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TO YOUR TEACHING FUTURE

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The idea of teaching English to speakers of other languages attracts a variety of people from all corners of the English-speaking world, from university students taking a gap year to long-term travellers to those who have decided to change their careers (and their lifestyles) and those who have retired. Teaching English overseas is an unforgettable experience that will give you the rare opportunity to immerse yourself in a foreign culture and to learn about a country and its people while travelling and earning money. There are also many exciting opportunities to teach English as a second or foreign language in South Africa.

Teaching English to speakers of other languages is a satisfying and rewarding career. There are positions available to teach various levels and age groups, from kindergarten to tertiary education and Business English. Most second or foreign language English classes are student-centred, communicative and activity based so that the students are given the opportunity to interact and learn English in a stimulating and interesting environment while having fun. The TESOL course will prepare you for a career in English language teaching.

LAUNCH YOUR TEACHING CAREER

LANGUAGE TEACHER

EDUCATION

TESOLTeaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

• Individuals interested in a career in English foreign or second language teaching who have no teaching experience• Experienced teachers who are interested in developing themselves professionally in the area of foreign or second language teaching

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

To register on the TESOL course, you need to fulfil all of the requirements below:• Minimum of 18 years of age • First language proficiency in English • Minimum of a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) • A degree is highly recommended for employment purposes post-course, although not essential • Successful completion of the pre-course assessment and interview • Access to a computer, printer and the internet

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Basic principles of teaching English2. Teaching strategies• Warmers • Giving instructions and setting up activities • Clarifying and eliciting • Teaching and learning activities • Using video and film • Using songs and music • Visual aids • Student error and correction3. Classroom management

4. Lesson planning5. Language and skills• Vocabulary • Grammar • Reading • Writing • Listening • Speaking6. Resources and materials for teaching English• Evaluating and exploiting course books

7. Testing, assessing and evaluating general English8. Introduction to other teaching contexts• Teaching mono and multilingual classes • Teaching business English • Teaching exam classes • Teaching young learners9. Working in English language teaching10. Teaching practice

COURSE CONTENT

The course consists of both theoretical and practical components. During the input sessions, our trainers will cover theoretical aspects such as language awareness, teaching methodology and the basic principles of teaching English as a second language. The teaching practice component of the course offers trainees the opportunity to plan and present lessons to real English foreign language students from local communities.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The TESOL course is a 120-hour contact course which includes six hours of observed and assessed teaching practice. The full-time TESOL course is an intensive four-week course and it is advisable that you have no outside commitments during this period. The full-time classes run Monday - Friday, from 08h00 to 17h00.The part-time course is offered two evenings per week and on Saturday mornings, running over a period of 12 weeks. The evening classes are held from 18h00 to 21h00 and the Saturday classes run from 09h00 to 13h00.

COURSE DURATION

The course aims to develop basic practical awareness and skills to equip trainees with the confidence, resources and knowledge that they will need in order to teach, as well as to continue their development as teachers. The TESOL approach involves participatory learning, where trainees are very much involved in the learning and teaching process.

TEACHING APPROACH

Assessment is continuous and there is no final exam. Trainees are assessed on their practical teaching as well as a portfolio of written assignments. In order to complete the course successfully, trainees are required to pass all of the written assignments and teaching practice lessons.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

On the successful completion of the course, trainees will receive a Certificate of Competence from the University of the Witwatersrand.

CERTIFICATION

R15 800

COURSE FEE

The TESOL via Blended Learning course is designed for candidates who cannot attend training for the duration of an on-site TESOL course or who are geographically remote from a TESOL training provider. Studying online via Wits Language School is an excellent way to bring your studies directly into your home. You have the control and flexibility to design your study schedule around your existing commitments and to study where and when you want to. The course is delivered by the same trainers who train on the on-site TESOL course at Wits Language School, thereby ensuring that you receive the same high standard of instruction from experienced trainers.

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• Individuals who are unable to attend either the full-time or part-time on-site TESOL course at Wits Language School in Johannesburg• Individuals interested in a career in teaching English as a foreign or second language who have no teaching

experience• In-service teachers who are interested in developing themselves professionally as teachers of English as a foreign

or second language

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

To register for the TESOL via Blended Learning course, you need to fulfil all of the requirements below:• Minimum of 18 years of age• First language proficiency in English• Minimum of a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)• A degree is highly recommended for employment purposes post-course, although not essential• Successful completion of an online assessment• Able to attend a one-week on-site practical component at Wits Language School in Johannesburg• Reliable access to a computer and the internet

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Please note: The fee for the TESOL via Blended Learning course does not include any costs (travel, transport, accommodation, or incidental) that may be incurred by the student while attending the one-week on-site course component at Wits Language School.

ACCOMMODATION

R11 700

COURSE FEE

The course is structured as a multi-channel course, which includes:• A 12-week online component that trainees complete through self-study and online support from the teacher trainers • A week long on-site component that must be attended immediately after the online component

COURSE STRUCTURE

The distance-learning component of the course runs over a period of 12 weeks, plus an additional week of on-site instruction and teaching practice. It typically requires 120 hours to complete the distance-learning component. Each week, candidates complete about 10 hours of self-study.

COURSE DURATION

Assessment is continuous and formative, and there is no final exam. As you progress through the course, you will receive constructive feedback about your performance to help you develop your knowledge and skills. Candidates are assessed on their practical teaching, as well as a portfolio of written assignments. Candidates are required to achieve a minimum grade of 50% in each of these components.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

A Certificate of Competence in TESOL via Blended Learning is awarded on the successful completion of the course.

CERTIFICATION

TESOL full-time

TESOL part-time

TESOL via Blended Learning

Internationally recognised University of Witwatersrand certificate

Get qualified to apply for TESOL jobs & internships

Enjoy shared learning and fun group activities

120-hour course over 12 weeks

120-hour course over 4 weeks

Monday – Friday classes

Evening and Weekend classes

There’s a range of TESOL courses to suit your needs. Choose from our 120-hour courses, or opt for the TESOL via Blended Learning course.

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P2018 COURSE DATES

FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME TESOL COURSES

27 AUGUST – 21 SEPTEMBER

05 NOVEMBER – 30 NOVEMBER

15 JANUARY – 09 FEBRUARY 30 JANUARY – 19 APRIL(TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS)

28 MAY – 15 AUGUST(MONDAY & WEDNESDAYS)

26 FEBRUARY – 23 MARCH

FULL-TIME PART-TIME

DISTANCE COMPONENTS

*Classes will run based on the number of student registrations per intake

11 SEPTEMBER – 29 NOVEMBER(TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS)

07 MAY – 01 JUNE

02 JULY – 28 JULY

TESOL via BLENDED LEARNING

21 MAY – 06 AUGUST 13 AUGUST – 17 AUGUST

22 JANUARY – 09 APRIL 16 APRIL – 20 APRIL

ON-SITE COMPONENTS

03 DECEMBER – 07 DECEMBER10 SEPTEMBER – 26 NOVEMBER

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FULL-TIME

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Tel: +27 (0)11 717 3753/4208 Fax: 086 521 7332 Email: wls@wits.ac.za www.witslanguageschool.com

UNIT CONTACT DETAILS

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Professional Development Hub (PDH), Gate 6, 92 Empire Road, Corner Jan Smuts Avenue, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Private Bag x 3, Wits, 2050, JohannesburgFor more information call: 011 717 4208 email: wls@wits.ac.za or connect:

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