ITTT Diploma in TESOL Course

Dip000

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Dip. TESOL Course The ITTT Diploma course in TESOL is designed to be
taken by practicing teachers or those who wish to gain a
higher level of study, having already completed a
TEFL/TESOL certificate level course.

The course is arranged in 11 modules, listed on page 3,

each of which have three elements:

(i) Background introductory notes

These notes set the scene for the module and inform
the participant of what to expect in each module. This
element will require up to one hours work.

(ii) Guided study

In this element the participant is required to answer a
series of questions, through their own research,
primarily using the internet as a research tool and
occasionally referencing suggested texts. The
questions are designed to be challenging, as would be
expected at this level of study, and will require the
participant to study a number of different viewpoints on
the same topic.

The research study sheet in each module is followed by

a task sheet which asks specific questions on the
module contents. The answers from the research study
sheet should help you with the task sheet responses.

These two elements together will require up to eighteen

hours work.

(iii) Unit test

This will be a multiple choice test, but of a different type
than you may be familiar with. At this level of study we
will often be using higher order thinking skills rather
than just memorization of facts and therefore the
questions will ask you to analyze data or find
information on the internet.

All the multiple choice questions will be on topics you

have studied. The tests will require on average about
two hours work.

Final summative task

After completing all the test elements, you will
undertake a summative task which provides you with an
opportunity to show your understanding in a particular
area of the course. This will take the form of a 2,500
word research essay. The essay should take about 20
hours in total.

In total the course will take around 250 hours.

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Course modules
Module 1: Study skills

In this module an overview of the study skills you will be

required to employ on the course are covered. This is to
optimize your performance in researching and
presenting material. The second half of this unit is how
to instill good study skill techniques for your students.

Module 2: A brief history of ELT

This module looks at how ELT has evolved over the

years. The participant will be expected to look at the
past, present and potential future of English language
teaching, with specific reference to ESL.

Module 3: Second language acquisition

In this module course participants will study the work of

Stephen Krashen, with particular reference to his SLA
theory.

Module 4: Course design

This module will involve the investigation of different

approaches to syllabus design, and compare and
contrast their relative merits, or otherwise.

Module 5: Discourse analysis

In the discourse analysis module, the participant will

study various aspects of Discourse Analysis and
investigate how it can be applied to teaching English as
a second or foreign language.

Module 6: Material design

In this module, participants will consider how materials

can be made specifically for a purpose and look at some
general rules of material design. This module will also
include a book review.

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Module 7: Phonology and pronunciation

This module is designed to increase course

participants’ understanding of the International
Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), including individual and
combined sounds, and the stress and intonation on
t h e s e s o u n d s t h a t y i e l d e f fe c t i ve , ve r b a l
communication. The unit also covers the relevance of
using the IPA in the classroom.

Module 8: Assessment methods

In this module the participant will investigate various

testing methods for students’ work and consider their
relative effectiveness. This module will also look at
external testing systems such as TOEIC, IELTS, TEOFL,
etc.

Module 9: Classroom management

The classroom management module asks the

participant to consider some of the important issues
related to teaching larger classes, Business English,
Young Learners and other distinct groups.

Module 10: Embedding learning technologies

In this module the participant will undertake a review of

the materials available within this area of ICT. This
module will also consider the development of English as
a Global Language.

Module 11: Continuing professional development

In this module the participant will investigate the

employment possibilities available and look at what
benefits further study could bring. This section will also
look at some of the skills required to take on higher
position, such as a director of studies or a teacher
trainer/mentor.

Summative task:

Research essay.

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How the course works The course has been designed to allow for maximum
flexibility. You can work at a pace that suits you, as
long as you complete the course within twelve months
of receiving your login details. The time remaining will
always be displayed at the top of each page.

In order to get the maximum benefit from the course

we recommend working on no more than two units per
week. This will give you time to understand and digest
the course materials fully and adequately complete
the study and research tasks.

Our online courses are designed to be as user-friendly

as possible. To move comfortably through the course,
simply follow these straightforward steps for each unit:

Work through the materials for the first unit until you
1 provided.
feel you have fully absorbed all the information

Once you are ready you can then check your

2understanding of the subjects covered by completing
the guided research study sheet and then the task
sheet that accompanies the unit.

After successfully completing the task sheet you

3should click on the 'test' tab in the control bar which
will take you to the multiple choice assessment for the
unit.

When you are happy that you have answered all the
4 questions to the best of your ability, simply click on the
'submit' button at the bottom of the test which will take
you to your results page.

5next
After completing the test you can then move on to the
unit.

Click on the ‘instructions’ tab in the red bar at the top of

the online course control panel for more details.

After successfully completing the course, you will

receive your letter of recommendation and your TESOL
diploma in the mail.

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Course without tutor

You are able to ask the course administrator about any

aspect of the course procedure.

Just use the contact form in your control panel or email

them and they will get back to you as soon as possible.

Course with tutor support

You are welcome to ask the course administrator about

any aspect of the course procedure via the contact form
or email.

In addition you may contact your tutor if you are unsure

what you are being asked to do in any of the guided
study or research task sheet questions.

Please note that tutor support is not available for the

contents of the tests.

Questions per module

Module no. Module title No. of questions

1 Study skills 15
2 A brief history of ELT 20
3 Second language acquisition 20
4 Course design 20
5 Discourse analysis 20
6 Material design 15
7 Phonology and pronunciation 20
8 Assessment methods 20
9 Classroom management 20
10 Embedding learning technologies 20
11 Continuing professional development 15

Important note: The pass mark for the course is

achieved by obtaining an average score of 75% or more
for the eleven tests attempted and the satisfactory
completion of the summative task. You can follow your
progress towards this target by checking your personal
progress chart after each module has been graded.

The total study time is about 250 hours, and you have a
maximum of one year in which to complete the course.

We wish you the best of luck!

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