Teaching English as a Second Language (Certificate)
Curriculum Guideline
Effective Date:
Program code
CNTESL
Discontinued
No
Program
Faculty
Language, Literature & Performing Arts
Department
Teaching English as a Second Language
Credential type
Certificate
Transcript title
Teaching English as a 2nd Lang
Date of first offering
Start term
202320
End term
Not Specified
Credential
Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language
Length of program
One semester
Credits
15.00
Admissions requirements
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements (excluding English Proficiency Requirement).
- English Studies 12 minimum final grade "B" or approved substitution*.
- One reference from a former/current instructor, employer, or volunteer coordinator who can attest to good character, temperament, willingness to learn, oral communication skills, ability to cooperate with others, and appropriateness for undertaking TESL studies.
*Please see FAQ’s for a list of approved substitutions and reference form.
Curriculum framework
Graduation Requirements:
- Successful completion of 15 credits
- Minimum Grade Requirement: “C” or higher in all courses
- Must be in good academic standing.
- 50% (7.5 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College.
- Time limit to complete the program graduation requirements: 4 years. Any courses completed outside of that time limit will not be usable. Students may seek the permission of the Department/Program to complete a credential outside the approved time limits.
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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Foundations of Teaching English to Adult Speakers of Other Languages |
3.00 |
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Teaching English Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation to Adult Speakers of Other Languages |
3.00 |
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Teaching English Reading, Vocabulary, and Writing to Adult Speakers of Other Languages |
3.00 |
|
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Tutoring of English to Adult Speakers of Other Languages |
3.00 |
|
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Practicum in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages |
3.00 |
|
|
Total Credits |
15.00 |
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- apply basic theories of second language acquisition, methodology, and approaches to teaching reading, writing, vocabulary, listening, speaking, and pronunciation to adult English as an additional language (EAL) learners.
- select, adapt, and/or create appropriate resources for teaching EAL to learners in different settings and at various proficiency levels.
- select and develop tasks for teaching EAL.
- respond to EAL learner writing, speaking, and pronunciation in appropriate and constructive ways.
- identify and use appropriate means of assessment to measure EAL learner progress.
- identify and communicate effectively features of English grammar and phonology.
- demonstrate an understanding of various intercultural exchanges and ways of responding to them in the language classroom.
- assess an EAL learner’s needs for tutoring support, create an individual learning plan, and support an EAL learner in improving English fluency and accuracy in specific language skills.
- identify and analyze elements of effective lessons through EAL classroom observations.
- create lesson plans to address specific learning objectives for a group of EAL learners.
- following own lesson plans, integrate new methodological and linguistic knowledge and skills, and apply principles of adult education to teaching a specific group of EAL learners.
- develop strategies for dealing with EAL teaching and tutoring challenges.
- apply reflective practice strategies for improving lessons, teaching skills, and tutoring practice.
- gain an understanding of job-seeking strategies and employment expectations in various EAL contexts.