LRN Level 7 Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ELTAD)

The English Language Teaching and Assessment Diploma is designed for candidates who wish to extend their experience of teaching English language to adults.

Format	Face-to-face or online, with teaching presentation
Credit	180
RQF level	7
Assessment	Written assignments & Viva Voce
Total Qualification Time	Total: 620 hours a. Guided learning hours (GLH): 150 hours b. Self-study (SS): 450 hours c. Formative Assessment (including internal assessment of portfolio): 9 hours across 3 units (9 hours maximum) d. Summative Assessment (including external assessment of portfolio): 11 hours across 3 units (11 hours maximum)
Qualification Accreditation Number	603/3788/6

Teaching-based Qualifications

This is a qualification for candidates who have limited experience of teaching the English language. The course is an intensive programme of study for which you will need to be able to commit to fully. The course includes modules on students and teachers and the teaching and learning context; language analysis and awareness; language skills; reading, listening, speaking and writing; planning and resources for different teaching contexts; developing teaching skills in ELT.

Introduction

This specification provides an overview to the LRN Level 7 Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ELTAD) for candidates, centres, administrators, employers, teachers and examiners. The specification outlines the key features and administrative procedures required for this qualification.

Branding

Whilst the submitted title of this qualification is the LRN Level 7 Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, the brand name of this qualification will be the English Language Teaching and Assessment Diploma. LRN will ensure it provides accurate and correct information regarding the title of this qualification to centres, candidates and other users of this qualification.

Objective

The English Language Teaching and Assessment Diploma is designed for candidates who have limited experience of teaching English language to adults.
The qualification is an intensive programme of study which will enable candidates to gain a recognised teaching qualification, with a focus for those wishing to specialise in teaching English to either speakers of other languages or for those who wish to teach English to adults.

Candidate Category

Candidates for the English Language Teaching and Assessment Diploma may include those:

1.needing to personally develop, or extend their skills, within a career in teaching
English language;

2.with extensive experience in teaching English to adults;

3.who wish to consolidate their understanding and/or gain a recognised qualification in teaching the English language

Entry Requirements and Knowledge, Skills, and Understanding

Aged 21 or over.
At least 2 years of varied English language teaching experience (full-time or equiv).
At least an initial English language teaching qualification (ELTAC, CELTA, Cert. TESOL or equiv.)
An undergraduate degree or equiv.
An excellent command of the English language (good native or 8.0 in IELCA/IELTS or equiv.)
Good digital and academic literacies
Access to appropriate EFL/ESOL/EAP classes for teaching practice (M2) and needs analysis (M3)
Ability to cope with a level 7 (Master’s) qualification and dedicate a significant amount of time outside the taught sessions.
Successful completion of the application process, including pre-interview and at-interview tasks

Mode of Delivery

This qualification has been constructed to be delivered within centres, through blended learning or via distance learning. Centres will need to demonstrate to LRN, through the centre recognition processes, that they have the resources, facilities and competence to deliver through either method. Centres may apply to offer through both means if so desired. However, centres must be able to demonstrate, in line with LRN’s criteria, that they have the means, capability, capacity and resources (including suitably qualified centre staff) to deliver by the method chosen by the centre. Through either method, centres must ensure that practical teaching will be observed and assessed.

Progression

The English Language Teaching and Assessment Diploma reflects the wide variation in candidates’ origins, levels of education and career aims.
Progression opportunities may, therefore, take a variety of paths. Depending
on the level of qualification achieved, it may be appropriate for
the candidate to progress to:

□ Master’s degree level program in a teaching/education related discipline;

□ Phd in a related discipline;

□ Any other AO qualification at level 7 or above in teaching/education or other discipline (subject to individual AO requirements)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Please refer to LRN’s policy on the Recognition of Prior Learning to determine whether previously achieved qualifications meet LRN’s policy on possible exemptions.

Language of Assessment

Please refer to LRN’s policy on the Recognition of Prior Learning to determine whether previously achieved qualifications meet LRN’s policy on possible exemptions.

Grading

Results are reported as fail, pass, merit or distinction grades. Candidates need to achieve a pass in each of the three units to achieve the qualification. A pass must also be achieved in the portfolio, and in the teaching performance, which will be assessed internally but will be subject to external validation.