180 Hour Advanced TEFL Course

Course Outline

Introduction

• Introduction to the Course
• Video 1: Introduction to the 180 Hour TEFL
• About the Course
• Useful Information

Section 1: Teaching and Learning: The Principles

Module 1: Teaching and Learning: The Principles

• Introduction
• Video 2: Teaching and Learning the Principles: Part 1
• Specific Characteristics of the English Language
• Interference with the Production of English
• L1 and L2 Learning
• Language Teaching Methodologies
• Communicative Approach
• Video 3: Teaching and Learning the Principles: Part 2
• The Principles of Teaching
• Teaching Techniques
• Learners Background
• Learners Motivations
• Learners Motivation Activity
• Literacy and Level of Learner
• Video 4: Teaching and Learning the Principles: Part 3
• Roles and Responsibilities of a TEFL Teacher
• What makes an Excellent Teacher?

Section 2: Teaching Skills and Managing the Classroom

Module 2: Teaching Skills and Managing the Classroom Part 1

• Introduction
• Video 5: Teaching Skills and Managing the Classroom: Part 1
• Manage Expectations
• Roles of learners and teachers
• Pattern of classroom activity
• Teacher behaviour
• Behaviour at the site of instruction
• Impulsiveness/reflection
• Proxemics
• Volume
• Eye contact
• Plan Ahead
• Organising your Classroom
• Communication and Giving Instructions
• Using the Board
• Displays
• Seating Arrangements
• Setting Rules
• Praise and Positive Language
• Rapport
• Other Teaching Aids
• Concept Questions
• Modelling
• Drilling
• Monitoring Students
• Error Correction and Feedback
• Control in the Classroom and Problems
• Motivating your Students
• Looking after your Students
• Teaching Materials and Resources
• Testing and Assessment
• Top Tips

Module 2: Teaching Skills and Managing the Classroom Part 2

• Video 6: Teaching Skills and Managing the Classroom: Part 2

Module 2: Teaching Skills and Managing the Classroom Part 3

Module 3: Technology in the Classroom

• Introduction
• Video 7: Teaching Skills and Managing the Classroom: Part 3
• How to build a Wikispaces Site
• Setting up a Blog
• Using Skype in the Classroom
• Using Twitter and Facebook

Section 3: Language Basics

Module 4: Language Basics – Grammar

• Introduction
• Video 8: Language Basics: Part 1
• Parts of Speech
• Adjectives
• Adverbs
• Conjunctions
• Determiners
• Interjections
• Prepositions
• Nouns
• Pronouns
• Verbs
• Subject and Object
• Gerunds
• Comparatives and Superlatives
• Numbers
• Other Grammar Basics
• Infinitive
• Auxiliary Verbs
• Present Participle
• Past Participle

Module 5: Language Basics – Verb Tenses

• Introduction
• Video 9: Language Basics: Part 2
• Summary of Verb Tenses
• Present Structures
• Past Structures
• Future Structures
• Other Verb Structures

Section 4:

Module 6: Planning

• Introduction
• Video 10: Planning: Part 1
• Pre-Planning Stages
• Teaching Methodologies
• Timetable and Classroom
• Are your students young learners, teenagers or adults?
• Teaching different age groups
• Teaching different levels
• The Importance of Class Size
• The Importance Differentiation
• Learning Styles
• Discovering Learning Styles
• SMART Aims and Objectives
• What kind of problems can you expect
• Pre-Planning Stage Lesson Plan
• Lesson Structure
• The PPP Technique
• Stages of the PPP Technique
• Video 11: Planning: Part 2
• How much time do I need?
• PPP
• What are Warmers and Coolers?
• Presentation Stage
• Controlled Practice Stage
• Production Stage
• End of the Lesson
• Practice and Production Activities
• Using Warmers and Coolers
• Video 12: Planning: Part 3
• Flashcards
• Gap Fill Ideas
• Games
• Young Learners and Teenagers
• Discussions
• Word Lists Ideas
• Providing Reading Texts with context
• Using Movies and Music in the classroom
• Evaluating a Lesson
• Supplementary Materials

Section 5: Speaking, Writing, Listening, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary and Pronunciation

Introduction

• Section Content
• Introduction
• Video 13: Teaching The Skills: Part 1
• Video 14: Teaching The Skills: Part 2
• Video 15: Teaching The Skills: Part 3
• Download Grammar eBook
• Download Activities eBook

Module 7: How to teach Grammar?

• Grammar Activities

Module 8: How to teach Vocabulary?

• Vocabulary Activities

Module 9: How to teach Phonology?

• Phonology Activities

Module 10: How to teach Speaking?

• Speaking Activities

Module 11: How to teach Writing?

• Writing Activities

Module 12: How to teach Listening?

• Listening Activities

Module 13: How to teach Reading?

• Reading Activities

Module 14: Mindfulness for Children ESL Activities

Section 6: Assessing Students and Reflection

Module 15: Assessment and Learning

• Key Principles of Assessment
• Video 16: Assessment and Reflection: Part 1
• Video 17: Assessment and Reflection: Part 2
• Video 18: Assessment and Reflection: Part 3
• Correctness versus appropriateness
• Standardisation
• Summative and Formative Assessment
• Test Compilation
• Need Analysis and Baseline Testing
• Assessment
• Testing Progress
• Global English Tests
• Top Tips

Module 16: Reflection

End of Course Assessment

Section 7: 60 Hour Teaching English to Young Learners

Introduction

• Introduction
• Video 19: Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL)
• Aim and Approach
• Content

Module 1 : The TEYL Arena

• Who are Young Learners?
• Various TEYL Teaching situations
• Teaching Overseas – Considerations
• Lifelong Learning
• Specialist Mindfulness Courses

Module 2 : How Children Learn and Develop, in General

• Key Theories
• Theory 1: Theory of Cognitive And Moral Development by Jean Piaget
• Theory 2: Theory of Cognitive Development by Lev Vygotsky
• Theory 3: Theory of Multiple Intelligences by Howard Gardener
• Theory 4: Noam Chomsky – Universal Grammar
• Key Learning Principles Underpinning Young Learners Learning a Foreign Language
• Think Outside the Box-Get Others to Help You
• Do not View the Classroom As an Island
• End of Module 2 Quiz

Module 3: L2 Learning

• How the L1 is Achieved and Early Achievements
• Knowing What Goes on in L1 Language Processes Will Help with Teaching the L2
• Differences Between Younger and Older L2 Learners
• End of Module 3 quiz

Module 4:Part 1: Teaching Listening

• Critical Point 1
• Critical Point 2
• Important Points
• A Foundation for Other Skills
• Listening and its Sub-Skills
• Key Strategies for Developing Young Learners Listening Skills
• Maximising Active Listening
• Supporting Listening
• Structuring Listening Lessons
• Total Physical Response
• Listening Activities for Younger Learners
• Listening Activities for Older Learners
• A Few Enjoyable Listening Games

Module 4 Part 2 : Teaching Speaking

• Important Points
• Structuring and Supporting Young Learners Speaking Skills
• Stimulating Learner Speaking
• Enhancing Their Phonological Awareness
• Strategies to promote Phonological Awareness
• Enhancing Learners Phonemic Awareness
• Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Activities
• Key Strategies for Developing Learners Speaking Skills
• Speaking Activities for Younger Learners
• Speaking Activities for Older Learners
• A Few Enjoyable Speaking Games

Module 5 Part 1 : Teaching Writing

• Important Points
• Punctuation
• Spelling
• Different Types of Writing
• Writing for a Purpose
• Writing Approaches and Processes
• Macro and Micro Skills a Learner Must Develop to Be Effective
• Key Strategies for Developing Your Learners’ Writing Skills
• Writing Activities for Younger Learners
• Writing Activities for Older Learners
• Some Writing Activities And Exercises

Module 5 Part 2 : Teaching Reading

• Important Points
• Different Reading Sub-Skills
• Reading for Purpose
• Who does the Reading?
• Class Reader-Considerations
• Necessary Preparation for You
• Teaching Reading in the EYL Classroom
• Reading Activities with Younger Learners
• Reading Activities with Older Learners
• How to Structure an Effective Reading Lesson
• Follow-up Exercises/Activities

Module 6 : Stories

• The Benefits Derived from Using Good Storybooks in the Classroom
• What Makes a Good Story for Young Learners?
• Choosing a Good Storybook for Young Learners
• A Storybook Plan to Follow
• Examples of Activities

Module 7: Strategies for getting it right the first time

Job Advice and LifeLong Learning

• Introduction
• ACCREDITAT Certified Certificate
• Job Advice and Careers
• Lifelong Learning
• Video 20: Conclusion