ACP Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

Overview

TEFL Certificate Program thoughtfully combines both current trends in language teaching pedagogy with traditional best practices in the language teaching field. Whether your aim is to teach adults, children, or both, our program content carefully addresses these unique audiences. This is a daytime, full-time program.

Benefits

• Further your career as an English teacher
• Learn best practices of various current and traditional methodologies from distinguished teacher-trainers
• Attend local and/or regional professional CATESOL conferences to explore the most recent trends and developments
• Network with professionals in the TESL/TEFL field
• Observe teachers in American ESL classrooms, plan and conduct lessons at an American school
• Practice your teaching skills in a classroom setting
• Develop the skills you need to succeed in further post-graduate studies in TEFL and related fields

Certificate Requirements

All certificate programs at UC Irvine Extension require professional-level English language proficiency in listening and note-taking, reading comprehension and vocabulary, written expression, and oral presentation. International students who do not meet certificate program admissions requirements are invited to enroll first in one of our English language program offerings.

"As an experienced TEFL teacher, this program has well-prepared me to return home with additional skills to enhance my career."
Hae Lim Kim, Korea
ACP TEFL

Schedule

Tuition: $7,900

(A minimum score of 80 on the iBT TOEFL, 550 on the PBT TOEFL, 770 on the TOEIC, or 6.5 on the IELTS is required for admission to this program.)

	2012	2013
Winter	Jan 13 - Jun 15	Jan 11 - Jun 14
Spring
Summer	Jun 29 - Dec 14	Jul 5 - Dec 13
Fall	Oct 5 - Mar 1	Oct 4 - Feb 28

Curriculum

A certificate is awarded upon completion of the following eight required courses and the Professional Communication Seminar in an intensive six-month schedule with a grade of "C" or better in each course. These courses are specially designed daytime classes for international participants.

Introduction to an ACP

Gain an overview of the American higher educational system and acquire the academic skills to ensure your success in an ACP.

Professional Communications Seminar (PCS)

This class is academically and culturally tailored to enhance your training in the ACP TEFL. Students will attend special lectures from experts in the field about various aspects of teaching English as a foreign language, have the opportunity to participate in local teacher conferences, and network with current ESL/EFL teachers.

Courses

• TEFL Workshop Seminar
  Join with other international teacher-trainees learning about various TEFL topics in a conference/workshop setting. Topics may include the following: teaching with technology, teaching using storytelling, teaching with drama, teaching using art, teaching pronunciation, professional development, cultural presentations and more.
• Introduction to Language Learning Theories
  Become familiar with learning theories related to first and second language acquisition that are the foundation of various teaching methodologies, and develop strategies that you can use in your own teaching situations.
• Methods of TEFL
  Learn how to teach using traditional and current practical applications of TEFL methods. Develop lesson plans and materials for your classroom.
• Teaching the Skills
  Learn and practice strategies and activities to help your students improve their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Learn specific techniques for developing your students' proficiency in these areas.
• Teaching Pronunciation Skills
  Improve your own pronunciation skills while learning how to help your students improve theirs.
• Teaching Young Learner (K-12)
  Learn to develop an effective mindset towards teaching young learners while developing valuable resources and creating time-efficient and effective lessons.
• Student Placement & Feedback
  Learn and practice different formal and informal ways of assessing your students. Discuss, observe, analyze, and practice the evaluation of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills..
• Teaching Practice
  Learn the practical aspects of teaching, including writing lesson plans and classroom management. Observe teachers in an American classroom, plan and conduct lessons for your classmates and at an American school, and receive feedback on your own teaching.