Inherent requirements for TESOL

Student demonstrates knowledge of, and engages in ethical behaviour.

Justification of inherent requirement:

» Compliance with the codes, guidelines and policies facilitates safe, competent interactions and relationships for students and/or the people they engage with. This ensures the physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of the individual is not placed at risk

Exemplars:

» Complying with policies, procedures and guidelines of the University and other external agencies who engage with students for work placement  
» Demonstrating respect for the diversity of family and community values and practices within academic and work placement settings

Student demonstrates:
» Behavioural stability to work constructively in diverse and changing academic and work placement settings
» Consistency in responding to people from non English speaking backgrounds who may have experienced stressful and challenging situations

Justification of inherent requirement:

» Behavioural stability is required to participate individually and in groups in diverse and changing learning environments. TESOL students will encounter people from various cultural and social backgrounds and will be required to have behavioural stability to manage these interactions objectively and professionally

Exemplars:

» Being receptive and responding appropriately to constructive feedback in an academic context  
» Coping with own emotions and behaviour effectively when dealing with individuals in an academic and/or work placement settings

Student demonstrates:
» Effective verbal communication at formal and informal levels in tutorials, with peers and lecturers/tutors in small and large groups
» The ability to provide clear instructions and presentation of ideas to individuals and large groups relevant to the learning context
» The ability to understand and respond to verbal communication accurately, appropriately and in a timely manner
» The ability to communicate effectively with diverse linguistic and cultural groups and individuals across a range of social contexts

Justification of inherent requirement:

» Interactivity of communication is fundamental to the educational process
» Adequate verbal communication is essential in developing and maintaining effective relationships with all educational stakeholders
» Timely, accurate and effective delivery of information provides clear instruction and initiation of learning and understanding

Exemplars:

» Communicating in English effectively and appropriately in tutorials, lectures and in work placement settings  
» Responding appropriately to a request in the work placement setting

Justification of inherent requirement:

» The ability to observe and understand non-verbal cues assists with building a rapport with people and gaining their trust and respect in academic and professional relationships
» Displaying consistent and appropriate facial expressions, eye contact, being mindful of space, time boundaries and body movements and gestures promotes trust in academic and professional relationships
» Being sensitive to individual differences displays respect and empathy to others and develops trusting relationships
» Effective TESOL teaching practice requires the ability to observe, interpret and respond appropriately to non-verbal communication, particularly in situations where the student may not be able to verbalise distress, discomfort or lack of understanding

Exemplars:

» Using appropriate non-verbal cues when interacting with peers, colleagues and students
» Demonstrating awareness of cross-cultural differences in non-verbal communication

Justification of inherent requirement:

» Construction of written text based assessment tasks to reflect the required academic standards are necessary to convey knowledge and understanding of relevant subject matter for professional practice
» Students are required to produce accurate, responsive and diligent reports, student profiles, record keeping, lesson material, curriculum plans, assessments and evaluations necessary for the provision of an effective learning environment

Exemplars:

» Constructing an essay to reflect academic standards
» Demonstrating the capacity to produce accurate legible written materials in work placement settings

Justification of inherent requirement:

» Delivery of teaching content is based on comprehensive knowledge that must be sourced, understood and applied appropriately to ensure the demonstration of effective TESOL teaching skills

Exemplars:

» Ability to conceptualise and use appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items
» Appropriately applying knowledge of practice in the work placement setting

Justification of inherent requirement:

» The ability to acquire information and to accurately convey messages is fundamental to the learning in the academic environment and to teaching in work placement settings
» The ability to read, decode, interpret and comprehend multiple sources of information is fundamental for effective study, preparation and teaching

Exemplars:

» Communicating clearly with colleagues in work placement settings
» Competently constructing and sharing a range of texts in academic and work placement settings
» Quoting, paraphrasing, summarising and referencing in accordance with appropriate academic conventions in written assignments

Justification of inherent requirement:

» Sufficient visual acuity is necessary to demonstrate the required range of skills, tasks and assessments 
» Visual observations, examinations and assessments are fundamental to safe and effective TESOL practice

Exemplars:

» Being able to view a student's written work and provide feedback whilst on placement
» Being able to sufficiently see which enables movement of students in an emergency situation

Justification of inherent requirement:

» Sufficient auditory ability is necessary to monitor and assess students' spoken English in the work placement setting consistently and accurately 
» Demonstrates sufficient auditory ability to gather information and accurately feedback and monitor students consistently and accurately whilst on work placement

Exemplars:

» Observing and detecting changes in a student's pronunciation of words and correcting errors
» Being able to detect and act on a student's request in a noisy environment during work placement

Justification of inherent requirement:

» Sufficient mental and physical endurance over a designated time period is an essential requirement for the demonstration of TESOL skills to provide competent and accurate information to others

Exemplars:

» Providing consistent teaching preparation and instruction to classes over a designated time period
» Assisting in supervising students on a school excursion