TESL/TESOL DIPLOMA PROGRAMS VIA TESL/TESOL Diploma Programs are recognized by TESL CANADA

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1 /TESOL DIPLOMA PROGRAMS VIA /TESOL Diploma Programs are recognized by CANADA FULL-TIME AND ONLINE /TESOL PROGRAMS TEACH IN CANADA OR ABROAD TSXV-LOY

2 TRAINING CENTRE s Mission Statement VIA Training Centre strives to provide the most current and practical English teaching techniques in an enthusiastic and energetic atmosphere. VIA / TESOL PROGRAM INFORMATION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR BACKGROUND PRO 120 /TESOL Program Supervisor Practicum Supervisor Lilla Capaldo BA, University of British Columbia PRO 270 /TESOL Program Supervisor Practicum Supervisor Jonathan Granfar MA in Education, McGill University ONLINE 120 /TESOL Program Supervisor Practicum Supervisor Victoria International Academy opened VIA Training Centre in 2005 as an extension of the ESL programs offered at VIA. With programs designed by master /TESOL and ESL educators, VIA Training Centre has grown from one fulltime /TESOL program to two full-time and two online /TESOL programs. Based on Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), VIA /TESOL Diploma Programs are designed to meet or exceed Canada requirements. REGISTERED Tara Toller BA, University of Calgary 2

3 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION PRO 120 /TESOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM The VIA Pro 120 /TESOL Diploma Programs are designed for people wishing to pursue a career in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to non-native English speakers. The national accreditation body in Canada for these programs is Canada. Graduates of the VIA Pro 120 /TESOL Diploma Programs are eligible to apply for the /TESOL Canada Professional Standard One Certificate. This is the basic standard for ESL teachers in Canada, both in private and public school programs. In addition, /TESOL Canada certification is a requirement for all teachers in member schools of Languages Canada. The VIA Pro 120 /TESOL Diploma Program consists of 100 classroom hours, 10 hours of observing ESL classes and 10 hours of teaching ESL classes, giving students a comprehensive understanding of various ESL teaching theories and methodologies. The classroom component takes 4 weeks to complete plus the practicum, which can be done at VIA or at a location of the student s choosing as long as the location and Sponsor Teacher meet Canada practicum requirements. Classes are comprised of lectures and demonstrations on topics such as the integration of listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation skills, lesson planning, and classroom management. The VIA Pro 120 Online /TESOL Diploma Program is also accredited by Canada and based on the same content as the full-time program. It is divided into 10 courses, each course consisting of two files. One file is a PDF file of readings to supplement the textbook, and a Word file of questions and exercises that must be completed and returned for marking. The exercise file will be returned with comments along with the next course. The VIA Pro 120 /TESOL Diploma Program applies Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) with the goal of providing graduates with the confidence and ability to effectively teach students of all nationalities around the world. PRO 270 /TESOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM The VIA Pro 270 /TESOL Diploma Program is an advanced /TESOL program for professional educators. This extensive program encompasses everything covered in the Pro 120 program in greater detail, as well as a number of additional areas, such as Grammar for Teachers, Sociolinguistics, and Psycho linguistics. This program also covers material from university courses required to become a Resource Teacher in public school systems. TEXTBOOKS /TESOL - PRO 120 Required: Teaching By Principles An interactive Approach to Language Pedagogy (3rd Edition) Dr. H. Douglas Brown ISBN-10: /TESOL - PRO 270 Required: The Practice of English Language Teaching, Jeremy Harmer Principles of Language Teaching: H. Douglas Brown Master Teachers: Compilation DVD FULL-TIME STUDENTS The textbook can be purchased at VIA before or on the first day of class. ONLINE STUDENTS The textbooks will be mailed to you free of charge upon registration. 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. The practicum can usually be completed in 3 or 4 weeks but will depend on the schedule of class availability at each practicum location. The practicum can be done at VIA, or at a location of the student s choosing as long as the students and Sponsor Teacher meet Canada practicum requirements. The online program is based on the same material as the full-time program, but is selfpaced and the courses are delivered by . The course work for the online program takes about 6 to 8 months if it is done part-time, plus the practicum. For online programs, students will complete Stand Alone Practicum, VIA Training Centre will help students who experience difficulty finding a suitable practicum location. 3

4 ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS (ADMISSION POLICY) WITHDRAWAL/ DISMISSAL POLICY REGISTRATION FEE The registration fee is due on the day of registration for in-class programs. The registration fee must be received in order to be officially enrolled in the VIA /TESOL Program. This fee is nonrefundable. All remaining fees are due on or before the first day of class. Late payments may result in loss of trainee status in the program and forfeit of paid fees. Refunds are calculated according to the Private Career Training Institutes Agency s Directives. Students may begin the Online Programs when the full tuition is received. These policies can be found at the reception counter at VIA, in the student contract, and on our website. register-online-now Students applying for entrance into the VIA /TESOL Diploma Program must meet the following requirements and provide proof they are either: A: Eligible for VIA /TESOL Diploma and Canada Certificate. A native speaker of English with a university (undergraduate) degree. If the university s main language of instruction was not English, an approved English test scores is required. Original university transcripts are required. B: Not eligible for Canada Certificate, Eligible for VIA /TESOL Diploma. A native speaker of English with high school matriculation. Original matriculation certificate is required: or C: A native speaker of another language, have a minimum of high school diploma and an English test score of one of the following: TOEFL Paper Test: 550 / TOEFL CBT: 213 and a TWE: 5 and a TSE: 60 / MELAB: 85 with a speaking test of 4 / Can Test: Listening, Reading, Writing 5, Speaking 4.5 / CAELS: 80 overall, with a minimum of 70 in both writing and speaking subtests / IELTS: 6.5. Original test score certificates and transcripts are required. TRANSFER OF CREDITS The Canada Level 1 Certificate is an internationally recognized certificate that can be applied to Canada Level 2 or higher certificates based on the criteria of those level certificates. The VIA /TESOL Diploma Programs do not have any university or college transfer credits. PLAR (PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT REVIEW) POLICY Students who complete the VIA 120hr /TESOL either online or in class will be given credit for 7 modules in the VIA 270hr /TESOL Diploma. Students will also receive credit for half of the tuition fees of the 270 program. VIA TC will give full credit for a 120 hr program that has been approved for Canada Standard 1 certification as equivalent to its own 120hr /TESOL Diploma. The modules to be given credit for the VIA 270hr /TESOL Diploma will be determined by a PLAR of the program completed. The amount of tuition given credit will be determined on a case by case basis. If the 120 hr program was completed at another institution which does not meet the approval of the Canada Standard 1 certification, the equivalency will be determined on a case by case basis through a PLAR. Please be informed that if VIA does grant credit towards its 270 program, the students will also need to submit the same documents for the PLAR to Canada if requested when applying for Standard 2 Certification. In this case, Canada will conduct its own PLAR to determine whether equivalent credit can be given. * Please note there is a $100 fee for the Prior Learning Assessment Review. 4

5 ATTENDANCE POLICY Students must attend at least 85% of the classes. Students cannot graduate if they miss more than 15% of the classes. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Students must achieve a minimum of B+ to graduate. CLASS TIMES AND DATES Expected start and end dates are published online and printed material. Please refer to the posted calendar. Hours: Monday Friday 9:00am 3:30pm Practicum Hours: depends on the teaching schedule APPEALS / DISPUTE RESOLUTION POLICY Trainees are entitled to appeals. Appeals will be heard by the Board of Directors of VIA Training Centre and decisions will be based on school polices and applicable laws. QUESTIONS THIS COURSE WILL ANSWER How do I plan a lesson? How do I follow a lesson plan? What do I do if the lesson plan falls apart? How do I teach the four skills (reading, writing, listening & speaking)? How do I teach pronunciation? How do I manage a classroom? How do I keep control in a classroom? What if the students don t talk? What if the students ask questions I can t answer? How do I teach children? How do I teach adults? How do I teach secondary school students? How do I teach different proficiency levels? How do I choose a textbook? How do I evaluate students? How do I incorporate evaluations into the curriculum? How do I make lessons interactive? How do I use games and and activities in the classroom effectively? VIA TC will work in good faith to resolves all appeals in a fair and timely manner, however, if trainees are not satisfied with VIA TC appeal decisions then they have the option and right to request arbitration. VIA TC appeals do not inhibit trainee s legal rights or access to legal advice or representation. TRAINEE RIGHTS Trainees are entitled to access to VIA TC facilities including, but not limited to, the computer lab, library, and kitchen and lounge areas. In addition, Trainees are entitled to a safe and non-threatening environment, and are protected by VIA TC s Definitions and Policies Regarding Behaviour guidelines which are available at the VIA TC front counter. Trainees are also entitled to private appointments with the /TESOL instructor and can arrange times directly with the instructor. Trainees have the same rights and privileges as all students at VIA TC as outlined by all local, provincial, and federal laws, as well as those defined by Canada and the Private and Post-Secondary Education Commission. 5

6 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 Day 20 /TESOL PRO 120 PROGRAM SCHEDULE FULL-TIME WEEK ONE - WEEK TWO - Introduction to Course outline - Rules / Expectations - Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching - Lesson analysis / Comparison - Unit 1 Methodologies Past / Present - Unit 2 Classroom Principles - Principles for Teaching Vocabulary / Idioms - Peer Teaching Vocab - Unit 3 Teaching Different Age Levels - Proficiency Levels - Demo: Teaching Children - Unit 4/5 Techniques / Textbooks: Lesson - Planning - Unit 6 Lesson Planning - Observations/Discussion - Unit 7 Form Focused Instructions: Teaching Grammar - Unit 8 Peer Teaching Grammar - Unit 9 Initiating / Sustaining Interaction Classroom Management WEEK THREE - WEEK FOUR - Unit 10 Integrating the 4 Skills / Teaching - Listening/Pronunciation lessons - Unit 11 Peer Teaching Listening - Unit 12 Teaching Reading / Idioms - Unit 13 Peer Teaching of Reading / Idioms - Unit 14 Teaching Speaking / Conversation - Unit 14 Peer Teaching Conversation - Unit 15 Teaching Writing - Unit 15 Peer Teaching Writing - Unit 16 Practicum Prep - Unit 17 Assessment and Testing Final Exam FULL-TIME PRACTICUM PRACTICUM ONLINE PRACTICUM The practicum consists of: - 10 hours of directed ESL class observations - 10 hours of observed solo teaching * Please note: Completion of the practicum may take 4 weeks or more depending on the number of students enrolled and the holiday schedule. * Please note: If you are in another location and it is too far to get to Victoria, Vancouver or Toronto, you can find out which schools have faculty meeting the requirements on the Languages Canada website. 6

7 /TESOL PRO CURRICULUM OUTLINE UNIT 1 UNIT 2 UNIT 3 UNIT 4 UNIT 5 UNIT 6 UNIT 7 UNIT 8 UNIT 9 UNIT 10 UNIT 11 UNIT 12 UNIT 13 UNIT 14 UNIT 15 UNIT 16 UNIT 17 UNIT 15 UNIT 16 UNIT 17 FULL-TIME Methodologies Past / Present Classroom Principles / Principles for Teaching / Vocabulary Teaching Different Age Levels / Proficiency Levels Demo: Teaching Children Techniques / Textbooks Lesson Planning Lesson Planning Form Focus Instructions Looking at Teaching Grammar Peer Teaching Grammar Initiating / Sustaining Interaction / Classroom Management Integrating the 4 Skills / Teaching Listening / Pronunciation Peer Teaching Listening Teaching Reading / Idiom Peer Teaching of Reading / Idiom Teaching Writing Peer Teaching Writing Practicum Prep Assessment and Testing Final Exam Peer Teaching Writing Practicum Prep Assessment and Testing Final Exam Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Course 4 Course 5 Methodologies, Classroom Principles and Learner Motivation (Chapters 1-5 ) Learner Variables & Socio-political/ Institutional Contexts (Chapters 6-8 ) Techniques, Textbooks & Technology, How to Plan a Lesson, Curriculum Design (Chapters 9-12) Interactive Language Teaching: Initiating and Sustaining Interaction (Chapters 13-14) Classroom Management & Strategies-Based Instruction (Chapters 15-16) Course 6 Speaking & Writing (Chapters 19 & 21) Course 7 Listening & Reading (Chapters 18 & 20) Course 8 Integrating the Four Skills: Content - Based Instruction (Chapter 17) Course 9 Course 10 ONLINE Presentation, Practice & Production: Form - Focused Instruction (Chapter 22) Language Testing & Professional Development, Teachers for Social Responsibility (Chapters 23-26) 7

8 /TESOL PRO CURRICULUM OUTLINE Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 FULL-TIME English as a World Language / Theories, Methods, and Techniques Learners and Teachers / Managing Learning Focusing on Language / Forms and Grammar Teaching the 4 Language Skills: Reading and Listening Teaching the 4 Language Skills: Speaking and Writing Lesson Planning & Syllabuses Resources and Technology / Evaluation and Assessment Introduction to Psycholinguistics Introduction to Sociolinguistics Professional Development and Practicum Preparation ONLINE Course 1 English as A World Language (Chapters 1-2) Course 2 Theories, Methods, and Technique (Chapters 3-4) Course 3 Learners and Teachers (Chapters 5-7) Course 4 Managing Learning (Chapters 8-9) Course 5 Materials, Resources and Technology (Chapter 11) Course 6 Focusing on Language I: Grammar (Chapters 12-13) Course 7 Focusing on Language II: Vocabulary (Chapters 14) Course 8 Focusing on Language III: Pronunciation (Chapters 15) Course 9 Teaching the Four Language Skills: Reading. Listening (Chapter 16-18) Course 10 Teaching the Four Language Skills: Writing, Speaking (Chapter 19-20) Course 11 Designing and Incorporating Learning Activities (Chapters 21) Course 12 Lesson Planning & Syllabuses (Chapters 22) Course 13 Evaluation and Assessment: Theory and Practise (Chapters 23) Course 14 Applied Linguistics 1: Sociocultural Factors (Chapters 24-26) Course 15 Applied Linguistics 2: Linguistic Factors (Chapters 27-28) Course 16 Professional Development and SLA Research (Chapters 29-30) PRACTICUM FULL-TIME PRACTICUM ONLINE PRACTICUM The practicum consists of: - 10 hours of directed ESL class observations - 10 hours of observed solo teaching * Please note: Completion of the practicum may take 4 weeks or more depending on the number of students enrolled and the holiday schedule. * Please note: If you are in another location and it is too far to get to Victoria, Vancouver or Toronto, you can find out which schools have faculty meeting the requirements on the Languages Canada website. 8

9 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 the VIA /TESOL Pro 120 Diploma and the VIA /TESOL Pro 270. GRADING SYSTEM Grading criteria will be evaluated according to the following distribution of marks: EVALUATED CRITERIA FULL TIME DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS Total course grade will be evaluated according to the following distribution of marks: Assignments, Journal, Attendance, Participation EVALUATED CRITERIA ONLINE 40% Exams 20% Practicum 40% Total 100% Assignments, Assigned Questions, Lesson Plans DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS 60% Practicum 40% Total 100% PERCENTAGE RANGE LETTER GRADE % A % A 80-84% A % B % B 68-71% B % C % C 50-54% D 0-49% F *For the full time students Homework is a journal which is reviewed once a week throughout the program. Class contribution is participation in class discussion of class topics, sharing of experiences and ideas, and the raising of questions. There is one final written examination for 120 and two exams (midterm & final) for

10 TUITION FEES VIA /TESOL DIPLOMA PROGRAMS (FULL TIME & ONLINE) Registration $200 Registration $200 PRO 120 (120 HOURS) Textbook/ Handouts Tuition $100 $1,350 PRO 270 (270 HOURS) Textbook/ Handouts Tuition $125 $2,300 TOTAL $1,650 TOTAL $2,625 PLEASE NOTE 1. In order to register for Full-time Programs the student must pay the $200 nonrefundable registration fee. The rest of the tuition fees are due 2 weeks prior to the class start date. If the tuition is not received 2 weeks prior to the start date, the student may lose their place and forfeit their deposit. 2. In order to register and begin Online Programs the student must pay the fees in full. REGULATIONS ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND HARASSMENT / STUDENT CONDUCT CODE VIA s /TESOL Program has an obligation to ensure academic integrity. All cases of cheating or plagiarism, and any variations thereof, will be immediately referred to the Programs Coordinator. Students who participate in any form of cheating and/or plagiarism may be required to withdraw from the VIA /TESOL Program. Students are expected to carefully review the following points discussing academic integrity and group projects that have been adopted by the VIA /TESOL Programs: Acts of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, the following: Using the exact words of a published or unpublished author without quotation marks and without referencing the source of these words Duplicating a table, graph or diagram, in whole or in part, without referencing the source Paraphrasing the conceptual framework, research design, interpretation, or any other ideas of another person, whether written or verbal (e.g. personal communication, ideas from a verbal presentation) without referencing the source Copying the answers of another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment Providing answers to another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment Taking any unauthorized materials into an examination or term test Impersonating another student or allowing another person to impersonate oneself for the purpose of submitting academic work or writing any test or examination Stealing or damaging library materials Accessing test prior to the time and date of the sitting Changing name or answer(s) on a test after that test has been graded and returned Submitting the same paper or portions thereof for more than one assignment, without discussions with the instructor(s) involved 10

11 PROGRAM DATES /TESOL PRO 120 PROGRAM COURSE # START DATES CLASS FINISH DATES PRACTICUM FINISH DATES 1 JAN JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR FEB FEB MAR MAR 7 8 APR APR MAR MAR APR APR MAY MAY APRIL APRIL MAY MAY JUN JUN MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL JUN JUL 30 2 JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG 5 6 AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP 8 9 OCT OCT 3 4 OCT NOV OCT OCT NOV NOV 7 8 DEC DEC NOV NOV DEC DEC JAN JAN 16, 17, /TESOL PRO 270 PROGRAM COURSE # START DATES CLASS FINISH DATES PRACTICUM FINISH DATES 1 JAN JAN 07 6 MAR MAR APR APR MAR APR JUN JUN 07 6 JUL JUL JUN JUN AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP NOV NOV JAN DEC 2, VIA

12 TRAINING CENTRE 2014 CALENDAR 1: New Year s Day 2: Groundhog Day 10: Family Day 9: DST Begins 17: St. Patrick s Day 18: Good Friday 21: Easter Monday 14: Valentine s Day 11: Mother s Day 19: Victoria Day 15: Father s Day 1: Canada Day 4: BC Day 1: Labour Day 13: Thanksgiving Day 31: Halloween 2: DST Ends 11: Remembrance Day 25: Christmas 26: Boxing Day RED Holiday / TESOL 120 Start Dates / TESOL 270 Start Dates * Please note that the practicum can usually be completed in 3 or 4 weeks but will depend on the schedule of class availability at each practicum location. 654 Yates St. Victoria, B.C. V8W 1L3 I Tel: I Fax: info@canadatesl.com I