TESOL

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

What is TESOL?

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The TESOL course has a three-fold goal:

  • To equip individuals to serve immigrants and foreign students in their communities through tutoring and instruction in English.
  • To equip individuals to serve the citizens and leaders of foreign nations by meeting the practical need for English teachers.
  • To impart a vision for using TESOL as a tool for advancing Christ’s kingdom.

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Skills

The course is built on a foundation of Communicative Language Theory and task-based learning.

  • Learn how to teach the four macro-skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Develop and practice teaching skills in class.
  • Develop an understanding of the learning/teaching process, classroom management, how to assess students’ needs, how to plan a lesson, and how to plan a course.
  • Become familiar with resources for teaching vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
  • Learn the practical, hands-on use of teaching resources, as well as a theoretical foundation for teaching English.
  • Become familiar with different curriculum resources: how to find them, how to use them, and how to adapt them for the needs of the class.
Age Levels

The course will prepare students to teach English to a variety of age levels, from children to adults. It models active discovery methods in class that can be utilized in the ESL classroom.

Language Levels

The course will prepare students to teach at a variety of levels, from beginner to advanced.

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Audra Wolfley

Audra Wolfley, the instructor for this course, has been an active part of the IBLP TESOL ministry in Asia. Over a period of three years, she taught in and directed numerous camps for elementary, junior high, and high school students in Taiwan and China. She also served as an English teacher in four elementary schools and as a team director of the King Car Schweitzer English Teachers. While overseas, she earned her BA and will complete her Masters degree in Education and Counseling in August 2007. She earned her ESOL certification through Cambridge University and is currently directing an international student program for Christian Heritage Academy in Oklahoma City.

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It is helpful for students to bring the following items to the course:

  • A laptop computer. (It is not required that students bring this equipment, but they would find it helpful in completing course assignments. For those who do not have a laptop, desktop computers will be available.)
  • Craft supplies: scissors, markers, colored paper, etc.
  • A cell phone or a calling card for long-distance calls home.