TESOL Expert

Teaching English

to S peakers of O ther L anguages

Teach,Travel,Live and Work abroad

with an International TESOL Certificate

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To teach globally

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American TESOL Expert online certification program gives you a general guide to the theoretical approaches of TESOL.Methodologies of TESOL,TEFL,and ESL are explored,with focus on building the style of teaching that best suits your personality. TESOL Expert programs are comprised of three courses totaling200hours. Successful graduates receive TESOL Advanced certification,TESOL for Business, and TESOL for Children specialty certifications.

Program Objectives-Examine the core knowledge of TESOL-Create ESL lesson plans-Assess and compare TESOL methods of teaching-Facilitate successful communication in the TESOL classroom

Goals Addressed-Correctly identifying methods and approaches to TESOL.-Improvement of student achievement by creating a safe and shameless learning environment.-Improvement of teacher confidence.-Introduction to teaching ESL online.

Competencies Participants will be able to:-Consistently provide a classroom environment that is supportive to the latest trends of TESOL.-Design and implement ESL lesson plans that reflect best teaching practices,and target student ESL learning needs.-Demonstrate high expectations of all students learning.-Monitor and assess student progress.

TESOL certification issuance based on:-Successful completion of required assignments-Successful completion of required lectures-Successful completion of required quizzes-Successful completion of required thesis

Distance Learning-Allows you to create your own learning environment-Allows you to complete studies at your own pace-Allows you to fit curriculum into a busy lifestyle How it Works Online-Utilization of learning software such as Moddle,Adobe Connect,&Php Live-Login to complete assignments and view you progress towards TESOL certification-Interact live with American TESOL instructors via webcam& chat

Program Completion-American TESOL Advanced Certification-American TESOL for Children Certification-American TESOL for Business Certification-Optional job placement teaching English abroad to adults or children

Requirements-A computer and internet connection-English fluency-GED or High School Diploma

American TESOL Institute Expert Program includes3e-books,and consists of assignments and readings from Cambridge University Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages textbook,Teaching English to Children,&Barrons ESL Guide to American Business English.All materials are included in the tuition price.

Module One–3Hours

Reading Assignment-Chapters1-3,Cambridge Guide to TESOL What do the acronyms TESOL,SLA,L1and L2stand for?Guide to acronyms Describe the bottom-up and top-down listening processes Guide to Listening Processes Acronyms &Listening Processes Quiz

Module Two–3Hours

Name and describe the four fundamental properties of spoken language

Guide to properties of spoken language

Properties of spoken language Quiz

Module Three–3Hours

Name and describe three examples of input sources used to teach listening Guide to input sources Input Sources Quiz

Four––3Hours

Module Four

Reading Assignment-Chapters4-6,Cambridge Guide to TESOL

Name and describe the four major processes of speech production

Guide to speech production

Speech Production Quiz

Module Five–1Hour

Wikipedia Reading Assignment

Define Pedagogy:

Guide to pedagogy

Module Six–3Hours

Video Assignment-Observing Standards-in-Action:ESL Classroom Lesson Reading Assignment-Approaches to TESOL PDF document

e-book Reading Assignment

Name and describe techniques and methods that are successful in English L2writing classrooms.

Guide to L2classrooms

TESOL Methods&Approaches Quiz

Module Seven–3Hours

e-book Reading Assignment PDF document

Define:Grammar,Morphology and Syntax

Guide to Grammar,Morphology and Syntax

Grammar,Morphology and Syntax Quiz

Module Eight–3Hours

Reading Assignment-Review Chapter5,Cambridge Guide to TESOL

Discuss formal and functional grammar approaches

Guide to functional and formal approach

Module Nine–2Hours

SEP Reading Assignment

Briefly describe the philosophy of connectionism

Guide to connectionism

Module Ten–5Hours

Reading Assignment-Chapters6-7,Cambridge Guide to TESOL

In writing practices,Lewis concentrates on what he calls lexical chunks.Describe the

characteristics of the lexical approach.

Guide to lexis.

Module Eleven–3Hours

Preparing for the Classroom

Video Assignment-How to Teach Resource

Guide to Lesson Planning e-book PDF document

Create5lesson plans using a45minute template

Guide to lesson plans

Module Twelve–3Hours

Reading Assignment-Chapters8-10,Cambridge Guide to TESOL

Define pronunciation;also,describe its elements.

Guide to pronunciation.

Elements of Pronunciation Quiz

Module Thirteen–2Hours

What learning materials/teaching aids will you utilize in the TESOL classroom? Guide to teaching aids.

Module Fourteen–2Hours

Reading Assignment-Chapters11-13,Cambridge Guide to TESOL

Define Psycholinguistics and Bilingualism.

Guide to psycholinguistics.

Module Fifteen–6Hours

Reading Assignment-Chapter14,Cambridge Guide to TESOL&American TESOL Advanced Course E-Book pages7-35

Define sociolinguistics,and the difference between macro and micro sociolinguistics. Guide to sociolinguistics.

Approaches to TESOL

Describe five approaches to TESOL

Guide to approaches and methods.

Module Sixteen–3Hours

Reading Assignment-Chapter15,Cambridge Guide to TESOL

What are the different ways you can utilize computers in the classroom?

Guide to CALL.

Extra Credit-Create a Lesson for CALL

Module Seventeen–3Hours

Reading Assignment-Chapters16-19,Cambridge Guide to TESOL

Define Observation and its four broad functions in context to TESOL teaching.(Chapter16)

Guide to observation.

Module Eighteen–3Hours

Reading Assignment-Chapters20-21,Cambridge Guide to TESOL

Video Assignment-Student Assessment

What are the different concepts you will explore when doing student assessments? (Chapter20)

Guide to student assessment

Module Nineteen–3Hours

Reading Assignment-Chapters22-23,Cambridge Guide to TESOL

Define syllabus,and the four elements that accompany the syllabus.

Guide to syllabus

Syllabus Quiz

Module Twenty–3Hours

Reading Assignment-Chapter24,Cambridge Guide to TESOL

Reading Assignment-Learning Strategies for TESOL

Name and describe5language learning strategies for TESOL

Guide to learning strategies

Learning Strategies for TESOL Quiz

Module Twenty-one–10Hours

Reading Assignment-Chapters25-30,Cambridge Guide to TESOL

Reading Assignment-Review Approach&Method

Read chapters25-30.In detail,explain one method of TESOL teaching that you think will work the best for you in the TESOL classroom?Why?

Module Twenty-two–10Hours

TESOL Thesis Assignment

TESOL Thesis should be2-4pages typed and double-spaced.

Guide to TESOL thesis

TESOL for Business&TESOL for Children–120Hours

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