Applications are invited for Online Course on Communicative English Language Teaching by TISS. The course duration is from July 10-August 21, 2023.
About TISS
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), established in 1936, is Indiaβs premier University for applied social science research and education. The Institute is a deemed university and is fully funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India.
Course Details
Communicative English Language Teaching (Strategies) focuses on building an understanding of the socio-cultural context language use and learning-teaching processes. The classroom practices will be delved into in this course. The impact of media and the changing of needs and demographics of the students will be the core focus of this course. The course will also evaluate policy recommendations (UN, Indiaβs NPEs, etc) for language teaching and practices adopted across boards, states and nations to enable teachers to develop practices that best suit their contexts.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course learners will be able to:
- Analyse the socio-cultural impact on language learning practices.
- Present a critical understanding of their own classrooms (technology and non-technology based) and map their roles and their student roles in language learning and teaching.
- Examine language learning principles and appraise current best practices.
- Create and sustain a learning environment fostering learner autonomy, peer learning and self-reflection.
Implementation
Teachers will plan and implement a short activity based on their understanding of the second language classroom through this unit and explain how it will be done in a second language classroom. Observe the implementation and reflect based on the pointers discussed in the unit. Also talk about the role of students, teachers and peer interaction promoted by the activity. The recording of the class pertinent to this exercise will be a requirement for the submission of this assignment.
Requirements
- Teachers will need to have access to computing devices with connectivity for the entire duration of the programme.
- A smart phone with internet to access the course and participate in online communities of practice.
- A computer with internet access to complete and upload assignments.
- Must have access to 2-5 students to be able to teach them.
- Must have completed graduation.
Who can join this course?
- Anyone who is a graduate and is interested in English Language Teaching.
- MUST Have access to about 2-5 students (of any age group) to teach.
- Who has paid the fees for the course.
Duration
July 10 to August 21, 2023 (6 hours per week).
Course Fee
INR 2500.
How to Apply?
Interested participants can apply online via this link.
Contact
Email: cete[dot]stop[at]clixindia[dot]org