English Language Teaching (ELT) Pedagogy Department
Introduction
Language learning can be both effective and fun. The art of teaching, however, is to know how to accomplish this in your classroom. The ELT Pedagogy Department designs and conducts ELT courses/ programmes for secondary school teachers based on sound educational theories, research-driven TESL methodology and effective classroom practice. These courses/programmes are aimed at introducing and exemplifying creative and innovative teaching techniques for the English language classroom.
Mission
To promote innovative methods and approaches in the teaching of English to enhance the quality of English language teaching at the secondary school level.
Objectives
- To plan and conduct ELT courses based on current educational theories and classroom practices for secondary school EL teachers
- To design and develop courses in TESL methodology for secondary school teachers based on research
- To develop research-based secondary school EL classroom materials as well as teacher resource materials
- To design and develop programmes to support the continuous professional development of secondary school English language teachers
- To offer consultancy services on EL teaching and learning at secondary school level