Lanka TEFL Training Institute - DIPLOMA IN TEFL

 Introduction

Lanka TEFL Training Institute (Pvt) Ltd, offers Diploma in TEFL This course allows students to acquire the necessary English teaching skills, techniques, knowledge and training to be effective teachers in a modern classroom. With a Diploma in TEFL certificate you will be able to put your English teaching skills to good use in many countries around the world.

Course Structure

Unit One                                             

Objective: Understand the development of English Language

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Unit Two

Objective: Understand what TEFL is and the methods used to teach/learn English and learn to apply them in teaching.

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Unit Three:

Objective: Acquire sufficient knowledge of English grammar to identify mistakes made by users of English and correct them.

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Unit Four:

Objective: Understand the developmental stages of an individual and learn to deal with challenging behaviour that can disturb the teaching-learning process. 

Understanding Learner Behaviour

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Unit Five:

Objective: Understand various approaches to teach grammar and use them effectively.

Teaching English Grammar

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Unit Six:

Objective: Understand ways of teaching/learning vocabulary and use them in the teaching / learning process.

Unit Seven:

Objective: Understand how productive skills are taught and learn to use them in teaching/ learning situations.

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Unit Eight:

Objective: Understand how receptive skills are taught and learn to teach them.

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Unit Nine

Objective: Understand the importance of readiness of a learner to learn and creating readiness

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Unit Ten

Objective: Understand the use of techniques in fixing language.

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Unit Eleven: Understand the importance and effect of using resources in helping the learner grasp the meaning and use of language.

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Unit Twelve:

Objective: Understand the points of articulation of sounds in the English language and the problems encountered and remedial measures

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Unit Thirteen

Objective: Learn to plan an effective teaching/learning process.

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Unit Fourteen

Objective: Understand the types of lessons to be planned for Young learners and Teenagers.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Young Learners & Teenagers

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Unit Fifteen

Objective: Understand the importance of using resources effectively.

Using Resources Effectively When Teaching English as a Foreign Language

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Unit Sixteen                                                

Objective: Understand and learn to use assessment to promote and enhance learning.

Assessment and Evaluation

Learning Objectives & Outcome:

• understand how language is acquired
• understand what constitutes error in language acquisition
• know the principles on which language teaching is based
• understand phonetics and phonology
• know which methodologies can be used to teach English
• know how to use materials and aids to teach English in the class
• know how to organise the class
• know how to design lesson plans

Delivery Mode:

Lectures, tutorials, lesson observations & practicum will be conducted.

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Course Duration: 06 Months

Eligibility Requirements:

• The most important criterion is to have good oral and written skills in English.
• At least five passes in GCE O Level or three passes in GCE A Level to include a pass in English;
• A good level of English for the environment in which you expect to teach.

If you do not meet these requirements, please contact us and we will forward your details to the lecture panel.

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Assessment and Examination:

An evaluation process is carried out at the end of each module.

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Recognition and Validity of the Certification:

Every graduate will receives a certificate, which is recognised by employers and governments around the world.

Award

Upon completion of the course, students will receive the Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).

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GRADE A, PASS WITH DISTINCTION:

The trainee teacher has demonstrated considerable further reading, an ability to express original thinking and has proved to have a sound knowledge of TEFL techniques. The trainee teacher has also indicated an attitude and ability to be able to soundly develop these techniques in teaching.

GRADE B, PASS WITH CREDIT:

The trainee teacher has read more widely than the course requirements and is able to relate the theoretical issues studied to teaching.

GRADE C, PASS:

The trainee teacher has passed the course satisfactorily, has reached an adequate standard in each of the modules and has shown assimilation of the basic elements of TEFL.

The documents needs to be sent:

- Copy of your National ID or Passport.

- Copy of Birth Certificate

- Educational credentials and copies

- Experienced Certificates

- Recommendation Letters given by the previous employers.

- 04 - Passport size photos

- Copy of your CV

- TEFL Application form

TEFL Diploma (Level 7) programs are much more academic and cover the broad curriculum. It means a higher qualification and usually provides job opportunities with higher salaries in better working conditions