Oxford Seminars - Teaching English Grammar Specialization Module

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Teaching the rules of grammar can be extremely challenging if you don’t have the proper training. Since native English speakers learn grammar incidentally, many ESL teachers find it easy to make grammatical corrections but difficult to explain the grammatical rules behind them. The Teaching English Grammar Specialization Module provides you with a thorough understanding of different aspects of grammar and enables you to learn the techniques to teach this subject effectively in an ESL classroom. In this self-study course you will find concepts set in an interesting and humorous tone to provide you and your students with a better learning experience.

100-Hour TESOL/TEFL Certificate with Specialization in Teaching English Grammar
Those who achieve a 90% score or higher, after completion of the course will receive an honors distinction on their Certificate.

Program Length

40-hour correspondence course to be completed within three months of registration

Pre-requisite

Completion of the Oxford Seminars 60-hour TESOL/TEFL Certification Course

Course Objective

In completion of the Oxford Seminars’ Teaching English Grammar Module, you will:

Perfect your own grammar skills and be encouraged to develop a holistic approach to teaching grammar;
Be able to identify common grammatical errors for ESL students and learn strategies to communicate proper techniques in an integrated and enjoyable manner;
Learn a vast array of entertaining grammar teaching activities and lesson plans;
Develop a list of resources for use in your classroom.

Recommended Background

You should have a basic understanding of English grammar through high school and/or University/College education.

Course Content

Reviewing grammar skills by identifying and attempting to repair some common errors
Testing knowledge of various aspects of grammar and being introduced to a vast array of entertaining grammar teaching activities
Considering options available for teaching grammar and see how communicative approaches to language teaching are applied
Be introduced to various types of grammar resources and learn how to combine these resources in an integrated manner
Strategies for designing different types of units including an “Icebreaker” Lesson Plan
Receive an evaluated resource list

Course Evaluations

In this module students will complete readings, personal reflections, unevaluated exercises and an assignment that consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. A student may earn an honors distinction in this module by scoring an average of 90% or higher on the multiple-choice test.

Course Materials

Teaching English Grammar Course Book (Oxford Seminars)
Teaching English Grammar Assignment Booklet (Oxford Seminars)
Focus on Grammar 3: An Integrated Skills Approach, Marjorie Fuchs, Margaret Bonner & Miriam Westheimer
Focus on Grammar 3: Answer Key, Marjorie Fuchs, Margaret Bonner & Miriam Westheimer

*All Materials are included in course fee

Employment Opportunities

Students who achieve the TESOL/TEFL Certification with Specialization in Teaching English Grammar will increase their overall marketability. Grammar is a strong component in every ESL classroom and ESL teachers will often have their skills be evaluated in the interview process. Being proficient in teaching grammar will open the door to many employment opportunities abroad and will allow you to teach students of all ages.