How will I be assessed?

The assignments are both theory and practical based.
You will also be assessed during practice tasks that we do in class.

All assessments relate directly to what is being taught during class time.

If you fail an assessment, your tutor will meet with you to guide you so that you know what is required to be able to pass. You will be given another opportunity to do the assignment using your tutor’s advice.

There are five major assessments in all which are designed to test different categories of skills in each case. They are:



1. Written essay/assignment on Teaching Grammar (Module 3) and the Communicative Approach (Module 4). This tests conceptual and cognitive skills. Assignment weighting: 10%.

2. Lesson design and activities/materials preparation which require students to create lesson plans for their teaching practice with a set of accompanying student activities and teaching/learning materials. This tests planning skills and hands-on production skills. (Modules 7 and 10). Assignment weighting: 20%.

3. Teaching Practice to peers and other international language students in General English classes within the School. This tests teaching delivery, assessment, class management and self evaluation skills. (Modules 8, 10 and 13). Assignment weighting: 30%

4. Conducting a professional development session to peers. Students will be required to revise and research areas of education theory and methodology and present the information to their peers. (Module 15). Assignment weighting: 20%

5. Teaching Practice of integrated lessons over two consecutive days. This tests planning integrated skill lessons that are extended over two consecutive days. Students will be required to timetable lessons to provide logical sequencing of learning opportunities within a given timeframe. (Modules 16). Assignment weighting: 20%