TESL Sem 1 Jan 26 Session 20252026

This course is designed to guide students to choose, develop and evaluate material for effective language learning in the classroom. Among the topics that to be discussed are: language learning and education material theories and features; instructional materials and language learning determinant; materials for language teaching in school; computer-based language teaching; self-assessed learning materials; language learning materials based upon web, internet and multimedia; formation and evaluation of language software and issues of  textbook evaluation.

Technology-enhanced language learning refers to the use of computer as a technological innovation to display multimedia as a means of complementing a teaching method language teacher.

This course aims to equip students with the understanding and skills to conduct qualitative research. Through this course, students will be exposed to the basic knowledge of qualitative research, which includes qualitative research philosophy, qualitative research characteristics, qualitative research design, sampling techniques, and data collection methods. Various methods of qualitative data analysis such as thematic and content analysis, either manually or through computer software based on the diversity of data forms, will also be emphasised. Students will also be guided on how to interpret the data, ensure validity and reliability, and write a qualitative research report.

You will examine the principles and purposes of testing and evaluation, different test types and evaluation modes, and their implications for teaching and learning English in secondary school classroom contexts. You will also design and evaluate test items and marking schemes. Lastly, you will synthesize research articles on assessment in ELT.

This course will expose students on current developments in ELT and their implications in teaching and learning. Students will review, discuss and analyze the rationale, concept and strategies in current approaches to TESL. Students will also reflect on their own experiences to strengthen their existing knowledge and skills and share these with others. Topics chosen for the seminar presentations are those related to current approaches to TESL. The seminar will also prepare students with the skills for presentations and discussion.

The purpose of this course is to equip students with knowledge and skills in understanding and conducting educational research involving quantitative data. Through this course, students will be guided to use the elements of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics that are suitable for a research problem/research question that is formulated. Various data analysis techniques will be revealed, including parametric and non-parametric analysis. At the end of the course, students are expected to be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and research culture through the production of a comprehensive research report.