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Overview: 

The course covers definitions of the reading process, and reading theories and models. It also exposes the sub-skills of reading and reading strategies employed by learners in the process. It examines the relation between the reading process, literacy and practice. In particular, it examines the methods of teaching reading in the ESL classroom. Students are expected to be able to incorporate knowledge gained into the teaching of reading in the ESL classroom through macro and micro teaching practice.

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. Introduction
  2. Key Issues in the Teaching of Reading
  3. Approaches, Strategies and Methods for Teaching Reading
  4. Selecting, Adapting and Designing Materials for Teaching Reading
  5. Reading Assessment
  6. Lesson Planning
Assessments: 

Project and Presentation - 30%
Assignment and Micro-Teaching - 30%
Report - 40%

Credit Transfer: 
Upon successful completion of this Micro-credential certification in Methods of Teaching Reading (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.