Level 5 Diplomas in Teaching and Learning ESOL and English

The two diplomas develop teachers’ knowledge of methods of teaching and learning.

Are you interested in developing your teaching skills in English or ESOL? The CPD Diplomas are part of a suite of teacher education programmes. The courses are for new or experienced teachers who wish to develop their subject skills and acquire a subject specific qualification. The Diplomas are one-year part-time programmes taught by members of the Centre for Secondary and Post-Compulsory Education.

As a teacher undertaking the programme you will develop skills, knowledge and critical understanding of learning and teaching issues in the post-compulsory sector. You will apply these qualities to your own professional practice and demonstrate effective learning and teaching in your own subject specialism.

CPD diplomas represent some of the most up-to-date teaching qualifications available. The content has been informed by key learning theory and recent research findings. Principles of inclusion and collaborative learning will underpin your learning.

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Useful documents

Diploma in Teaching and Learning ESOL Handbook [PDF]

Diploma in Teaching and Learning English Handbook [PDF]

CPD Diplomas - General Handbook and Timetables [PDF]

Study options

The two diplomas develop teachers’ knowledge of and methods of teaching and learning the subjects.

The diplomas are:
Level 5 Diploma in Teaching and Learning English
Level 5 Diploma in Teaching and Learning ESOL

Get in touch

Admissions Office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk

John Keenan
j.keenan@worc.ac.uk

Simone Acton
s.acton@worc.ac.uk

DTLLS, PGCE or CertEd or other appropriate initial teacher training award

Level 3 personal skills in the area of specialism

GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number

A Criminal Records Bureau disclosure is required for this course

Access to required teaching hours: 75 hours of teaching practice per diploma

Applicants with no formal qualifications may be considered for Mature Student Entry Routes

Modules

Personal & Professional Development

Literacy Learning & Teaching

Literacy, ESOL & the Learners

ESOL Theories & Frameworks

ESOL Learning & Teaching

Literacy Theories & Frameworks

Assessment

Coursework, including: written assignments, teaching plans, reflective journal, presentations, research reports, analysis of theory and practice, observations of teaching, portfolio of evidence.

Academic department

Institute of Education

“Our high quality programmes and innovative teaching methods prepare and train the very best professionals. Worcester graduates have made a huge difference in the field of education.”
Professor Chris Robertson, Head of Institute

Employability

The nature of teaching and learning in the lifelong learning sector is changing rapidly, generating new opportunities and new roles and responsibilities for teachers. Progression through a CPD diploma programme will develop your teaching skills, personal learning and level of critical evaluation, providing you with the confidence, skills and knowledge to seek further professional and career opportunities. Teachers in the lifelong learning sector are now required to achieve QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills) or ATLS (Associate Teacher Learning and Skills) status from the Institute for Learning. The CPD diplomas offered here can support the process of achieving professional status.