills and knowledge required to work with early childhood learners. These learners would typically be aged up to approximately five years old. It Page 20 Cert IV TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide

27 addresses the characteristics of the language use of learners at this stage of life, their development and their learning goals and how these are applied to develop appropriate ESL classroom techniques. Teach ESL to primary school aged learners (tespsal403a) The necessary skills and knowledge required to work with primary school aged children are discussed in this unit. These learners would typically be aged from about 5 to 12 years old. Also addressed are the characteristics of the language use of learners at this stage of life, their development and their learning goals and how these are applied to develop appropriate ESL classroom techniques. Teach ESL to teenage learners (testal403a) Through completion of this unit you will gain the skills and knowledge required to work with teenage learners. The unit addresses the characteristics of the language use of learners at this stage of life, their development and their learning goals and how these are applied to develop appropriate ESL classroom techniques. Use music, art and drama in TESOL (tesmad403a) This unit will assist you in developing the skills and knowledge required to incorporate music, art and drama into the ESL classroom. It addresses the practical techniques required to use music, art and drama across a variety of ages and stages of development in English as a second language learners. Use technology to assist esl learning (testec403a) Skills and knowledge required to use a variety of communication technologies as an integral part of some ESL learning activities will be covered in this unit. You will learn the practical techniques required to teach some basic computer literacy. You will also develop a portfolio of internet sites, become familiar with some computer software packages designed for ESL learning and explore other technology based activities that can contribute to the learning process. Work with volunteers in esl contexts (teswwv403a) Through completion of this unit you will gain the skills and knowledge required to work with volunteer workers in ESL programs. You will learn some practical techniques required to recruit, train, monitor and support volunteers. Establish community based English classes (tescbc403a) This unit will give you the skills and knowledge required to set up and coordinate community-based ESL programs. You will learn the practical techniques required to set up an ESL class outside of formal learning institutions. You will have the opportunity to investigate local situations and requirements for an ESL program. TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide Cert IV Page 21

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30 Unit 10 Apply approaches and methods in TESOL TESAMT501a Learning Objectives Upon completing this unit you will be able to: Associate TESOL methodology with specific second language learning goals Evaluate TESOL methodology and analyse it for strengths and weaknesses Apply TESOL methodology in relation to student needs, specific language learning goals, learning preferences and cultural perceptions of education Introduction This unit explores the skills and knowledge required to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various TESOL approaches and methods. It will provide you with a sound basis to select and apply appropriate approaches and methods to meet specific learning goals and accommodate specific learning preferences. The use of the term approach and method in literature regarding TESOL practice can be confusing as some authors use them interchangeably while others apply them with more discrete definitions. In this course they are used to refer to different levels or scopes of description of language learning. An approach refers to a broad perspective on language teaching and learning, the theoretical approach in which basic beliefs about the nature of language and of language learning are considered. A method refers to a defined process or plan for teaching and learning including techniques and activities. Method/s related to a particular approach will describe the teaching and learning activities associated with that approach. This unit relates both approaches and methods to learning goals, learning styles and cultural perceptions of learning processes. TESOL Made Practical For All Situations addresses each of these areas in the chapter Analyse Culture and Learning. To complete this unit Resource Required Task Completed 1 TESOL Made Practical For All Situations Read Chapter 10 2 TMPFAS Workbook Complete tasks in Unit 10 3 Practice Teaching Task(s) The skills of this unit are holistically assessed as part of the Teach a Series of Lessons PTT To be awarded this unit, complete the Teach a Series of Lessons PTT Page 24 Cert IV TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide

31 Learning Objectives Upon completing this unit you will be able to: Unit 11 Design ESL syllabus TESDES502A Analyse ESL training requirements Identify syllabus type appropriate to ESL training requirements Develop an ESL syllabus Identify ESL learning outcomes required to meet language learning needs Develop a series of cohesive and sequential ESL lessons Design ESL learning and assessment strategies Review and evaluate ESL syllabus Introduction This unit develops skills in planning ESL syllabus and lessons. It describes knowledge and skills required to plan a series of lessons for a group ESL learning environment. A syllabus can also be known as an outline, learning program, curriculum or summary of a unit or course. It recognises that the starting point for planning instruction should be the learners needs. These needs are related to a particular context in which the ESL students wish to perform communicative tasks. Your syllabus is your outline or summary from which you can develop lessons and build towards a learning goal or outcome. Your syllabus is usually for a block of lessons which may cover four (4) weeks, ten (10) weeks or longer. A syllabus can also be a document that is distributed to students to provide them with an overview of their unit or course of study and any practical requirements of the course. It is usually distributed on the first day of class. To complete this unit Resource Required Task Completed 1 TESOL Made Practical For All Situations Read Chapter 11 2 TMPFAS Workbook Complete tasks in Unit 11 3 Practice Teaching Task(s) Complete Practice Teaching Task 11 (see Practical Placement Guide section in your assessment folder) TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide Cert IV Page 25

32 Learning Objectives Upon completing this unit you will be able to: Unit 12 Assess ESL learning TESAEL502A Establish the role of assessment in the learning process Understand the features of formative, summative and criterion based assessment Select a form of assessment appropriate to context and purpose of assessment Design and create an assessment tool Implement the assessment tool Evaluate collected responses against the performance criteria Record assessment outcomes promptly and accurately Provide clear, concise and constructive feedback to ESL students regarding the assessment outcome Evaluate effectiveness of the assessment tool in terms of its clarity and ease of administration Describe the features of various standardised English language proficiency tests Introduction This unit discusses the skills and knowledge required to select appropriate assessment methods and develop appropriate assessment tools that are valid and reliable. It addresses the practical techniques required to evaluate learning in an ESL context. It also provides trainees with an opportunity to gain basic knowledge of standardised English proficiency tests. To complete this unit Resource Required Task Completed 1 TESOL Made Practical For All Situations Read Chapter 12 2 TMPFAS Workbook Complete tasks in Unit 12 3 Practice Teaching Task(s) Complete Practice Teaching Task 12 (see Practical Placement Guide section in your assessment folder) Page 26 Cert IV TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide

33 Unit 13 Teach English for academic purposes TESEAP502A Learning Objectives Upon completing this unit you will be able to: Identify spoken and written academic texts and their structural and linguistic features Teach listening skills necessary for participation in academic contexts Select or design activities to prepare students for effective listening and note-taking in lectures, discussions and tutorials Teach speaking skills necessary for participation in academic contexts Select or design activities to prepare students for participation in discussions and tutorials; delivering oral presentations; asking and answering questions in class Teach reading skills necessary for participation in academic contexts Select or design activities to develop scanning; skimming; critical literacy skills; strategies for note-taking from academic texts; and research skills for use in academic contexts Teach writing skills necessary for participation in academic contexts Select or design activities to develop skills in relation to grammar; syntax and cohesion; and structuring texts Introduction This unit is designed to help trainees prepare for teaching English for academic purposes. It focuses on the range of language skills necessary for successful studies in academic contexts and activities for developing those skills. It also applies the approach to breaking down tasks involving language (introduced in Unit 2 Analyse and Teach English Language) to identify aspects of language that will need development in order to complete a task successfully. To complete this unit Resource Required Task Completed 1 TESOL Made Practical For All Situations Read Chapter 13 2 TMPFAS Workbook Complete tasks in Unit 13 3 Practice Teaching Task(s) Complete Practice Teaching Task 113 (see Practical Placement Guide section in your assessment folder) Unit 14 Teach English for specific purposes TESESP502A TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide Cert IV Page 27

34 Learning Objectives Upon completing this unit you will be able to: Research a specific purpose for English based on learner needs Identify the social context of the chosen specific purpose Identify key topics of the chosen specific purpose Identify which texts and linguistic items are appropriate for the chosen specific purpose Apply syllabus design techniques to create a learning program for the chosen specific purpose Monitor and review the learning process Introduction This unit explores the skills and knowledge required to successfully study in a variety of specific English language contexts. Many people from non-english speaking backgrounds may move to an English speaking country or area to gain employment in a specific vocation, e.g. nursing, education, law, medicine, hospitality, etc. Some of these people may wish to participate in mainstream courses of study, or undertake intensive English study prior to or during their employment. During this course trainees will also gain skills in identifying and developing tasks and activities that are relevant to the specific context or purpose. As well, the trainee will develop practical techniques in breaking down language tasks to identify aspects of language that will need to be developed to complete the task successfully. To complete this unit Resource Required Task Completed 1 TESOL Made Practical For All Situations Read Chapter 14 2 TMPFAS Workbook Complete tasks in Unit 14 3 Practice Teaching Task(s) The skills of this unit are holistically assessed as part of the Teach a Series of Lessons PTT To be awarded this unit, complete the Teach a Series of Lessons PTT Page 28 Cert IV TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide

35 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide Cert IV Page 29

36 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Overview As you will have read in the introduction of the TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide, the Certificate IV in TESOL consists of: nine (9) core units one (1) elective unit practice teaching (a minimum of 12 hours is required) and the Diploma of TESOL consists of: 14 units of study Practice teaching (a minimum of 20 hours is required) In order to be awarded the full qualification you will need to be assessed as competent in all of the requirements of your particular course as shown above. Your competency can be assessed through evidence you provide for RPL or through the completion of assessment items (gap training). What is RPL? Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the formal acknowledgment of knowledge and skills obtained through activities such as: formal courses and training programs (e.g. at University or TAFE) informal courses or training (e.g. a non-accredited program completed in preparation for volunteer work) private study (e.g. done for enjoyment via the internet) employment (e.g. skills and knowledge gained through employment) volunteer work (e.g. skills and knowledge gained through volunteer work) The term RPL is the term used to include, or be equivalent to Credit. RPL is credit given as a result of past studies, and past or current experience. What sort of evidence do I need? The evidence you will need to provide will depend on the unit of competency. Some examples of evidence include: Past Studies o copies of qualifications you have received and academic transcripts showing exact subjects or topics o actual work you completed for past studies (e.g. essays or assignments) Workplace Documents produced by you (in paid or voluntary employment) o training session plans and work programs o learning materials o assessment tools Page 30 Cert IV TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide

37 Audio/Video Recordings o recordings of you teaching or assessing students Third Party Reports o references from your employers o supervisors reports o student testimonials o peer/colleague testimonials Any Other Evidence o e.g. documents from workshops, seminars and conferences RPL can only be given to a person where they have evidence that is: valid the evidence represents and matches the unit s requirements sufficient the evidence is enough to show that you are competent in all of the requirements of the unit authentic it can be verified that the evidence you have submitted is genuinely your own work, qualifications, experience, etc. current the evidence shows your current or relatively recent ability How much RPL can I apply for? You can claim RPL for as many units as you can provide evidence for. If you submit appropriate evidence for all of the units, and an assessor deems that the evidence does show you are competent, then RPL can be granted for the full Certificate IV in TESOL or the full Diploma of TESOL. If you are not able to receive full RPL, you will be advised what gap training is needed in order for you to receive a complete qualification. How long does the RPL process take? Generally this will depend on how long it takes for you to gather and provide the evidence, and how easy it is for the assessor to confirm that the evidence is valid, sufficient, authentic and current. It will also depend on how much (if any) gap training is required. How do I apply for RPL? It is recommended (sometimes required) that you use the LTi RPL Guide dowloadable from the LTi website. What happens after I send in my RPL Initial application? 1. Your trainer will do an initial assessment of your evidence and will contact you to discuss your submission. 2. Your trainer will then let you know how much RPL you are likely to receive, and what gap training is required (if any). You will be advised of any financial considerations. Then, you will be asked if you are happy to proceed with RPL. 3. If you want to proceed, your trainer can tell you which workbook and/or practice teaching tasks you need to complete. TESOL Study and Practice Teaching Guide Cert IV Page 31