Montgomery College
TESOL Training Institute
The Adult ESOL & Literacy – GED Program, under the Workforce Development & Continuing Education Unit of Montgomery College is pleased to present this Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Training Institute. The purpose of the Institute is to provide a high-quality innovative educational program that will enable individuals, in a supportive and challenging environment, to embark on or enhance their careers in adult ESOL. As a community of lifelong learners who aspire to the highest standards of instructional excellence, we seek to create career pathways for instructional leadership, service, and success in TESOL that significantly contributes to the highest standard of language teaching and teacher training in the region.
Highlights
The Institute provides:
- Structured opportunities for participants to obtain theoretical and practical training in Teaching English to Speakers to Other Language (TESOL).
- Theoretical training in the principles of linguistics and language pedagogy that underpin quality instruction
- Practical training that includes the requirement in each class for participants to engage in classroom observations and/or volunteer or professional teaching for approximately ten hours per course.
- A significant academic challenge for participants in a supportive learning environment
- A career pathway for increased employment opportunities in the field of TESOL that include adult education programs at nonprofits, government educational, businesses, and overseas organizations.
The Institute requires:
- A bachelor’s degree as a prerequisite to admission
- A deep commitment to providing quality instruction for ESOL learners
- A significant willingness and preparedness to engage in challenging academic work
- A commitment of personal time, energy, and resources
- Successful completion with a B or higher of the four core noncredit classes:
- TED001 Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TED002 Assessment and Evaluation in the ESOL Classroom
- TED003 Teaching Reading Skills to ESOL Learners
- TED004 Understanding Second Language Acquisition
Additional coursework may be added to the program as the needs are identified.
For more information, please call 240-567-8971, email esol@montgomerycollege.edu, or attend an orientation session. You may also find more information TESOL Training Institue, Frequently Asked Questions.
Montgomery College is an academic institution that is committed to equal opportunity and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty and staff.
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