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TESL Spring Course 2009
The 135-hour Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate Program celebrates its ninth anniversary this year. Due to the great demand for this course in the southeast, TFLI is offering the TESL Certificate Programs in Nashville for the twenty-first time. This program includes training in the fundamentals of Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), with the purpose of preparing its graduates to teach ESL in a variety of classroom settings.
For more information, read the additional materials and the FAQ page, and if you still have questions, please contact us at esl@foreignlanguages.org to get more information. | Click here to register. If you cannot open the form, please let us know. E-mail us at esl@foreignlanguages.org. There will be a non-refundable $25 application fee. The registration forms must be completed, signed, and submitted along with the $25 registration fee and full tuition amount (including discount for early registration, if applicable) before a student can be considered enrolled in the course. |
Course Requirements: degree. - The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is mandatory for non-native
speakers of English: a total TOEFL iBT score of 85. Individual skill section scores are: reading score of 21, listening score of 21, speaking score of 21, and writing score of 22. - Student should be prepared to devote a full-time schedule to this course.
- Students who are absent from 15% or more of the classes may continue but
may not receive a certificate. - Student must obtain a passing grade on all assignments and practice teaching
sessions. - Student should have access to a computer and e-mail.
- Please check registration form for other requirements.
Course Dates:
March 24 - April 28, 2009. Course dates do not include practice teaching. See schedule below for specifics.
Course Fees:
Tuition Fee $1645.00 + Materials: $450.00 = TOTAL = $2095.00
Non-refundable application fee: $25
$100 discount if registered before February 1, 2009.
Students must pay in full upon registration.
TESL Spring 2009 Schedule
The 135-hour program is structured such that students can complete their certificate in a 4-month period. The course is divided into five components:
1. Orientation (required): Tuesday, March 24, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Orientation is held at the Tennessee Foreign Language Institute (TFLI). Trainees will have the opportunity to meet each other and receive the Pre-Class Assignments (see 3.) and the textbook before the course begins. Students will sign up for one observation at this time. The second observation will be scheduled during the In-Class Training (see 4.).
2. Observations (approx. 7 hours): TBD Students must observe two ESL classes which will be appointed by TFLI TESL staff, with a 15-minute briefing/debriefing before and after the class. Observations will be arranged after Orientation. Most classes will be observed at TFLI or at community centers around Nashville.
3. Pre-Class Assignments (20 hours+): March 24 - April 6
Pre-Class assignments will be given out at the Orientation(1.) and should be completed by e-mail correspondence. Access to the internet and computer skills are essential. All Pre-Class assignments must be completed on schedule. Students will be advised not to join the In-Class Training if any work is incomplete.
4. In-Class Training* (105 hours): April 6 - May 12 Click for detailed schedule.
TESL trainers teach the In-Class Training component of the course which includes but is not limited to: student assessment, needs analyses, techniques, methods and approaches, material design, textbook evaluation, peer-teaching, group and student-centered learning assignments and tasks. In addition, this component requires students to examine a variety of teaching situations, and prepare formal lesson plans and procedures to use during their practice teaching. Students should have access to the internet for their lesson planning and research.
5. Field Teaching: May 18 - July 31+/- Upon successful completion of the In-Class Training, students will be given their ESL practice classes. This is the "hands-on" section where the TESL students apply their lesson plans and TESL knowledge to a real classroom situation with ESL students. TESL candidates will be supervised and graded during 6 of the 10-12 teaching hours. **Times and days will be designated during the end of the In-Class Training. These times may need to be extended under unusual circumstances.
Upon successful completion of all components of the course, the candidate will be awarded the Tennessee Foreign Language Institute TESL Certificate for the 135-hour program.
In-Class Training Schedule: NO CLASS SATURDAY, APRIL 11 FOR EASTER WEEKEND. | COURSE DAY | CALENDAR DATES | CLASS TIMES | Day 1: | Mon., April 6 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm | Day 2: | Tue., April 7 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm | Day 3: | Thu., April 9 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm | Day 4: | Mon., April 13 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm | Day 5: | Tue., April 14 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm | Day 6: | Thu., April 16 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm | Day 7: | Sat., April 18 | 12:30 - 5:30 pm | Day 8: | Mon., April 20 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm | Day 9: | Tue., April 21 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm | Day 10: | Thu., April 23 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm | Day 11: | Sat., April 25 | 12:30 - 5:30 pm | Day 12: | Mon., April 27 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm | Day 13: | Tue., April 28 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm | Day 14: | Thu., April 30 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm | Day 15: | Sat., May 2 | 12:30 - 5:30 pm | Day 16: | Mon., May 4 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm | Day 17: | Tue., May 5 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm | Day 18: | Thu., May 7 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm | Day 19: | Sat., May 9 | 12:30 - 5:30 pm | | Day 20: | Mon., May 11 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm | Day 21: | Tue., May 12 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm |
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