Bachelor in Teaching

Introduction:

Faculty of Education, Open University of Malaysia, and its Colombo Campus offer Bachelor of Education (Teaching of English as a Second Language) degree course to cater to the needs of teachers of English as a Second Language in the system. The Bachelor of Education in TESL degree gives you a solid foundation to take your career just about anywhere. This degree is approved and recognized by University Grants Commission and MQA (Malaysian Qualification Authority).

This degree will offer the student to employee as teachers/lecturers in any commonwealth country.

Aims:

• To promote academic and career development of teachers, teacher educators, principals of schools and others in the field of Education, especially in the teaching of English as a second language.

• To enhance students’ English language proficiency so that they can teach English effectively.

• To equip students with pedagogical knowledge and skills in teaching of English as a second language.

• To equip students with knowledge of the assessment methodology related to teaching of English as a second language.

Entry qualification:

GCE Advanced Level or IIHS International Foundation in Education and HNDE or a diploma in English from a recognized institute.