- Institution : Villa College
- Course Category: Teaching
- Intake: January / May / September
- Duration: 3 years
- Language: English
- MQA Level: 7
- Delivery Medium: Face-to-Face
- Awarding Body: Villa College
Entry Requirement
- 2 passes in A Level/HSC (At GCE A/L, a pass is considered E and above. HSC pass is considered C and above. OR
- Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field OR
- Attainment of a Level 4 Foundation Study Programme approved for the specific Diploma programme.
Course Modules
Year 1 Units:
Maldivian Language and Culture in Time
Educational Psychology
ICT Skills for Teaching and Learning
Teaching and Learning Strategies
English Language for Teachers
Introduction to Linguistics
Introduction to English Language Teaching
Introduction to Sociolinguistics
Year 2 Units:
Islamic Studies
Curriculum Studies
Educational Sociology
Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation
Phonetics and Phonology
Morphology and Syntax
Methodologies in Language Teaching I
School Experience I
Year 3 Units:
Second Language Acquisition and Learning
Semantics, Discourse and Pragmatics
Structure of English Language
Teaching Language Through Literature
Methodologies in Language Teaching II
Linking Theory and Practice In Language Classroom
Special Project in Linguistics
School Experience II
Course Fee
MVR 3,450 per month (MVR 2,008 per month under the government free degree scheme)
Course Description
This programme is taught by qualified lecturers, who provide guidance and support. It focused on building the confidence to teach secondary classes through both content and pedagogical knowledge. In this programme, the modules focus on teaching and learning to develop 21st century skills for teachers. It also includes a research component specific to teaching and learning the English language. Students can choose to study this programme online or on campus.
