Elective Specialist Areas
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Teach English to early childhood learners
Step into the world of early childhood education and discover how to make learning English a joyful and engaging experience for the littlest learners (typically aged up to 5 years). This unit equips you with the skills and strategies to teach English in a way that aligns with young children's natural curiosity and developmental stage. You'll explore how early learners acquire language, what motivates them, and how to create interactive, age-appropriate ESL lessons. Learn how to set meaningful learning goals, implement effective teaching techniques, and assess progress in a fun and nurturing environment. Nominal Hours: 80 Unit Code: NAT11021001 |
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Teach English to primary school aged learners
Explore the dynamic world of teaching English to primary school-aged learners (typically 5–12 years old). This unit equips you with the skills and knowledge to create engaging, interactive, and developmentally appropriate lessons that make learning English exciting and effective. Discover how children in this age group acquire language, what motivates them, and how to tailor your teaching to their unique learning styles. Explore proven ESL classroom techniques, goal-setting strategies, and evaluation methods that will empower your students to thrive. Nominal Hours: 80 Unit Code: NAT11021002 |
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Teach English to teenage learners
Teaching English to teenagers (typically aged 12–17) is an exciting and rewarding challenge! This unit equips you with the skills and knowledge to connect with teenage learners, understand their unique learning needs, and create lessons that are both engaging and impactful. Explore how adolescents acquire language, their learning motivations, and the best ESL teaching strategies to keep them engaged. Learn how to set meaningful learning goals, implement dynamic classroom techniques, and assess progress effectively—all while fostering confidence and independence in your students. Nominal Hours: 80 Unit Code: NAT11021003 |
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Use music, art and drama to teach English
Unlock the power of creativity in the ESL classroom. This unit equips you with practical techniques to incorporate music, art, and drama into your lessons, making language learning more engaging, memorable, and fun. You'll develop a dynamic portfolio of activities designed to suit learners of all ages and proficiency levels. Discover how creative expression enhances language acquisition, boosts confidence, and fosters a love for learning in your students. Nominal Hours: 120 Unit Code: NAT11021004 |
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Work with volunteers in English as a Second Language contexts
Volunteers play a vital role in supporting English language learners—but how do you effectively manage, train, support and retain them? This unit equips you with the practical skills and strategies needed to recruit, train, monitor, and empower volunteers within ESL programs. Learn how to build a strong, motivated volunteer team that enhances the learning experience for students. Explore best practices for providing guidance, ensuring engagement, and fostering a positive, collaborative environment for both volunteers and learners. Nominal Hours: 140 Unit Code: NAT11021005 |
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Establish community based English classes
Want to make a real impact by bringing English education to your community? This unit equips you with the practical skills to set up and coordinate ESL programs inside or outside of traditional learning institutions. Learn how to design, organise, and run community-based English classes tailored to local needs. You’ll explore real-world strategies for identifying community requirements, setting up sustainable programs, and fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment. Whether you’re working with migrants, refugees, or community groups, this unit prepares you to make a meaningful difference. Nominal Hours: 150 Unit Code: NAT11021006 |
How do electives work?
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To successfully complete the Certificate IV in TESOL Course, you must complete one (1) elective unit in addition to the core units.
Your elective may vary depending on your class location (some locations have an elective unit pre-selected). Or if you study via online distance education, then you have the flexibility to choose your own elective. You can select your elective unit before starting the course or wait until you've begun working through the core units to decide which option best aligns with your interests and goals. Many elective units complement the core course content and assessment tasks. For example, if you choose "Teach English to Primary School-Aged Learners," you can complete your practice teaching in a classroom setting designed for children aged 6–12 years. Other electives, such as "Use Music, Art, and Drama in TESOL" or "Use Technology to Assist ESL Learning," provide creative teaching strategies that can be applied across all age groups. While selecting a certain elective won't lock you into a teaching area, you can use your elective choice to tailor your TESOL journey to match your teaching goals, interests, or preferred student demographic. |
