Graduate Certificate in TEFL (GradCertTEFL)
The Graduate Certificate TEFL program is intended for overseas teachers of English who wish to take a short intensive professional development course, or who may be thinking of undertaking master's level study later on. Australian citizens who are eligible may enrol; but they must be aware that the Graduate Certificate in TEFL is not a recognised teaching qualification in Australia. It is, however, an effective way of developing basic teaching and academic skills.
The program is taught full-time in the daytime over one semester with one intake in March . There is no provision for part-time study. Please consult the award resolutions for entry and completion requirements.
Outcomes
The program is intended primarily to enhance the teaching skills of international teachers of English and to prepare them at the same time to become candidates for the MEd (TESOL) or other designated MEd degree. It is intended that the program of study will provide:
- practice in teaching using English as the primary language of communication
- development of the ability to select, devise and use appropriate teaching tasks and materials
- confidence in their ability to teach in English
- practice in developing English listening and reading, spoken and written skills in academic contexts.
Course convenor
Dr Marie Stevenson
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Course rules
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
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Code |
Course title |
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XG003 |
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the faculty, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
(2)
Admission to candidature for the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language requires:
(c)
other academic and teaching qualifications acceptable to the Faculty for the purpose of undertaking the course.
4 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that must be taken for the course are set out in the Table of Units of Study for the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language a candidate must complete 24 credit points of core units of study listed in the Table.
5 Transitional provisions
(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that the requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016 and provided that there is no suspension of candidature, in which case the candidature for any period shall proceed under the by-laws and resolutions in force at the time of re-enrolment. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.
Units of study table
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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TEFL |
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Core units |
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| EDPZ5822 Language Skills for English Teachers |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| EDPZ5823 The Systems of English |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| EDPZ5824 Practice of English Language Teaching |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| EDPZ5825 Principles of English Language Teaching |
6 | Semester 1 |
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Units of study listing
TEFL
Core units
EDPZ5822 Language Skills for English Teachers
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Marie Stevenson Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x3hr workshops/week Assessment: 1x presentation (40%) and 2x1000wd assignment (2x30%) Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day Associated degrees: Ed D, Grad Cert Ed Studies, Grad Cert T E F L, Grad Dip Ed Studies, M Ed, M Ed (Res), M Phil (Education), PG Coursework Exchange.
This unit is intended to develop proficiency in academic English with academic study skills, with a focus on content and use that is particularly relevant to to those planning to undertake further studies in language language teacher education. The unit covers areas such as academic vocabulary, researching reading material, oral presentations, academic writing and accurate referencing.
EDPZ5823 The Systems of English
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Marie Stevenson Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x3hr workshops/week Assessment: 2x1000wd assignments (2x30%); 1x1000wd assignment (40%) Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day Associated degrees: Ed D, Grad Cert Ed Studies, Grad Cert T E F L, Grad Dip Ed Studies, M Ed, M Ed (Res), M Phil (Education), PG Coursework Exchange.
This unit aims to raise awareness of the systems of English, including grammar, vocabulary, discourse and pronunciation. Most importanly, it aims to raise awareness of how people actually use language in real contexts. The unit also aims to examine how the systems of English can be taught effectively in the classroom. The focus is on aspects of teaching such as how grammar lessons can be structured, and how language can be presented and practiced in the classroom.
EDPZ5824 Practice of English Language Teaching
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Marie Stevenson Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x3hr workshops/week Assessment: 1x1000wd lesson plan (25%); 1x lesson evaluation (25%); and 1x1000wd teaching practice and reflection (50%) Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day Associated degrees: Ed D, Grad Cert Ed Studies, Grad Cert T E F L, Grad Dip Ed Studies, M Ed, M Ed (Res), M Phil (Education), PG Coursework Exchange.
The aim of this unit is to develop practical skills in teaching English as a foreign language, including analysing learner needs, classroom management and using English as the medium of instruction. Language teachers need to be independent in terms of planning, delivery and evaluation. This unit provides a setting in which students can develop these areas of their teaching practice in a very practical way.
EDPZ5825 Principles of English Language Teaching
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Huizhong Shen Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x3hr workshop/week Assessment: 2x1000wd assignments (2x30%) and 1x1000wd assignment (40%) Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day Associated degrees: Ed D, Grad Cert Ed Studies, Grad Cert T E F L, Grad Dip Ed Studies, M Ed, M Ed (Res), M Phil (Education), PG Coursework Exchange.
The aim of this unit is to introduce the basic processes and principles of language learning and to show how these relate to good language teaching. For example, teachers who understand the conditions under which learners learn most effectively are better able to create a positive learning environment in their teaching.