International TESL Program

Description:
The international TESL program is jointly developed by Canada Phoenix Education Group and Surrey School District, BC. This Professional Development Program is designed for international teachers who are already teaching English as a foreign language. The program can be completed in one-month modules locally or abroad over an extended period of time or in three months in Surrey, B.C., Canada. The program provides intensive and interactive sessions on site in classrooms within schools in the Surrey School District or may be delivered partially in the local school district and at least the last month in the Surrey School District to provide opportunity for the required practicum.
 

The program modules are:
 

       1st month – A critical look a language acquisition and focus on current practices
       2nd month – A basis for language instruction and focus on classroom connections
       3rd month – An integrative perspective and focus on integration and application of principles


On-Site Classroom:
The course will provide international teachers with innovative ideas and strategies to implement in their English classrooms. Based on the most current practices, the course will help teachers develop useful and engaging lesson plans for use with their students – at the same time, improving their own English language fluency through co-operative learning.


School Observations:
As a part of the program, international teacher-participants will have opportunities to observe the actual classes and assist students under the direction of the classroom teacher.


Homestay:
International teachers will stay with Canadian families who will help them improve their understanding of language and culture.


Certification:
The program can be one month in duration or a full TESL program of three months. International teachers will be assessed and provided a program that meets their needs.
Upon successful completion, international teachers will receive a School District Certificate as well as a Surrey College Certificate indicating their progress toward an International TESL Diploma:

        1 Month…………………………………….....  1 Month International TESL Curriculum
        2 Months………………………………….......  2 Months International TESL Curriculum
        3 Months including 20 hour practicum…… International TESL Diploma
 

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                                                                        Module A
                                Language Acquisition and Focus on Current Practices


Learning Outcomes:
• To provide opportunities to practice and improve English
• To become familiar with current language teaching methodologies
• To learn effective formations for the language learning classroom
• To provide teachers with a variety of teaching tools, games, and strategies
• To provide an opportunity for evaluation, reflection, and recording of new language skills by use of a weekly learning log
• To practice and share curriculum projects and views of education in a supportive environment



Monthly Schedule:        9:00am – 3:00pm daily
Mondays and Tuesdays       Regular classroom instruction
Wednesdays                          Observations of classrooms
Thursday                                 Regular classroom instruction
Fridays                                     Cultural field experiences
Saturdays and Sundays       With homestays or arranged tours


Classroom Instruction:
Each day students will be introduced to ESL methodologies and teaching strategies. They will work in pairs and groups and practice the theory presented. They will be involved in group work and class presentations as well as preparing several lesson plans and presenting them to their class. Each day will provide time for discussion, group work, and reflection.
 

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                                                                            Module B
                                                 Build A Basis for Language Instruction
                                                       Focus on Classroom Connections


Learning Outcomes:

• To provide opportunities to connect theory to classroom practice
• To learn about brain-based learning
• To learn strategies to make classrooms more learner-centred
• To learn current grammar teaching strategies
• To integrate whole-language education into classroom practice
• To be introduced to Communicative Language Education
• To complete a group simulation curriculum project



Monthly Schedule:            9:00am – 3:00pm daily
Mondays and Tuesdays            Regular classroom instruction
Wednesdays                               Observations of classrooms
Thursday                                      Regular classroom instruction
Fridays                                          Cultural field experiences
Saturdays and Sundays            With homestays or arranged tours



Classroom Instruction:
Each day students will be introduced to ESL methodologies and teaching strategies. They will work in pairs and groups and practice the theory presented. They will be involved in group work and class presentations as well as preparing several lesson plans and presenting them to their class. Each day will provide time for discussion, group work and reflection.
 

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                                                                         Module C
                                                     An integrative Perspective and
                                  Focus on Integration and Application of Principles
 

Description:
This is the final component of a three-month program. During this course, participants will be expected to complete a supervised practicum. Also, there will be a culmination of all prior course work into a unit plan. In addition to these assignments, participants will continue learning more language-teaching theory and classroom practices.
 

Alongside the required theoretical topics, participants will learn daily vocabulary, idioms, and culture. The course is designed to provide opportunities throughout each day to learn and discuss new ideas in English! You will participate in many cooperative learning activities to promote the development of your language skills as well as experience the social nature of learning.

 

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course participant’s will:

• Complete a minimum 20-hour practicum
• Complete a theme-based unit plan integrating all prior course work
• Understand new strategies to teach grammar
• Understand new strategies to teach pronunciation
• Focus on four new reading strategies
• Understand new strategies for vocabulary development
• Understand new practices for classroom assessment/evaluation
• Participate in two curriculum projects
• Complete a final portfolio assessment


Monthly Schedule:               9:00am – 3:00pm daily
Mondays and Tuesdays                Regular classroom instruction
Wednesdays                                   Observations/practicum in classrooms
Thursday                                          Regular classroom instruction
Fridays                                              Cultural field experiences
Saturdays and Sundays                With homestays or arranged tours

 

MONTH THREE: AT A GLANCE

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