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 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 prerequisites for entry into the TEFL program are ESL089 and ESL934. Please see English Assessment for registration details.
Once you have completed your English Assessment, forward a copy of your results to Jamara Romero (Jamara.Romero@senecacollege.ca). Students who meet the entry requirements will then be emailed a formal acceptance letter.
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.
Due to COVID-19, all Part-time Studies courses are being offered online until further notice, in one of the following two formats: online virtual classroom and online self-directed. Click Availability below to see current offerings.
Curriculum
Program admission to TESL or TEFL
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.
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
Jamara Romero
Program Assistant
Jamara.Romero@senecacollege.ca
416-491-5050 ext.22513
Sara Potkonjak
Academic Program Manager
Sara.Potkonjak@senecacollege.ca
416-491-5050 ext.22682
For more information about this program, fill out the following form.
Information Session
New students are invited to attend an information session.