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TESOL Course Description

Our program includes instruction in Methodology and Theory and comprehensively covers the essential components of an ESL program:

Listening and Speaking
Grammar
Pronunciation
Reading and Writing

The coursework includes:

assignments
presentations
lesson planning
teacher observations
practicum incorporated into the program

What is TESOL?

There are a few acronyms that exist in the field of teaching English as a second language and at times it can be an area of slight confusion for those just starting out in the industry. TESL, TESOL, and TEFL are the general terms used when referring to teaching English as a second language or as a foreign language.

The basic differences between these have to do with the language environment in which non-native speakers are learning English. In a TESOL situation, the dominant language environment is English and the non-native speakers are learning the language of the majority of the population. For example, a non-English speaker coming to Canada would be studying ESL and the teacher would be classified as a TESOL teacher. A non-native English speaker who studies English in an environment where the dominant population speaks a language other than English is studying EFL or English as a foreign language. The teacher would be classified as a TEFL teacher, as in the case of a Mexican student learning English in Mexico or a Japanese student studying English in Japan.

TESL—Teaching English as a second language (like in North America)

TESOL—Teaching English to speakers of other languages

TEFL—Teaching English as a foreign language (overseas)

Note: The terms TESL and TESOL are used interchangeably.

TESOL 6 Week Course Overview

Canaglobe’s six week TESOL with TEC program can equip students with a solid foundation of theory, balanced with daily training in developing practical skills to become an English teacher. With the dual focus of content in the mornings, and participatory workshops in the afternoons, students will not only complete the program with a solid toolbox of techniques, ideas, and strategies for teaching English as an additional language; they will also be able to know how to use them selectively and appropriately. The program aims to help students develop the flexibility to adapt to diverse situations with more grace, and in particular helps students to identify and use differences among students of varying ages, skill levels and backgrounds. By the end of this course, students will have confidence to teach English as an additional language to adults or children.

In the mornings…

Students will learn philosophies of language education as they apply to children and adults (teaching Methodologies and language learning theories), gain an increased understanding of how the language works (linguistics, grammar and pronunciation), and develop increased comprehension of educational psychology (developmental psychology, multiple intelligences theory, motivation studies, Autism and ADHD).

In the afternoons…

Students will learn how to put together the building blocks of a lesson (activities, worksheets, boardwork, materials, instructions) and how to improve their teaching skills (asking questions, creating authentic situations, adapting materials, integrating all 4 skills, minimizing teacher talk, managing the classroom, correcting errors, increasing motivation).

TESOL SCHEDULE

Time	AM	PM
WEEK 1: BASICS OF TEACHING	Methodologies of Language teaching How to teach Grammar Lesson planning for Communicative Lessons	Childhood characteristics Clear instructions for games and activities Board work Grammar presentation techniques
WEEK 2: PSYCHOLOGY	Classroom management and class layout Learning styles The ADHD mind Motivation studies	The Factors Affecting Lsanguage Acquisition Classroom management across the ages Motivation and Heirarchy of Needs Needs assessments
WEEK 3: TEACHING SPEAKING	How to teach speaking Fluency versus accuracy activities Storytelling and songs Pronunciation Linguistics	Creating questions to maximize participation Giving students conversation strategies Error correction Drama and role plays
WEEK 4: LISTENING AND READING	Teaching listening Listening strategies Listen and do activities Reading approaches Teaching vocabulary through reading Content based lessons Culture in the classroom	Choosing a good book Storytelling practice Total Physical Response Vocab, slang, idioms Fiction and nonfiction lessons
WEEK 5: WRITING, FUNCTIONAL LESSONS	Teaching writing Functional approach Integrating 4 skills Selecting a good course book	Letter-formation activities for children A good worksheet Activities for writing Correcting written errors Critical thinking and a good debate
WEEK 6: ASSESSMENT	Observing and assessing students Multi-level classes Evaluations Designing Curriculum

Grade Breakdown:

4 quizzes:20%
5 Lesson presentations (4 at 10%, 1 at 15%):55%
Participation:15%
Final Exam:10%

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