1 General Aim ^TOP

2 Required Courses ^TOP

a    Methodology

Second and foreign language learning and teaching; communicative language techniques; teaching grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading and writing; instructional materials preparation and evaluation; lesson planning; correction techniques; peer teaching.

Assessment: Assignments and Written Exam

b    Structure of English

Standard grammar terminology; sentence structure; articles; modality; the tense system; discourse analysis; highlighting form for learners; checking meaning.

Assessment: Written Exam

c    Syllabus Design and Materials Preparation

Assessment: Project

d.   Classroom Management and Educational Technology

Classroom Management in language teaching; printed visuals; projected visuals; films and video; audio materials; selecting and using appropriate aids for an ESL/EFL class

Assessment: Project

e    Language Testing and Evaluation

Basic concepts and principles of language testing; constructing and analyzing language tests; testing and evaluation in an ESL/EFL programme; testing communicative competence

Assessment: Project

f     Phonetics and Teaching of Spoken English

Sounds; phonetics symbols and transcriptions; techniques in teaching stress, rhythm and intonation

Assessment: Written Exam

g    Seminar

h    Teaching Practice

Participants will do peer teaching on a regular basis.  Where possible, teaching practice with RELC students will be arranged.

3 Class Attendance ^TOP

Classes are held from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Course members should note that (1) they are expected to do their assignments, projects, group discussions, etc. outside of this schedule; (2) during the teaching practice week, participants may be expected to come in early.A candidate should attend at least 90% of all components. The 10% permissible absence must be covered by medical certificates and other certified documents.

4 Written Examinations ^TOP

Paper 1                       Teaching Methodology
Paper 2                       Structure of English
Paper 3                       Phonetics

5 Course Projects ^TOP

Every candidate will be required to submit a written project on each of the following components:

a)                  Language Testing and Evaluation

b)                  Syllabus Design and Materials Preparation

c)                  Classroom Management and Educational Technology

Note:    Candidates will be given up to two weeks after the end of the course to complete the projects.

6 Special Benefits ^TOP

The RELC Library and Information Centre has an excellent collection of multi-media resources useful in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages. There are books and printed materials, tape and disc recordings, film-strips, cineloops, slides, microfilms, microfiches, games and kits. The specialised collection is one of the finest in the world containing materials on various aspects on linguistics and language teaching, language planning, bilingual education and information on major languages in Southeast Asia and certain other foreign languages. The Institute has arranged with the RELC Library and Information Centre to extend its facilities to its course members doing the Certificate Course in TESOL.

7 Award of Certificate ^TOP

Award of Certificate

To qualify for the Certificate in TESOL, a candidate must

a)                  satisfy class attendance requirement

b)                  pass the written examinations

c)                  pass the required course projects

d)                  pass the required teaching practice

For those eligible, certificates will be issued two months after all examinations and projects have been submitted.

8 Admission ^TOP

1                    Applicants should have completed at least the “A” Level examination or its equivalent with a good grade in English. Preference will be given to those with a university degree.

2                    Applicants should preferably have some English language teaching experience.

3                    Applicants who are non-native speakers should have a satisfactory command of English to be able to do the course.

4                    Applicants will be required to attend an interview and sit for an entrance test before admission. (See 10).

Head

Language Education & Research Department

SEAMEO Regional Language Centre

30 Orange Grove Road

Singapore 258352

For applicants in Singapore

For applicants outside Singapore, unable to attend a face-to-face interview

·        Handwritten scripts of about 250 words each, answering the following in a formal academic style:

b.      What are your expectations of the Certificate in TESOL course and how do you expect to use the knowledge and skills you acquire on the course?

Your application will be assessed and, if offered a place on the course, arrangements will be made for a short telephone call, to ensure that you are fully informed of the nature of the course.

The deposit will be refunded if an applicant informs the SEAMEO RELC in writing at least 4 weeks before the commencement of the course that they wish to withdraw their application.