Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Recognition of Achievement
Overview
The TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) is a part-time program that prepares individuals to teach English language skills to adult learners. It is designed for both experienced and novice teachers.
A TEFL (Teacher of English as a Foreign Language) Recognition of Achievement is designed for people who plan to teach English to non-native learners of English outside Canada.
An enterprising individual might complete the TEFL Recognition of Achievement in as little as two semesters.
Information Session
New students are invited to attend an information session.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the TEFL Recognition of Achievement will gain the knowledge necessary to teach English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in programs offered overseas. However, different countries have different minimum standards of teacher education. For example, many schools in foreign countries require English teachers to have a university degree. Therefore, it is highly recommended that prospective TEFL students investigate the specific educational requirements of the foreign schools they are interested in working for. Prospective students may find additional information about career prospects teaching English abroad at http://www.eslcafe.com
Entry Requirements
English Assessment. The minimum score required to enter the program is ESL079 and ESL934. Please see English Assessment for registration details.
Prerequisites
It is your responsibility to ensure that program requirements and course prerequisites as outlined are met. Prerequisites are included for your academic protection. Knowledge of the prerequisite material is assumed by your instructor and instruction will proceed accordingly. Students lacking prerequisites not only jeopardize their own ability to succeed but present unnecessary interruption. If you lack appropriate prerequisites (or Transfer Credit for the prerequisite course) you may be asked to withdraw or transfer to a more appropriate course with the risk of academic/financial penalty.
Curriculum
English Assessment. A minimum score required in both ESL079 and ESL934. Please see "English Assessment and Placement" for registration details for this assessment.
This course offers students the theory and practice required to explain grammar form and function to the adult ESL learner.
English Assessment. A minimum score required in both ESL079 and ESL934. Please see "English Assessment and Placement" for registration details for this assessment.
This course presents students with an overview of the foundations in syntax, morphology, phonetics/phonology etcetera and the applications of such to the adult ESL learner.
English Assessment. A minimum score required in both ESL079 and ESL934. Please see "English Assessment and Placement" for registration details for this assessment.
This course examines cultural and sociolinguistic issues affecting language learning.
The methodology of second language teaching is crucial to the success of the adult learner. The methodology of teaching ESL students in different skills areas such as conversation, listening, reading and writing is discussed.
Acquiring skills in the evaluation of students' work is critical to becoming a successful teacher. This course teaches students the principles and tools of ESL assessment and gives students practical guidance on using and developing tasks in different language settings such as EAP and settlement-oriented ESL (PBLA).
The TEFL Recognition of Achievement provides specialized knowledge and skills in the following areas: Methodology, Linguistics, Phonetics/Phonology, Culture and Society, Evaluation, Pedagogical Grammar and Second Language Acquisition.
Completion
Recognition of Achievement
Upon successful completion of the program requirements, please submit a Request for Recognition of Achievement Form to the Faculty of Continuing Education and Training. There is no cost for this and your Recognition of Achievement will be mailed to you.
Program Contacts
Contact us via this form or using the phone number(s) below it.
Annie Kirkham
Program Assistant
416-491-5050 ext.22536
Julian Martin
Part-time Program Coordinator
416-491-5050 ext.24107
Dedra Profitt
Academic Program Manager
416-491-5050 ext.22528
Information Session
New students are invited to attend an information session.