ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE OF EDUCATION,
MAJORING IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS
OF OTHER LANGUAGES (A.Ed. in TESOL)
PROGRAM PURPOSE
This program prepares students for a variety of classroom situations in English as a Second Language (ESL), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), and English for Specific Purposes (ESP) settings. It is committed to providing quite broad knowledge and skills in English language, and basic knowledge of humanities, sciences, and social sciences. More importantly, it aims to develop students’ competence in English language teaching in different English classroom settings.
GRADUATE COMPETENCIES
Graduates of this program will have demonstrated:
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
A. Knowledge: After completing the program, the students will be able to perform the following tasks:
No. |
Learning Outcome |
A1 |
Articulate well-informed knowledge about English language and its application at a high intermediate level |
A2 |
Explain how English language is learned |
A3 |
Identify problems and difficulties for Cambodian learners when learning English |
A4 |
Demonstrate well-informed knowledge about teaching methodology |
A5 |
Discussbasic theories of language learning and teaching and their influence on pedagogical practice |
A6 |
Discuss recent trends in language teaching and learning |
B. Cognitive Skills: After completing the program, the students will be able to perform the following tasks:
No. |
Learning Outcome |
B1 |
Locate, evaluate and use information of any type, in any media, in their academic work and in teaching in a scholarly manner |
B2 |
Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in their professional field |
B3 |
Plan, analyze and reflect upon their teaching and learning |
B4 |
Confidently and competently exercise a full range of pedagogical skills in TESOL |
B5 |
Apply their general knowledge and generic skills in different English classroom settings |
C.Interpersonal skills and responsibility: After completing the program, the students will be able to perform the following tasks:
No. |
Learning Outcome |
C1 |
Identify and analyze social issues in groups and jointly recommend resolutions |
C2 |
Apply personal and group leadership skills in classrooms, projects, and social activities |
C3 |
Be self-directed learners by exercising study skills |
C4 |
Be committed to their continuing professional development and to the welfare of their students |
C5 |
Demonstrate a high level of competency in English for effective communication |
C6 |
Demonstrate moral and ethical behaviors, positive attitude, self-respect and self-confidence |
D. Communication, information technology, and numerical skills: After completing the program, the students will be able to perform the following tasks:
No. |
Learning Outcome |
D1 |
Effective communicators in both spoken and written English |
D2 |
Apply ICT in TESOL |
CAREER PROSPECTS
The students will be able to work in the role of English school teachers from a pre-school to high school, school directors, translators, testing officers, educational consultants, tourist guides, school supervisors, researchers, as well as a myriad of other professions. The students will also have opportunities to win scholarships to study abroad.
Information Office
Headquarters
No. 10 E0, Alley Preah Norodom Blvd, Tonle Bassac
Khan Chamkamorn, Phnom Penh