Thesis Diploma- The Thesis diploma is the quicker and more affordable of the two options ($299.99 US) , but will still show employers that the diploma holder is serious about his/her career, has taken initiative in furthering his own professional development, and has developed valuable skills and insights that make him/her effective in assessing and improving his/her own teaching as well as that of others.
The thesis diploma consists of an initial short essay on a pre-approved list of topics (or an individually selected topic approved by one’s tutor).
Following the successful completion of the short essay candidates shall submit a long (8,000 to 10,000 word) thesis on a subject selected from a pre-approved list or chosen by the candidate with the assistance of his/her tutor.
This guided research task is expected to be performed in conjunction with the candidate’s own research and experience, and should include references to the candidate’s actual ESL students and classes, as well as those of his/her peers.
Comprehensive Online DipTESOL (TESOL/TEFL/TESL Diploma) -
The comprehensive diploma has been created after thorough and intensive research into all the leading face to face DipTESOL programs and current ESL methodologies. While the observed teaching practice associated with a face to face TESOL/TEFL/TESL diploma program is absent, the element of a teaching practicum has still been faithfully preserved, as the candidate’s own teaching experiences, trials and errors will be reflected in his/her coursework.
This diploma will require a minimum of 500 hours of combined teaching practice, observation of peers, research, and writing to complete, but successful candidates will have demonstrated that they are consummate professionals who strive to attain the utmost in professional development, and succeed in doing so.
This is the most complete and relevant online TESOL/TEFL/TESL diploma available, bar none.
The comprehensive online DipTESOL program consists of
7 written assignments (up to 3,000 words, some including full lesson plans)
1 comprehensive individual learner profile thesis (5,000 – 7,000 words)
1 written essay examination (10 essay questions, 3 day turnaround time limit)
The first 7 written assignments shall consist of:
Language Systems Theory (2500-3000 Words)
Language Systems Lesson (Detailed Plan, 1,000 word commentary, 1,000 word post-lesson assessment.)
Skills Theory (2500-3000 Words)
Lesson (Detailed Plan, 1,000 word commentary, 1,000 word post-lesson assessment.)
Resources and Materials selection, including a 1,000 word justification of resources/materials selected based on group and individual profile of learners, detailed lesson plan, 1,000 word post-lesson assessment.
Experimental Teaching Practicum, including a 1,000 word preamble justifying said experimental methodology and predicted outcome based on knowledge of learners and other methodologies/theories, detailed lesson plan, and 1,000 word post-lesson assessment comparing and contrasting predicted outcomes with actual outcomes and explaining any discrepancies between predicted and actual outcomes.
Course Planning, including a syllabus for a minimum of 40 hours, and a 2500 – 3000 word justification of the syllabus based on the learner’s wants, needs, ability levels, type of course, etc.
The comprehensive learner profile section shall be 5,000 – 6,000 words and shall include:
· Learner’s background, motivation and style
· Samples of the learner’s written English
· Phonemic transcription of samples of learner’s spoken English, including all relevant aspects of connected speech, strengths and weaknesses, etc.
· Discussion of how the learner was/is being assessed and why
· Application of all relevant areas of language systems and skills to individual learner
· Identification/justification of teaching/learning objectives over a minimum of four weeks
· Assessment of self and student in actualizing thee objectives, including identifying reasons for both successes and shortcomings.
· A follow-up plan for the learner’s continued success
The final examination shall be administered via email. A maximum of 72 hours shall be allotted for the completion and return of the ten essay responses, which shall be on divers aspects of TESOL selected by the tutor and shall vary individually for each candidate. A minimum of seven passing responses is required to pass the final exam. Essay responses are expected to be concise, well-organized, and written at a graduate level or above.
The cost of the comprehensive online DipTESOL (TESOL/TEFL/TESL Diploma) is $599.99 US.
Admission Requirements:
· A TESOL, TEFL, or TESL certificate of at least 120 hours (or equivalent)
· A minimum of two years ESL experience in the past five years
· A University degree or equivalent in TESOL, education or a related field
· A minimum of two professional references
· A minimum of one academic reference
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