Students apply the theory and methodology presented in the TESOL Short Certificate program in an authentic English language classroom setting. Students complete a total of 10 hours of observation in at least 2 separate EAL classroom contexts and 10 hours of supervised practice teaching in one or more ESL classrooms. Students prepare, deliver and assess language activities and lessons and receive guidance and feedback from their supervising classroom teacher. Students also complete self-reflection and self-evaluation activities.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Practicum experience orientation
- Classroom engagement strategies / Classroom management
- Lesson planning and materials development (including online/electronic format)
- Professional conduct and practices
- Teacher self-reflection and self-evaluation
- Modes of language learning delivery (i.e. face-to-face, blended, online
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.