TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL)

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Program Courses

TEYL 100 - TEACHING ENGLISH
TO YOUNG LEARNERS

This course is designed for English as Second
Language teachers who are interested in learning
about teaching young learners of English and who
seek professional development in the field.

Both theoretically and practically, students explore
the needs and challenges of young learners in a
language-learning classroom. Effective classroom
organization, materials and strategies for creating
a supportive, interactive and learner-centered
classroom are explored. Through readings and
practical tasks, students have the opportunity to
practice and gain insight into how effective teaching
and learning can be enhanced in the young learners
second language classroom.

This course is currently only offered in the winter
semester.

Pre-requisites: Completion of the Selkirk College’s TESOL
Advanced Diploma or Advanced Certificate Program or
Documented English Language Teaching experience or
current enrolment in an accredited TESOL program.

TSOL 102 - SECOND LANGUAGE
ACQUISITION AND THEORY

This course examines first and second language
acquisition (SLA) from a theoretical and applied point
of view. Consideration is given to sociolinguistic
influences as well as historical and current methods
for second language acquisition. The theoretical
understandings developed in this course are
designed to contribute to a teacher's own philosophy,
style, approach and classroom techniques.

TSOL 104 - CLASSROOM PRACTICE
AND ORGANIZATION

This course prepares students to make the successful
transition to teaching in the English Language
classroom. Both theoretically and practically,
students explore the needs and challenges of
effective classroom organization and management.
Current approaches, learner variables, task
development and a learner-centred classroom

that focus on student success are considered.

TSOL 106 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE
CURRICULUM AND MATERIALS
DEVELOPMENT

Students are provided with an introduction to English
language curriculum studies in the context of current
approaches to teaching English as an additional
language. Students have opportunities to work

with and develop materials related to the specific
language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and

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writing. Student work in this course can be applied to
lesson preparation for the TESOL program practicum.

TSOL 108 - LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

This course examines differing world views of
language and culture, cultural patterns and the role
of English in a intercultural context. The course is
designed to encourage students to discover and
challenge their own cultural assumptions and values,
and to apply their research and further understanding
to their teaching principles and strategies in the
second language classroom.

TSOL 110 - PRACTICUM
EXPERIENCE AND SEMINAR

A teaching practicum is an integral part of the TESOL
program. Students participate in formal classroom
observations and then proceed to solo practice
teaching. Students have the opportunity to choose

a specific skill area class to focus on within the
extensive Selkirk College English Language program.
Through observation, practice teaching, evaluation
and review, students are able to gain firsthand
experience. Experienced instructors in the program
provide guidance, supervision and ongoing support.
A one-hour weekly group seminar provides the
opportunity for students to share and reflect on their
experience.

TSOL 112 - GRAMMAR AND PHONOLOGY

This course provides students with an overview
of common grammar structures and opportunities
to teach, discuss and develop different ways of
incorporating grammar in an English Language
program curriculum.

TSOL 114 - TESTING AND EVALUATION

This course focuses on basic concepts and constructs
of language assessment. There is an examination

of measurement criteria, standardized testing and
types of tests. Both formal and informal methods of
testing, as well as the issues related to assessment
of student proficiency are considered.

TSOL 116 - MULTIMEDIA IN THE
LANGUAGE CLASSROOM

This course, TSOL 116: Multimedia in the Language
Classroom, focuses on the teaching strategies

and practical applications of multimedia materials
when used in the English as a Second/Other
Language classroom. Students learn how to use
and incorporate multimedia tools such as Learning
Management Systems (ex .Moodle, Blackboard and
Desire2Learn). PowerPoint presentations, website
resources (ex. audio, resources, Puzzlemaker),
vodcasting, SMART Board, document reader and
video into Communicative Language Teaching.
Hands-on, task-based and project-based assignments

provide a practical basis for developing interactive,
effective and meaning activities and assignments for
teaching and learning language.

TSOL 120 - INTERNATIONAL PRACTICUM

A supervised international teaching practicum
provides students with an opportunity to live and
teach in an international setting with the supervision
of a Selkirk College instructor or Selkirk College
approved partnership instructor. Students may lead
small group activities, teach complete lessons to
classes, assist in the international classroom, provide
testing and assessment and engage in conversational
English with students. First-hand experience

and the opportunity to put theories and methods
studied in the Selkirk College TESOL program into
practice are supported by observation, practice,
review and evaluation. Students should expect to
accumulate a minimum of 100-125 practicum hours.
Regular meetings with the Supervising Instructor
provide opportunities for planning, evaluation, and
self-evaluation of the Student Teacher’s experiences.
Students are expected to study the language and
culture of the country they are visiting prior to
departure.

Please Note: TSOL 120 is an additional practicum for
graduates of the Selkirk College TESOL Advanced
Diploma Program only. It is not a requirement for
graduation. This course may not be offered every
year. Enrolment is limited and interested students
need to apply. Additionally, only placements with
approved Selkirk College institutional partners will be
considered for the TSOL 120 international practicum.

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of the Selkirk
College TESOL Advanced Diploma Program including
TSOL 110 Practicum Experience and selection through the
international practicum application process.

Contact Information:

SELKIRK INTERNATIONAL CONTACT

Phone: 250.365.7292 x21293
Direct: 250.365.1293

Fax: 250.365.5410
international@selkirk.ca

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