TESOL IV Elective Units

TEL013	Evaluate TESOL methodologies
TEL014	Teach English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
TEL015	Teach ESL to early childhood learners
TEL016	Teach ESL to primary school-aged children
TEL017	Teach ESL to teenage learners
TEL018	Use music, art and drama in TESOL
TEL019	Conduct experiential learning programs
TAADEL403A	Facilitate individual learning
TEL021	Work with volunteers
TEL022	Set up community-based English classes
TEL023	Use computers to assist language learning

Evaluate TESOL methodologies

This unit develops the competence necessary to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various TESOL methodologies and to select and apply appropriate methodologies in response to different learning needs and situations.

Teach English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

This unit is designed to help trainees prepare for teaching English for Academic Purposes. It focuses on the range of language skills necessary for successful study in academic contexts, and activities for developing those skills. It also applies the skills introduced in Language Analysis. This unit also draws on the units Teach speaking, Teach listening, Teach reading, Teach writing, Teach English grammar and Teach spelling and pronunciation.

Teach ESL to early childhood learners

This unit is specifically designed for trainees preparing to work with early childhood learners. It examines the characteristics of the language use of learners at this stage of life and development and their learning goals, with application to appropriate ESL classroom techniques.

Teach ESL to primary school-aged children

This unit is specifically designed for trainees preparing to work with primary school-aged children. It examines the characteristics of language use of learners at this stage of life and development and their learning needs, with application to appropriate ESL classroom techniques.

Teach ESL to teenage learners

This unit is specifically designed for trainees preparing to work with teenage learners. It examines the characteristics of language use of learners at this stage of life and development and their learning goals, with application to appropriate ESL classroom techniques.

Use music, art and drama in TESOL

This unit focuses on the use of music, art and drama as creative forces in the production of language.

Conduct experiential learning programs

This unit focuses on the skills needed to facilitate experiential ESL learning programs for individuals who are undertaking some kind of real-life task, including undertaking mainstream study courses, involvement in a community-based project or employment.

Facilitate individual learning

This unit focuses on the skills required to facilitate individual learning through a one-on-one relationship between a learner and facilitator.

Note: This unit is contained in the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment training package, and can be credited towards that qualification.

Work with volunteers

This unit is designed to develop the skills necessary for working with volunteers in ESL programs, addressing recruiting, training, monitoring and supporting volunteers.

Set up community-based English classes

This unit addresses the skills required to set up and coordinate community-based ESL programs.

Use computers to assist language learning

This unit is concerned with using computers as an integral part of some ESL learning activities. This will involve some basic computer literacy. Trainees will develop a portfolio of internet sites, computer software designed for ESL learning and other computer-based activities which can contribute to the learning process.