MICROTEACHING

TECSOL is a course for learning how to teach English to children from age 2 to 12 whose native laungage is not English. There are many jobs available for TECSOL certificate holders. They include the following: ● At kindergartens or primary schools ● At private English language schools ● By franchising well-known private English schools ● By opening your own business ● By working as a casual teacher (or as a volunteer) Who is the TECSOL Course for? People who would like to teach English to children People who would like to educate their own children as bilingual speakers People who already have a teaching qualification for Kindergarten or Primary School and would like to learn how to teach English to develop their career People who love children and who would like to educate people to communicate in English and have a global vision People who are looking for a new career with respect to English education   What are important factors in becoming a TECSOL Teacher? Forwardness Love toward children Understanding of the cultures and the language of English speaking countries High motivation Leadership

What do we teach in our TECSOL Course?

LETS has an excellent curriculum for this course based on teachers' own experiences as well as academic theory in areas such as teaching methodology and the communicative approach.

● MICRO TEACHING: Students have to pass five micro teaching lessons to graduate. We record all micro teaching lessons on video tape and present them to the students so that they are able to see the strengths and weaknesses of their lessons. ● CHANTS: This is a method of learning English words or phrases by saying them rhythmically. Teachers are able to make up original chants and use these in classroom situations. ● SONGS: This is an important method for learning English pronunciation and rhythm. Dancing or using gestures is also helpful in learning English. ● PICTURE BOOKS: By using picture books, children are able to improve their English expression. Students will learn how to select good picture books based on the children's English ability and familiarity with the language. ● IMMERSION: This is an effective methodology which utilises children's intelligence. Students learn how to conduct lessons about other school subjects in English. ● PHONICS: Students learn the sounds of the alphabet from a native English speaker, including how to pronounce each letter in the alphabet.

Practicum at a Kindergarten
LETS arranges two weeks of practical experience at a kindergarten. This is not compulsory unless students want the J-shine course. In the first week, students assist teachers who are working in the kindergarten, and teach English to children in the second week. The children's mother tongue is not English so students are able to teach English in a practical way.
Field Work at a Primary School (J-Shine course)
In the J-Shine course, it is compulsory to assist in ESL lessons at primary schools in Sydney. By doing this, students learn how ESL lessons are organised in Australia and how to manage classes.