Taylor’s University Education Degree Specialising in Teaching of English

Programme Structure for the Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Teaching of English) at Taylor’s University

This specialisation equips students with practical knowledge and skills to teach a variety of English language programmes to linguistically and culturally diverse learners.

Upon completion of this specialisation, students should be able to teach English at various levels such as primary, secondary, and post-secondary.

Subjects Taught in the Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Teaching of English) at Taylor’s University

PRIMARY MAJOR

This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.

Common Core

• Philosophy and Curriculum Design
• Education, School and Society
• Teaching and Managing Diverse Learners in the Classroom
• Learning, Assessment and Feedback
• New Pedagogies – Digital Tools and Resources
• The Reflective Practitioner: Teachers Investigate Their Work
• Action Research Project
• Academic Reading & Writing
• Practicum
  • Professional Practice 1 (PP1)
  • Professional Practice 2 (PP2)
  • Theory into Practice

Specialisation – Teaching of English

• Academic Reading & Writing
• Introduction to Applied Linguistic I
• Introduction to Creative Writing
• ELT Methodology
• Introduction to Applied Linguistics II
• Language, Culture & Society
• Materials Development in ELT
• Recent Developments in ELT
• Capstone Project

ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING

This is a course in university-level writing. It emphasizes academic, text-based, and themed reading and writing assignments. This course will cover the stages of composition of an academic essay, such as close reading of sources, summary, developing a thesis and organising ideas with clarity. Throughout this course, students will learn to form well-supported arguments, draw thoughtful conclusions, make responsible decisions and transfer acquired skills to their academic, professional and personal life. The teaching approach will focus on personalised and collaborative learning and teaching with emphasis given to the guided learning approach. This module is delivered via face-to-face, online and blended learning modes.

This module is assessed via course assessments such as critical review, research project, e-portfolio and class test. The assessment strategy aims to cultivate teamwork, evaluate the application of effective writing and reading strategies through formative and summative strategies. Course assessments include both group and individual tasks. Students will be assessed in the domains of knowledge, critical and creative thinking skills, and communication skills.

INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED LINGUISTICS I

The focus of this module is on phonetics and phonology, and their application to English Language teaching. It introduces students to how sounds are made, and how the sounds of English differ from those of other languages. In addition, the relationship between sound and meaning will be examined. A major aim of this module is to enable students as future language teachers to diagnose problems of pronunciation and teach pronunciation in classroom settings.

This module is delivered via face-to-face, online and blended learning modes. Students will continuously be involved in discussions, self-directed learning and project-based and collaborative learning. This module is assessed via course assessment and final examination. Students will be guided through various assessment tasks that include activity planning, microteaching and conducting a survey. Course assessments include both group and individual tasks.

INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED LINGUISTICS II

This module provides an introduction to the scientific and systematic study of language. It builds on the key concepts in phonetics and phonology covered in Introduction to Applied Linguistics I. It examines morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. Students are taught to apply these concepts in the teaching of English language in classrooms. This module is delivered via face-to-face, online and blended learning modes. Students will continuously be involved in discussions, self-directed learning and project-based and collaborative learning.

This module is assessed via course assessment and final examination. Students will be guided through various assessment tasks that include a test, project, and final exam.The assessment strategy aims to cultivate teamwork, evaluate the application of effective writing and reading strategies through formative and summative strategies. Course assessments include both group and individual tasks. Students will be assessed in the domains of knowledge, critical and creative thinking skills, and communication skills.

INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING

Introduction to Creative Writing is a writing workshop. This module involved writing, editing, revising, critical reading and critical discourse and discussion. Students will work independently on their writing, but are expected to read and discuss their work with their fellow students. Students will develop the confidence in writing their own and be able to be discerning enough to be critical of others’ work in a way that is constructive and beneficial to their own writing as well. The lecturer’s role is to facilitate as well as teach students the skills and discipline of writing.

ELT METHODOLOGY

This module provides a foundation for ELT methodology. It provides an overview of the key concepts and principles for the teaching of English. It covers the teaching of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students will be introduced to literacy, technology in language learning, international curricula such as the IGCSE, and planning to teach in a language classroom. This module is delivered via face-to-face, online and blended learning modes. Students will continuously be involved in discussions, self-directed learning and project-based and collaborative learning. This module is assessed via course assessment and final examination. Students will be required to design an e-portfolio, write an essay on ELT methodology as well as conduct a mini-research, all of which will provide students with the necessary knowledge on how students learn English as well as how to teach English.

Course assessments include both group and individual tasks. Students will be assessed in the domains of knowledge, problem-solving skills, and communication skills.

LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND SOCIETY

This course is an introduction to sociolinguistics. It examines the relationships between language, culture and society. It explores language variation and its impact on social interaction and identity. Students will learn about, for example, the social and cultural functions of language, as well as language use in multilingual communities. It also considers the application of sociolinguistics analysis on aspects of English language teaching and in various classroom contexts.

Students will continuously be involved in discussions, self-directed learning and group-based and collaborative learning. This module is delivered via face-to-face, online, and blended learning modes. Guided synchronous and asynchronous sessions will be offered to ensure optimal engagement and learning opportunities. Students will be assessed using test, discussion paper, assignment (proposal), and final examination. Course assessments include both group and individual tasks.

MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT IN ELT

This is a hands-on course that focuses on the development of English language teaching materials and resources. The course examines principles and practical skills in the design of materials to teach listening, speaking, reading and writing. In addition, the course explores materials adaptation as well as the evaluation of teaching materials. Students will continuously be involved in discussions, self-directed learning and group-based and collaborative learning.

The mode of delivery includes face-to-face lectures and discussions, as well as online learning, where students get to work independently and also in groups. This module is assessed via course assessments. Students are required to write an essay, create e-portfolios, and write a report to justify their selection of ELT materials. Course assessments include both group and individual tasks. Students will be assessed in the domains of knowledge, critical and creative thinking skills, and global perspectives.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN ELT

This course examines the recent developments in English Language Teaching. It will prepare students as future English Language teachers to be aware of the current and ongoing debates and issues, as well as emerging trends in teaching and learning of English. Students will continuously be involved in discussions, self-directed learning and group-based and collaborative learning. The mode of delivery includes face-to-face lectures and discussions, as well as online learning, where students get to work independently and also in groups.

The assessments include an assignment, a discussion session, a review paper, and a final examination. The assessment strategy aims to cultivate teamwork, evaluate the application of effective writing and reading strategies through formative and summative strategies. Course assessments include both group and individual tasks. Students will be assessed in the domains of knowledge, critical and creative thinking skills, and communication skills.

CAPSTONE PROJECT

The inclusion of this course in the programme is to enable students to identify a problem in a real-world setting and develop the means to address it through the integration of various disciplines. Students will be expected to carry out an independent project which builds on and contributes to their specialization. Students will be guided to plan and develop a project that is relevant to their programme of study. In doing so, students will draw from the various bodies of knowledge acquired throughout their programme of study. Students will continuously be involved in discussions, self-directed learning and project-based learning.

The mode of delivery includes face-to-face lectures and discussions, as well as online learning, where students get to work independently and also in groups. Both guided (synchronous and asynchronous sessions) will be offered to ensure optimal engagement and learning opportunities. This module is assessed via course assessments. Course assessments include proposal and project report. Students will be assessed in the domains of knowledge, problem-solving, and lifelong learning.

FLEXIBLE EDUCATION
[Choose ONE (1) of the packages:]

The Flexible Education component provides student the flexibility to study modules in a related or unrelated field from the same or different school to complement the Primary Major. It may be completed in a form of free electives, an extension, minors or a second major that typically requires at least one (1) semester of student learning time.

Minor

• Choose any Minor package* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Minor packages.

AND

Free Elective Modules

• Choose any TWO (2) Free Electives* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.

*Subject to availability.
*Meet min. module pre- & co-requisite.

UNIVERSITY CORE

This component aims to develop critical thinking, build up social intelligence and cultivate civic responsibility as well as broaden cultural knowledge. These consist of compulsory and nationally-mandated study modules required by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.

• Social Innovation Project
• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
• Life Skills for Success & Well-Being / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Millennials in Malaysia: Team Dynamics & Relationship Management
• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2

*Students are requested to take Bahasa Kebangsaan A if they do not obtain a Credit for Bahasa Malaysia in SPM.
**All information is subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.

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