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TESOL TEACHER
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Contents
TESOL teacher education courses 4

Meeting your needs 6

Building on existing credit 7

Trinity College Certificate in TESOL 8

Trinity College Licentiate Diploma in TESOL 12

MA/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate TESOL 16

Postgraduate Certificate Teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 20

Sheffield Hallam – a great place to build your career 22

Sheffield – a great place to live 24

How we support you 26

Useful information and contacts 28

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TESOL teacher
education courses
Becoming a teacher of English as a second
language can open doors for you – and the
better your skills and qualifications, the more
opportunities you will have in your career.
Whether you want to work in the UK or
anywhere else in the world, one of our TESOL
qualifications could be just the passport
you need.
We are used to helping people make the
right choices. We are one of the country’s
largest providers of professional education,
with many years experience. Our courses
offer
• top class teaching from experienced
practitioners
• the chance to learn about the latest
thinking and developments in your area
• different ways of teaching and learning
to suit your needs, including flexibility in
where, when and how you study
• the chance to share ideas and
experience with other education
professionals
• qualifications which will improve your
professional practice and your career
prospects
• excellent e-learning and face-to-face
tutor support
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The TESOL Centre has been running
English language and teacher education
courses since 1985. Since then, more than
2,000 teachers have followed our courses
at certificate, diploma and MA level. We
also offer PhD supervision to international
students.
In addition to these TESOL courses for
teachers, we run English language courses
for international students including
• International English Language Testing
System (IELTS) preparation courses
• a year-round English language
programme Above Caption Needed
• pre-sessional courses in academic
English
The TESOL Centre also provides part-time
English language support for international
students across the University, including a
credit-bearing English language course.
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Meeting your needs
Making learning accessible
The structure, delivery and assessment
methods are designed with the needs of
learners and their organisations in mind.
How we can help you
• flexible entry points
• clear guidance to suit your career path
and progression plans
• delivery by e-learning
• optional study breaks
• an assessment schedule which fits in
around the needs of your work and your
organisation
We encourage you to reflect on your
professional practice and the impact that it
has on your setting, your colleagues or
your organisation. You can develop
aspects of your practice through
professionally relevant projects in your
workplace.
Distance and e-learning
We use distance and e-learning in TESOL
teacher education for various reasons.
Educational
Some learning is more effective when you
are a member of a group. Other learning is
better at your own pace. We have
established approaches to building groups
and communities for those on entirely e-
learning courses with the emphasis on
researching your own working context.
Organisational
It helps that you and your course tutors
feel confident that everyone has covered a
specified amount of ground before you
come together for courses with face-to-
face phases.
The postgraduate programme is flexible
and intended to meet the working patterns
of teachers working in a large range of
countries and contexts.
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Economic
We recognise that few people can afford
both the fees for teacher education
courses and the loss of income that
full-time attendance can incur.
Supporting your learning
All courses involve teaching from highly
experienced tutors and practising
professionals, with peer support from fellow
learners. This is strengthened by using
Blackboard, our online virtual learning
environment.
You benefit from our learning centres and
the extensive range of online resources
available through the University.
The TESOL section in the learning centre
has over 3,000 specialist books, reference
materials and professional journals. There
is also an online catalogue and access to
all the facilities associated with a university
library system, including electronic journals.
Why teacher education?
The courses operate as teacher education,
not just teacher training. As well as a toolkit
of teaching techniques, they provide a
framework to develop a teaching approach
and philosophy which is based on your
unique experiences and interests.
We encourage you to assess both your
own teaching and the course. This
reflective approach develops a personal
insight which will help you deal with the
various teaching roles that you will
experience all over the world.
Building on
existing credit
Our courses use the national Credit To be awarded an MA, you must collect
Accumulation and Transfer Scheme 180 M level points. The final dissertation
(CATS). You can use relevant credits stage of the MA adds the necessary 60
gained at other courses at other points to complete the process.
universities towards one of our awards. Or
If you do not want to start at the beginning
you can take our credit to other institutions
of the course, the admissions tutor
if your career takes you to other parts of
assesses your educational qualifications
the country.
and work experience to determine a
The courses also allow you to collect credit suitable entry point.
points, so each stage of the course gives
you credit for the next stage. This means
you do not have to keep ‘starting again’
when you decide to upgrade your
qualifications. In practice, this means that
• gaining the Trinity College Certificate
gives you 60 undergraduate points
(Levels 5 and 6)
• completing the postgraduate certificate
(TESOL) gives you 60 M level
(postgraduate) points
• the postgraduate diploma (TESOL) gives
you a further 60 M level points
Above – our learning centres have specialist
publications and extensive online resources
Nicola Salmon worked within further education borrowing system in the UK so I could
in the UK for 16 years. She completed her MA use local university libraries.
TESOL whilst still living and working here. She
‘A highlight of the course was meeting online
now teaches at a university in Turkey.
teachers from different contexts as we were
‘I had a very positive experience completing my very supportive of each other.
TESOL diploma with Sheffield Hallam, so I
‘I am now working in Turkey at a university,
decided to stay to do the MA. It also meant that
setting up and running their first CELTA program
I already knew some of the tutors. In addition,
(Certificate in English Language Teaching to
Sheffield was close enough to my home to be
Adults). The qualification has opened doors for
able to use the library, meet my tutor and feel
Nicola Salmon me as I needed an MA to teach in this context.
like a student.
‘I hope to follow through my dissertation interest
‘I chose the e-learning option because I could fit
in this context and maybe at conferences in the
study into my life more easily. I couldn’t fit any
future. I plan to stay in Turkey for a while,
other MA course into my work demands. I also
develop the course here and then find work in
discovered that there is an inter-library
teacher education back in the UK.’
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Trinity College Certificate in

TESOL

Who is the course aimed at? Career opportunities Course content

This first stage is for new entrants to the
profession and each group typically
includes people across a wide range of age
groups.
The course
This course provides a start to a career
that combines
• academic study, teaching and teacher
management
• the opportunity to develop an
understanding of other cultures
worldwide
It gives you the skills, knowledge and
confidence to take up a first post as an
ESOL teacher.
The benefits
Our certificate course is comprehensive
and thoroughly prepares you for a first
post. It gives you essential detail on the
English language and how to teach it. You
get an extensive grounding through
distance and open learning.
The Trinity College Certificate in TESOL is
an internationally recognised initial teaching
qualification. Successful trainees can find
employment worldwide and in Adult ESOL
departments in the further education and
community sectors in the UK.
Practitioners in the further education sector
can also complete further modules to
progress towards the Diploma for Teaching
English (ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning
Sector (DTLLS).
After a few years of teaching experience,
you can also progress to the TESOL
Centre’s teacher education programme at
postgraduate level.
Putting your skills into
practice
During the course you work in teams to
plan and teach lessons to both groups and
individual language learners.
Professional recognition
The course is validated by Trinity College
London, leading to the award of the
Trinity College London Certificate in
TESOL, which is an internationally
recognised English language teaching
qualification.
Start dates and
During the course you
attendance
• work collaboratively with your course Distance learning and full-time route
peers A 12 week distance learning foundation
• have the opportunity to teach phase followed by a direct contact phase
multi-lingual adult groups of learners lasting either four or five weeks.
• teach one-to-one lessons with an
Part-time route A – two evenings each
international student
week and seven full Saturdays over 22
• experience being a language learner weeks, plus a series of take home
Topics we cover include assignments during the early weeks of
the course.
• an awareness of language including its
grammar and pronunciation Part-time route B – a series of 10
• how to teach different language skills intensive weekends at intervals over 30
such as speaking and writing weeks and a series of take home
assignments during the early weeks of
• how to deal with different age groups
the course.
• ideas on lesson planning
Part-time route C – an intensive two
week direct contact phase at the end of
year two, plus two sessions per week in
semester one, and two in year three.
This route is open to undergraduates
currently studying at Sheffield Hallam.
Teaching practice with classes of English
language learners for all routes takes
place on weekday evenings. For the
part-time routes, these occur at intervals
during each course.
The course starts at various times
throughout the year. Please contact us
for more details or visit
www.shu.ac.uk/tesol/teaching/date
Excellent tutor support, both for e-learning and face-to-face
Fees for 2007-08 entry
Home and EU students
Typically £1,085

Entry requirements International students

• qualifications acceptable for entry to
second year undergraduate study
• non-native speakers of English also
require proficiency in English (IELTS
level 7, level 8 for speaking, CAE
grade A, CPE, Trinity College Spoken
ESOL grade 11 or 12)
• you do not need to have any previous
teaching experience
You are required to attend an interview
and complete interview tasks which
assess your standard of written and
spoken English. If you are located
overseas, this will be done by phone and
fax.
You must have regular and reliable
computer and internet access.
Typically £2,690
The Trinity College moderation fee is
currently a further £110.
Assessment
• continuous assessment of various
assignments on language awareness
and aspects of classroom teaching
and language learning
• assessment of classroom teaching

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Dominic Maloney
Entrepreneur Dominic Maloney
initially embarked on the TESOL
certificate because he had fallen
in love with the idea of moving to
Greece, and thought that the
qualification would be the first
step in helping him realise his
dream of setting up a business
there. He completed the
certificate in 2006.
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Case studies
‘I did the course through the distance
learning route, culminating in the five
weeks of contact time here at Sheffield
Hallam. I’d done distance learning before,
so knew that you needed self discipline
and commitment to make that work.
‘Many people say that the five weeks at the
end of the course are intense. It really
makes you step up a gear and helps you
to focus, not just on the course itself, but
also on your wider priorities. I’m in my
forties and I was a bit worried whether I’d
fit in, especially if everyone else was much
younger, but there was a real mix of ages
and a fantastic team spirit amongst us all.
‘What I particularly valued was the way the
staff treated us as colleagues and partners
in the learning experience. And the course
itself was fascinating – I didn’t realise
English had so much to it and it was great
to rediscover the richness of my own
language that I’d taken for granted.
‘I’ve gained so much from doing this
course and I’m buzzing with ideas about
how I can take things forward. It’s not for
the fainthearted and you have to be really
sure you can make the commitment, but if
you’re prepared to put the work in, it offers
you a fantastic opportunity, not just to
develop a new professional skill, but also to
change the way you look at life.’
Marion Codd
Marion completed the five month
taught course of the TESOL
certificate in May 2006. She then
spent a month as a volunteer
teaching English in Kashmir in
the area devastated by the
earthquake in 2005, followed by
a couple of months teaching in
an Ethiopian village.
Marion also works locally, including
volunteering with a local refugee centre,
and teaches basic English to separate
classes of men and women involved with
Sure Start.
‘The course was absolutely brilliant. We
worked incredibly hard, but there was a
great deal of support amongst all the
students and we all really helped each
other. The content was intellectually very
demanding, but it was so fascinating it
really spurred us on. Seeing your own
language from a different point of view is
really exciting, and I was very interested in
the co-operative, interactive methods of
teaching that we learned.
‘The teaching staff were fantastic – we
always got responses to any queries really
quickly, and I was particularly impressed
with how fresh and approachable they
always seemed. There’s also a lot of
support with finding job opportunities
abroad, which is great.
‘For me, successfully completing what was
a very challenging course was a real
confidence-booster. The way we were
taught was engaging, approachable,
exciting and demanding – exactly the
values which I’ll now try to take forward in
my own work.’
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Trinity College Licentiate Diploma in
Who is the course aimed at?
If you have been teaching ESOL for at least
two years and you want to develop as a
teacher and gain further internationally
respected qualifications, then you should
apply for this course.
The course
This is an in-service qualification which
aims to give practising teachers a
substantial breadth and depth of
knowledge about different aspects of
TESOL.
The course encourages the continuing
development of professional knowledge
and expertise, as well as the refinement of
practical teaching skills.
The focus of the distance learning phase
is to
• develop your awareness of key areas
within the field of applied linguistics as a
practising teacher and action researcher
• allow you to critically assess issues in
your own context
During the face-to-face phase you
• explore further your classroom practice
in consultation with peers and observing
tutors
• develop your strategies for continuing
professional development
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The benefits
The Sheffield Hallam licentiate diploma
incorporates 90 credits towards an MA
which can be completed at a later date.
As experienced teachers you have the
benefit of researching your own local
context during the e-learning phase. You
then have the opportunity to widen your
professional horizons by meeting and
working with course peers and new
learning groups during the face-to-face
phase here in Sheffield.
Career opportunities
The Trinity College LTCL diploma is
accepted as a full TESOL qualification by
employers worldwide. Holders can aspire
to a range of positions combining
management, training and teaching
responsibilities.
TESOL
Putting your skills into
Start dates
practice
January or June
The course broadens and deepens your
professional practice through developing
Attendance
your ability to critically evaluate your own
teaching in your local context and here at Typically one year
Sheffield Hallam. Our teaching includes 48 weeks interactive online learning,
observation and assessment by a Trinity supported by CD-ROM. You work as
College London examiner. part of a community of teachers via
online discussion through Blackboard,
Professional recognition our online virtual learning environment.
The course is recognised internationally
This is followed by four weeks
as a full professional qualification by the
attendance at the University.
British Council’s ‘English in Britain’
accreditation scheme. Please contact us for more details or visit
www.shu.ac.uk/tesol/teaching/date
Course content
The course deals with central themes in Assessment
the fast developing field of language • continuous assessment of online
teaching including assignments
• assessment of a classroom-based
• how acquisition works
portfolio
• the place and value of grammar
• assessment of classroom teaching
• discourse and phonology
• external assessment by Trinity College
• how these impact on what we do as
London
experienced practitioners
This course carries 90 level M credits Entry requirements
towards the MA TESOL. You must have a first degree or
equivalent and at least two years
experience of teaching in this area, plus
one of the following
• successful completion of the Trinity
College London Certificate in TESOL,
Lesson planning in the Adsetts Centre, City Campus Cambridge CELTA, or equivalent
• evidence of appropriate teaching
experience which the course team
consider sufficient to cope with the
demands of the course
Non-native speaker applicants are
expected to possess English language
Fees for 2007-08 entry skills equivalent to IELTS level 8.
Home and EU students
Typically £1,950
International students
Typically £2,750
The Trinity College LTCL examination fee
is currently a further £267 for 2008.
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Mark Fryer
Mark Fryer teaches English to
students from all over the world –
including China, Japan and
Kazakhstan – at an American
international high school in
Switzerland. He completed the
course in 2006.
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Case studies
‘I decided to sign up for the diploma
because, although I had several years’
experience, I knew I wasn’t as fully formed
a teacher as I could be. I saw the course
as an opportunity for self development and
to move a bit closer to achieving my
potential.
‘Previously, I had no strong theoretical
understanding of what I was doing in the
classroom, but the course gave me the
chance to read widely in tandem with
reflecting on what I was doing, and to
experiment with new ideas in my teaching
situation.
‘The month in Sheffield was great,
particularly meeting the other people on
the course and discovering that they were
grappling with the same issues and
challenges as I was. Blackboard is an
excellent system for bringing people
together during the distance learning
element of the course, but to meet fellow
students face-to-face is really brilliant.
‘The teaching staff were also superb and it
was really useful to share their experience
and ideas and to learn about other
people’s teaching environments. I now feel
much more confident about going back to
work and would definitely recommend the
experience to anyone.’
Lynda Hughes
Lynda Hughes has taught
English in both Korea and Italy,
as well as at a number of
summer schools. She is currently
upgrading her qualifications by
studying for the TESOL diploma.
‘I had completed the certificate course a
few years ago, but as I’ve gained more
experience of teaching, I thought it was
time to move on to a higher level
qualification,’ she said.
Sheffield Hallam was the obvious choice as
it already has links with the English
language school in Aosta, near Turin,
where Linda works.
‘Studying for this course is certainly not an
easy option. The distance learning element
which takes place over the first ten to
eleven months of the course is tough in
terms of time management, but I found it
very interesting. The month of contact time
which is actually held in Sheffield is very
tough, but it certainly gives you food for
thought through a very intensive period of
learning and then being examined on your
teaching.
‘You get incredible support from the
teaching staff while you are here. They
have been amazing and have really helped
us all get through.’
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Who is the course aimed at?
This course will be of particular interest if
• you are a professional and you wish to
broaden your understanding of a wide
range of TESOL issues
• you want to develop a specialist
expertise in a particular field while
building experience in the methodologies
that underpin educational research
The course
The course is aimed at developing action
research and dissertation writing skills in
classroom practitioners.
The postgraduate certificate and diploma
phases
• broaden your academic horizons
• deepen your knowledge of how learners
learn through classroom based research
• develop your capacity to reflect on your
own teaching style and context of work
During the final phase, leading to the MA,
you research in depth an aspect of your
professional practice and consider how you
may become an agent of change and
development.
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MA/Postgraduate Diploma/
Postgraduate Certificate
The benefits
The MA has three stages – the
postgraduate certificate, the postgraduate
diploma and the dissertation. You can take
a break or leave the programme on
completing the certificate or diploma
stages.
The course is delivered and supported
through the use of CD-ROMs and
Blackboard, the University’s online virtual
learning environment. No face-to-face
attendance is required as you work as part
of an international community of teachers
through online discussion.
Career opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity for both
native and non–native speakers of English
to gain a qualification that is increasingly
necessary for progression to senior
academic and management posts both in
the UK and overseas.
Successful MA students are encouraged to
go on to present papers based on their
research at national and international
English language teaching conferences.
Putting your skills into
practice
This e-learning course allows you to work
in your own context with your own
learners. You deepen your professional
awareness of daily practice with the
support of tutors and peers through the
virtual learning environment.
TESOL
Course content
Start dates
Stage one – postgraduate certificate
April and October
(60 M level (postgraduate) credits)
Subject areas covered include
Attendance
• sociolinguistics • phonology
• psycholinguistics • language skills and Distance learning – typically two to three
years
assessment • approaches to teaching and
learning grammar • discourse analysis Please contact us for more details or visit
• classroom observation and reflective www.shu.ac.uk/tesol/teaching/date
teaching.
Stage two – postgraduate diploma
Fees for 2007-08 entry
(60 M level credits) Home and EU students
Subject areas include • a review of Typically £1,400 per stage
research in current language teaching International students
methodology • language teaching Typically £2,200 per stage
management • psycholinguistics
• language analysis • teacher education Assessment
and development • testing and evaluation • online assignments
• young learners • an introduction to
• a classroom-based portfolio
research methods.
(stage one)
Stage three – dissertation • a 6,000 word action research report
(60 M level credits) (stage two)
Subject areas covered include • research • a 12,000-15,000 word dissertation
methods (qualitative and quantitative) (stage three)
• design and implementation of an in-depth
research project. Entry requirements
You need a first degree or equivalent
qualification and at least two years
experience of teaching within the
profession.
You also need one of the following
• successful completion of the Trinity
College London Certificate in TESOL,
Sharing ideas and experience
Cambridge CELTA, or equivalent
• evidence of appropriate teaching
experience which the course team
consider sufficient to cope with the
demands of the course
If you have already successfully
completed a recognised professional
teaching diploma in TESOL you will not
have to complete stage 1 of this course.
For example, the Trinity College London
Licentiate Diploma or Cambridge DELTA.
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David Bernasconi
David Bernasconi works part-
time teaching English as a
second language to adults in a
college of further education and
in community settings in rural
East Yorkshire. He was looking
for an opportunity to develop his
skills and knowledge in teaching
ESOL and is currently studying
for the MA TESOL.
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Case studies
‘I wanted something that was going to
include some challenging academic study
linked to my teaching. However, the study
needed to fit in with my work schedule and
the other parts of my life. This course
looked like an attractive study option.
‘The study has been every bit as
challenging as I expected – at times more
so. It has also been very stimulating and
enjoyable. The background reading,
assignments and the two research tasks
have all been relevant to my practice as a
teacher.
‘Importantly, I have been able to study at
my own pace and at times during the week
to suit me.
‘I have also had regular opportunities to
reflect on teaching and study on
Blackboard with other e-MA learners. The
course has never felt like a lonely
experience and I have felt part of a group.
‘The course also works well because of the
direction and support from the University
staff together with the excellent online
course facilities. I still have anxious
moments especially when trying something
new or when waiting for feedback from
assignments, so the supportive element of
the course has been of particular value to
me.
‘At the end of my first year, I feel quite
amazed at the amount of study that I have
achieved and just how enjoyable the
course is proving to be. I’m looking forward
to year two!’
Linda Perkins
Linda Perkins is currently
teaching in China whilst studying
for the MA TESOL.
‘The course combines practical application,
theory and research which suits my
learning style. The fact that it is three
stages also appealed as it is achievable.
‘Living and teaching in China is something I
enjoy, but there are many challenges, not
least of which is professional development.
I chose an e-learning course because I had
many questions about teaching and
professional development that I needed
answering. I wanted to apply and relate the
lessons learnt on the course to my
situation in China.
‘I’ve learnt a lot through the reading which
has enriched my teaching. The practical
applications in the course have also
allowed me to reflect and write things
down which I have been thinking about for
a long time.
‘The course has been practical and my
students have commented that they have
enjoyed some of the new things that I have
tried out in class.
‘As a direct result of me starting on the
course I was offered the opportunity to
teach students who are studying English as
their degree course. I am still on the course
and hope to complete through to the final
stage. The Chinese authorities’ ultimate
goal is for all expatriate teachers in
universities to have an MA. The same rule
applies to local teachers.
‘In the future I may decide to either stay in
China teaching or get involved in teacher
training. Or I might return to the UK and
teach in a learning environment which has
some Chinese students.’
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Postgraduate Certificate
Teaching English for Academic
Purposes (EAP)

Who is the course aimed at? Career opportunities

Start dates
This course is suitable if you This course qualifies experienced teachers
April and October
to teach academic English to international
• have experience of teaching English to
students in higher education.
speakers of other languages Attendance
• wish to specialise and gain a Putting your skills into Distance learning – typically one year
qualification in teaching English for
academic purposes to international
practice Please contact us for more details or visit
students in a university context If you are currently teaching, or planning to www.shu.ac.uk/tesol/teaching/date
teach in the university sector, this course
The course deepens your professional awareness of Fees for 2007-08 entry
current practice in teaching and learning Home and EU students
This course prepares you to teach English
EAP. Typically £1,500
to international students studying, or
preparing for study, at university in the UK International students
and overseas.
Course content
Typically £2,300
Core areas include
This is a professional development
qualification designed to meet the • exploring the differences between Assessment
increasing global demand for well-qualified general English and English for • continuous assessment of online
teachers in EAP. Academic Purposes (EAP) assignments
• needs analysis • classroom observation
The benefits • skills development and assessment • EAP needs analysis and course
This course counts as one third of the • academic cultures design
MA TESOL course. • materials and course design • 2000 word assignment
• becoming a critical and reflective
Our tutors are practising EAP teachers and Entry requirements
course leaders with extensive experience practitioner
Normally you need
and expertise in designing, delivering and
managing EAP courses. We have an • a degree
established reputation for providing • an English language teaching
e-teacher education courses at qualification
postgraduate level. • at least two years’ experience
You use Blackboard, our online virtual teaching English
learning environment to aid your learning.
You also receive peer support from other
students on the course.

The course qualifies you to teach English to international

students in higher education

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Sheffield Hallam –
a great place to
build your career
With a community of We pride ourselves on supporting our
students and helping them achieve their
Focusing on your career from
day one
28,000 students, over ambitions. We do everything we can to
sharpen your thinking and help you build Employability is built in to your studies right
from the start. We work with industry,
3,000 staff and your expertise for your career.
business and the professions to deliver
what’s wanted in the workplace.
around 600 courses, Study with the best facilities
We have some of the UK’s best and most Teaching enriched by the
we are one of the modern campuses and facilities. We have
latest research
invested £81m in the last 10 years on
UK’s largest and teaching and learning facilities and plan Research is a vital part of our work. Staff
£80m more up to 2010. Our e-learning working at the edge of new knowledge
most progressive system is one of the most extensive and can feed their expertise back into courses.
advanced in the country. Our main research areas all include
universities. research with four or five star ratings from
A proud commitment to the UK’s national research assessment.
quality teaching
With 12 subject areas rated as ‘excellent’
by the national assessment body, we pride
ourselves on teaching that delivers results.
Innovative assignments, case studies,
work-based learning and live projects are Sheffield Hallam University
backed by the latest e-learning and
technology.
· voted no.1 for overall learning experience (ISB 2005/06)*
· ranked no.1 for overall student satisfaction (ISB Summer 2006)*
· voted no.1 for student support (ISB Summer 2006)*
· voted no.1 for living experience (ISB Autumn 2005)*

* The international student barometer (ISB) tracks opinion of international students whilst studying at UK universities. The survey
was conducted at three points in 2005/06. Between 23 and 29 UK universities took part in this syndicated research administered
by the International Graduate Insight Group.

Stoddart Building Millennium Gallery Winter Gardens City centre Sheffield Central Library Lyceum and Crucible Theatres Adsetts Centre

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Sheffield –
a great place to live

Sheffield is a vibrant modern city, strikingly set

over seven river valleys. It is Britain’s fifth
largest city – and also one of its greenest,
with 150 woodlands and 50 public parks.
A third of the city boundary falls within the
Peak District National Park, home to some
of the UK’s most beautiful open
countryside.
The city centre includes award winning
buildings and public spaces, together with
a diverse range of shops. Ten minutes from
the city centre is Meadowhall, one of
Europe’s largest indoor shopping centres.
Home to two major universities, Sheffield is
one of the UK’s leading student cities, with
a very large student population. There is a
thriving cultural scene, with a wealth of
stylish café bars, restaurants, lively pubs
and nightclubs, nationally renowned
theatres, live music venues, international
spectator sports, as well as visitor
attractions, galleries and museums.
According to recent Home Office statistics,
Sheffield is one of the UK’s safest cities.
A recent survey also showed Sheffield has
one of England’s lowest cost of living for
students, with prices and rents below the
national average.

Above The city centre includes award winning

buildings and public spaces

Sheffield’s Peace Gardens and Town Hall

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What we can offer you
• an international academic reputation
• a vibrant research community
• an excellent record of graduate
employment and career development
• a modern learning environment with
award-winning facilities
• a dynamic approach to teaching and
learning
• a culturally diverse student population
• high quality student support
• a thriving, safe and friendly student city
Whatever your ambitions, you will find
studying with us a stimulating and
memorable experience, building the
foundations of a successful and rewarding
career.
Student and Academic
Services Centre
You need to be able to concentrate on
your studies while at University. So we
make sure it is easy for you to get help and
support when you need it. We offer a range
of services such as childcare and sports
facilities, financial and educational advice,
multi faith chaplaincy and counselling
services.
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How we
support you
Careers and Employment
Service
We have a dedicated careers and
employment team who provide information
and resources to support you career
development. And facilities available for use
to research your options including working
or studying abroad. Each faculty has a
linked careers adviser who can give
guidance on careers in your subject area.
Graduates can use these services at any
point in their career – no matter how many Students in one of our learning centres
years ago they left the University. Students
and graduates looking for work or starting
out on their career path can also use the
netWORK Employment Service which Hallam Union Advice Centre Support for international
provides an online database of both The students’ union runs an advice centre students
part-time and graduate jobs. staffed by trained advice workers. It is We currently have around 3,000
open to all Sheffield Hallam students and international students from more than 80
Accommodation the service is free, confidential, countries. This rich mixture of cultural
independent and non-judgemental. Our backgrounds enhances the experience of
If you need to find accommodation in
Sheffield whilst you are studying, we can Union has a multicultural and international studying at Sheffield Hallam.
help. To find out more, either phone student officer who represents all
international students. Support and advice when you need it
0114 225 4503 or visit the website
You can arrange to see an international
www.shu.ac.uk/accommodation.
education adviser if you need help with
The University’s Housing and any academic or personal problems
Accommodation centre offers a free, related to your studies. We also have live
friendly service to help you find the right web chat sessions with staff and students
place to live in Sheffield. The centre has a available online to answer any questions
wide range of University-owned, managed Above Caption Needed you may have.
and registered private property to suit most
tastes, needs and budgets.
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Useful information
and contacts

How to apply Trinity Diploma for Teaching English in Student Financial Support International Student Support
the Lifelong Learning Sector (subject Office Team
Please contact
to revalidation)
TESOL Centre Student Financial Support Office International Office
This course is for English language (ESOL) Sheffield Hallam University Sheffield Hallam University
Faculty of Development and Society
tutors working in further education. First Floor City Campus
Sheffield Hallam University
Floor 11, Owen Building The course improves your awareness of Surrey Building Sheffield S1 1WB
City Campus City Campus
• barriers to learning for ESOL learners Website
Sheffield S1 1WB Sheffield S1 1WB
• supporting learners in basic skills www.shu.ac.uk/international/support
Phone 0114 225 5515 settings Website Phone +44 (0)114 225 3813
Fax 0114 225 5514 • developing beginner literacy skills www.shu.ac.uk/guides/studentfinance/sfso Fax +44 (0)114 225 2161
E-mail tesol@shu.ac.uk Phone 0114 225 2186 Email guidance@shu.ac.uk
• multilingualism and primary language
E-mail sfso@shu.ac.uk
International students – see maintenance
Disabled Student Support
www.shu.ac.uk/international • key theories and models of language International students should contact
Student and Academic Services
learning and teaching Phone 0114 225 3813 Sheffield Hallam University
Related courses • designing learning programmes mapped E-mail guidance@shu.ac.uk Level 5, Owen Building
Trinity College Joint Certificate in to the adult ESOL core curriculum
City Campus
TESOL • differentiating teaching and learning Accommodation Services Sheffield, S1 1WB
The joint certificate provides an approved tasks for classes of mixed ability Accommodation Services
• induction procedures, assessment and Website
in-service partnership training programme Sheffield Hallam University
record-keeping www.shu.ac.uk/services/sas/disability
if you are a practicing teacher but your first 38/40 Howard Street
Phone 0114 225 3813
language is not English. For further details about these courses, City Campus
Minicom 0114 225 3964
please contact the TESOL Centre. Sheffield S1 1WB
The aim is to improve and ‘certificate’ your Fax 0114 225 2161
skills with particular emphasis on your Website www.shu.ac.uk/accommodation E-mail disability-support@shu.ac.uk
TESOL website address Phone 0114 225 4503
• awareness and command of the English
language
www.shu.ac.uk/tesol/teaching Fax 0114 225 4501 Alumni Office
• understanding and practice of current Alumni Office
Careers and Employment Sheffield Hallam University
TESOL methods and techniques
Services City Campus
• oral performance in English as a teacher
Careers and Employment Services Sheffield S1 1WB
and your ability to develop the
communicative performance of your Sheffield Hallam University Website www.shu.ac.uk/alumni
students Level 5, Owen Building Phone 0114 225 5555
City Campus Fax 0114 225 4449
Sheffield S1 1WB E-mail alumni@shu.ac.uk
Website www.shu.ac.uk/alumni/careers
Phone 0114 225 3813
Minicom 0114 225 3964
Fax 0114 225 2161
E-mail sheffield-hallam-careers@shu.ac.uk

Photo caption.

We use distance learning and e-learning in TESOL

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Notes

30 A view of City Campus 31