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TESOL Practicum | TESL.X390
This practicum provides an opportunity to apply theory and methodology to the ESL classroom through supervised student teaching. Certificate candidates meet with their instructor for 10 hours, work with a master teacher and teach 25 hours in a classroom setting. Candidates prepare a lesson plan, including teaching objectives, learner outcomes, methodologies, and assessment tools. Observation and feedback sessions with the instructor are arranged individually. Candidates organize a portfolio of their coursework, sample student work, and evidence of professional achievement in the TESOL program. Portfolio review is part of the certificate evaluation.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, students should be able to
- Gain teaching insights through classroom observations
- Develop or enhance teaching skills, using current TESOL methodologies
- Build self confidence and independence as a professional ESL/EFL teacher
- Collaborate with fellow colleagues in problem solving and enhancing teaching techniques
- Gain experience planning lessons and teaching under the guidance of experienced instructors and peers
- Create the groundwork for continued professional growth as an ESL/EFL instructor
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Schedule
| Date: | Start Time: | End Time: | Meeting Type: | Location: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 01-25-2022 | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Hybrid Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Tue, 02-15-2022 | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Hybrid Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Tue, 03-22-2022 | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Hybrid Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Tue, 03-29-2022 | 12:01 a.m. | 11:59 p.m. | Online Traditional | ONLINE |