The 135-hour Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate Program celebrates its ninth year anniversary. Due to the great demand for this course in the Southeast, TFLI is offering the TESL Certificate Programs for the twentieth time in Nashville. 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.
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:
January 20 - March 10, 2009. Course dates do not include field teaching experience. 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 December 15, 2008. Students must pay in full upon registration.
TESL Winter 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 (recommended): Tuesday, January 20, 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 in Nashville.
3. Pre-Class Assignments (20 hours+): January 20 - February 2
Pre-Class assignments (independent study) 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): February 2 - March 10 See schedule below.
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: March 16 - May 31 (approximately)
Upon successful completion of the In-Class Training, students will be given their ESL field 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 on Presidents' Day, Monday, Feb. 16
| COURSE DAY | CALENDAR DATES | CLASS TIMES |
Day 1: | Mon., February 2 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm |
Day 2: | Tue., February 3 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm |
Day 3: | Thu., February 5 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm |
Day 4: | Sat., February 7 | 12:30 - 5:30 pm |
Day 5: | Mon., February 9 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm |
Day 6: | Tue., February 10 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm |
Day 7: | Thu., February 12 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm |
Day 8: | Sat., February 14 | 12:30 - 5:30 pm |
Day 9: | Tue., February 17 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm |
Day 10: | Thu., February 19 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm |
Day 11: | Sat., February 21 | 12:30 - 5:30 pm |
Day 12: | Mon., February 23 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm |
Day 13: | Tue., February 24 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm |
Day 14: | Thu., February 26 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm |
Day 15: | Sat., February 28 | 12:30 - 5:30 pm |
Day 16: | Mon., March 2 | 4:00-9:00 pm |
Day 17: | Tue., March 3 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm |
Day 18: | Thu., March 5 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm |
Day 19: | Sat., March 7 | 12:30 - 5:30pm |
Day 20: | Mon., March 9 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm |
Day 21: | Tue., March 10 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm |