Diploma in Education (Teaching English as a Second Language – TESL)

Duration:3 years

Intakes:Jan, Mar & Aug

Campus:MAHSA University (Main Campus)

Level of Study:Diploma

Faculty:Centre for Education and Learning

Course Code:KPT/JPS (N/145/4/0111) (MQA/PA11996) 12/24

About this course

The Diploma in Education TESL Programme aims at producing competent graduates with professional knowledge and excellent teaching skills in the field of TESL. They will be effective communicators in the English Language with knowledge of contextual and global challenges in TESL, well-equipped with skills in pedagogy and ICT and are able who able to carry out research as a life- long learning process. Graduates will also be able to contribute to the development of TESL, leaning towards this discipline being a preferred and certified profession.

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For more information on scholarship, please e-mail kassim@mahsa.edu.my for more details or call +60 11-2721 5121.

Subject Listing

YEAR 1

Grammar 1

Listening and Speaking Skills

Introduction to Language Learning Theories

Foundation of Educational Philosophy

Pengajian Malaysia 2 / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1

Foundation of Educational Psychology

Reading and Writing Skills 1

Critical Thinking in Communication

Introduction to Linguistics

Creative and Critical Thinking

Reading and Writing Skills 2

Grammar 2

Introduction to Applied Linguistics

 

YEAR 2

Basics of ESL Methodology

Time Management

Teaching of Writing

Teaching of Listening and Speaking

Public Speaking

English For Employment

Introduction to Sociolinguistics

Development of ESL Materials

ESL Assessment and Testing in ESL 1 (L/S)

Basics of Curriculum Design

Teaching of Reading

Public Speaking

English For Employment

Introduction to Sociolinguistics

Assessment and Testing in ESL 2 (R/W)

Literature in the ESL Classroom

Teaching of Grammar

 

YEAR 3

Lesson Planning for ESL

Micro Teaching

Classroom Management

Co-Curricular Project

Teaching Practicum

 

Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

  • i. A pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM/SPMV) with a minimum of credits in 3 subjects, including a minimum of C6 in English Language

    OR

    ii. A pass in Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with a minimum of a Grade B in 3 subjects including English

    OR

    iii. A pass in O-Levels with a minimum of a Grade C in 3 subjects

    OR

    vi. A pass in Level 3, MQF Certificate in a related field with a minimum of a Grade C with CGPA 2.00

    OR

    vii. A pass in (STPM) or equivalent with a minimum of a Grade C with GPA 2.00 in any subject

    OR

    viii. A Higher Certificate in STAM with a minimum Grade Maqbul

    OR

    ix. Any other qualifications that are recognized by the University Senate or the Malaysian Government that can be benchmarked to a related field.

    English Language Proficiency of International Students: Candidates should have at least an IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 500 and MUET Band 3 as an exit requirement.

International Student Only

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