Elective Specialist Areas
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TESTEC001 - Use technology to assist ESL learning
This unit focuses on how to use technology while developing English skills. As part of this unit, you will develop a portfolio of useful ESL internet sites and technology-based activities and explore software designed for ESL learning. This unit also looks at how to teach basic computer literacy to people from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds (NESB) while simultaneously developing their English literacy skills as they learn to use technology. Nominal Hours: 120 |
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TESMAD001 - Use music, art and drama in TESOL
This unit will assist you in developing a portfolio of activities which incorporate music, art and drama into the ESL classroom. It teaches the practical techniques and skills required to use music, art and drama across a variety of ages and stages of development in English as a second language learners. Nominal Hours: 120 |
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TESECL001 - Teach ESL to early childhood learners
This unit will teach you the skills and knowledge required to work with early childhood learners (typically be aged up to 5 years old). It examines the learning characteristics and language use of learners at this stage of life and development. It then explores their learning goals, with application to appropriate ESL classroom techniques, as well as strategies and evaluation techniques appropriate to this age group. Nominal Hours: 80 |
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TESPSAL001 - Teach ESL to primary school aged learners
This unit will teach you the skills and knowledge required to work with primary school-aged learners (typically be aged up to 5 - 12 years old). It examines the learning characteristics and language use of learners at this stage of life and development. It then explores their learning goals, with application to appropriate ESL classroom techniques, as well as strategies and evaluation techniques appropriate to this age group. Nominal Hours: 80 |
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TESTAL001 - Teach ESL to teenage learners
This unit will teach you the skills and knowledge required to work with teenage learners (typically be aged up to 12 - 17 years old). It examines the learning characteristics and language use of learners at this stage of life and development. It then explores their learning goals, with application to appropriate ESL classroom techniques, as well as strategies and evaluation techniques appropriate to this age group. Nominal Hours: 80 |
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TESWWV001 - Work with volunteers in ESL contexts
This unit focuses on the management of volunteers and the role that they play within ESL programs. It looks at practical techniques required to recruit, train, monitor and support volunteers, specifically within English teaching contexts. Nominal Hours: 140 |
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TESCBC001 - Establish community based English classes
This unit develops the skills required to set up and coordinate community-based ESL programs. You will learn the practical techniques required to set up an ESL class outside of formal learning institutions. You will have the opportunity to investigate local situations and requirements for an ESL program. Nominal Hours: 150 |
How do electives work?
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To complete the Certificate IV in TESOL Course, you must complete one (1) elective unit.
The options available may depend on your class location (some locations have an elective unit pre-selected). If you study via online distance education, then you can choose your own electives. The selection of which unit you complete can be made prior to starting the course, or after you begin completing the core units. Several of the elective units can relate directly to the core units and their assessment tasks. For example, you may choose an elective such as Teach English to Primary School Aged Learners and complete your practice teaching in a class specifically for children in the 6 - 12 years age range. Other units, such as Use Music, Art and Drama in TESOL and Use Technology to Assist ESL Learning, will provide you with ideas for activities that can be included in your ESL lessons with any age group. |
