The program comprises subjects from both the education and English language fields. The integrated approach of the curriculum is designed to improve students’ knowledge, skills and attitude so as to enable him/her to stimulate pupils’ intellectual interest in English language learning and acquisition and guide them towards academic success in school. This qualification produces graduates that are Education Practitioners who have broad knowledge with practical skills capable of using appropriate numerical techniques and digital technologies in educational settings. Further, Education Practitioners uphold professional and ethical practices in all educational settings.
Faculty of Education and Open University of Malaysia, offer this 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 help the student to be employed as teachers/lecturers in any commonwealth country.
Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka
Educators, Education Administrators
3 years – Full-time
Passed Ordinary Level (Local/London) with 5 passes or equivalent qualification certificate with an average of 50% (CGPA 2.00); AND
Passed Advanced Level (Local/London), with 3 passes or equivalent qualification with an average of 50% (CGPA 2.00); OR
Passed a recognized Diploma/Teaching certificate from teacher training college; OR
Other recognized equivalent qualifications.
University Courses
Subject Name |
Learning Skills for Open Distance Learners |
English for Written Communication |
English for Oral Communication |
English for Science and Technical Purposes |
Professional Ethics |
Basic Compulsory Courses
Subject Name |
Principles of Management |
Thinking Skills & Problem Solving |
Basic Concepts of Information Technology |
Introduction to Communication |
Core Courses
Subject Name |
Educational Psychology |
Sociology and Philosophy of Education in Malaysia |
Health and Physical Education |
Co curriculum Education |
Introduction to General Linguistics |
English Phonetics & Phonology |
Psycholinguistics in Language Teaching |
Sociolinguistics in Language Teaching |
Principles and Practice for TESL Methodology |
Grammar in ESL |
Teaching of Grammar in ESL |
Writing in ESL |
Introduction to Guidance and Counseling |
Teaching of Writing in ESL |
Reading in ESL |
Teaching of Reading in ESL |
Listening and Speaking in ESL |
Teaching of Listening and Speaking in ESL |
Introduction to Drama & Poetry |
Pedagogical Content Knowledge |
Teaching of Drama & Poetry in ESL |
Introduction to Novels & Short Stories |
English For Specific Purposes |
Teaching of Novel & Short Stories in ESL |
Testing and Evaluation in ESL Teachers |
Practicum |
MPU Courses
Subject Name |
Research Methods and Statistics |
Modern Trends in Education |
Use of Technology in Education |
Research Methods in Education |
Online exams & Research-oriented;
Learner management system.
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