TEFL Plus Course Curriculum

TEFL Plus Course Curriculum

• Welcome To TEFL Plus

  •   Welcome!
  •  Basic Information About the Course
  •   About our Accreditation
  •  About the Course Content
  •  Benefits of Taking this Course
  •  Reference Materials for Extra Support

• Module 1: Two Basic Aspects of Teaching

  •   1. Creating a Positive Classroom
  •  1.1 Other ways to Ensure you Have a Positive Classroom
  •  2. Inspiring your Students from Day 1

• Module 2: The TEFL World

  •   1. Acronyms/Terms in the TEFL World
  •  2. Specific Features of the English Language
  •   3. Some of The First ELT Methods
  •  3.1 Recent Teaching Approaches
  •  4. Communicative Language Teaching
  •  5. First and Second Language Acquisition
  •   Time to Reflect
  •  6. Key differences between an L1 learner and an L2 learner
  •  7. Aspects That Influence L2 Learning
  •  8. Very Effective L2 Learning Strategies
  •   9. End of Module 2 Quiz

• Module 3: English Grammar You Need to Know

  •   1. English Grammar You Need to Know
  •  2. Key Reasons for Teaching Grammar
  •  3. Myths about Teaching Grammar
  •  4. English Language Grammar: 9 Word Classes
  •  4.1 Infographic: Word classes in the English language
  •  5. Open Word Classes
  •  5.1 Closed Word Classes\
  •  6. Verb Tenses
  •  6.1 Infographic: Tenses in English Language PDF
  •  6.2 Infographic: All-Tenses Chart
  •   Time to Reflect
  •  7. End of Module 3 Quiz

• Module 4: The Competent and Effective EFL Teacher

  •   1. How to Become a Competent and Effective EFL Teacher
  •  1.1 The Ideal Teacher- Traits and Characteristics
  •  1.2 More Key Traits and Characteristics of a Competent and Effective Teacher
  •  2.1 Supporting Students Inside the Classroom
  •  2.2 Supporting Students Outside the Classroom
  •  3. Helping Students to Build a Growth Mindset for Lifetime Success
  •  3.1 Differences Between a Fixed and Growth Mindset
  •  4. Students’ and the Teacher’s Expectations of Each Other
  •  5. There’s More to the Teacher Role Than You May Think
  •   6. Time to Reflect
  •   7. The Range of Teacher Roles
  •  8. Peer Teacher Observations
  •  8.1 Teacher Observation Forms
  •  9. Co-Teaching
  •   9.1 Challenges of Co-teaching
  •  10. Getting to Grips with the School Syllabus
  •  11. Choosing, Adapting, and Creating Materials
  •  11.1 More about Teaching Materials
  •  12. Understanding Students' Proficiency Levels
  •  12.1 False Beginners vs Absolute Beginners
  •  12.2 Practical Advice for Teaching Beginners
  •   12.3. Tips for Boosting Language Proficiency
  •  13. What You Need to Know About the CEFR Scale
  •  13.1 CEFR Bands and Level
  •  14. Preparing Students for International Exams
  •  15. Introduction to Lesson Planning
  •  15.1 Activity: Example Lesson Plan
  •  15.2 Sample Lesson Plan
  •    16. Practical Assignment
  •  End of Module 4 Quiz

• Module 5: Know and Understand Your EFL Learners

  •   1. Understanding Motivation
  •  1.2 Key Elements of Motivation
  •  2. Identifying Motivated and Effective Students
  •  4. How to Influence and Drive Learner Motivation
  •   Time to Reflect
  •  5. Learning Preferences
  •  5.1 Key Characteristics of Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Learners
  •  6. Effective Strategies to Boost Language Learning
  •  7. Learner Autonomy
  •   7.1 Strategies to Increase Learner Autonomy
  •  8. The Plateau Effect
  •  8.1 Helping your Students Through the Plateau
  •  Practical Assignment
  •  End of Module 5 Quiz

• Module 6: Navigating Complex English Grammar: Key Challenges and Solutions

  •   1. Challenges Students May Face with English Grammar Components
  •  1.1. Identifying Grammar Differences in Some Countries
  •  1.2. Helping your Learners Based on their Home Language
  •  2. Main Parts of a Sentence
  •  2.1 Key Grammar Terminology
  •  2.2 More About Sentences and Clauses
  •    2.3 Types of Sentences
  •  3. Understanding Conditionals
  •  3.1 What You Need to Know About Conditionals
  •  3.2 Mastering Conditional Forms
  •   4. Modal Verbs
  •  4.1 Grammatical Rules of Modal Verbs
  •  4.2 Common Uses of Modal Verbs
  •  5. Voice, Mood, and Theme
  •  5.1 More about Voice, Theme, and Mood
  •   6. Cohesion
  •  7. Register
  •  8. Teaching Grammar
  •  8.1 Teaching Grammar to Very Young Learners (Preschool Ages)
  •  8.2 Teaching Grammar to Older Young Learners (Ages 8-12)
  •  8.3 Teaching Grammar to Teenagers (Ages 13-17)
  •  8.4 Teaching Grammar to Adults
  •  9. Making an Effective Grammar Presentation
  •  10. Inductive and Deductive Grammar Presentations
  •  11. Different Modes of Presenting Grammar to Students
  •  12. Engaging Grammar Activities: Practical Strategies for Effective Instruction
  •  13.1 Using Drills to Teach Grammar: Strategies, Benefits, and Limitations
  •  14. Effective Grammar Correction Strategies in the Classroom
  •  15. Communicative Grammar Activities
  •  15.1. Guide to Communicative Grammar Activities
  •  Practical Assignment
  •  End of Module 6 Quiz
    

• Module 7: Navigating Other Demanding English Language Components

  • 1. Phonological Awareness
  • 1.1 Strategies to Promote Phonological Awareness
  • 2. Phonemic Awareness
  • 3. Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Activities
  • 4. Key Components of Pronunciation
  • 4.1 Pronunciation: A Guide to Effective Teaching
  • 5. Teaching Pronunciation
  • 5.1 More about the Phonemic Chart
  • Time to Reflect
  • 6. Lexis and Vocabulary
  • 7. Selecting Relevant and Appropriate Vocabulary
  • 8. Vocabulary Activities and Recycling
  • 9. Phrasal Verbs, Idioms and Collocations
  • 10. Other Relevant Language Aspects
  • 11. Connotation and Denotation
  • 12. Appropriacy in Relation to Cultural Contextualization
  • 13. Word Formation
  • 14. Word Relationships
  • 15. The Functional Approach
  • 16. Balancing Form, Meaning, and Use
  • 16.1 Analizing Language Items Before and During Class
  • Practical Assignment
  • End of Module 7 Quiz

• Module 8: Teaching Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing

  • 1. Teaching Listening
  • 1.1 Listening Sub Skills
  • 1.1.2 Helping Students to Overcome Barriers to Listening
  • 2. How to Structure an Effective Listening Lesson
  • 2.1 Effective Listening Strategies and Activities
  • 3. Assessing Listening Tasks
  • 4. Teaching Speaking
  • 4.1 Common Sounds and Words That Your Students May Struggle With
  • 5. How to Structure an Effective Speaking Lesson
  • 6. Effective Speaking Strategies and Activities
  • 7. Assessing Speaking Tasks
  • 8. Teaching Writing
  • 8.1 Understanding the Different Purposes and Styles of Writing
  • 9. Writing Approaches and Processes
  • 9.1 The Writing Process
  • 10. Macro and Micro Skills a Learner Must Develop to be an Effective Writer
  • 11. How to Structure an Effective Writing Lesson
  • 12. Effective Writing Strategies and Activities
  • 13. Assessing Writing Tasks
  • 14. Teaching Reading
  • 14.1 Reading Sub-Skills
  • 15. How to Structure an Effective Reading Lesson
  • 16. Effective Reading Strategies and Activities
  • 17. Assessing Reading
  • Practical Assignment
  • End of Module 8 Quiz

• Module 9: Outstanding Lesson Planning and Lesson Delivery

  • 1. Lesson Objectives and Goals
  • 2. Structured and Coherent Lesson Planning
  • 3. Deciding What to Present for Learning
  • 3.1 Scaffolding Content
  • 3.2 Types of Scaffolding Strategies in the EFL Classroom
  • 3.3 15 Effective Scaffolding Strategies for EFL Classrooms
  • 4. Completing the 5-Step Lesson Plan Format
  • 4.1 Lesson Plan Example
  • 5. Designing Controlled and Uncontrolled Exercises/Activities
  • 6. How to Evaluate Your Lesson Plan
  • 7. Following and Adapting Your Lesson Plan
  • 8. Self-Assessing your Lesson
  • 8.1 Lesson Evaluation Form
  • 9. Managing Course Planning Efficiently
  • Practical Assignment
  • End of Module 9 Quiz

• Module 10: Essential Teaching Skills

  • 1. Improving Communication Beyond Words
  • 2. Using the Classroom Board
  • 3. Managing Teacher Talking Time (TTT) and Maximizing Student Talking Time (STT)
  • 4. Effective Eliciting in the EFL Classroom
  • 4.1 Practical Ideas for Elicitation
  • 4.2 Advantages of Elicitation
  • 5. Concept Checking
  • 6. Giving Instructions
  • 7. Questioning Strategies
  • 8. Feedback and Correction
  • 9. Correction: Error Types and What to Correct
  • 10. Fosilisation
  • 11. Testing and Assessment for EFL Teachers
  • 12. Understanding Standardization in EFL Assessment
  • 13. Which Language Skills should be Tested
  • 14. Summative and Formative Assessments
  • 14.1 Types of Summative and Formative Assessments
  • 15. Designing Effective Assessment Instructions
  • 16. Designing Effective Tests
  • 17. How to Write Valid and Reliable Multiple-Choice Questions
  • 18. Designing Assessment Rubrics
  • Practical Assignment
  • 19. Creating and Choosing Supplementary Materials
  • 19.1 Some Practical Ideas for Workcards
  • 20. Practical Tips for Developing Your Own Materials
  • 21. Using Visual Aids and Realia
  • 22. Ensuring Balanced Teaching
  • 23. Promoting Inclusivity and Respectful Language in the EFL Classroom
  • 24. Using Textbooks for Assessments and Materials
  • End of Module 10 Quiz

• Module 11: Seamless Classroom Management

  • 1. Setting Up your Classroom
  • 2. Building and Using Daily Routines in the Classroom
  • 3. Using Vocal Cues
  • 4. Effective Grouping Strategies for EFL Learners
  • 5. Organizing Classroom Space for Effective Instruction
  • 5.1 Possible Seating Arrangements
  • 6. Positive Reinforcement
  • 7. Understanding Discipline Issues in your Classroom
  • 8. Establishing Classroom Rules and Expectations in the EFL Classroom
  • 9. Strategies for Minimizing and Preventing Discipline Issues in the EFL Classroom
  • 10. Restorative Classroom Management
  • 11. Handling Cultural Issues in the Classroom
  • 12. Dealing with Special Situations
  • 13. Reflecting on and Adapting Classroom Management Strategies
  • 13.1 Your Professional Responsibilities in the Workplace
  • Practical Assignment
  • End of Module 11 Quiz

• Module 12: Teaching Special Populations

  • 1. Teaching Young Learners
  • 2. Key Learning Principles for Young Learners’ Language Acquisition
  • 3. Total Physical Response (TPR)
  • 3.1 Additional Tips for Using TPR
  • 4. Teaching English to Teenagers
  • 5. Best Strategies for Teaching EFL to Teenagers
  • 6. Effective Classroom Activities for Teaching EFL to Teenagers
  • 7. Teaching English to Adults
  • 8. Typical Challenges Faced by Adult EFL Learners
  • 9. Best Strategies for Teaching English to Adults
  • 10. Effective Classroom Activities for Teaching EFL to Adults
  • Time to Reflect
  • 11. Teaching English to Students with Disabilities
  • 12. Language Acquisition in Students with Disabilities
  • 13. Best Strategies for Teaching EFL to Students with Disabilities
  • 14. Inclusive Classroom Activities for Students with Disabilities
  • 15. Tips for Serving Students with Dislexia
  • 16. Teaching English to Immigrants and Refugees
  • 17. Trauma-Informed Pedagogy in the EFL Classroom
  • 18. Best Strategies for Teaching Immigrants and Refugees
  • 19. Classroom Activities for Immigrant and Refugee Learners
  • 20. Teaching English to Other Special Populations
  • Practical Assignment

• Module 13: Teaching with Technology

  • 1. Effective Use of Technology in Your Classroom
  • 2. Types of Classroom Technologies you can Access
  • 3. More Technology Tools
  • 4. Best Practices for Using Technology in the EFL Classroom
  • 5. Tips for Determining if a Technology Tool is Useful for Your Class
  • 6. Gamification in the EFL Classroom
  • 7. Teaching English Online
  • 8. Making Effective Use of Materials when Teaching Online
  • 9. Developing Digital Literacy Skills
  • 10. The Flipped Classroom Model in EFL Teaching
  • 11. Challenges and Solutions in Using Technology in EFL Teaching
  • 12. Teacher and Student Training for Technology Use
  • 13. Ethical and Legal Considerations in Using Technology in EFL Teaching
  • Time to Reflect
  • 14. Differentiation in the EFL Classroom
  • 15. Implementing Differentiation in the EFL Classroom
  • 16. Using Technology to Support Differentiation
  • 17. Challenges and Best Practices in Differentiation
  • 18. Project-Based Learning (PBL) in EFL Teaching
  • 19. Introducing Renzulli Learning
  • 19.1 The Renzulli Profiler
  • 19.2 Renzulli Learning's Enrichment Activities
  • 19.3 Renzulli Projects
  • 19.4 The Renzulli Teacher Dashboard
  • Practical Assignment

• Module 14: The EFL Job Market

  • 1. Global Demand for EFL Teachers
  • 2. CV and Job Interview Guide
  • 3. Additional Tips and Considerations