Full Time TESL Pro 270 Program
The full-time program is 250 hours in the classroom, 10 hours of observing ESL classes, and 10 hours of teaching ESL classes. The classroom component takes 10 weeks to complete plus the practicum, which can usually be completed in 3 or 4 weeks.
The practicum can be done at VIA, or at a location of the student’s choosing as long as the location and Sponsor Teaching meet TESL Canada practicum requirements.
| Program Outline | |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | English as a World Language / Theories, Methods, and Techniques |
| Unit 2 | Learners and Teachers / Managing Learning |
| Unit 3 | Focusing on Language / Forms and Grammar |
| Unit 4 | Teaching the 4 Language Skills: Reading and Listening |
| Unit 5 | Teaching the 4 Language Skills: Speaking and Writing |
| Unit 6 | Lesson Planning & Syllabuses |
| Unit 7 | Resources and Technology / Evaluation and Assessment |
| Unit 8 | Introduction to Psycholinguistics |
| Unit 9 | Introduction to Sociolinguistics |
| Unit 10 | Curriculum Design and Professional Development |
Practicum Requirements
The practicum for all TESL programs consists of 10 hours of observing TESL Canada-certified teachers, and solo-teach for 10 hours.
We will provide a list of TESL Canada – recognized schools where the practicum can be completed. We will also provide a form to ensure the sponsor teacher is certified by TESL Canada. If there is not a suitable location to complete your practicum in your area, we encourage you to do your practicum at VIA Training Centre.
Textbook
This program requires How to Teach English, Jeremy Harmemer; Principles of Language Teaching, H. Douglas Brown; and Master Teachers: Compilation DVD. These materials can be purchased at the VIA Training Centre before or on the first day of class.
Evaluation
Evaluation is based on attendance and participation, completed homework assignments, written examinations, class presentations and a submitted lesson plan. Students scoring 75% (cumulative) or better on the evaluation criteria qualify for both VIA TESL Diploma VIA On-Line TESL Diploma.
Grading criteria will be evaluated according to the following distribution of marks:
| Evaluated Criteria | Distribution of Marks |
|---|---|
| Attendance | 25% |
| Class Contribution | 20% |
| Homework | 15% |
| Written Examination | 10% |
| Class Presentation | 15% |
| Lesson Plan | 15% |
Practicum criteria will be evaluated according to the following distribution of marks:
| Evaluated Criteria | Distribution of Marks |
|---|---|
| Solo Teaching | 50% |
| Post-Solo Teaching Discussion | 25% |
| Material Assessment and Application | 25% |
Total course grade will be evaluated according to the following distribution of marks:
| Percentage Range | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90-100% | A+ |
| 85-89% | A |
| 80-84% | A- |
| 75-79% | B+ |
| 72-74% | B |
| 68-71% | B- |
| 64-67% | C+ |
| 55-63% | C |
| 50-54% | D |
| 0-49% | F |
Transfer of Credits
The TESL Canada Level 1 Certificate is an internationally recognized certificate that can be applied to TESL Canada Level 2 or higher certificates based on the criteria of those level certificates. The VIA TESL Diploma Program does not have any university or college transfer credits.
Graduation Requirements
Students must achieve a minimum of B+ to graduate.
Attendance Policy
Students must attend at least 85% of the classes. Students cannot graduate if they miss more than 15% of the classes. This is the equivalent of 3 classes.