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Bachelor of Education (Teaching English as a Second Language) with Honours

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

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Program overview

The Bachelor of Education (Teaching English as a Second Language) with Honours Program at UTM University Malaysia prepares students to be effective TESL educators. It focuses on TESL principles, integrates various disciplines, emphasizes ICT and multimedia skills, and promotes effective communication. The program cultivates critical thinking, teamwork, adaptability, and leadership skills while upholding high ethics. It also explores business aspects and offers a holistic education. Graduates are well-equipped educators ready to make a positive impact in the field of TESL education.

Entry Requirement

  • A Senior High School Certificate or equivalent pre – university qualifications. See more details for the entry requirements based on country; and
  • Pass the English Proficiency requirements

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

  • Teachers in government or private schools, and matriculation centres.
  • Teaching staff at Community Colleges.
  • Teaching assistants, tutors or research assistants in higher learning institutions.

Curriculum

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Year 1 Semester 1

  • Educational Technology
  • Success Gradute Attributes
  • Educational Philosophy
  • Fundamentals of Grammar
  • Elektif Disiplin (Introduction to Literature)
  • Islamic and Asian Civilisation
  • Teacher Professionalism
  • Multimedia Design and Human Computer Interaction
  • Elektif Bahasa Asing (Japanese 1)

Year 1 Semester 2

  • Elektif Bahasa Asing(Japanese 2)
  • Telecommunication and Computer Network
  • Educational Psychology
  • Stuctures of English
  • Elektif Disiplin (Literary Appreciation)
  • Elektif Disiplin (Effective Writing Skills/Issues in Literacy)
  • English for Academic Skills
  • Malaysian Dynamics (LC)/Arts, Culture and Belief of Malaysians (IS)

Year 2 Semester 1

  • Programming Language
  • Fundamental of Pedagogy
  • Academic Skills for Teachers of ESL
  • Linguistics I
  • Language Learning Theories
  • Methodology in TESL I
  • Elektif Disiplin : Oral Communication Skills/Interactive Skills For Academic Purposes
  • Elektif Kokurikulum Pembelajaran Servis
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Year 2 Semester 2

  • Authoring Language & Mobile Apps Development
  • Information Management System & Database Development
  • Measurement and Evaluation in Education
  • Linguistics II
  • Co-curriculum Management, Sport and Games
  • Advanced English for Academic Skills
  • Methodology in TESL II
  • Teaching Macro Skills in TESL

Year 3 Semester 1

  • Research Methods in Education
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Curriculum Studies in English
  • Computer Assisted Language Learning I
  • English for Professional Skills
  • Guidance and Counseling
  • Classroon Observation
  • Literature in ELT
  • Micro Teaching

Year 3 Semester 2

  • Teaching Practice

Year 4 Semester 1

  • Science and Technology Thinking
  • Educational Sociology
  • English for Specific Purposes
  • Materials Adaptation and Design
  • Discourse Analysis
  • Undergraduate Project I
  • Elektif Perluasan Ilmu
  • Free Elective Cluster 5 (Language Games/ Drama in ELT/Service Learning)

Year 4 Semester 2

  • Language Testing and Evaluation
  • Teaching Methods in Computer Science
  • Teacher Development
  • Creative Multimedia Technology
  • Computer Assisted Language Learning II
  • Undergraduate Project II
  • Extracurricular Experiential Learning (ExCEL)

Entry requirements

Bachelor's: strong high-school results, a foundation, or a diploma.

Typically IELTS 6.5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Teacher
  • Education supervisor
  • Curriculum designer
  • Education leader

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