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 2018 (One term, 8 credits)
Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 6 to December 113, 2018, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. AND
Saturdays, September 15, 29, October 13, 27, November 10, and December 1, 2018, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Spring 2019 (One term, 8 credits)
Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 5 to May 9, 2019, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. AND
Saturdays, February 9 and 23. March 9 and 30. April 13 and 27. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Extended Daytime Option
Fall 2018 – Spring 2019 (Two terms, 4 credits per term)
Mondays, September 10 to December 10, 2018 & February 4 to May 13, 2019, 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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