Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Course Details
COURSE DATES
Online Coursework: Weeks 1-19 (Jan 5 through May 15, 2009)
Trainees will log in up to three times a week to interact with their instructor and classmates, and complete assignments. Trainees will also visit local schools for class observations.
On-site Practicum: Week 20
Trainees will be at Georgetown University during one of the following weeks:
1) May 18 - 22
2) Jun 1 – 5
3) Jun 8 – 12, OR
4) Jun 15 - 19
COURSE STRUCTURE
On-line: Daily instruction online with daily assignments which can be submitted at the end of each week.
Lectures: Posted online for the week
Readings: Textbook chapters and articles assigned each week
Tasks: Small group activities, observation reports, projects, and lesson planning exercises submitted via the Internet
Discussions: Theories analyzed and reviewed on discussion board or chat line
Homework: Submitted via the Internet by posted deadlines
Local: Practicum: Full-time intensive 5-day course.
Monday Methodology session – Observation of teaching – Practice teaching – Feedback session.
Tuesday Methodology session – Observation of teaching – Practice teaching – Feedback session.
Wednesday Methodology session – Observation of teaching – Practice teaching – Feedback session.
Thursday Methodology session – Observation of teaching – Practice teaching – Feedback session.
Friday Methodology session – Observation of teaching – Practice teaching – Feedback session – Certificate ceremony
COURSE TOPICS
- Teaching Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Pronunciation
- Using a communicative, student-centered approach to teaching
- Planning cohesive lessons with clear goals and varied activities
- Making effective use of the textbook
- Developing materials to complement textbooks and textbook comparisons
- Using authentic materials and tools
- Combining traditional and contemporary teaching skills and resources
- Practicing error-correction techniques
- Assessing student achievement
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
- Successful completion of on-line course component
- Preparation of lesson plans for teaching
- Successful teaching of final individual lesson
- Completion of one materials development project
- Compilation of professional portfolio
TEXTBOOKS
- Estimated textbook cost: $150.
- Participants are to purchase their own textbooks in time for the first week of class.
- Textbook titles will be provided when participants are notified of selection for the program.
Dates and Prices
2009 TEFL Program
6 months
On-line: January 5 - May 15, 2009
Practicum at GU: May 18-22, Jun 1–5, Jun 8–12, OR Jun 15-19, 2009
TUITION AND FEES: $3,700 (including $100 non-refundable application fee) due at time of application
10% tuition discount for Georgetown University graduates and employees.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 1, 2008
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Admission Requirements
Practicum Information
Additional Costs/Fees:
Textbooks: $150 (estimated)
Medical insurance: $39 (mandatory for non-U.S. applicants)
Cost of housing, meals and personal expenses during the practicum: $700 (estimated)
Refund Policy:
Withdrawal before January 5: 100% tuition cost
Withdrawal before January 6: 75% tuition cost
Withdrawal before January 7: 50% tuition cost
No refunds after January 7, 2009
