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Graduate Diploma of Arts (TESOL)

Swinburne University of Technology
Kuching, Sarawak
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The Graduate Diploma of Arts (TESOL) is designed to meet the demand for a certificate course in TESOL. This 1- year course aims to facilitate the development of disciplinary knowledge in second language acquisition, focusing on the area of teaching English to speakers of other languages; equip prospective and in-service teachers with basic and intermediate tools for classroom practice in the area of TESOL; explore in-depth, current theories and pedagogy in second/foreign language teaching; investigate classroom issues related to teaching TESOL; and critique second/ foreign language teaching methodologies.


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The Graduate Diploma (TESOL) programme complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework and is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Register. It is taught by highly qualified and experienced lecturers trained in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom. Classes are conducted via blended delivery. Students will be able to complete the postgraduate diploma in 1 year (2 semesters). A semester is only 13 weeks long and students will only need to be on campus for 3 weeks per semester during the Malaysian school holiday period to accommodate working adults/practising teachers. Weekly online discussions and tutorial sessions are conducted via Canvas learning management system to keep track of student progress. The programme also includes one unit which is conducted fully online, giving students the ultimate flexibility to learn and study at their own pace and convenience.


Note: Students are also enrolled for the Graduate Certificate of Learning and Teaching units (beginning with EDU), which are completed online.


Duration of study
The duration of study is two years full-time or equivalent part-time. Full-time students will undertake four units of study per semester or eight units per year whereas part-time students may take two units per semester.

Each semester consists of 13 weeks and there are two semesters per year. Each unit consists of 24 face to face contact hours and 12 online contact hours. In addition to formal class time, students are expected to participate in peer teaching sessions to give them an opportunity to experiment with language teaching techniques and critically evaluate them, as well as conduct real-life classroom teaching for relevant practical units.

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Course Summary

Intake

Aug

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 16,480

Course Duration

1 year

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Entry requirements
Applicants should have an approved undergraduate qualification in any discipline from a recognised university or college with a CGPA equivalent to a Malaysian CGPA of 2.5 or above.


English proficiency
English language proficiency consistent with Swinburne policies for admission of local and international students to postgraduate courses will be required for entry into the course. Potential students must produce evidence of an advanced level of proficiency in written and spoken English.


English language requirements
Applicants may also take the Versant English Placement Test (EPT) in  examination conditions to determine if they have met the required language proficiency level.

Find out more about English language requirements.
Malaysian students: RM16,480 total
International students: RM20,080 total

The indicative course fees shown here applies to students studying on-campus in Malaysia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
MAT4101 Phonology and Grammar for English Teachers
This unit will develop students’ knowledge of phonology of the English language to prepare them to teach English effectively. It will also develop students’ knowledge of the morphology and syntax of the English language, enabling students to compare and contrast English language grammar with that of one or more local major languages, and to apply this knowledge to teaching English grammar.


MAT4104 Methods and Approaches of TESOL
This unit will introduce students to the main approaches to the teaching of the English language, helping them to develop a critical understanding of the theoretical concepts underlying these approaches.


MAT5101 Theories and Practices: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
In this unit, students will develop an in-depth understanding of how listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are acquired and a pedagogical knowledge of the different functions of these skills, to design lessons which integrate a variety of teaching practices and resources, including technology, to engage students in effective learning.


EDU60001 Nature of Learning and Teaching (online)
This unit will enable students to explore learning and teaching theories, models and approaches for contemporary Higher Education contexts.


MAT4103 Educational Management and Leadership
This unit introduces students to the importance of leadership in schools as part of professional development and the need for leadership in improving teaching and learning practices in and out of the classroom.


EDU60003 Curriculum Design and Assessment (online)
In this unit, students will explore effective curriculum and assessment design through the identification and application of key concepts associated with the development of curricula. They will consider the central roles that intended learning outcomes, aligned learning activities, and formative and summative assessment play in ensuring an effective curriculum.


EDU60002 Digital Learning Environments or EDU60014 Design and Delivery for Online Learning (online)
In these units, students will focus on the use of digital technologies for enhancing learning and teaching through appropriate pedagogical design. Students will also explore how to integrate good online teaching practice into face to face, blended and online environments. They will acquire online learning design skills and apply them to develop engaging learning activities, assessment tasks and feedback methods that effectively promote student learning and engagement.


EDU60004 Scholarly Teaching: To Explore, Evaluate and Improve or EDU60005 Dynamics of Diversity for Inclusive Learning and Teaching (online)
In these units, students will explore the concept of teaching as a scholarly activity and develop strategies for evaluating their teaching in order to use evidence to improve student learning, inform teaching practice and further their professional learning and career. Students will also challenge notions of diversity, the implications for teaching, and create inclusive learning environments.


Note: Students are enrolled with Swinburne Melbourne for the Graduate Certificate of Learning and Teaching units (beginning with EDU), which are completed online.
Disclaimer: Course Information details may change from time to time. Please check with respective institutions to get updated information.
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