TESOL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

FALL 2008 WEEKEND INTENSIVE
Dates:   six weekends beginning September 5 -- October 26
               [no classes the weekends of Sept. 19-21 and Oct. 10-12]
Schedule: Friday evenings 5:00 - 9:00 PM
                    Saturdays 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
                    Sundays 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Practicum can be completed through December 2008

LOCATION
College of Charleston

TUITION: $1800. USD
                   (Discount and payment options available)

APPLICATION FEE: $100. USD non-refundable

CONTACT:
ENGLISH for Life TESOL Certification and Language Academy
864 288 5331
support@english-forlife.com

Text Book

Students must purchase the text for the course, Teaching By Principles, by Douglas Brown. It is available at the Greenville Tech bookstore and most online retail textbook stores. Be sure to purchase the THIRD EDITION (2007). It retails for approximately $50 USD. In addition to the text, teachers may elect to assign additional readings from other sources.

Course Requirements
To begin the TESOL Certification Program, participants must have:

a college degree and/or have demonstrated an ability to do college level work;
fluency in English;
a strong interest in learning and teaching;
a willingness to work cooperatively and reflectively; and
the self-discipline to complete all designated course assignments.

Course Descriptions
The TESOL Certification Course can be broken down into 4 classes, or "modules." Together, the modules are completed in 150 hours, or one intensive summer semester. The following will give you a better idea of just what you will be involved in. Each module contains assignments, a project, teaching and interaction, and lots of opportunities of fun!

TESOL Theory and Methodology
This module is designed for teachers to explore TESOL theory and methodology, understand and experience the variety of language learning methodologies, and be able to critically evaluate, adapt, and apply their knowledge to various language learning and teaching situations.
Topics include: Language Learning Experience, Culture and Diversity, The Profession of ESOL, First and Second Language Acquisition, ESOL Methodologies in Context, Communicative Language Teaching, Learner Variables, Student Proficiency Levels and Intake Assessments.
The Principles of Language Teaching
This module provides an in-depth look at all aspects of teaching language, and encourages teachers to reflect on their own teaching and learning experiences so they can begin to create their own philosophies on teaching. Teaching techniques and strategies for all language skills will be explored and practiced.
Topics include: The Art of Teaching, Teaching Adults/Teaching Children, Teaching Vocabulary, Teaching Listening, Teaching Speaking, Teaching Reading, Teaching Writing and Literacy, Teaching Grammar, Teaching Content, Teaching Pronunciation.
Instructional Design in the Student-Centered Classroom
This module is designed to help teachers make informed decisions in the classroom based on sound theory and critical reflection. The focus is on creating an environment in which learning can take place and focusing on the student by using cooperative, communicative, whole-language techniques.
Topics include: Lesson Planning, Assessment and Evaluation, Professional, Educational, and Electronic Resource Selection and Development, Integrating Field Trips into the Curriculum, The Cooperative Classroom, Classroom Management and Conflict Resolution, 2 Elective Topics.

Teaching Practicum
This module is the culmination of the Certification Program, providing teachers with the opportunity to practice and critically reflect on the contents of the previous modules, as well as develop their own teaching skills as they prepare for future jobs and assignments. The practicum is supervised and assessed by the ENGLISH for Life Practicum Supervisor in conjunction with an assigned classroom teacher.

Assignments include: Observing, Journaling, Team-Teaching, Lesson Planning, Material Selection and Development, Teacher Conferencing, Teaching.

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