TESOL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

English for Life Brings TESOL Course to Quito, Ecuador

TESOL CERTIFICATION COURSE
QUITO, ECUADOR

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SUMMER 2010 INTENSIVE
July 19 - August 14
Mondays - Fridays plus two Saturdays -- August 7, August 14
Monday - Friday:10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 2:30 - 5:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

LOCATION
Equinox Spanish School, Quito, Ecuador
http://www.ecuadorspanish.com/

TUITION: $1500. USD
                    Additional fees apply for Graduate credit and homestay options

APPLICATION FEE: $100. USD non-refundable

CONTACT:
ENGLISH for Life TESOL Certification and Language Academy
864 987 0067
ecuadorinfo@english-forlife.com

CITY & ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

Quito, (pop. 1,865,541) has one of the most magnificent settings in the world. Designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978, Quito boasts one of the finest colonial centers in Latin America. The city offers a vibrant cultural life with theaters, museums, indigenous open markets, universities, unique cafes, shops and restaurants. The surrounding area also offers an incredible geographical diversity: the Andes mountains, the valleys, the Pacific coast and the Amazon rainforest. All classes will take place at the Equinox Spanish School, a well-known Spanish language school, in the heart of the tourist district of Quito, Ecuador.

If you do not currently live in Quito and will need a place to stay for the duration of the course, Equinox Spanish School can arrange a homestay with a local family for you. Students living with a host family have their own private room and bathroom. Three meals a days, seven days a week, laundry service, and transportation to and from the airport are also included. Houses are typically located within walking distance to school and city amenities. The cost of the homestay for the duration of the month is $510 USD. Contact Equinox if you would prefer to stay in a hotel or hostel and would like some help making the arrangements.

WHO IS ENGLISH FOR LIFE ACADEMY?

English for life Academy, an institution in South Carolina, USA, has been working with English teachers and learners for the past nine years. We offer language and TESOL Certificate courses at several locations in partnership with The College of Charleston, Greenville Technical College, and Equinox Spanish School. Our courses meet the standards (and are reapproved every three years) by the College of Charleston Graduate School for Professional Development in Education.

Course participants may be eligible to earn 9 university graduate credits for successful completion of the TESOL Certificate course. Certificates and college credit are issued on a Pass/Fail basis. Our graduates are teaching English in the United States and around the world. Please browse our website for more information about who we are, what we do, what our graduates are doing and where they are working across five continents.

Photo by Ximena González-Parada

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. 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 130 hours, or one intensive summer or January 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.

If you have any questions or would like additional information about the English for Life TESOL Course in Quito, Ecuador, contact us by email at:
ecuadorinfo@english-forlife.com and we will respond as quickly as possible.

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