Graduate Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages
Course summary for current students
Student Information Centre
Tel 1300 334 733
enquire@deakin.edu.au
Faculty of Arts and Education
Tel 03 5227 3379 or 03 5227 2477 Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
Tel 03 9244 3723 Melbourne Burwood Campus
Email artsedstudentsupport@deakin.edu.au
Course Director
Dr Rod Neilsen, +61 3 924 45437, rod.neilsen@deakin.edu.au
Contact the Course Director for matters relating specifically to the academic content of this course - all enrolment related queries must go to the Student Support Office.
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages |
|---|---|
| Campus | |
| Duration | 0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 026687E |
| Deakin course code | E580 |
This course is an exit only course from 2012. | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Professional recognition
- Fees and charges
- Course rules
- Detailed course rules
- Course structure
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (GC TESOL ) is a short-term focused study that forms part of and with a direct pathway into the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MTESOL) which is designed to address the wide diversity of educational backgrounds of students who wish to teach English, and to meet their professional needs. This course is offered to Australian students working and/or intending to work overseas as TESOL teachers, students who are unable to leave their place of work or country and wish to study off campus as well as international students who want to study TESOL on campus in Australia. The course is open to qualified professionals including teachers, in the field of education and training.
This course offers the opportunity for students to critically interpret communication in intercultural contexts; develop skills in analysing their learners' language and English as an international language; and develop an understanding of the language teaching profession in a local and global context.
All staff involved in the provision of the MTESOL are active researchers in their fields. Involvement with current educational issues is reflected in the innovative teaching methods used and the discussion of the most up to date ideas and theories in unit content.
Professional recognition
Students who are qualified teachers and are eligible for Victorian Institute of Teaching registration are advised to enrol in the accredited teaching course E552 Graduate Certificate of Education (TESOL)to teach ESL in Australian schools.
GC TESOL is not an initial teaching qualification in Australia. If an applicant does not already hold a teaching qualification recognized in Victoria they cannot meet VIT requirements through undertaking this course.
Teaching Methods
The course is offered by on campus and flexible off-campus delivery in both full and part time mode. Students may choose to do units in either on or off campus, full or part time modes. The on campus units will be taught at the Melbourne Burwood Campus. Students receive instructional materials offered through CloudDeakin, CD-ROM and website links.
Interaction with lecturers and classmates is also provided through use of CloudDeakin, email and telephone links. Optional weekend study schools may also be available for some units.
On campus units are normally delivered late afternoon through face-to-face teaching in scheduled classes at the Melbourne Burwood Campus.
Fees and charges
Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.
Please be aware:
- Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
- Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
- Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services
Course rules
The GCTESOL is a 4 credit point course comprising 4 units of study (0.5 year full time or 1 year part time).
Detailed course rules
Students commencing prior to Trimester 2 2012:
Refer to 2012 Handbook course entry for detailed course rules.
Students commencing from Trimester 2 2012:
Students must successfully complete any 4 units from the MTESOL core units.
Course structure
Students commencing prior to Trimester 2 2012:
Refer to 2012 Handbook course entry for course structure.
Students commencing from Trimester 2 2012:
MTESOL Core units
Students to select any 4 units
Trimester 1, Trimester 2 or Trimester 3
| ECL753 | Linguistics for Language Teaching (B, X) |
Trimester 1
| ECL751 | Pedagogy in the Globalised Language Classroom (B, X) |
Trimester 2
| ECL752 | Innovation in Language Curriculum (B, X) |
| ECL774 | Learning An Additional Language (B, X) |
Trimester 2 or Trimester 3
| ECL756 | Discourse Analysis for Language Teaching (B, X) |
Trimester 3
| ECL754 | Language Teaching Practice in Context (B, X) |
