Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Certificate

This short term certificate is designed for those with a BA who plan to teach English as a Foreign Language. Due to the practicum method of instruction, TEFL Certificate students must have access to a language classroom where they can practice the methods and techniques that are discussed. The TEFL Certificate also serves as a ladder into the MA TESOL program. The completed certificate counts toward the Intercultural electives (3 credits) in the MA-TESOL program of study.

Aims

The aims of the TEFL Certificate are:

• To provide the student with introductory exposure to second language acquisition theories and the accompanying teaching methodologies,
• To provide the student with practical curriculum development practice and feedback,
• To allow the student to study and apply second language literacy pedagogy, and
• To allow the student to practice basic EFL assessment strategies in a variety of contexts and on various language skills.

Educational Objectives

Completion of the TEFL Certificate requires the student to demonstrate competencies in:

• Writing and speaking the English language;
• Critical thinking skills used by TEFL instructors;
• Language Acquisition knowledge and reasoning skills applicable to TEFL related fields;
• Basic understanding of foreign language pedagogy and classroom management