The TESL course will give training to individuals interested in Teaching English as a Second Language. The focus is on phonics, pronunciation, conversation, games, grammar, songs, shadow reading, arts and teaching aids. Students will have the opportunity to organize lessons for presentation in front of the class and the instructor. Graduates will have a strong knowledge of lesson organization, material development, teaching strategies, and practical skills which they will put to use in their practicum. The TESL course is 4 week, and ends with a four week teaching practicum.
This course will give training to individuals interested in teaching English as a Second Language to Young Children; the program focuses on phonics, pronunciation, conversation, games, songs, shadow reading, arts, and teaching aids. Students will have the opportunity to organize lessons for presentations in front of the class and the instructor. Graduates will have a strong knowledge of lesson organization, materials, strategies, and activities which they will put to use in a practicum. The TYC course is 4 week, 25 hours/week program, and ends with a four week teaching practicum.

Course Duration : 8 weeks (4 weeks main TESL program + 4 weeks practicum)

Course Hours : 25 hrs per week

Six entry points per year : 2008/2/25, 4/21, 6/16, 8/11, 10/6, 12/1

PIC Intermediate Level II or minimum TOEFL score of 450
Week One
 

The history of the English language, the origins of English grammar and a study of the types of teachers,
l earners and methodologies

Week Two
 

Classroom environment and student management, study and research of language

Week Three
 

P ractical aspects of language: speaking, listening, writing, reading and grammar

Week four
 

Various types of technology

Week Five
 

Different types of lessons and lesson planning skills

Week Six
 

Presentation and written assignments

Week Seven
 

Practical teaching demonstrations-Microteachings

Week Eight
 

Review and Examination