TESOL Certification

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The TESOL certification program provides additional career opportunities and an extended focus on internationalization for GGC graduates.
By successfully completing a set of six courses, graduates will be able to teach English as a second or foreign language effectively to
learners in foreign countries or in domestic intensive English program settings. Students will have a solid understanding of effective
approaches to teaching English meaningfully, and help learners increase their awareness of linguistic properties in oral and written
communication.
Note: This certification does not lead to a teacher certification in the K12 setting in the U.S

Program Outcome Goals

Students will thoroughly understand, articulate, demonstrate, and effectively evaluate:

The fundamental models of second language acquisition theory and the teaching methods that are most flexible and effective in using such models;
The components and purpose of language instructional techniques and strategies as well as consideration for their application within the classroom;
The application of language learning and language teaching in the form of practical and sustainable lesson plans and activities in the classroom’
The location, creation, and adaptation of language learning materials and available technology for effective instruction’
Appropriate forms of assessment of language proficiency.

After completing the course, the TESOL Certification Students should be able:

To plan effective instruction for students who speak English as a new language
To integrate and utilize technology in the instruction of ESL students
To differentiate the definitions and relationships between theory and method as they relate to TESOL
To differentiate between first and second language learning and the relationships between first and second languages
To describe common beliefs about developmental sequences of English language learning
To identify the myths and misconceptions concerning second language learning and bilingual education
To identify specific ways teacher position learners to language and teaching/learning activity
To coordinate ESL instruction with subjects other than English for integrating content area concepts and skills into ESL classes
To apply a variety of teaching/assessment approaches to inform instruction and align with national and international TESOL standards.

Required TESOL Courses (18 credit hours)

ENGL 2050 - Modern English Grammar (3) Credit Hours
ENGL 3040 - Introduction to Language and Linguistics (3) Credit Hours
ENGL 3051 - TESOL Approaches and Methods (3) Credit Hours
ENGL 3900 - Theories and Practice in Teaching Writing (3) Credit Hours
ENGL 4000 - English Experiential/Service Learning (3) Credit Hours
Foreign Language at the 1000 level or higher