ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN TEACHING ENGLISH
TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ADVANCED DIPLOMA 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 broad theoretical and practical knowledge of English language teaching, and building the students’ competence in English teaching, curriculum development, classroom action research, assessment and evaluation.
GRADUATE COMPETENCIES
Graduates of this program will be:
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
A- Knowledge: After completing the program, the students will be able to perform the following tasks:
No. |
Learning Outcome |
A1 |
Explain how English language is learned and taught |
A2 |
Demonstrate well-informed knowledge about teaching methodology, curriculum development, classroom action research, and classroom assessment |
A3 |
Discuss major theories of language learning and teaching and their influence on pedagogical practice |
A4 |
Discuss recent trends in language teaching and learning, classroom assessment, curriculum development, and research |
B- Cognitive Skills: After completing the program, the students will be able to perform the following tasks:
No. |
Learning Outcome |
B1 |
Be able to evaluate and use information of any type, in any media, in a scholarly manner within academic ethic principles |
B2 |
Confidently engage in critical thinking and problem-solving in their professional field |
B3 |
Be able to plan, analyze and reflect upon their teaching and learning |
B4 |
Confidently and competently exercise a full range of pedagogical skills in TESOL |
B5 |
Be able to apply their general knowledge and generic skills in English classroom setting |
B6 |
Conduct action research for improving teaching and learning, and professional growth |
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 self-study skills |
C4 |
Be committed to their continuing professional development and to the welfare of their students |
C6 |
Demonstrate effective English communication skills |
C7 |
Demonstrate moral and ethical behaviors, positive attitude, self-respect and self-esteem |
C8 |
Integrate positive attitudes in English lessons |
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 |
Apply basic statistical methods and formulas in basic research in education and real life |
D2 |
Effective communicators in both spoken and written English |
D3 |
Apply ICT in TESOL |
CAREER PROSPECTS
The students will be able to work in the role of English school teachers, school directors, curriculum designers, testing officers, educational consultants, school supervisors, researchers, as well as a myriad of other professions. The students will also have opportunities to win scholarships to study abroad.
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Headquarters
No. 10 E0, Alley Preah Norodom Blvd, Tonle Bassac
Khan Chamkamorn, Phnom Penh