COURSE OVERVIEW:

Welcome to the Apply Professional Work Practices in ELICOS Classrooms course. This program has been designed to build your knowledge, skills, and professional standards to deliver high-quality English language education to international students, while meeting the specific regulatory, academic, and pastoral care expectations of ELICOS environments.

ELICOS practice sits at the intersection of language education and international education compliance. This course begins by introducing professional work practices in ELICOS settings, outlining the roles and responsibilities of teachers and support staff, and clarifying expectations for professionalism, consistency, and compliance. It also highlights the importance of robust quality assurance processes in maintaining education standards, protecting student interests, and upholding the reputation of providers in the international education sector.

A clear understanding of the ELICOS framework and regulatory environment is essential to professional practice. This section provides an overview of relevant standards and guidelines, examines obligations under CRICOS and the ESOS framework, and explores how provider policies and procedures translate into daily classroom, administrative, and pastoral activities. It emphasises the importance of maintaining compliance in routine tasks, documentation, communication, and decision-making.

Effective teaching in ELICOS settings begins with purposeful planning. This section focuses on interpreting course syllabi and learning outcomes, designing structured and engaging lessons, and sequencing language skills in a coherent and pedagogically sound manner. It also considers how to align lesson content, activities, and assessment with student proficiency levels so that learning experiences are challenging, achievable, and systematically scaffolded.

The quality of English language instruction is central to student experience and progression. This section explores the use of clear and appropriate language models, the application of communicative teaching techniques, and the management of lesson pacing and flow. It also examines strategies for encouraging active student participation, promoting interaction, and ensuring that classroom time is used effectively to build confidence and communicative competence.

ELICOS classrooms are designed to develop all core language skills in an integrated and balanced way. This section examines approaches to teaching listening skills, supporting speaking and pronunciation development, building reading comprehension, and supporting accuracy and fluency in writing. It highlights the importance of targeted practice, meaningful contexts, and varied tasks that address the different dimensions of language proficiency.

Diverse learner needs are a defining feature of ELICOS classrooms. This section focuses on identifying different learning styles, recognising varying proficiency levels within a group, and adapting teaching strategies to be inclusive and responsive. It also considers how to provide additional support where required, ensuring that learners with differing backgrounds, strengths, and challenges can engage productively and progress in their studies.

Teaching resources and technology play a key role in supporting high-quality learning. This section explores how to select appropriate teaching materials, integrate digital tools that enhance engagement and practice, and manage classroom technology effectively. It also emphasises aligning all resources with learning objectives so that materials are purposeful, level-appropriate, and culturally and linguistically suitable for international cohorts.

Ongoing monitoring of student progress is essential to effective ELICOS practice. This section examines how to observe participation and engagement, track language development over time, and identify learning gaps or areas of difficulty. It also addresses providing timely academic support and making informed decisions about classroom interventions, additional practice, or referral for further assistance.

Assessment is a critical mechanism for measuring learning and informing progression decisions. This section focuses on applying assessment tools accurately, conducting both formative and summative assessments, and marking and grading student work consistently in line with provider and course requirements. It also explores the importance of recording assessment outcomes accurately to support reporting, progression, and external compliance.

Constructive feedback is central to language development. This section examines how to deliver clear, supportive feedback on performance, address language errors in a way that motivates improvement, and encourage learners to reflect on their own progress. It also highlights strategies for helping students understand their strengths, target areas for improvement, and engage actively in their ongoing learning journey.

Effective classroom management underpins a positive learning environment. This section explores how to establish clear expectations, maintain a respectful and inclusive classroom climate, and respond appropriately to challenging behaviours or disengagement. It also considers approaches for encouraging cooperative and respectful student interactions in culturally diverse groups.

Student wellbeing and pastoral care are key responsibilities in international education. This section examines how to recognise signs of stress, adjustment difficulties, or other wellbeing concerns, and when to refer students to appropriate support services. It also explores providing guidance on study skills and cultural adjustment while maintaining professional boundaries and respecting students’ privacy and autonomy.

Clear and professional communication supports effective collaboration and student success. This section focuses on communicating appropriately with students and colleagues, collaborating with teaching and support staff, and sharing student information in line with privacy and consent requirements. It also examines how coordinated communication between academic, administrative, and welfare staff supports a seamless student experience.

Accurate records and documentation are fundamental to compliance and quality assurance. This section examines how to record attendance accurately, maintain academic and student records, protect confidentiality and privacy, and follow documentation procedures consistently. It highlights the connection between record keeping, student visa and compliance requirements, and broader institutional responsibilities.

Cultural sensitivity and inclusive practice are central to ELICOS work. This section explores how to respect cultural diversity in the classroom, promote inclusive learning environments, and address cultural misunderstandings in a constructive manner. It also considers strategies for supporting positive intercultural interaction so that students develop both language skills and confidence in navigating multicultural contexts.

Finally, the course concludes with reflecting on teaching practice and continuous improvement. This section examines how to reflect on lesson effectiveness, accept feedback and supervision constructively, and identify professional development needs. It also explores ways teachers and staff can contribute to quality improvement processes, helping ensure that ELICOS programs remain responsive, compliant, and pedagogically robust.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the professional practices, regulatory awareness, and pedagogical strategies required to apply high standards of work in ELICOS classrooms, supporting quality learning experiences and positive outcomes for international students.

Each section is complemented with examples to illustrate the concepts and techniques discussed.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the following topics:

1. Introduction to English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students Practice

• Understanding professional work practices in ELICOS settings
• Roles and responsibilities of ELICOS teachers and staff
• Expectations for professionalism, consistency, and compliance
• Importance of quality assurance in international education

2. Understanding the ELICOS Framework and Regulatory Requirements

• Overview of ELICOS standards and guidelines
• Understanding CRICOS and ESOS obligations
• Applying provider policies and procedures
• Maintaining compliance in daily practice

3. Planning Effective English Language Lessons

• Interpreting course syllabi and learning outcomes
• Planning structured and engaging lessons
• Sequencing language skills appropriately
• Aligning lessons with student proficiency levels

4. Delivering English Language Instruction Effectively

• Using clear and appropriate language models
• Applying communicative teaching techniques
• Managing lesson pacing and flow
• Supporting active student participation

5. Supporting the Development of Core Language Skills

• Teaching listening skills effectively
• Supporting speaking and pronunciation development
• Developing reading comprehension skills
• Supporting writing accuracy and fluency

6. Managing Diverse Learner Needs in the Classroom

• Identifying different learning styles
• Supporting students with varying proficiency levels
• Adapting teaching strategies inclusively
• Providing additional support where required

7. Using Teaching Resources and Technology Effectively

• Selecting appropriate teaching materials
• Using digital tools to support learning
• Managing classroom technology effectively
• Ensuring resources support learning objectives

8. Monitoring Student Progress and Performance

• Observing student participation and engagement
• Monitoring language development over time
• Identifying learning gaps
• Providing timely academic support

9. Assessing Student Learning and Achievement

• Applying assessment tools accurately
• Conducting formative and summative assessments
• Marking and grading student work consistently
• Recording assessment outcomes accurately

10. Providing Constructive Feedback to Students

• Delivering clear and supportive feedback
• Addressing language errors constructively
• Encouraging learner self-reflection
• Supporting ongoing improvement

11. Managing Classroom Behaviour and Engagement

• Establishing clear classroom expectations
• Maintaining a positive learning environment
• Managing challenging classroom behaviours
• Encouraging respectful student interactions

12. Supporting Student Wellbeing and Pastoral Care

• Recognising signs of student stress or difficulty
• Referring students to appropriate support services
• Providing guidance on study and adjustment
• Maintaining professional boundaries

13. Communicating Effectively with Students and Colleagues

• Using clear and professional communication
• Collaborating with teaching and support staff
• Sharing student information appropriately
• Supporting coordinated service delivery

14. Maintaining Accurate Records and Documentation

• Recording attendance accurately
• Maintaining academic and student records
• Protecting confidentiality and privacy
• Following documentation procedures

15. Applying Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusive Practices

• Respecting cultural diversity in the classroom
• Promoting inclusive learning environments
• Addressing cultural misunderstandings appropriately
• Supporting positive intercultural interaction

16. Reflecting on Teaching Practice and Continuous Improvement

• Reflecting on lesson effectiveness
• Accepting feedback and supervision
• Identifying professional development needs
• Contributing to quality improvement processes

COURSE DURATION:

The typical duration of this course is approximately 3-4 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.

ASSESSMENT:

A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.

CERTIFICATION:

Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.