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Introduction
This course provides the following insights:
- Understand the definition and meaning of teaching Tamil Language as a second language
- Understand language learning in Singapore and its bilingual policies
- Acquire relevant skills for the development of the four language skills, and the two way communication skills among students
- Study the various approaches and strategies in teaching and assessing Tamil Language learning and remedial measures
- Development of teacher capacity for teaching Tamil language
This course is part of:
- Graduate Certificate in Tamil Language Education
- FlexiMasters in Tamil Language Education
Learners must complete any three of the following courses to attain the Graduate Certificate in Tamil Language Education (12 AU):
- MTL901 Tamil Curriculum, Materials including IT: Selection and Evaluation (or MTL901A-C)
- MTL903 Tamil Language in Education (or MTL903A-C)
- MTL907 History of Singapore Tamil Education and Tamil Literature (or MTL907A-C)
- MTL908 An Introduction to Sociolinguistics and Bilingualism for Tamil (or MTL908A-C)
Upon completion of the fourth set of courses, learners will fulfil the AU requirements to attain the FlexiMasters in Tamil Language Education (16 AU).
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At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Gain understanding on the theories and theoretical underpinnings of educational and language policies in Singapore
- Develop a nuanced understanding of Tamil as a Mother Tongue Language, its significant values, and contributions to the Tamil community
- Develop an understanding of the critical role and commitment of parents, Tamil teachers, Tamil community organisations in maintaining the language, culture and literacy
Topics covered:
- Singapore’s educational policies and multilingual language policies
- Language planning policies: role, contribution and impact in educational policies & programmes
- Bilingualism and official languages
- Tamil language, and use of Tamil Language in school curriculum
- Research studies in Tamil Language: Use of the language at home, school and community, Census Surveys 2020
- Significant findings and impact of Tamil Language Review Committee Reports
- Making Tamil a Living Language - a cultural heritage in Singapore
Working professionals with background and or experiences in one or more of the following areas will better appreciate the course contents:
a. Tamil Language and Literature
b. Arts and Linguistics
c. Early Childhood Education
d. Hospitality
e. Customer-oriented interaction
f. Working experience in teacher education
g. Baby Care and Student Care Education
h. Continuing Education and training or other
relevant Adult Education
i. Vocational Education
j. Teachers in service
k. Strong passion in Teaching, Learning and
making Tamil language a living heritage
language
Participants are recommended to take the courses in the sequence A, B, and C as the contents of the latter courses build on the foundations of the earlier courses.
Standard Course Fee: S$1,122.70
- All fees stated are inclusive of 9% GST.
- NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
| COURSE TITLE | ACADEMIC UNIT |
| MTL901A Conceptualizing Curriculum Design, Development, Planning and Instruction in Tamil Language Education | 1 |
| MTL901B Strengthening the Links in Curriculum Concepts in Tamil
Language Education | 1 |
| MTL901C Understanding, Designing and Reviewing the Tamil Language Curriculum | 2 |
| MTL903A Definition and Concepts of Teaching Tamil as a Second Language | 1 |
| MTL903B Approaches and Strategies in Teaching, Learning and Assessing Tamil Language | 1 |
| MTL903C Building and Developing Tamil Teacher Capacity | 2 |
| MTL907A Teaching Tamil Language with Singapore Historical Perspectives | 1 |
| MTL907B Implications on Teaching Tamil Language from Reviews and Reports | 1 |
| MTL907C Teacher Training to Teacher Upgrading in Tamil Language and Literary Education | 2 |
| MTL908A Language, Language Acquisition and Learning in Tamil Language | 1 |
| MTL908C Teaching Tamil Language in Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 2 |
| MTL901 Tamil Curriculum, Materials including IT: Selection and Evaluation | 4 |
| MTL903 Tamil Language in Education | 4 |
| MTL907 History of Singapore Tamil Education and Tamil Literature | 4 |
| MTL908 An Introduction to Sociolinguistics and Bilingualism for Tamil | 4 |
Listed courses are:
- Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Tamil Language Education (total 12AUs) and FlexiMasters in Tamil Language Education (total 16AUs)
