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TESL /TESOL DIPLOMA PROGRAMSVIA TESL/TESOL Diploma Programs are recognized by TESL CANADA

FULL-TIME AND ONLINE TESL/TESOL PROGRAMSTEACH IN CANADA OR ABROAD

T S X V - L O Y

VIA TRAINING CENTRE

BACKGROUND

REGISTERED

Victoria International Academy opened VIA Training Centre in 2005 as an extension of the ESL programs offered at VIA. With programs designed by master TESL/TESOL and ESL educators, VIA Training Centre has grown from one full-time TESL/TESOL program to two full-time and two online TESL/TESOL programs. Based on Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), VIA TESL/TESOL Diploma Programs are designed to meet or exceed TESL Canada requirements.

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PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

PRO 120 TESL/TESOLProgram Supervisor

Practicum Supervisor

PRO 270 TESL/TESOLProgram Supervisor


Lilla CapaldoBA, University of British Columbia

Jonathan GranfarMA in Education, McGill University

Tara TollerBA, University of Calgary

VIA TRAINING CENTRE’s Mission Statement“VIA Training Centre strives to provide the most current and practical English teaching techniques in an enthusiastic and energetic atmosphere.”

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VIA TESL / TESOL PROGRAM INFORMATION

ONLINE 120 TESL/TESOLProgram Supervisor


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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

PRO 120 TESL/TESOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM

The VIA Pro 120 TESL/TESOL Diploma Programs are designed for people wishing to pursue a career in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to non-native English speakers. The national accreditation body in Canada for these programs is TESL Canada.

Graduates of the VIA Pro 120 TESL/TESOL Diploma Programs are eligible to apply for the TESL/TESOL Canada Professional Standard One Certificate. This is the basic standard for ESL teachers in Canada, both in private and public school programs. In addition, TESL/TESOL Canada certification is a requirement for all teachers in member schools of Languages Canada.

The VIA Pro 120 TESL/TESOL Diploma Program consists of 100 classroom hours, 10 hours of observing ESL classes and 10 hours of teaching ESL classes, giving students a comprehensive understanding of various ESL teaching theories and methodologies. The classroom component takes 4 weeks to complete plus the practicum, which can be done at VIA or at a location of the student’s choosing as long as the location and Sponsor Teacher meet TESL Canada practicum requirements. Classes are comprised of lectures and demonstrations on topics such as the integration of listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation skills, lesson planning, and classroom management.

The VIA Pro 120 Online TESL/TESOL Diploma Program is also accredited by TESL Canada and based on the same content as the full-time program. It is divided into 10 courses, each course consisting of two files. One file is a PDF file of readings to supplement the textbook, and a Word file of questions and exercises that must be completed and returned for marking. The exercise file will be returned with comments along with the next course.

The VIA Pro 120 TESL/TESOL Diploma Program applies Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) with the goal of providing graduates with the confidence and ability to effectively teach students of all nationalities around the world.

PRO 270 TESL/TESOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM

The VIA Pro 270 TESL/TESOL Diploma Program is an advanced TESL/TESOL program for professional educators. This extensive program encompasses everything covered in the Pro 120 program in greater detail, as well as a number of additional areas, such as Grammar for Teachers, Sociolinguistics, and Psycho linguistics. This program also covers material from university courses required to become a Resource Teacher in public school systems.

The full-time program is 250 hours in the classroom, 10 hours of observing ESL classes, and 10 hours of teaching ESL classes. The classroom component takes 10 weeks to complete plus the practicum. The practicum can usually be completed in 3 or 4 weeks but will depend on the schedule of class availability at each practicum location. The practicum can be done at VIA, or at a location of the student’s choosing as long as the students and Sponsor Teacher meet TESL Canada practicum requirements.

The online program is based on the same material as the full-time program, but is self-paced and the courses are delivered by email. The course work for the online program takes about 6 to 8 months if it is done part-time, plus the practicum. For online programs, students will complete ‘Stand Alone Practicum’, VIA Training Centre will help students who experience difficulty finding a suitable practicum location.

TEXTBOOKS

TESL/TESOL - PRO 120Required:Teaching By Principles“An interactive Approach to Language Pedagogy”(3rd Edition)

Dr. H. Douglas BrownISBN-10: 0-13-612711-8

TESL/TESOL - PRO 270Required:The Practice of English Language Teaching,Jeremy Harmer

Principles of LanguageTeaching: H. Douglas Brown

Master Teachers:Compilation DVD

FULL-TIME STUDENTSThe textbook can be purchased at VIA before or on the firstday of class.

ONLINE STUDENTSThe textbooks will be mailed to you free of charge upon registration.

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ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS (ADMISSION POLICY)

Students applying for entrance into the VIA TESL/TESOL Diploma Program must meet the following requirements and provide proof they are either:

A: Eligible for VIA TESL/TESOL Diploma and TESL Canada Certificate. A native speaker of English with a university (undergraduate) degree. If the university’s main language of instruction was not English, an approved English test scores is required. Original university transcripts are required.

B: Not eligible for TESL Canada Certificate, Eligible for VIA TESL/TESOL Diploma. A native speaker of English with high school matriculation. Original matriculation certificate is required: or

C: A native speaker of another language, have a minimum of high school diploma and an English test score of one of the following: TOEFL Paper Test: 550 / TOEFL CBT: 213 and a TWE: 5 and a TSE: 60 / MELAB: 85 with a speaking test of 4 / Can Test: Listening, Reading, Writing 5, Speaking 4.5 / CAELS: 80 overall, with a minimum of 70 in both writing and speaking subtests / IELTS: 6.5. Original test score certificates and transcripts are required.

TRANSFER OF CREDITS

The TESL Canada Level 1 Certificate is an internationally recognized certificate that can be applied to TESL Canada Level 2 or higher certificates based on the criteria of those level certificates. The VIA TESL/TESOL Diploma Programs do not have any university or college transfer credits.

PLAR (PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT REVIEW) POLICY

Students who complete the VIA 120hr TESL/TESOL either online or in class will be given credit for 7 modules in the VIA 270hr TESL/TESOL Diploma. Students will also receive credit for half of the tuition fees of the 270 program.

VIA TC will give full credit for a 120 hr program that has been approved for TESL Canada Standard 1 certification as equivalent to its own 120hr TESL/TESOL Diploma. The modules to be given credit for the VIA 270hr TESL/TESOL Diploma will be determined by a PLAR of the program completed. The amount of tuition given credit will be determined on a case by case basis.

If the 120 hr program was completed at another institution which does not meet the approval of the TESL Canada Standard 1 certification, the equivalency will be determined on a case by case basis through a PLAR. Please be informed that if VIA does grant credit towards its 270 program, the students will also need to submit the same documents for the PLAR to TESL Canada if requested when applying for Standard 2 Certification. In this case, TESL Canada will conduct its own PLAR to determine whether equivalent credit can be given.* Please note there is a $100 fee for the Prior Learning Assessment Review.

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WITHDRAWAL/DISMISSAL POLICY

REGISTRATION FEEThe registration fee is due on the day of registration for in-class programs.

The registration fee must be received in order to be officially enrolled in the VIA TESL/TESOL Program. This fee is nonrefundable.All remaining fees are due on or before the first day of class.

Late payments may result inloss of trainee status in the program and forfeit of paid fees. Refunds are calculated according to the Private Career Training Institutes Agency’s Directives.

Students may begin the Online Programs when the full tuition is received.

These policies can be found at the reception counter at VIA, in the student contract, and on our website.

www.canadatesl.com/register-online-now

www.pctia.bc.ca

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ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students must attend at least 85% of the classes. Students cannot graduate if they miss more than 15% of the classes.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must achieve a minimum of B+ to graduate.

CLASS TIMES AND DATES

Expected start and end dates are published online and printed material. Please refer to the posted calendar.

Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 3:30pmPracticum Hours: depends on the teaching schedule

APPEALS / DISPUTE RESOLUTION POLICY

Trainees are entitled to appeals. Appeals will be heard by the Board of Directors of VIA Training Centre and decisions will be based on school polices and applicable laws.

VIA TC will work in good faith to resolves all appeals in a fair and timely manner, however, if trainees are not satisfied with VIA TC appeal decisions then they have the option and right to request arbitration. VIA TC appeals do not inhibit trainee’s legal rights or access to legal advice or representation.

TRAINEE RIGHTS

• Trainees are entitled to access to VIA TC facilities including, but not limited to, the computer lab, TESL library, and kitchen and lounge areas.• In addition, Trainees are entitled to a safe and non-threatening environment, and are protected by VIA TC’s Definitions and Policies Regarding Behaviour guidelines which are available at the VIA TC front counter.• Trainees are also entitled to private appointments with the TESL/TESOL instructor and can arrange times directly with the instructor.• Trainees have the same rights and privileges as all students at VIA TC as outlined by all local, provincial, and federal laws, as well as those defined by TESL Canada and the Private and Post-Secondary Education Commission.

QUESTIONS THIS COURSE WILL ANSWER

• How do I plan a lesson?• How do I follow a lesson plan?• What do I do if the lesson plan falls apart?• How do I teach the four skills (reading, writing, listening & speaking)?• How do I teach pronunciation?• How do I manage a classroom?• How do I keep control in a classroom?• What if the students don’t talk?• What if the students ask questions I can’t answer?• How do I teach children?• How do I teach adults?• How do I teach secondary school students?• How do I teach different proficiency levels?• How do I choose a textbook?• How do I evaluate students?• How do I incorporate evaluations into the curriculum?• How do I make lessons “interactive”?• How do I use games and and activities in the classroom effectively?

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TESL/TESOL PRO 120 PROGRAM SCHEDULEFULL-TIME

DAY 1

- Introduction to Course outline - Rules / Expectations - Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching - Lesson analysis / Comparison DAY 2 - Unit 1 Methodologies Past / Present

DAY 3

- Unit 2 Classroom Principles - Principles for Teaching Vocabulary / Idioms - Peer Teaching Vocab

DAY 4

- Unit 3 Teaching Different Age Levels - Proficiency Levels - Demo: Teaching Children

DAY 5 - Unit 4/5 Techniques / Textbooks: Lesson

- Planning DAY 6 - Unit 6 Lesson Planning DAY 7 - Observations/Discussion Day 8 - Unit 7 Form Focused Instructions: Teaching Grammar Day 9 - Unit 8 Peer Teaching Grammar Day 10 - Unit 9 Initiating / Sustaining Interaction Classroom Management

WEEK ONE - WEEK TWO

Day 11 - Unit 10 Integrating the 4 Skills / Teaching - Listening/Pronunciation lessons

Day 12 - Unit 11 Peer Teaching Listening

Day 13 - Unit 12 Teaching Reading / Idioms Day 14 - Unit 13 Peer Teaching of Reading / Idioms Day 15 - Unit 14 Teaching Speaking / Conversation Day 16 - Unit 14 Peer Teaching Conversation Day 17 - Unit 15 Teaching Writing Day 18 - Unit 15 Peer Teaching Writing Day 19 - Unit 16 Practicum Prep Day 20 - Unit 17 Assessment and Testing Final Exam

WEEK THREE - WEEK FOUR

PRACTICUMFULL-TIME PRACTICUM ONLINE PRACTICUM

The practicum consists of: - 10 hours of directed ESL class observations - 10 hours of observed solo teaching

* Please note: Completion of the practicum may take 4 weeks or more depending on the number of students enrolled and

the holiday schedule.

* Please note: If you are in another location and it is too far to get to Victoria, Vancouver or Toronto, you can find out which schools have faculty meeting the requirements on the Languages Canada website.

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TESL/TESOL PRO 120 - CURRICULUM OUTLINE

UNIT 1 Methodologies Past / Present UNIT 2 Classroom Principles / Principles for Teaching / Vocabulary

UNIT 3 Teaching Different Age Levels / Proficiency Levels

Demo: Teaching Children

UNIT 4 Techniques / Textbooks UNIT 5 Lesson Planning UNIT 6 Lesson Planning UNIT 7 Form Focus Instructions Looking at Teaching Grammar UNIT 8 Peer Teaching Grammar UNIT 9 Initiating / Sustaining Interaction / Classroom Management UNIT 10 Integrating the 4 Skills / Teaching Listening / Pronunciation UNIT 11 Peer Teaching Listening UNIT 12 Teaching Reading / Idiom UNIT 13 Peer Teaching of Reading / Idiom UNIT 14 Teaching Writing UNIT 15 Peer Teaching Writing UNIT 16 Practicum Prep UNIT 17 Assessment and Testing Final Exam UNIT 15 Peer Teaching Writing UNIT 16 Practicum Prep UNIT 17 Assessment and Testing Final Exam

Course 1 Methodologies, Classroom Principles and Learner Motivation

(Chapters 1-5 )

Course 2 Learner Variables & Socio-political/ Institutional Contexts

(Chapters 6-8 )

Course 3

Techniques, Textbooks & Technology, How to Plan a Lesson, Curriculum Design (Chapters 9-12)

Course 4

Interactive Language Teaching: Initiating and Sustaining Interaction (Chapters 13-14)

Course 5 Classroom Management & Strategies-Based Instruction

(Chapters 15-16)

Course 6 Speaking & Writing (Chapters 19 & 21) Course 7 Listening & Reading (Chapters 18 & 20)

Course 8 Integrating the Four Skills: Content - Based Instruction

(Chapter 17)

Course 9

Presentation, Practice & Production: Form - Focused Instruction (Chapter 22)

Course 10

Language Testing & Professional Development, Teachers for Social Responsibility (Chapters 23-26)

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TESL/TESOL PRO 270 - CURRICULUM OUTLINE

Course 1 English as A World Language (Chapters 1-2)

Course 2 Theories, Methods, and Technique (Chapters 3-4)

Course 3 Learners and Teachers (Chapters 5-7)

Course 4 Managing Learning (Chapters 8-9)

Course 5 Materials, Resources and Technology (Chapter 11)

Course 6 Focusing on Language I: Grammar (Chapters 12-13)

Course 7 Focusing on Language II: Vocabulary (Chapters 14)

Course 8 Focusing on Language III: Pronunciation (Chapters 15)

Course 9 Teaching the Four Language Skills: Reading. Listening (Chapter 16-18)

Course 10 Teaching the Four Language Skills: Writing, Speaking (Chapter 19-20)

Course 11 Designing and Incorporating Learning Activities (Chapters 21)

Course 12 Lesson Planning & Syllabuses (Chapters 22)

Course 13 Evaluation and Assessment: Theory and Practise (Chapters 23)

Course 14 Applied Linguistics 1: Sociocultural Factors (Chapters 24-26)

Course 15 Applied Linguistics 2: Linguistic Factors (Chapters 27-28)

Course 16 Professional Development and SLA Research (Chapters 29-30)

Week 1 English as a World Language / Theories, Methods, and Techniques

Week 2 Learners and Teachers / Managing Learning

Week 3 Focusing on Language / Forms and Grammar

Week 4 Teaching the 4 Language Skills: Reading and Listening

Week 5 Teaching the 4 Language Skills: Speaking and Writing

Week 6 Lesson Planning & Syllabuses

Week 7 Resources and Technology / Evaluation and Assessment

Week 8 Introduction to Psycholinguistics

Week 9 Introduction to Sociolinguistics

Week 10 Professional Development and Practicum Preparation

FULL-TIME

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PRACTICUMFULL-TIME PRACTICUM ONLINE PRACTICUM

The practicum consists of: - 10 hours of directed ESL class observations - 10 hours of observed solo teaching

* Please note: If you are in another location and it is too far to get to Victoria, Vancouver or Toronto, you can find out which schools have faculty meeting the requirements on the Languages Canada website.

* Please note: Completion of the practicum may take 4 weeks or more depending on the number of students enrolled and

the holiday schedule.

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EVALUATION

Evaluation is based on attendance and participation, completed homework assignments, written examinations, class presentations and a submitted lesson plan. Students scoring 75% (cumulative) or better on the evaluation criteria qualify for the VIA TESL/TESOL Pro 120 Diploma and the VIA TESL/TESOL Pro 270 .

GRADING SYSTEM

Grading criteria will be evaluated according to the following distribution of marks:

*For the full time studentsHomework is a journal which is reviewed once a week throughout the program. Class contribution is participation in class discussion of class topics, sharing of experiences and ideas, and the raising of questions. There is one final written examination for TESL 120 and two exams (midterm & final) for TESL 270.

FULL TIME

ONLINE

EVALUATED CRITERIA

EVALUATED CRITERIA

DISTRIBUTION OFMARKS

DISTRIBUTION OFMARKS

Assignments, Journal,

Attendance, Participation 40%

Exams 20%

Practicum 40%

Total 100%

Assignments, Assigned Questions,

Lesson Plans 60%

Practicum 40%

Total 100%

Total course grade will be evaluated according to the following distribution of marks:

PERCENTAGERANGE

LETTERGRADE

90-100% A+

85-89% A

80-84% A-

75-79% B+

72-74% B

68-71% B-

64-67% C+

55-63% C

50-54% D

0-49% F

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TUITION FEES

REGULATIONS

Registration

Textbook/ Handouts

Tuition

TOTAL

Registration

Textbook/ Handouts

Tuition

TOTAL

$200

$100

$1,350

$1,650

$200

$125

$2,300

$2,625

VIA TESL/TESOL DIPLOMA PROGRAMS (FULL TIME & ONLINE)

PRO 120(120 HOURS)

PRO 270(270 HOURS)

PLEASE NOTE1. In order to register for Full-time Programs the student must pay the $200 nonrefundable registration fee. The rest of the tuition fees are due 2 weeks prior to the class start date. If the tuition is not received 2 weeks prior to the start date, the student may lose their place and forfeit their deposit.2. In order to register and begin Online Programs the student must pay the fees in full.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND HARASSMENT / STUDENT CONDUCT CODE

VIA’s TESL/TESOL Program has an obligation to ensure academic integrity. All cases of cheating or plagiarism, and any variations thereof, will be immediately referred to the Programs Coordinator. Students who participate in any form of cheating and/or plagiarism may be required to withdraw from the VIA TESL/TESOL Program.

Students are expected to carefully review the following points discussing academic integrity and group projects that have been adopted by the VIA TESL/TESOL Programs:

Acts of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Using the exact words of a published or unpublished author without quotation marks and without referencing the source of these words• Duplicating a table, graph or diagram, in whole or in part, without referencing the source• Paraphrasing the conceptual framework, research design, interpretation, or any other ideas of another person, whether written or verbal (e.g. personal communication, ideas from a verbal presentation) without referencing the source• Copying the answers of another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment• Providing answers to another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment• Taking any unauthorized materials into an examination or term test• Impersonating another student or allowing another person to impersonate oneself for the purpose of submitting academic work or writing any test or examination• Stealing or damaging library materials• Accessing test prior to the time and date of the sitting• Changing name or answer(s) on a test after that test has been graded and returned• Submitting the same paper or portions thereof for more than one assignment, without discussions with the instructor(s) involved

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2014 TESL/TESOL PRO 120 PROGRAM


PROGRAM DATES

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COURSE # START DATES CLASS FINISH DATES PRACTICUM FINISH DATES

TESL 1 JAN 06 JAN 31 FEB 28

TESL 2 FEB 11 MAR 7 APR 4

TESL 3 MAR 17 APR 11 MAY 9

TESL 4 APRIL 22 MAY 16 JUN 13

TESL 5 MAY 26 JUN 20 JUL 18

TESL 6 JUN 30 JUL 25 AUG 22

TESL 7 AUG 5 AUG 29 SEP 26

TESL 8 SEP 8 OCT 3 OCT 31

TESL 9 OCT 14 NOV 7 DEC 5

TESL 10 NOV 17 DEC 12 JAN 16, 2015


TESL 1 JAN 6 MAR 14 APR 11

TESL 2 MAR 31 JUN 6 JUL 4

TESL 3 JUN 23 AUG 29 SEP 26

TESL 4 SEP 22 NOV 28 JAN 2, 2015

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PROGRAM DATES

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TESL 1 JAN 07 FEB 01 MAR 1

TESL 2 FEB 11 MAR 8 APR 5

TESL 3 MAR 18 APR 12 MAY 10

TESL 4 APRIL 22 MAY 17 JUN 14

TESL 5 MAY 27 JUN 21 JUL 19

TESL 6 JUL 2 JUL 26 AUG 23

TESL 7 AUG 6 AUG 30 SEP 27

TESL 8 SEP 9 OCT 4 NOV 1

TESL 9 OCT 15 NOV 8 DEC 6

TESL 10 NOV 18 DEC 13 JAN 17, 2014


TESL 1 JAN 07 MAR 15 APR 12

TESL 2 APR 01 JUN 07 JUL 5

TESL 3 JUN 24 AUG 30 SEP 27

TESL 4 SEP 16 NOV 22 DEC 20

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2014 CALENDARTRAINING CENTRE

* Please note that the practicum can usually be completed in 3 or 4 weeks but will depend on the schedule of class availability at each practicum location.

1: New Year’s Day 18: Good Friday 21: Easter Monday

4: BC Day1: Canada Day15: Father’s Day

13: Thanksgiving Day 31: Halloween 2: DST Ends 11: Remembrance Day 25: Christmas 26: Boxing Day1: Labour Day

11: Mother’s Day 19: Victoria Day

2: Groundhog Day 10: Family Day14: Valentine’s Day

9: DST Begins 17: St. Patrick’s Day

RED Holiday TESL / TESOL 120 Start Dates TESL / TESOL 270 Start Dates

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