300 Hour Regulated Level 5
Advanced TEFL Diploma

Module 1: The Principles of Teaching English Grammar

In our first module, we help you understand the basics of teaching English. You will learn all about grammar and how it plays a key role in being a TEFL teacher. Once you’ve completed the first module, you will know all about how to understand grammar, different types of words, and how to use grammar to structure a sentence, and you’ll be a grammar expert. 

 Qualification Number: 600/0000/A

Unit Level: Level 5

Owner Acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance

Limited t/a Highfield Qualification

 Credit Value: 6

Guided Learning Hours: 30

Module 2: The Principles of Teaching English Vocabulary

In the second module, we talk about vocabulary and how it is a key part of being a successful teacher. Your understanding of vocabulary will improve drastically as we help you spot patterns and see structure. The tools that you will get through this module will help with improving your effectiveness as a teacher. We also give you access to a selection of different tools that you can use in the classroom to help your students grow and develop.

Qualification Number: 600/0000/A

 Unit Level: Level 5

 Owner Acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance

Limited t/a Highfield Qualification

Credit Value: 3

Guided Learning hours: 15

Module 3: The Principles of Learners’ Needs and Teaching Methodologies for Online and Face-to-Face Learning

In the third module of the course, we begin to look at some of the more exciting aspects of teaching by taking a look at methodologies. We also cover the history of the English language as a subject and how lessons have changed and adapted for both classroom environments and online learning.

Once the module has been completed, you will have all of the tools and skills necessary for success. Not only will you have a keen understanding of how English has been taught in the past and how it is now taught, but you will also be given tools that you can use to guarantee the success of your students. We also help you through the process of correcting and giving feedback to students during lessons.

Qualification Number: 600/0000/A

Unit Level: Level 5

 Owner Acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance

Limited t/a Highfield Qualification

 Credit Value: 3

Guided Learning Hours: 15

Module 4: The Principles of Teaching Receptive Skills for Online and Face-to-Face Learning

As we approach the halfway point of the course, module number four is all about exploring key skills that your learners will need during everyday life. These are the receptive skills of listening and reading. We aim to give you the skills and confidence you need to inspire students and help them develop their abilities regardless of what classroom environment you’re in. 

A big part of what we do is help you to use tools that are common in the world around you. Anything from videos to magazines can be used as a resource to help your students learn.

Qualification Number: 600/0000/A

Unit Level: Level 5

Owner Acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance

Limited t/a Highfield Qualification

Credit Value: 3

Guided Learning Hours: 18

Module 5: The Principles of Teaching Productive Skills for Online and Face-to-Face Learning

We’ve officially reached the halfway point in the course. In this module, we look at the productive skills in the English language. These are speaking and writing. Generally, these are harder skills for students to pick up, which is why we give you all the tools you will need to help teach effectively.

We take a look at communication activities you can do in the classroom with ordinary materials that can be found everywhere. It’s important that your learners feel confident outside the classroom, not just during lessons. We teach you how to adapt ideas and lesson objectives into proper sessions that your students can use to grow. These skills help you get a job in South Africa or anywhere else in the world. You will also get a proper education about the writing process and receive training to correct written and spoken work performed by students. You can consider this to be the start of your proper experience learning how to teach. 

 Qualification Number: 600/0000/A

Unit Level: Level 5

Owner Acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance

Limited t/a Highfield Qualification

Credit Value: 3

Guided Learning hours: 18

Module 6: The Principles of Teaching Pronunciation and Phonology

Some of the harder lessons for students are covered in this module – pronunciation and phonology. We aim to deliver a proper guide that you can use to help teach effectively in any situation. You will get a full education on pronouncing a range of words and knowing how to become a proper role model for students, as they will naturally look to you as a guide on how to pronounce the harder words that crop up in English. Don’t worry, though, because we will help prepare you for this, and you will be more than capable of delivering an excellent education. 

 Qualification Number: 600/0000/A

Unit Level: Level 5

Owner Acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance

Limited t/a Highfield Qualification

Credit Value: 2

Guided Learning Hours: 14

Module 7: The Principles of Online Teaching Using Teaching Aids and Materials

There are so many different options at your disposal when it comes to working in classrooms across South Africa. It’s up to you to design the materials you need for teaching, and we not only cover what you need to know, but we also talk you through what it means to convert those resources into an online setting. How do you use different tools and resources if you’re working from a screen? It’s not as easy as it looks, but luckily, we’re here to make sure you feel ready and give you some tips on building resources for an industry that is constantly evolving and growing.

Qualification Number: 600/0000/A

Unit Level: Level 5

Owner Acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance

Limited t/a Highfield Qualification

Credit Value: 2

Guided Learning Hours: 17

Module 8: The Principles of Lesson Planning and Online Classroom Management Techniques

In the eighth module of the course, it is time to put everything you’ve learned and done into practice by taking a crack at lesson planning. We show you how to plan out lessons which you can use to teach skills to students and how to tailor your lessons to meet your audience. Young or old, we’re here to help you build up lessons that work for you and show you how you can explore key considerations like learning time and feedback. We also show you how to control a classroom – without a doubt, one of the most vital skills in your toolbox and something you’ll need to keep in mind if you’re going to succeed. 

 Qualification Number: 600/0000/A

Unit Level: Level 5

Owner Acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance

Limited t/a Highfield Qualification

Credit Value: 2

Guided Learning Hours: 15

Module 9: The Principles of Teaching Adults English as a Foreign Language for Online and Face-to-Face Learning

If you want to learn how to help adults learn to speak English as a foreign language, then we’re here to help you do just that – it is, after all, a totally different exercise from trying to work with kids and requires more nuanced lessons and tools. We equip you with the skills and resources you’ll need to be able to make approachable and accessible lessons for your learners. Plus, we show you things like how to tailor lessons to different skill levels and explore why students might choose to learn English at an adult age. 

Qualification Number: 600/0000/A

 Unit Level: Level 5

Owner Acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance

Limited t/a Highfield Qualification

Credit Value: 3

Guided Learning Hours: 3

Module 10: The Principles of Teaching Young Learners English as a Foreign Language for Online and Face-to-Face Learning

In the last module of the main course, we talk about what you need to know when it comes to teaching learners. It is important to understand that young people represent a big part of TEFL in South Africa and beyond, so you need to feel confident in taking advantage of that during your career.

We help prepare you for this new career by giving you the skills you need to be able to tackle the industry with confidence. From lesson plans to delivering an education, we give you all the tools you need to work in traditional classrooms and the online realm. Not only do you get a prime education to prepare you to teach, but you’ll also be ready to take a deep dive into the world of TEFL and start your career.

Qualification Number: 600/0000/A

Unit Level: Level 5

Owner Acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance

Limited t/a Highfield Qualification

Credit Value: 3

Guided Learning hours: 19

Module One: Principles of Teaching English Online

In the first module of the course, we teach you the fundamentals of working online and teaching English as a foreign language. There are several key differences between the online realm and traditional classrooms, which you will learn about, and you will also be taught about the different opportunities between the physical and virtual realms. 

Module Two: The Principles of Teaching English One-to-One

The second module teaches you all about one-to-one learning and how it is different from other types of learning. There is a substantial demand for classes in this way, and we help to show the differences so you can recognise opportunities as they present themselves.

Module Three: The Principles of Learners’ Needs and Creating a Syllabus for Teaching English One-to-One and Online

The third module of the course shows you how to identify needs and build a syllabus around those needs as a teacher. Of course, there will be differences between the virtual world and the one-to-one setting; we provide an education for both and help you figure out what to do if they overlap.

Module Four: Tools, Materials and Practical Considerations For Teaching English Online and One-to-One

The fourth module looks at practical considerations such as using teaching tools and understanding how to manipulate resources to be useful for students. You will also be shown how to adapt different options for learning.

Module Five: The Principles of Teacher Talking Time (TTT), Error Correction and Lesson Planning for Online and One-to-One Lessons

The final module of this course looks at how to manage teacher talking time in both settings, and goes over how you can correct errors that might show up in lessons and design practical ways for students to grow and develop. Finally, we cover how to make lesson plans for students based on their feedback.

Module One- The Principles of Teaching Business English

In the first module of our Business English course, you learn about the basics of teaching business language and culture. We examine the key motivations for learners and showcase how your role as a teacher impacts their learning and the lessons you offer. You also get a glimpse into how language and lessons are different from your standard English course. 

Module Two- The Principles of Needs Analyses, Course Design, and Materials for Teaching Business English

The second module prepares you to use a Business English syllabus and shows you how to incorporate it into your lessons. You also get access to new classroom management techniques and materials suited to this specific arena.

Module Three-The Principles of Teaching Business English Skills

The third module of the course shows you how to teach key English skills and helps you translate them into Business English lessons. The importance of contextualising English for business is also covered to help you teach in the right way.

Module Four- The Principles of Teaching Business English Grammar, Vocabulary and English for Specific Purposes (ESP) 

The fourth module of the course looks at how grammar and vocabulary are taught in the context of Business English. You also cover teaching English for Specific Purposes and what materials are accessible within this specific niche.

Module Five– The Principles of Business English Lesson Planning

The last module of the course covers everything that has already been learnt and puts it to use in designing lessons for Business English. Once you’ve finished up, you’ll be ready to teach Business English to people in South Africa or anywhere else in the world