TEFL Program Information
Format
Our experienced faculty follow an interactive and hands-on approach that enables you to discover the principles and practices of teaching English as a foreign language. During workshops and lectures, you will learn valuable and practical teaching methods and techniques. You will then apply what you learn, as you and your peers work together to plan and teach lessons with a class of non-native English speakers.
Schedule
EVENING/WEEKEND PROGRAM – PERFECT FOR WORKING ADULTS
Fall 2019 (One term, 8 credits) 2019
Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 5 to December 12, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. AND
6 Saturdays, September 21, October 5 and 19, November 2, 16, and December 7. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Spring 2020 (One term, 8 credits)
Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 6 to May 14, 2020, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. AND
Saturdays, February 15 and 29. March 14, April 4 and 18, May 2. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Extended Daytime Option
Fall 2019 – Spring 2020 (Two terms, 4 credits per term) dates coming soon
Mondays, September 9 to December 9, 2019 & February 10 to May, 11 2020, 12:40 to 3:40 p.m. (+ 3 additional hours per week spring term, times to be arranged)
Course Content
The certificate program covers two fundamental areas for the TEFL practitioner, as follows:
The Context of Language Learning
- Factors that affect second language acquisition
- Understanding cultural traits and norms—your own and others'
- Learning theories
Language Teaching Practices
- Analyzing students’ needs
- Teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing
- Teaching grammar in context
- Teaching pronunciation
- Teaching vocabulary
- Teaching English for special purposes
- Lesson planning
- Using classroom aids
- Error awareness and correction
- Classroom management
- Assessing teaching effectiveness
Learn More
Contact a Graduate Admission counselor and request information to learn more about how you can pursue a TEFL certificate.
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