POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF EDUCATION IN TEACHING

SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

1 March 20 August 2010
IELTS INTENSIVE PROGRAMME AND WORKSHOP
COURSE DESCRIPTION

The duration that is being proposed for the IELTS Intensive Programme is for 18 weeks (72 training
hours). The methodology of learning is designed to simulate and develop habits of lifelong learning.
Learners will be allocated tutorial time of four to six hours per week for direct contact with a tutor of
IELTS. This course is not only excellent for the way it teaches the student, in the task-based
communicative approach, but it's also excellent in that the subject matter of the activities are subjects
similar to the IELTS test.
The Intensive Workshop will be an additional feature. It will provide an overview of the different
components of the test and look at examination strategies and preparation tips. Learners will have
exam practice sessions using past IELTS papers. They learn IELTS exam techniques and strategies for
achieving the best possible result.
IELTS INTENSIVE PROGRAMME
IELTS COMPONENT: LISTENING
DESCRIPTION
FACILITATOR :
COMPANY:

CONTACT HOURS
THE LISTENING COMPONENT

Jillian Estrop
Internexia Sdn Bhd
c/o SEAMEO RECSAM
Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah
11200 Gelugor
Penang
20

The Listening Module has four section of increasing difficulty, with a total of 40 questions, and takes
about 30 minutes. Each section has 10 questions and is heard only once.
AIMS
- To guide participants in identifying key words, inferring answers from questions, guessing answers by
word associations.
- To enhance their listening skills to enable them to answer appropriately within the time limit given
during the test.
- To prepare students and help become familiar with the listening format of IELTS.
- To increase students vocabulary to help them cope with the intensity of the listening test.
- To help students acquire a strong foundation in listening strategies.
OBJECTIVES
- Participants are made aware of what will be required from them to obtain the band score aimed at.
- Participants are made aware of the kind of tasks they will encounter during the listening test.
- Participants will be able to understand spoken language in a variety of social and academic contexts.
- Participants will be able to listen for specific information, main ideas and supporting information as
well as understanding the speakers opinion.

CONTENT
No.

Brief description

Listening for specific information.

Part 1 - Practice the first part of the listening test intensively.
- Help students identify key words, expressions, sentences that will help them in
achievement.
Listening for main ideas and supporting points.
Part 2 - Practice the second part of the listening test intensively.
- Enhance participants knowledge and vocabulary banks.
- Help students develop a range of techniques relevant for this part of the test

Understanding speakers opinion.

Part 3 - Enhance participants knowledge and vocabulary banks.
- Help students develop a range of techniques relevant for this part of the test.
Understanding speakers opinion.
- Practice the fourth part of the listening test intensively.
Part 4 - Enhance participants knowledge and vocabulary banks.
- Help students develop a range of techniques relevant for this part of the test.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment
Assessment 1

Brief description
A Listening test on each part of the examination conducted monthly

Pre and Post Assessment

Assessment 2

To determine proficiency and competency

The IELTS past years text papers

IELTS COMPONENT: ACADEMIC READING

DESCRIPTION

FACILITATOR :
COMPANY:

Jillian Estrop
Internexia Sdn Bhd
c/o SEAMEO RECSAM
Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah
11200 Gelugor
Penang

CONTACT HOURS

20

THE ACADEMIC WRITING COMPONENT

The Academic Reading Module has three reading passages, and a total of 40 questions to be answered
in one hour. The first two reading passages have 13 questions each and the last one has 14 questions.
The total length of the three passages is between 2,000 and 2,750 words.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

This course focuses on the essential language macro-skill of reading, and will enhance the English
language proficiency of learners, particularly students enrolled in diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, who do not yet have the required proficiency in the English language, to cope with
tertiary studies. This course will also develop their proficiency to cope with university entrance tests.
The course materials (handouts and worksheets) are carefully selected, sequenced, and are taught using
effective methodology. The comprehension exercises and classroom activities are designed to help
learners apply and reinforce what they have learnt.
After completing this course, learners should be able to demonstrate the following competence:
- able to extract information and fully comprehend the contents of documents, textbooks, and lecture
notes
CONTENT
Reading skill
Vocabulary

Study skill

Brief description
Each lesson provides vocabulary exercises that suggest ways of coping with
new words. Other topics covered include word-formation using suffixes and
prefixes, words which are commonly confused, and the way in which certain
words are restricted to formal or informal use.
Note-taking and note-making and story and recording new vocabulary. It also
emphasizes the effective use of an English monolingual dictionary so that the
learner can take full advantage of the range of the resources available. The
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English is highly recommended.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment
Assessment 1

Brief description
Progress tests on reading skills will be given periodically, with texts
of increasing length and complexity.
All the topics are of general interest. They deal with issues which
are interesting, recognisably appropriate and accessible to
candidates entering undergraduate or postgraduate courses or

seeking professional registration.

Pre and Post Assessment

To determine proficiency and competency

Assessment 2

The IELTS past years text papers.

IELTS COMPONENT: ACADEMIC WRITING

DESCRIPTION
FACILITATOR :
COMPANY:

CONTACT HOURS

Jillian Estrop
Internexia Sdn Bhd
c/o SEAMEO RECSAM
Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah
11200 Gelugor
Penang
20

THE
ACADEMIC WRITING COMPONENT
The Writing Module consists of two different writing tasks and the whole paper takes one hour. Task 1
must be a minimum of 150 words and Task 2 must be at least 250 words and carries two thirds of the
task.
AIMS
- To guide participants to express themselves in written English on a variety of general and
abstract topics, in formal academic writing style in order to prepare them to undertake further studies
where English is the main medium of instruction and learning.
- To enhance their writing skills to enable them to write coherent and cohesive essays.
- To be able to write more effortlessly.
OBJECTIVES
- Participants are made aware of their fluency and coherence to link ideas to write coherent
connected essays.
- Participants are able to use accurate and appropriate grammar, punctuation, sentence structures and
vocabulary.
- To be knowledgeable on general topics and current issues.
- To be able to comprehend, interpret, analyse and describe data and express their opinions clearly and
confidently in writing.
- Practise questions from pass IELTS exam papers Task 1 and 2 to familiarise themselves with the
exam format and requirements.
CONTENT
No.
Task 1

Brief description
Writing a description based on material in a chart, table, graph or diagram and
demonstrating the ability to present information and to summarise the most important
and relevant data. At least 150 words.

Familiarizing participants with Task 1 requirements:

Choosing the most relevant information
Organising information
Describing data correctly and clearly
Writing in the correct style and register
To expose participants to IELTS Task 1 oriented writing activities with focus on
developing the skills above.
To complement the Task 1 writing component and enhance the skills of
participants with exercises on grammar and vocabulary
Task 2

Writing an essay in response to a statement or question to demonstrate an ability to

present a position, construct an argument and discuss abstract issues. At least 250
words.
Preparing participants to express their views in writing on a variety of general topics in
a cohesive, coherent and comprehensible way
To develop argumentative and discursive academic writing skills in view of future
writing needs when participants embark on post-graduate studies
To complement the Task 2 writing component and enhance the skills of participants
with exercises on grammar, vocabulary and connective devices
To cultivate good writing habits i.e. planning, researching, self-editing.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment

Brief description

Monthly Assessment

A periodic assessment to determine participants progress

Pre and Post Assessment

Assessment 2

To determine proficiency and competency.

The IELTS past years text papers

IELTS COMPONENT : SPEAKING

DESCRIPTION
FACILITATOR :
COMPANY:

Jillian Estrop
Internexia Sdn Bhd
c/o SEAMEO RECSAM
Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah
11200 Gelugor
Penang

CONTACT HOURS
THE SPEAKING COMPONENT
The speaking test has three parts :

12

Part 1 (4 5 minutes):
Part 2 (3 4 minutes):

You answer short questions from the examiner about yourself and everyday
situations.
You give a one-to-two-minute talk, based on your own experience, on a

Part 3 (4 5 minutes):

simple topic provided by the examiner.

You discuss some general but more abstract topics with the examiner that
are related to the Part 2 talk.

AIMS
- To guide participants to express themselves in English on a variety of personal, general and
abstract topics, using informal and formal language.
- To enhance their speaking skills to enable them to speak clearly, fluently and coherently.
- To be able to speak confidently.
OBJECTIVES
- Participants are made aware of their fluency and coherence to link ideas to form coherent
connected speech.
- Participants are able to use accurate and appropriate grammar and correct pronunciation.
- To be knowledgeable on general topics and current issues.
- To be able to express themselves and be engage in the extended interview.
CONTENT
No.

Brief description

Introduction and Interviews

Part 1 - Familiarizing participants with an interview.
- To cover topics on general issues about yourself, educational background, work
experience, leisure activities and culture of your country.
- Practice speaking exercises with their respective groups.
Individual long turn
Part 2 - Preparing participants to speak at length about a whole range of topics on people,
objects, animals, places and events.
- Organising your talk.
- To speak clearly, correctly and appropriately, paying attention to tenses and verb forms
- Practice speaking exercises with their respective groups.
Two-way discussion
Part 3 - Expressing ideas and opinions about abstract themes based on the Part 2 topic.
- Personal reading a various articles on general topics and current issues.
- Practice speaking exercises with their respective groups.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment

Brief description

Assessment 1

A speaking test conducted on each Part of the Speaking

component.
Individual assessment
Part 1 4 to 5 minutes - Introduction on Interviews
Part 2 3 to 4 minutes - Individual long turn
Part 3 4 to 5 minutes - Two-way discussion

Pre and Post Assessment

To determine proficiency and competency.

Assessment 2
- Mocks Examination

The IELTS text

Components: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking

IELTS WORKSHOP
This workshop provides exam skills to familiarise participants with the content of the examination and
get some awareness of the skills required to score well.
CONTENT
No.
1.

Brief description
Familiarisation with the exam format and marking scheme.

2.

Practise of sample examination papers and questions.

3.

Given advice about how to succeed in all four modules and how best to maximize their
band score.

RESOURSE MATERIALS
No
Title
.
1.
IELTS Resource Pack
2.
Cambridge Instant IELTS
Ready to-use tasks and activities
3.
IELTS Testbuilder
4.
IELTS Testbuilder 2
5.
Check your vocabulary for IELTS
6.
How to prepare for IELTS
7.
8.

ELTS Practice test plus 1

IELTS Practice test plus 2

9.

202 Useful Exercises for IELTS

10.

Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS

11.
12.

Author and Publisher

Jon Marks / DELTA Publishing 2007
Guy Brook-Hart / Cambridge University Press
2004
Sam McCarter and Judith Ash / Macmillan 2003
Sam McCarter / Macmillan 2008
Rawdon Wyatt / Macmillan
Ray de Witt / British Council 1992, 94, 95, 97,
2001, 03, 08
Vanessa Jakeman and Clare McDowel / Pearson
Education Limited 2001, 08
Morgan Terry and Judith Wilson / Pearson
Education Limited 2005, 07
Garry Adams and Terry Peck / Adams and
Austen Press 2003, 06

Pauline Cullen / Cambridge University Press

2008
IELTS Masterclass (Teachers Book) Andrew Jurascheck/ Oxford University Press
2006
IELTS Masterclass (Students Book)
Simon Haines & Peter May/ Oxford University

Press 2006