Learning outcome 1: English proficiency

Upon completion of this learning outcome, students will be able to demonstrate that they have conceptualised ideologies and philosophies that inform English First Additional Language.  This should enable them to establish a fundamental understanding of the structure and conventions of spoken and written English which will guide their teaching and planning of the subject in diverse teaching and learning contexts.

Learning outcome 2: Engaging with the English First Additional Language curriculum

Upon completion of this learning outcome, students will be able to demonstrate that they possess fundamental knowledge and comprehension of basic curriculum concepts and curriculum design on micro level in the Senior and FET phase regarding English First Additional Language.

Learning outcome 3: Pedagogical content knowledge

Upon completion of this learning outcome, students should have developed a sound knowledge of English First Additional Language Teaching and comprehension of curriculum design:

3.1:  that will enable them to discern and critically engage with various teaching methods, learning theories, and teaching media that might be applicable to the teaching of English First Additional Language in different contexts;

3.2: that will enable them to select, conduct and reflect on appropriate assessment to inform teaching and learning in the English First Additional Language classroom;

3.3:  to construct a favourable learning context for learning English First Additional Language in the classroom.

Learning outcome 4: Lesson plans

Upon completion of this learning outcome, students should be able to demonstrate that they have acquired the necessary English First Additional Teaching knowledge and competencies to plan and present appropriate lessons for teaching the four language skills, as well as language structures and conventions. They should be able to manage the teaching and learning situation in a micro-classroom context, as well as in an authentic classroom context.