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The ESL Teaching Academy was one of six adult education training programs chosen at the national level for a colloquium at the 2008 TESOL Convention in New York. The programs chosen for the colloquium represent academic and non-academic training, and include states as far as Hawaii. Eastfield College is proud of its program and proud to be included in the colloquium.
Whether you are a new or experienced English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor, independent school district teacher, or wanting to teach overseas, our practical, hands-on training will provide you the tools you need to teach confidently and effectively. You’ll learn methods and techniques that really work while enhancing your ESL presentation skills and increasing your knowledge of adult second language acquistion.
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ESL Teaching Academy training coursework is also a helpful resource for teachers preparing for the ExCET exam. Teachers may use ESL Teaching Academy courses as continuing professional development in ESL. The Colleges of the DCCCD are pre-approved as providers of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) activities through the State Board for Education Certification, enabling teachers to apply successfully completed ESL Teaching Academy class hours toward requirements for Standard Certificate renewal. See our DCCCD ESL Teaching Academy page. for more information.
The ESL Teaching Academy offerings are designed to enhance teacher effectiveness in the adult ESL classroom and provide an overview of the principal methods, approaches and techniques as they relate to the different skill areas (i.e., whole-language learning, listening and speaking, reading, and writing and grammar). Topics include core skills areas, second language learning, lesson planning, materials development, use of technology, assessment, effective teaching presentation and classroom management. The program begins every fall and can be completed in ten months. There are classroom and on-line courses to choose from.
Background experience in ESL is not a prerequisite, however, interested students should minimally hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent, and possess advanced-level English proficiency in order to register. Financial Aid is available to pay the registration fee; please apply at least two weeks before the class is scheduled to begin. Class size is limited, so please register early.
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Contact Maria Caratini-Prado, Program Director ESL & ESL Teaching Academy for more information at 972-860-7659 or email mcaratini@dcccd.edu.
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