Program code
CNTESL
Discontinued
No
Program
Faculty
Language, Literature and Performing Arts
Department
Teaching English as a Second Language
Credential type
Certificate
Transcript title
Teaching English as a 2nd Lang
Date of first offering
Start term
202710
End term
Not Specified
Credential
Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language
Length of program
One semester
Credits
15.00
Admissions requirements
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements
- English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of B or approved substitution*
*Please see FAQs for a list of approved substitutions.
Curriculum framework
Graduation Requirements:
- Successful completion of 15.00 credits
- In good academic standing.
- 50% (7.50 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College.
- Time limit to complete the program graduation requirements: 4 years. Any courses completed outside of that time limit will not be usable. Students may seek the permission of the Department/Program to complete a credential outside the approved time limits.
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|
Foundations of Teaching English to Adult Speakers of Other Languages |
3.00 |
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Teaching English Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation to Adult Speakers of Other Languages |
3.00 |
|
|
Teaching English Reading, Vocabulary, and Writing to Adult Speakers of Other Languages |
3.00 |
|
|
Tutoring of English to Adult Speakers of Other Languages |
3.00 |
|
|
Practicum in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages |
3.00 |
|
|
Total Credits |
15.00 |
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Apply theories of second language acquisition, teaching methodologies, and approaches to develop English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners’ reading, writing, vocabulary, listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills.
- Select, adapt, and/or design EAL instructional materials and tasks for diverse EAL learners across settings and proficiency levels.
- Plan, deliver, analyze, and reflect on EAL lessons that integrate adult education principles, methodological and linguistic knowledge, and classroom observation insights.
- Assess EAL learner progress using appropriate assessment tools and providing constructive feedback on writing, speaking, and pronunciation.
- Identify and communicate features of English grammar and phonology clearly and accurately to support EAL learner understanding and language development.
- Demonstrate understanding of intercultural communication in the language classroom and apply strategies for effective EAL learner support and needs-based tutoring.
- Pursue professional growth by addressing teaching and tutoring challenges through reflective practice, developing job-seeking strategies, and understanding employment expectations in EAL contexts.