CONTENTS OF CORE MODULES & PRESCRIBED ELECTIVES

LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT AND ACADEMIC DISCOURSE SKILLS

Communication Skills for Teachers

Module Code	Title	Module Category	No. of AUs	Pre-requisites
QLK520	Communication Skills for Teachers	Core	2	-


QLK520		Communication Skills for Teachers

		This is a practical course designed to provide the student teachers with oral and written skills necessary for effective communication as teachers in the classroom and in their professional interaction with colleagues, parents and the general public. It includes practice tasks to improve speaking skills as well as exercises and group work practice in thinking processes and communication strategies in the context of text types. Student teachers will be given practical instruction on vocal health care and vocal quality. The practice of good voice production will be embedded in the activities of every session.

Use of Chinese in Teaching

Module Code	Title	Module Category	No. of AUs	Pre-requisites
QLC520	Use of Chinese in Teaching	Core	2	-


QLC520		Use of Chinese in Teaching

		This module provides the fundamental principles and knowledge on the use of Chinese in teaching. It also aims to equip student teachers with essential communication skills in Mandarin and IT power tools to improve themselves in order to achieve the goals in their professional development.

Use of Malay in Teaching

Module Code	Title	Module Category	No. of AUs	Pre-requisites
QLM520	Use of Malay in Teaching 1	Core	1	-
QLM521	Use of Malay in Teaching 2	Core	1	-


QLM520		Use of Malay in Teaching 1

		The development of communicative proficiency in the use of Malay in secondary schools. Accuracy and mastery in pronunciation, including the new pronunciation system (Sebutan Baku) and communication skills inside and outside the classroom. Reading aloud, spontaneous dialogue, giving instructions, questioning techniques, explaining concepts, lecturing and debating skills.

QLM521		Use of Malay in Teaching 2

		Greater exposure and practice for student teachers to develop their proficiency and confidence as Malay Language teachers in the secondary school. Essay and letter writing, report writing, academic and creative writing. Literacy in Jawi will be included.

Use of Tamil in Teaching

Module Code	Title	Module Category	No. of AUs	Pre-requisites
QLT520	Use of Tamil in Teaching 1	Core	1	-
QLT521	Use of Tamil in Teaching 2	Core	1	-


QLT520		Use of Tamil in Teaching 1

		Development of oral proficiency in Tamil language. Phonetics to help student teachers acquire accuracy and mastery in pronunciation and other communication skills inside and outside the classroom. Written communication skills. Common errors in writing and the syntactical aspects of Tamil.

QLT521		Use of Tamil in Teaching 2

		Written communication skills. Essay writing, report writing and creative writing and other communication skills that are necessary for various professional roles that teachers assume in the secondary schools. Effective ways of creating lessons and lesson plans with a view to increase the potential and highlighting a clear and effective way to maximise the student teachers’ objectives.