GA Level 3 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GA. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 40 hours.

Qualification Level

Level 3

Awarding Body

Syllabus Units

5 Units

Guided Hours

40 hrs

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Course Syllabus & Study Modules

Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

Lesson Content in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

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Key Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the appropriate use of resources, materials and aids2. Understand the adaption of resources and materials for teaching different skills3. Understand the use of computer aided language learning4. Be able to match resources, materials and aids to the needs of learners5. Understand English grammatical structures, syntax and punctuation6. Understand how to present grammatical structures to learners7. Understand basic phonetics as they relate to teaching English as a foreign language8. Understand the teaching of productive and receptive English skills9. Understand appropriate teaching and learning activities for teaching different skills

Lesson Delivery in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

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Key Learning Objectives:

Evaluate the impact of the physical and psychological teaching environment on learner engagement and learning outcomes.
Apply a range of classroom management techniques to maintain a positive and productive learning atmosphere.
Demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour and communication when interacting with learners and colleagues.
Design and implement effective elicitation techniques to draw out learners' prior knowledge and language.
Develop and use concept checking questions (CCQs) to verify learners' understanding of new language.
Analyse different types of learner errors and select appropriate correction strategies based on context and learner needs.
Provide constructive feedback that supports learner development and motivation.
Design and administer formative and summative assessments to measure learner progress and inform teaching.

Lesson Planning in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

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Key Learning Objectives:

Explain the purpose and importance of lesson planning in TEFL
Describe the key components of an effective lesson plan
Analyse how learner characteristics influence lesson planning
Evaluate different teaching methodologies and their suitability for various contexts
Justify the selection of interaction modes for specific lesson stages
Design a complete lesson plan for a specified teaching context

Practical Employability Skills in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

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Key Learning Objectives:

Design a lesson plan for a specified ELT context, including clear aims, objectives, and staged activities.
Justify the selection of materials and resources in relation to learner needs and lesson aims.
Produce a tailored CV and cover letter for a TEFL position, highlighting relevant skills and experience.
Demonstrate effective interview techniques for TEFL roles, including responding to common questions.
Evaluate personal employability skills and identify areas for professional development.

Practical Lesson Delivery in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

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Key Learning Objectives:

1. Be able to teach an engaging EFL lesson2. Be able to teach an effective EFL lesson