160 Hours of TEFL Diploma Program

Course Content

PHASE 1 -Introduction to TESOL

Language Acquisition

•        Second Language Acquisition
•        Acquisition Vs Learning

 

EFL teaching

•        Methodologies and Approaches

 

Learners

•        Language Learners and their levels

PHASE 2 - The Study of English

Grammar

•        The structures
•        Contextualizing Grammar

 

Phonology

•        Segmental
•        Supra-segmental

 

PHASE 3 - Teaching Techniques (Language Skills)

Part I

•        Teaching speaking
•        Teaching Listening
•        Teaching reading
•        Teaching writing

 

Part II

•        Context and Language Modeling
•        Communicative ways

 

PHASE 4 - Classroom Management

•        The components

 

Disaster Management

•        Mixed and large groups

 

PHASE 5 -Lesson Planning

•        Guidelines
•        Format
•        Samples

PHASE 6 - Need Based language Teaching

•        EAP
•        ESP
•        Business Communication

PHASE 7 - Teaching Young Learners

•        Difference between Adults and YL
•        Difference between Adults and YL
•        Songs, Rhymes, Stories and games

PHASE 8 - Text books and Materials

•        Evaluating Text books
•        Types and use of Materials

 

Phase 9 – Research and Self Study

Course Duration

The Online TEFL Diploma course has to be completed within 6-8 months of time. The course is divided into eight phases and the teachers will be given access to each phase after they complete the assignments of the previous one. Our tutors will be there to guide you in every step and the teachers can complete the assignments and send in the answers to qualify. The first eight phases are to be completed in the period of 4-5 months of time and the final 2-3 phases should be dedicated to the Diploma phase comprising of the research and self study module.

Course Fee

Online TEFL Diploma Course fee is just Rs 16000.
The students residing outside India would have to pay 25 USD for certificate dispatch.

In the present era of internet connectivity and global accessibility English has become the universally accepted mode of communication and never before has the world witnessed such an upsurge in the demand for learning English. On realizing the growing need many academic institutions are training non- native speakers to become effective English language facilitators and consequently new avenues of employment are being opened to them.

With the rapid expansion of information technology the geographical boundaries are now meaningless as we can now easily access even the remotest parts of the world through internet. As a result of globalization the thrust is now primarily on communicative skills and gaining competency in English. At Asian College of Teachers we have designed a TESOL training program that uses Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) method. This method has in recent years supplanted the Grammar Translation method that at one time was extensively used in ESL class.

Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) method helps to further evolve the student's communicative skills. This method not only adds to the skill but increases the confidence level of the teacher; mainly because the trainees learn to apply the theories taught in real classrooms with the constant supervision of experienced online trainers.

In Communicative Language Teaching method the emphasis is on

•        Combining all four language skills (listening , speaking, reading and writing
•        Keeping it Learner-centered
•        Developing communication skills in learners - Must use real and meaningful language.
•        Selecting reading material that are of interest to the students and is level appropriate
•        Fostering critical thinking and creativity through creative writing assignments.
•        Stress is on learning to work as a team or group and learning through peer evaluation than only teacher appraisal.
•        Well planned and clearly defined lesson plans are used for achieving communicative goals.
•        Keeping student's interest and level in mind different projects are introduced.

 

Asian College of Teachers 's Diploma Course provides the trainees with a deeper insight into ESL teaching. It will be an added enhancement for the ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers as this qualification will prove the competency of the teacher in all aspects of language teaching. The trainees need to acquaint themselves with –

•        Brief history of ELT
•        The different language teaching Methodologies that evolved over the ages
•        Syllabus design
•         Testing and Evaluation

 

The students are expected to read up, do research and complete the assignments given within the stipulated time.

Completing our online TESOL Diploma course will improve your analytical writing skills, cultivate a range of transferable skills from creative writing skills to framing appropriate lesson models for communicative ESL classes.

Assessment We do not have an end of course final evaluation. Assignments are given at the end of every phase and the students must complete them and send it over for evaluation. Hence a student is evaluated at the completion of every phase and online tutors are available for assistance and guidance. Only after satisfactorily completing the assignments of one phase a candidate can move on to the next phase.

The course material of Asian College of Teachers is comprehensive and detailed. It is customized to groom trainee teachers in various teaching methodology and technique transforming them into effective Communicative English language teachers capable of holding classes anywhere in the world.

The online TEFL certificate of Asian College of Teachers is perfect for teachers and would be teachers. The word 'online' is not mentioned on the certificate, thus the teachers will not face any trouble from the recruiters. The certificate awarded by ACT is notarized by the Government of United States, which gives more weight to the certificate. Our course and certificate is also acknowledged, affiliated and accredited by noted academic organizations in the world. Asian College of Teachers has accreditations from the biggest names in the academics like iEARN, USETTA, Talkbean, All India Association for Educational Research, Central Florida TESOL Organization and SAFEA.The distance teaching research institute 'United Stated Distance Learning Association' also acknowledged our program.

Asian College of Teachers is associated with number of schools and institutes. These organizations recruit teachers from us. The certificate awarded to the students by Asian College of Teachers will also enable them to bag a teaching job across the globe. The online TEFL certificate is the best way to prove your credibility to the recruiters or the school authority. The curriculum followed in TESOL training is perfect for teachers who are in this profession or wants to be in this profession.

It is possible to get a suitable teaching job if the teachers are eligible. However, a TESOL certificate enables teachers to get a better teaching opportunity and a better salary. It acts as an edge over other teachers and helps them in getting a fatter pay package and many other facilities.

Course Content

PHASE 1 -Introduction to TESOL

Language Acquisition

•        Second Language Acquisition
•        Acquisition Vs Learning

 

EFL teaching

•        Methodologies and Approaches

 

Learners

•        Language Learners and their levels

PHASE 2 - language Awareness

Grammar

•        The structures
•        Contextualizing Grammar

 

Phonology

•        Segmental
•        Supra-segmental

 

Teaching Vocabulary

PHASE 3 - Language Skills

Part I

•        Teaching speaking
•        Teaching Listening
•        Teaching reading
•        Teaching writing

 

Part II

•        Context and Language Modeling
•        Communicative ways

 

PHASE 4 - Classroom Management

•        The components
•        Disaster Management
•        Mixed and large groups

 

PHASE 5 - Lesson Planning

•        Guidelines
•        Format
•        Samples

 

PHASE 6 - Need Based language Teaching

•        EAP
•        ESP
•        Business Communication

 

PHASE 7 - Teaching Young Learners

•        Difference between Adults and YL
•        Difference between Adults and YL
•        Songs, Rhymes, Stories and games

 

PHASE 8 - Text books and Materials

•        Evaluating Text books
•        Types and use of Materials

 

PHASE 9 - Research and Self Study

Course Duration

The TEFL Diploma course in the Distance mode is of 6-8 months within which the candidates have to complete studying the course material and also do the research and self study. The course material is divided into seven modules. Within these seven modules there are six modules for the certificate course and one module of the diploma phase. Though the maximum time limit is 6-8 months you can finish the course within 3-4 months of time. Under special circumstances, the candidates can be given some extra time to finish the course if they are unable to complete it within the stipulated time period.

Course Fee

Distance TEFL Diploma Course fee is Rs 18000 or $360 . The candidates from India are not required to give any certificate dispatch fee of 25 USD.
If the teachers are from outside India or want their certificate dispatched to anywhere outside India they require to pay 25 USD more.

Never before has the world witnessed such an upsurge in the demand for learning or teaching English. On realizing the growing need many academic institutions are training non- native speakers to become effective English language facilitators and consequently new avenues of employment are being opened to them. For teachers who are not very much acquainted with the Internet or computers, Asian College of Teachers has introduced the TEFL Diploma course in the Distance learning mode.

As a result of globalization the thrust is now primarily on communicative skills and gaining competency in English. At Asian College of Teachers we have designed a TESOL training program that uses Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) method. This method has in recent years supplanted the Grammar Translation method that at one time was extensively used in ESL class.

Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) method helps to further evolve the student's communicative skills. This method not only adds to the skill but increases the confidence level of the teacher; mainly because the trainees learn to apply the theories taught in real classrooms with the constant supervision of experienced online trainers.

•        In Communicative Language Teaching method the emphasis is on
•        Combining all four language skills (listening ,speaking, reading and writing)
•        Keeping it Learner-centered
•        Developing communication skills in learners - Must use real and meaningful language.
•        Selecting reading material that are of interest to the students and is level appropriate
•        Fostering critical thinking and creativity through creative writing assignments.
•        Stress is on learning to work as a team or group and learning through peer evaluation than only teacher appraisal.
•        Well planned and clearly defined lesson plans are used for achieving communicative goals.
•        Keeping student's interest and level in mind different projects are introduced.

 

Asian College of Teachers 's Diploma Course provides the trainees with a deeper insight into ESL teaching. It will be an added enhancement for the ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers as this qualification will prove the competency of the teacher in all aspects of language teaching. The trainees need to acquaint themselves with –

•        Brief history of ELT
•        The different language teaching Methodologies that evolved over the ages
•        Syllabus design
•        Testing and Evaluation
•        The students are expected to read up, do research and complete the assignments given within the stipulated time.

 

Completing our online TESOL Diploma course will improve your analytical writing skills, cultivate a range of transferable skills from creative writing skills to framing appropriate lesson models for communicative ESL classes.

Assessment We do not have an end of course final evaluation. Assignments are included in every module and the students must complete them and send it over for evaluation. Our tutors are available for guidance on the Internet or over the phone.

The course material of Asian College of Teachers is comprehensive and detailed. It is customized to groom trainee teachers in various teaching methodology and technique transforming them into effective Communicative English language teachers capable of holding classes anywhere in the world.

The Distance TEFL Diploma candidates will be given a Diploma certificate after successful completion of the course. The Diploma given to the teachers is valid all over the world and with this certificate the teachers can venture out for any second language English teaching job. As TEFL and TESOL have almost become a mandate for teachers who are eager for teach abroad and also make it a career choice.

The certificate is valid for life time and you will be able to use it for better opportunities at your present job and also for new good opportunities.