Graduate Certificate in TESOL (GC-TESOL) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

KNOWLEDGE

• Analyse and communicate an understanding of the nature and form of language as a system.
• Critically appraise and explain the application of current methodologies for teaching English as an additional language.

SKILLS

• Critique and manage language curricular and resources which are culturally and linguistically appropriate.

APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Identify and explain implications of the second language acquisition process for learning and teaching.

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in TESOL will have the necessary attributes to:

• evaluate contemporary educational issues in TESOL and approaches from a range of disciplinary perspectives, including sociological, economical, psychological and pedagogical perspectives (academic distinction)
• contribute to discussions and debates associated with the role of TESOL education in addressing contemporary local, national and global issues (global citizenship)
• promote social justice, employability, career awareness, wellbeing and citizenship through educational policy and practice (integrity and self awareness)
• be creative, innovative, self directed and lifelong learners, able to link theory and practice and respond to the changing educational landscape (integrity and self awareness)