Diploma in TESL

UCISS Malaysia ➞ Language Studies ➞ Diploma in TESL

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UCISS Malaysia ➞ Language Studies ➞ Diploma in TESL

Programme
Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language (A 7716)

Professional Recognition
Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)

Intake
January / June / August

Duration
2.5 years (5 long semesters and 2 short semesters)

Fees
RM15,180.00

Entry Requirements
SPM/UEC/O level or equivalent (3 credits with the least B in Bahasa Inggeris)

Overview

Provide a strong fundamental knowledge in the English language and the teaching of English as a Second Language;
Provide students with the competency to teach English confidently;
Equip students with the skills to create a conducive teaching and learning environment for their learners;
Equip students with professional attitudes, good ethics and leadership qualities;
Provide students with an educational experience that motivates them to pursue life-long learning.

Program Learning Outcomes

Communicate in standard English with clarity and fluency using correct pronunciation and intonation;
Comprehend academic and non-academic texts written in English and respond critically;
Write essays, reports and letters in English relating to academic or work;
Present and perform confidently in public;
Teach the English language confidently using the latest technology and teaching techniques;
Relate and exchange ideas to accomplish desired outcomes through teamwork;
Pursue life-long learning to meet global challenges;
Be professional and ethical in their profession.

Programme Structure

Year 1
Course Code	Course
CPD1113CPD1313CED1224 CED1234 CED2114 CED1214 CED2143	Principles of Education in MalaysiaPsychology in EducationWriting Skills Phonetics and Phonology in English Introduction to Literature in English Grammar II Linguistics
Year 2
Course Code	Course
CPD2213CED2213CED2223 CED2343 CED2323 CPD2113 CED2243 CED2133 CED2254 CED2313	Techniques and Teaching in the ClassroomMaterials Development and AdaptationApproaches and Methods in TESL Teaching of Listening and Speaking Language Tests in Schools Technology in ELT Teaching of Grammar Teaching of Writing Teaching of Reading Teaching of Literature in ESL Classrooms

Core Course Description

Course Code	Course	Synopsis
CED2313	Teaching of Literature in ESL Classrooms	This course reviews traditional approaches to the teaching of literature. There will be discussion on the place of literature in ESL learning and teaching. Students will also be exposed to principles of material selection in literature and class management. Treatment of the different literary genres for purposes of incorporation into language teaching will be discussed.
CED2243	Teaching of Grammar	The aim of the course is to provide an overview of the English Language usage. It seeks to review, remedy and consolidate the students’ grammatical competence. It is designed to develop student teachers’ skills in the teaching of grammar. It suggests to prospective teachers a wide variety of approaches and techniques to teach grammar effectively.
CED2254	Teaching of Reading	This course enables students to be aware of the importance of good reading skills in order to help them become good learners. Among others, students will be exposed to reading techniques which apply to both reading for pleasure and also reading and understanding academic texts. However, emphasis will be given to reading texts of academic nature. In addition, this course exposes students to teaching approaches, methods and techniques to enable them to be effective teachers, in particular in teaching reading in English as a Second Language classroom.

Career Opportunities

Expected Salary

Public Sector: Basic starting monthly salary is around RM1,650; plus allowances (such as housing and entertainment) the total can amount to around RM2,300.
Private Sector: The amount of basic starting monthly salary can vary from the above amount. However, the total amount of monthly salary earned (inclusive of allowances) is subject to negotiation and which can be higher than that earned in the public sector.

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