Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

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LENGTH OF STUDY:
4 Months

ACCREDITATION:
Advanced Diploma

CAMPUS:
Castlegar Campus

The Selkirk College TESOL Advanced diploma program
is for students interested in teaching English as a
second or foreign language either domestically or
internationally. Classes are offered in one intensive
semester of study, during which time students gain
both theoretical and practical knowledge in teaching
language. Upon completion, students are eligible for
TESL Canada Professional Certification.

The program includes course work in the areas of
second language acquisition theory and linguistics,
curriculum design, materials development,
intercultural communication, grammar, phonology,
classroom management, multi-media resources
and assessment. In addition to the 18 hours a week
of class time, students observe and teach in one

of Selkirk College’s multicultural ESL classes on

the same campus. TESOL students also have the
opportunity to participate in language partnerships
with ESL students and gain work experience as ESL
tutors. There are two program options:

TESOL ADVANCED DIPLOMA

Students complete 250 hours of methodology
coursework plus a 20-hour practicum which includes
10 hours of observation and 10 hours of practice
teaching in one of Selkirk’s skill-based, multicultural
ESL classrooms.

Students who hold a degree and meet the
qualifications for Selkirk’s TESOL Advanced Diploma
program are eligible for TESL Canada Professional 1
Certification.

For those interested in TESL Canada Professional

2 Certification, Selkirk College offers an Extended
Practicum (usually 8 weeks) which includes an
additional 20 hours of observation and 10 hours of
teaching in one of Selkirk’s skill-based, multicultural
ESL classrooms.

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TESOL ADVANCED DIPLOMA

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SEMESTER

Course Name Credit
TSOL 101 Introduction to Teaching English Language Learners On Campus 3
TSOL 103 Teaching Listening and Speaking On Campus 3
TSOL 105 Teaching Reading and Writing On Campus 3
TSOL 107 Topics in English Language Learning On Campus 1
TSOL 109 Teaching Pronunciation On Campus 2
TSOL 110 Practicum Experience and Seminar On Campus 4
TSOL 112 Grammar for Teachers On Campus 2

Total 18

Additional course offerings - these courses are not a part of the TESOL Advanced diploma or TESL

Advanced certificate programs.

— TSOL 121 Extended Practicum (1 credit)

— TSOL 122 Visiting Practicum (1 credit)

— TSOL 123 Practical Studies in TESOL (1 credit)
TSOL 120 International Practicum (2 credits)

TESL ADVANCED CERTIFICATE

Students complete 14 credits (250 hours) of
methodology coursework, but they do not participate
in the Practicum component. This program does not
meet all the requirements needed to apply for TESL
Canada recognition.

If students who have completed the Advanced
certificate program and wish to complete the
practicum component and convert their Advanced
certificate to an Advanced diploma, they can do so
within one year and with the approval of the School
Chair. There is an additional charge for this added
teaching experience.

INTERNATIONAL PRACTICUM

An international teaching practicum experience
provides students with an opportunity to live and
teach in an international setting with the support of
Selkirk College. During their practicum students will
apply the theories and methods studied in the Selkirk
College TESOL program in a work environment.

Please note: TSOL120 is an additional practicum for
graduates of the Selkirk College TESOL Advanced
diploma program. It is not a requirement for
graduation. This course may not be offered every
year. Enrolment is limited.

Selkirk currently has partnerships with schools/
organizations in Japan, China and Mexico. We hope
to have even more opportunities available in the near
future.

TSOL 100 Teaching English to Young Learners (2 credits)

VISITING PRACTICUM

The visiting practicum program also offers TESOL
students an opportunity to complete their classroom
observations and practicum teaching experience

at Selkirk College. Students who have completed

a minimum of 100 hours of TESOL course work at
another institution and some related experience can
apply for the visiting practicum. Students work one-
on-one with an experienced ESL instructor as they
observe, plan, deliver, and reflect on lessons in one of
Selkirk’s skill-based, multicultural ESL classrooms.

PRACTICAL STUDIES IN TESOL

The Practical Studies in TESOL program is a 4-week
program available from January through July to
international TESOL students or instructors who are
interested in working alongside an experienced,
Canadian instructor in one of Selkirk’s skill-based,
multicultural ESL classrooms. Students shadow

a mentor teacher, observe a variety of classes,
participate in all student events, and plan and deliver
a number of practicum language lessons.

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