Bachelor of Education (TESL) with Honours
The programme is specially designed for those who want a comprehensive teaching degree that will assist them in building a successful careers in the education sector, and most importantly, for those with passion in teaching.
The programme is aimed at preparing students to meet the demands and challenges in the teaching profession in the education or commercial sectors. It is designed for non-graduate teachers, school-leavers, and those interested in joining the teaching profession to be better equipped with a solid command of the knowledge and communication skills required for an educator.
Graduates will not only be equipped with practical knowledge and hands-on experience needed for language teaching but also professional attitudes, good ethics and learning qualities.
What Our Graduate Says?
“The university had taken great efforts to improve the quality of its programmes and services to ensure that they meet all our needs. I find myPLS, the University’s Learning Management System, truly appealing. myPLS provided me with more flexibility than in a normal classroom, for it allowed me to access learning materials online, anytime anywhere. I owed my success to the support of AeU staff, encouragement from academic facilitators and the pleasant moments I share with my classmates.”
Overview
Programme Highlights
- The programme is approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
- Interactive learning activities, assignments, online discussion.
- Easy access to myPLS anytime, anywhere any devices.
- Access to the physical and digital library comprising of around 190,000 e- books, 95,000 e-journals, and 2.4 million e-theses titles accessible anywhere anytime.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in teaching the English language as a second language.
- Demonstrate knowledge and practical skills in curriculum and instructional planning, assessment and using technologies and media for teaching and learning the English language.
- Exhibit good interpersonal and communication skills including both written and verbal abilities relevant to the teaching of English in the classroom.
- Apply the scientific method, higher order critical thinking and problem-solving skills in teaching the English language.
- Apply ethics and moral values in teaching while taking into account the diversity of students’ backgrounds and English language proficiency.
- Demonstrate entrepreneurship and management skills related to the English language.
- Apply research skills towards improving the English language classroom practices.
- Practice information seeking and lifelong learning skills
Programme Structure
Core Subjects
- Philosophy of Education
- Developing the Curriculum
- Enhancing Teacher Professionalism
- Children with Special Needs
- Instructional Technology & Learning Resources
- Evaluation & Testing in the Classroom
- Educational Psychology
- Co-curricular Activities
- Counselling in Schools
- Pedagogical Models & Strategies
- Schools & Society
- Child Growth & Development
- Practicum
Major
- Linguistics for Language Teachers
- Fundamentals of English Grammar
- Sociolinguistics in Second Language Teaching
- Psycholinguistics in Second Language Teaching
- Reading in the Second Language Context
- Writing in the Second Language Context
- Teaching Reading in the Second Language Classroom
- Teaching Grammar in the Second Language Classroom
- Teaching Writing in the Second Language Classroom
- Teaching English as a Second Language Methodology
- Teaching Listening & Speaking Skills in the Second Language Classroom
- Computers in the Second Language Classroom
- Language Testing & Evaluation
- Teaching Literature in a Second Language Context
- Research in the classroom I
- Research in the classroom II
Elective Subjects
Moral Education:
- Introduction to Moral Education
- Teaching Methods & Strategies in Moral Education
- Assessment in Moral Education
- Issues and Trends in Moral Education
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Literature in TESL:
- Drama & Poetry in English
- Short Stories & Novels in English
- Teaching Short Stories & Novels in a Second Language Context
- Teaching Drama & Poetry in a Second Language Context
General
Applicable to Malaysian Students only
- Academic Writing
- Comparative Ethics
- Social Responsibility Project
- Ethnic Relations
- Islamic and Asian Civilisations
Applicable to International Students (in Malaysia)
- Academic Writing
- Comparative Ethics
- Social Responsibility Project 2
- Malaysian Studies 3
- Malay Language and Communication 2
University Compulsory Subjects
- Information Literacy and Research Skills
- Entrepreneurship in Asia
- Asian Studies
Entry Requirements
DIRECT ENTRY
- STPM or equivalent qualifications with at least Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in two (2) subjects; or
- STAM (Grade Jayyid) or
- UEC with at least Grade B in five (5) subjects; or
- A Matriculation / Foundation Program from any IPTA / IPTS / Institution authorized to offer foundation programs with GPA 2.00; or
- A Diploma with at least GPA of 2.00; or
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised.
ELCR Band (International Students Only):
- Minimum score of Band 2 for MUET OR its equivalent.
APEL ENTRY
This applies to candidates who are:
- At least 21 years of age in the year of application
- Possess relevant working experience.
Financial Aid
For Malaysian and International students:*
- Merit Scholarship available for top-performing students
- 10% discount on tuition fee available through student loyalty scheme
For Malaysian students only:*
- 50% discount on tuition fee for senior citizens who are 60 years of age & above
- 75% discount on tuition fee for the disabled
- EPF withdrawal assistance
- PTPTN loan assistance
*Terms and conditions apply
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