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TESOL Certificate Program (1 week)
The TESOL Certificate Program is designed for students who wish to
teach English as a second or other language outside the United Sates.
The program provides an introductory overview of ESL theory and
teaching techniques. This non-credit program would be particularly suitable for
prospective Peace Corps Volunteers and current UMaine students or others wishing to live
or travel outside the United States.
TESOL Certificate Programs are taught by instructors with experience in
English Language Teaching overseas and in the US.
When possible, certificate students are offered hands on practice
working with international students both as practice teachers and also
as conversation partners or small-group tutors.
By the end of the program, Certificate students have a principled base to start a TESOL experience in another country
Program Topics may include:
Language Acquisition Theory
An overview of Communicative Language Teaching
The Learning Styles of English Language Learners
Schema Raising
Storytelling Techniques
Classroom Management Strategies
Conducting a Needs Analysis
Planning Assessment
Adapting Classroom Materials for Specific Contexts
Living and Teaching in Another Culture
Practicum Experiences
Effective Conversation Partnering
Dates:
Monday, April 19 to Friday April 23, 2010 -- 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday, June 21 to Friday June 25, 2010 -- 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost:
$545 (fee & materials -- does not include accommodations)
Location:
IEI Office: Room 206, Hannibal Hamlin Hall, UMaine, Orono
To apply: Print and send an APPLICATION to:
Intensive English Institute
5732 Hannibal Hamlin Hall
The University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469
*Full payment is due one week prior to the start of the program.*
For further details, please contact
Chris Mares directly:
Chris.Mares@umit.maine.edu
