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Micro-credential certification in Materials and Resources for ESL Classrooms (BEd)

Overview: 

This course provides an overview of the linguistic and language acquisition theories in the selection, adaptation and development of materials and resources for the ESL classroom. It also identifies the necessary stages needed in the process such as needs analysis, principles for evaluation, selection, adaptation and production of materials and resources. The course provides practice for students to select, evaluate, adapt and produce materials and resources for the ESL classroom.

Programme Fee

Awarding Body: 

This programme is designed, delivered, assessed and awarded by SEGi University through the Africa Open Learning Platform. 

Endorsement & Recognition: 


This programme is recognized and endorsed by the Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA), established under the Seychelles Qualifications Authority Act of 2005. 

Discipline: 
Education
Entry Requirements: 

Entry Requirements - No 
Age Experience - 19 Years Above 
Language Proficiency - Yes 
Numeracy Proficiency - No 
Pre-requisites - No

Contents: 
  1. Principled Materials Development
  2. Materials, Methods and Contexts
  3. Materials Evaluation and Adaptation
  4. Reconceptualising Materials for the Technological Environment
  5. Materials to Develop Reading skills (innovative ways to create materials
  6. Materials to Develop Listening Skills (develop materials for various target groups)
  7. Materials for Vocabulary and Grammar
  8. Materials to Develop Writing Skill
  9. Current Issues and Trends in ESL Material Development
Assessments: 

Assignment - 20%
Project - 30%
Simulated Teaching (10%)
Report (40%)

 

Credit Transfer: 
Upon successful completion of this Micro-credential certification in Materials and Resources for ESL Classrooms (BEd), students will be able to transfer grades and credits into the following programme(s):
  1. Bachelor of Education (Honours)
Continuing Education: 
Upon successful completion of this Bachelor of Education (Honours) programme and meeting the necessary entry requirements, students will be able to progress into the following programme(s):
  1. Master of Education by Research
  2. Master of Education by Coursework
Career Opportunities: 

School leavers who want to get a head start before joining an academic programme or a working adults who want to upskill or learn a specific skill; work with rapidly changing technology; and/or acquire specialised skills sought after by employers.