Outline
Outline
To check you meet the course entry requirement, visit Open Universities Australia.
What you'll learn
- an ability to apply the theoretical principles and concepts which underpin contemporary TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) specific practices;
- an understanding of the diverse needs of students and an ability to frame creative solutions to problems of pedagogy;
- an ability to access key texts in the field, and to analyse critically key concepts in the field and an ability to synthesise information from a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives;
- an ability to communicate effectively, including the ability to communicate key concepts relevant to TESOL;
- an awareness of available technologies and an insight into how they can be used creatively to a specific advantage in TESOL;
- an awareness of the importance of self-directed learning for professional growth and a demonstrated ability to take responsibility for individual intellectual development;
- an awareness of the theoretical and practical implications for TESOL in a global context;
- an appreciation of the value of cultural and linguistic diversity and its place in TESOL;
- a demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team; plan a challenging and supportive learning environment.
