Research at CESL and Visiting Scholars

CESL is proud to offer a range of programs to fit the needs of a diverse group of future EFL teachers.  Any person interested in teaching EFL abroad can take the classroom-based 100-hour Full TEFL certificate in the summer.  Depending on a potential teacher’s plans or needs, one can also take the online route, taking the 50-hour Online Basic TEFL, the 20-hour onsite practicum, followed by the 50-hour Online Advanced TEFL certificate for a total of 120 hours of TEFL certificates.  Click below on the Professional Certificate Details for an overview.

• Professional Certificate Details
• Application
• TEFL Brochure

For more information: teachesl@email.arizona.edu

October 17-December 10, 2009 online

The Online Basic TEFL program is intended for individuals who plan to teach English in a short-term capacity. It has been designed to provide the essential foundations in language teaching theory, methodology and practical classroom application. The course combines asynchronous powerpoint presentations, discussions and application activities with synchronous chat forums and streaming video clips of authentic ESL teaching. This program can be complimented with an optional 20-hr observational and guided teaching practicum at the Center for ESL and completed with the 50 Hour Online Advanced to total 120 hours of TEFL certificates. Add the 4.5 CEU

For a 10% discount, apply and pay on or before September 1.

March 21-May 14, 2009 online

The Online Advanced TEFL program is intended for in-service teachers with two or more years of experience or for those teachers who have completed the 50 Hour Basic and the 20 Hour Practicum and are interested in getting more advanced coursework towards 120 total TEFL hours. This online course is designed to provide advanced coursework in instructional methods of the four skills and classroom management techniques.  The course combines asynchronous powerpoint presentations, discussions and application activities with synchronous chat forums and streaming video clips of authentic ESL teaching.

For a 10% discount, apply and pay on or before February 15.

July 13- August 8, 2009 at CESL

The Full TEFL program is an intensive, classroom-based course intended for individuals who plan to teach English professionally and in a long-term capacity. It has been designed to meet the needs of both novice and experienced teachers by combining comprehensive foundational coursework in language acquisition theory, teaching methodology and assessment with advanced instructional techniques and curricular frameworks. Coursework includes EFL teaching theory, methods & strategies, classroom management, and both formal and informal language assessment. The program also includes an integrated 30-hour observational and guided classroom teaching practicum for hands-on experience to complement and guide classroom instruction. 10 CEU

For a 10% discount, apply and pay on or before June 1.

Year-Round

The 20-hour Practicum supplement can be added to any of our TEFL Certificate programs or simply taken alone as an independent component. The practicum combines classroom observations and debriefings with supervised teaching practice at the Center for ESL or an approved affiliate institution. Teachers interested in this program will observe 17 hours of classroom instruction and teach or assist a teacher for 3 hours of mentored instruction.  The student caps this off by turning in a teaching/observing self reflection, outlining what they have learned and how to apply that to what they do.

There are no discounts for this certificate.

All applicants should

• have at least an Associate of Arts degree or international equivalent
• be competent in written and spoken English
• teaching experience (at least 2 years or 20-hour Practicum
• for the TEFL Online Advanced)
• be willing to work collaboratively
• have access to a reliable internet connection for online certificates

TEFL applicants can apply for up to 10% discount on tuition if paid before the discount deadline.

For late registration on or after the first day of class, add 10% of tuition.

• International job opportunities; see the world - travel and work. Most jobs require at least 100-hour TEFL certifcate. See the links below.
• CESL courses are offered both online and in class; teachers will have flexibiltiy in scheduling training
• Course work can be completed within four intensive weeks - including practicum
• Follow-up, on-line community discussions are available to encourage continued professional development

• Recommended Reading List pdf
• Sample Lesson Plan Worksheet
• Sample Syllabus
• Sample Teaching Practicum
• Sample Observation Practicum
• Sample Observation Form
• SLA Theory Week 1
• SLA Theory Week 2
• SLA Theory Week 3
• SLA Theory Week 4

CESL's Resources for Teachers Links

Professional Advocacy http://capwiz.com/tesol/home/

University of Arizona Degree Programs

• Ph.D. Second Language Acquisition and Teaching
• M.A. English Language and Linguistics

TEFL PODCAST LECTURE SERIES
Lance R. Askildson, PhD Candidate

TEFL Podcast Welcome
TEFL Podcast: Second Language Acquisition Theory I
TEFL Podcast: Second Language Acquisition Theory II

CESL endorses the positon of our professional organization, TESOL, Inc., on teacher qualifications.

1. Teacher Quality
2. Non discrimination again NNEST

Apply to teach at CESL

CESL does not endorse any particular teacher recruiter. The following is a sample of recruiters. Never agree to work for any organizaton without first researching the program or recruiter. Teacher candidates may request to view CESL's teaching program information as available by emailing teachesl@email.arizona.edu

Recruiters who wish to offer information to teacher candidates should complete this survey.

CESL TEFL graduates may request to see the current list of recruiters by emailing teachesl@email.arizona.edu

http://www.tesol.org/ The largest & most reputable English teaching professional organization in the world

Career services

http://www.jetprogramme.org/ The Japanese English Teaching Exchange Program (JET)

http://epik.knue.ac.kr/ An EFL teacher program administered by the Korean government & the K-University of Education

http://www.esljobs.com/ A large set of TEFL postings for Asia and Oceania with a majority of positions in China and Japan

http://www.tefl.com/ An extensiveTEFL job board with positions worldwide and particularly in Europe

http://www.englishjobmaze.com/ A general EFL resource site and job board; Teacher resources include sample lesson plans

http://www.eflteachingjobs.com/ Large EFL Job board with a majority of postings from East Asia and the Middle East

http://www.esljobfind.com/ Asian TEFL job forum with hundreds of positions in China, Taiwan and Korea

http://www.eslpro.com/ A detailed ESL/EFL resource site for both students and teachers; featuring an extensive job listing

http://www.eslmonkeys.com/ An instructional and job resource for ESL/EFL teachers and students; worldwide postings

www.clic.es/ Spanish lessons in Spain & TEFL Job resources; Clic Spanish courses are intended for students of all ages

http://www.jobs.edufind.com/ A clearinghouse for Educational jobs abroad including thousands of TEFL positions

http://www.tesolmax.com/ A clearinghouse for TEFL teacher/student resources and hundreds of job listings

http://www.eslteachers.ca/ A Canadian site of ESL/EFL jobs and resources for qualified individuals who want to teach English abroad

http://www.eslteachersboard.com/ Lists 3000+ teaching international jobs; 2390+ recent teacher resumes.

http://www.englishfirst.com/trt/index.html Teach English in China with English First

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