| Course Details
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| LinguaEdge [Provider profile and all courses offered] |
| Course Title: | Online TESOL Teaching Certificate Course |
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| Course location
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| Country: | United States |
| Address: | Corporate Office: 5151 Edloe, Suite 10402 |
| City/town: | Houston |
| State/province/region: | Texas 77005 |
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| Mode of Delivery: | Distance: Online |
| Final qualification: |
Certificate in TESOL |
| Course fee including any registration fees: | USD 149.00 (*EUR 115.30, GBP 97.43) |
| Minimum number of Teaching Practice hours: | - |
| Maximum number of Teaching Practice hours: | - |
| Supporting documentation: | Tutor reference, portfolio of work |
| Career support: | Employer letter of reference; access to latest job postings; placement in Korea and Japan to qualified applicants |
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| Means of Assessment |
| Titles of written assignments | Written Assignments |
| Observed teaching practice with language learners | |
| Final examination - please specify what is to be examined |
Cumulative Exam over 10 Learning Modules
Language Skills
Teaching Fundamentals
Classroom Techniques
Lesson Planning Materials and Resources
Classroom Management
Evaluation and Development |
| Portfolio of evidence of competence |
yes |
| Assessment criteria: | Mini-Quizzes
Written Assignments
Final Test (1) |
| Other: | - |
| Course entry requirements: | If applicant is not a native speaker of English, proof that reading skills and knowledge of spoken and written English is required (a TOEFL score of at least 575, or 80 on the TOFL IBT, is recommended). |
| Entry Age: Minimum | 17 |
| Entry Age: Maximum | - |
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| Course dates: | Continuous - no specific dates |
| Course length: total hours: | 50 |
| Total observed and assessed teaching practice hours: | N/A |
| Course duration: | 4 weeks |
| Tutor-trainee ratio: | 1 to 10 |
| Minimum tutor qualifications: | B.A. TESOL Certified |
| Minimum ELT teacher training experience of tutors: | 5 years |
| Minimum ELT language teaching experience of tutors: | 10 years |
| Course content: | Planning coursesPlanning lesson sequencesTheories of language learningApproaches to the teaching/learning of a foreign/second languageSelection of appropriate teaching styles and techniquesEffective management of teaching/learningPresentation of new language and promotion of its productionOriginating learner material to support achievement of learningSelection of appropriate learning materialsAdaptation of existing learning materialsUse of appropriate learning materialsRole of the teacherClass managementTeaching of the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listeningEffective use of audio materialEffective use of video materialEffective use of the InternetEffective use of pair workEffective use of group workEffective use of role playEffective use of simulationLearner autonomy and the promotion of self-managed learningNegotiated syllabiLanguage analysisPhonologyAssessment of learners' language learning achievementsProvision of appropriate feedback to learners on their achievementsTest designEvaluation and modification of lessonsEvaluation and modfication of lesson sequences |
| Levels trained for & taught in teaching practice: | N/A |
| Age groups trained for & taught in teaching practice: | N/A |
| Minimum number of language learners in teaching practice groups: | 1-5 |
| English for specific purposes covered: |
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| Preparation for EFL examinations covered: | TOEFL
TOEIC
IELTS
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| Course summary | Our TESOL Certificate Course syllabus blends theory with the nuts-and-bolts essentials of teaching English to learners around the world. Candidates will get an overview of TESOL and the theories that inform the field; learn effective teaching techniques; design engaging student-centered lesson plans; and practice effective classroom management strategies.
Engaging, interactive material and regular assessments keep the candidate motivated and on track to meet course learning outcomes. Extensive tutor feedback on written assignments and teaching portfolio ensures the candidate will finish the course prepared and confident to step into a classroom and teach anywhere in the world.
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