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Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) / Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) |
School of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Program AvailabilityLakeshore Fall 2012: Open |
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Ontario Graduate Certificate Postgraduate
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Campus:
Lakeshore
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Program Code:
09841 |
Length: Two semesters, beginning in September |
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CONTACT INFORMATION: Lara McInnis, program co-ordinatorEnglish Language Centre | 416.675.6622 ext. 3085 | lara.mcinnis@humber.ca
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Humber’s innovative curriculum is based on the latest ESL teaching approaches, methods, and assessment systems, including the Canadian Language Benchmarks. TESL and TEFL course participants are exposed to a wide range of theoretical issues in adult second language acquisition and receive a variety of opportunities to apply theory to a range of ESL classroom observations and practice teaching contexts.
Faculty members are highly respected, dedicated professionals with graduate credentials in the field and extensive ESL teaching experience.
Graduates have ongoing access to Humber’s Career Service Centre and may place resumés on the Humber job site. An ESL career information day is held each year attended by employers from various ESL sectors. Humber students are among the most successful Ontario college graduates in securing employment.
Today, approximately one billion people worldwide are learning English and by 2030, half of the world’s population is expected to speak English. Work in teaching English as a second language (ESL) in adult ESL programs in school boards, colleges and universities, and government-sponsored agencies across Ontario, as well as in private schools and academic institutions around the world teaching English as a foreign language. Career opportunities also include: workplace ESL, academic ESL, and ESL program administration in the public and private sectors.
In addition, each summer, select graduates are hired as ESL teaching interns in Humber’s highly regarded and dynamic international summer language program under the guidance of a mentor faculty member. Internships may also be available in the Humber English Language Centre’s EAP program, in ESL courses in the Continuing Education department, and in Humber’s Writing Centre.
Students can practice CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning) methodology using the latest multimedia software in Humber’s English Language Centre Language Lab.
This program is approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and is approved and accredited by TESL Canada (Standard II) and TESL Ontario. Upon completion of the TESL program, graduates who meet TESL Canada and TESL Ontario criteria can apply for professional teacher accreditation from these regulatory bodies.
Visit teslontario.org and tesl.ca for further information on teacher accreditation criteria (e.g. degree equivalency and language proficiency requirements for applicants whose degree is from outside of Canada and/or who are non-native English speakers).
Humber’s certificate is widely recognized outside Ontario, both in Canada and abroad.
This program partners with the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and Humber’s English Language Centre, as well as with numerous agencies in the community.
Over the eight months of the program, students will complete a 70- to 80-hour graduated teaching practicum. Unlike many other institutions, our practicum is fully arranged and supervised. Students fulfil their practicum requirements in a variety of settings, which may include Humber’s English Language Centre, in the English for Academic Purposes program, Humber’s Continuing Education department, Enhanced Language Training (ELT)-related programs, and adult ESL and Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes in the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and community agencies.
Note: For more information visit Selection Procedures.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
Police Record Check: Students in programs or occupations involving direct contact with vulnerable persons are required to undergo a Police Record Check. Refer to the Admission Information section in this publication. Humber reserves the right to deny admission to this program based on an unpardoned criminal record that would be relevant to the academic or placement requirements of the program. The Police Record Check may have to be renewed every three to six months thereafter.
Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit our website at humber.ca/transferguide.
The 2012/2013 fee for two semesters is
– domestic $5,381.56
– international $12,800.
Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2012/2013 academic year.
Fees are subject to change.
For more information visit Fees and Financial Assistance.
Semester 1 | ||
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| TESL 500 | The Adult ESL Learner 1The Adult ESL Learner 1Course Code: TESL 500 Credits: 3 The Adult ESL Learner course provides students with knowledge and skills in the principles of adult learner theory through a discussion of the personal backgrounds of adult ESL learners, their language proficiency levels, student needs and goals, and cultural and affective domains. In addition, students will be able to apply appropriate surveys to assess ESL learners' needs and language abilities and to develop ESL curriculum while taking into consideration the ESL learners' cultural backgrounds and affective traits. | 3 |
| TESL 501 | Introduction to Language 1Introduction to Language 1Course Code: TESL 501 Credits: 3 Introduction to Language 1 provides students with an overview of the main features of human language, focusing primarily on the English language. Areas of study include the nature of language, linguistic variation and change, major models of linguistic description, morphology, syntax, and semantics. The course also includes a comprehensive review of grammar fundamentals. | 3 |
| TESL 502 | Methodology 1Methodology 1Course Code: TESL 502 Credits: 3 Methodology 1 provides students with introductory knowledge and skills in ESL teaching approaches/methods/techniques, lesson planning, materials and materials selection, and the teaching of skills (reading, listening, speaking, writing). This course combines theory and practice in the classroom. While the course addresses historical issues and practices, it focuses on current theory and practice. | 3 |
| TESL 503 | Pedagogical Grammar 1Pedagogical Grammar 1Course Code: TESL 503 Credits: 3 Pedagogical Grammar 1 provides students with introductory knowledge in the fundamentals of English grammar, particularly ESL grammar. The focus of the course is to provide students with the solid grammar background needed for teaching ESL. Emphasis will be given to the specific grammatical items taught in most ESL classes. | 3 |
| TESL 504 | Practicum 1Practicum 1Course Code: TESL 504 Credits: 2 The TESL Practicum component of the TESL program is the application of the theoretical and practical aspects of ESL methodology in an adult ESL setting. Through the observation of various actual adult ESL classrooms, and through structured tutorials with ESL students, TESL students have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the TESL program, focusing on using methods and techniques and developing ESL curricula which take into account the ESL learners' needs and goals as well as language learning ability. | 2 |
| TESL 505 | The ESL Classroom 1The ESL Classroom 1Course Code: TESL 505 Credits: 3 The ESL Classroom 1 provides students with introductory knowledge and skills related to the ESL classroom, such as teaching approaches/methods/techniques, curriculum utilization, textbook evaluation/selection, classroom management techniques, and observation techniques. This course combines theory and practice in the classroom. While the course addresses historical issues and practices, it focuses on current theory and practice. | 3 |
Practicum 1 requires that students complete a minimum of 25 hours of classroom observation over the course of the semester outside of their normally scheduled class time.
Semester 2 | Course Code | Course | Credits |
| TESL 506 | The Adult ESL Learner 2The Adult ESL Learner 2Course Code: TESL 506 Credits: 3 The Adult ESL Learner 2 course provides students with knowledge and skills in the principles of adult learner theory through the discussion of the cognitive domain, including learning styles and strategies and second language acquisition theory. In addition, students will be able to apply appropriate surveys to assess the ESL learner's cognitive and language learning abilities and to develop ESL curricula which take into account the ESL learner's educational background and learning style. Finally, various theories of second language acquisition will be analyzed from the adult ESL learner's perspective. | 3 |
| TESL 507 | Introduction to Language 2Introduction to Language 2Course Code: TESL 507 Credits: 3 Introduction to Language 2 will introduce students to the sound system of North American English, including the segmental and suprasegmental aspects. In addition, the course will examine some key issues in the teaching of pronunciation to ESL learners and will provide students with a framework for developing effective teaching techniques. | 3 |
| TESL 508 | Methodology 2Methodology 2Course Code: TESL 508 Credits: 3 Methodology 2 is a continuation of TESL 502 Methodology 1. The course continues to emphasize the development and practice of instructional methods and techniques used in the teaching of ESL. This course provides students with knowledge and skills in materials and materials selection, the integration of skills, the teaching of vocabulary, and themes, the teaching of pronunciation, extended lesson planning, and computer-assisted language learning (CALL). This course combines theory and practice in the classroom. While the course addresses historical issues and practices, it focuses on current theory and practice. | 3 |
| TESL 509 | Pedagogical Grammar 2Pedagogical Grammar 2Course Code: TESL 509 Credits: 3 Pedagogical Grammar 2 provides students with skills in the application of linguistic theory in an ESL classroom. The course focuses on the pedagogical aspects of teaching grammar, including lesson planning stages and appropriate material selection. Emphasis will be placed on in-class demonstrations of various grammatical items. | 3 |
| TESL 510 | Practicum 2Practicum 2Course Code: TESL 510 Credits: 2 The TESL Practicum 2 component is the application of the theoretical and practical aspects of ESL methodology in an adult ESL setting. Each TESL student is required to observe, prepare lessons, and teach in an actual adult ESL class under the guidance of a mentor teacher. Students have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the TESL program, focusing on using methods and techniques and developing ESL curricula which take into account the ESL learners' needs and goals, as well as language learning ability. The practicum prepares individuals to teach adult ESL at various levels in a range of programs. | 2 |
| TESL 511 | The ESL Classroom 2The ESL Classroom 2Course Code: TESL 511 Credits: 3 The ESL Classroom 2 is a continuation of TESL 505 The ESL Classroom 1 and continues to emphasize the development and practice of instructional methods and techniques used in ESL classrooms. This course provides students with knowledge and skills in curriculum utilization, materials, classroom management/techniques, error correction, assessment/testing, Canadian Language Benchmarks, computer-assisted language learning, and the teaching of academic skills (reading, listening, speaking and writing). This course combines theory and practice in the classroom. While the course addresses historical issues and practices, it focuses on current theory and practice. | 3 |
Practicum 2 requires that students complete a minimum of 30 hours of practice teaching/observation over the semester outside of their normally scheduled class time.
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