TEFL 250 Hour Expert Course
R4999
About this course
The hours speak for themselves in this expert course. Here you get the best of all that Global Language Training has to offer. The 250-hour course is recommended for any individual, teaching experience or not. The 250-hour course includes a 40-hour course on TEYL (teaching English to young learners) A 40-hour business course as well as an added 40 hour TEFL course.
There is a reason why this is called the expert course! This internationally accredited certificate will not only complement your CV but will improve your chances drastically of getting a job.
Syllabus
Course Breakdown 20 Modules
Module 1
COURSE INTRODUCTION & CONTENT
Forum, Teaching English – theory & terminology, Terminology: TEFL vs. TESL , Describing learners, Adult learning , ELT – theories & methodologies, Improve your knowledge of grammar , Extra resources & activities, and Quiz
Module 2
TEACHING ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVELY
Forum, Lesson planning & teaching vocabulary, Lesson planning: an overview, The warm-up section, The introduction stage, Teaching vocabulary, Putting it into practice – vocabulary , Video: practice stage, Self-study, and Quiz
Module 3
LESSON PLANNING & ADAPTING MATERIALS
Forum, Speaking – error correction & reading skills, Speaking skills, Speaking activities, Error correction, Teaching reading , Self-study, and Quiz
Module 4
SPEAKING, PRONUNCIATION & DRAMA
Forum, Classroom management, Classroom management: an overview, What is involved in classroom management, Dealing with discipline issues, Putting it into practice, Self-study, and Quiz
Module 5
LISTENING, USING VIDEO & OTHER TECHNOLOGY
Forum, Listening, using video & other technology, Listening – an overview, Practical ideas for teaching listening, Using music in the classroom, Using video in the classroom, Putting it into practice, Technology in the classroom, Self-Study, Assignment ,Quiz
Module 6
READING & VOCABULARY
Forum, Teaching specific groups, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Common forms of ESP, Teaching children, Self-study, Quiz, Final test
Module 7
WRITING, EVALUATION, ASSESSMENT & TESTING, & ERROR CORRECTION
Forum, Young learners language preparation, Learning a foreign language at primary level, Pupils’ psychological, linguistic and cultural preparation, How do children learn a language?, Video – shaping the way we teach, Self-study
Module 8
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Language teaching approaches and methods, Does younger mean better?, How children think and learn – The theory of ‘multiple intelligences., Approaches to teaching,Videos – shaping the way we teach young learners, Self-study
Module 9
TEACHING SPECIFIC GROUPS
Forum, Developing language skills, Metacognitive awareness – learning to learn, Video – shaping the way we teach English, Developing speaking skills, Developing listening skills, Developing reading skills, Developing writing skills, Shaping the way we teach English – bilingual primary, Lesson planning, Self-study
Module 10
BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER
Forum, Useful course materials & tools, Selecting and creating materials, Video: shaping the way we teach – using authentic materials, Songs and games in the classroom, Using stories and story books, Using technology in the classroom, Self-Study
Module 11
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Forum The benefits of classroom management & continuous assessment Classroom management Teamwork in the classroom Classroom strategies – identifying bullying Assessment and evaluation Using technology in the classroom Self-Study Final test Getting your certificate TEYL Course
Module 12
UNDERSTANDING STUDENT NEEDS AND PREFERENCES
Teaching business English and understanding students Understanding student needs and preferences Needs analysis Video: ESL needs analysis Carrying out interviews for a needs analysis Putting all of this information into practice Quiz
Module 13
SETTING COURSE & CLASS OBJECTIVES
Setting course and class objectives Creating a syllabus Syllabus examples Course materials, resources and practical decisions Acknowledging intercultural Quiz
Module 14
LESSON PLANNING – BUSINESS
Lesson planning Textbooks and course materials Methods in the classroom How about something from the real business world? Quiz
Module 15
SPEAKING SKILLS- BUSINESS
Speaking skills Video: business vocabulary Speaking over the phone Writing skills Sending an email Creating content for a company Quiz
Module 16
WHY BE INVOLVED IN DISTANCE LEARNING…?
Why be involved in distance learning…? Teaching business English via distance learning Lesson plan example for a skype lesson Testing students, looking at assesments and evaluations Final test Getting your certificate Business English
Module 17
TEACHING ONLINE
Teaching online Forum What is eLearning and what are its benefits Introduction to E-learning Blended learning Learning management systems effectiveness Online learning – advantages & disadvantages Email discussion lists or forums Cognitive theory of multimedia learning Quiz
Module 18
WHERE ARE WE HEADING WITH E-LEARNING?
Using new ways and interactive web tools to communicate in online instruction Where are we heading with E-learning? Teach attitudes and the benefits of new technology in learning Strategies, equipment, and skills in online courses Adjusting the system on effective online instruction Pick up and use an appropriate website to manage your course Dos and don’ts Quiz
Module 19
ONLINE TEACHING
Learn how to use online chat and e-mail in teaching Advantages of chat rooms in e-Learning How to use and integrate different types of chat Chat Programmes Vocabulary in the chat How e-mailing works and its benefits Using blogs and forums Collaborative projects: focus on reading and writing exchange Quiz
Module 20
PREPARING AND SUPPORTING ONLINE TEACHERS
Getting ready for the future using electronic materials for teaching purposes Teachers of the future – using new skills and thoughts to prepare students What will eLearning look like in the future? Preparing and supporting online teachers Purpose of electronic material and practical steps to create an online course Why do teachers need and want to change the way they teach when they move online? Quiz Final test
Course Highlights
Interactive Learning
Personal Tutor Support
Downloadable
Resources
Lifetime Job Support
Global TEFL Certificate
Expert TEFL online course include:
Lifetime Job Support
6 Months to complete
Certificate on passing
40 Hours of Business English
Overall grade out of 100
40 Hours of Teaching Online
Forums in every module
40 Hours to Young Learners
Why is Accreditation Important?
We are a representative of Global Language Training, they are the leaders in the TEFL industry. Accreditation is taken very seriously and you can be rest assured that any course you purchase is of high quality, approved and accredited by The Accreditation Council for TESOL Distance Education Courses (ACTDEC)
