TESOL for Business certification program gives you a general guide to the theoretical approaches of TESOL. Methodologies of TESOL, TEFL, and ESL are explored, with focus on teaching business English. Program Objectives - Examine the core knowledge of TESOL - Create ESL lesson plans - Assess and compare TESOL methods of teaching - Facilitate successful communication in the TESOL classroom Goals Addressed - Correctly identifying methods and approaches to TESOL. - Improvement of student achievement by creating a safe and shameless learning environment. - Improvement of teacher confidence. - Introduction to teaching ESL online. Competencies Participants will be able to: - Consistently provide a classroom environment that is supportive to the latest trends of TESOL. - Design and implement ESL lesson plans that reflect best teaching practices, and target student ESL learning needs. - Demonstrate high expectations of all students learning. - Monitor and assess student progress. TESOL certification issuance based on: - Successful completion of required assignments - Successful completion of required lectures - Successful completion of required quizzes - Successful completion of required thesis Distance Learning - Allows you to create your own learning environment - Allows you to complete studies at your own pace - Allows you to fit curriculum into a busy lifestyle
How it Works Online - Utilization of learning software such as Moddle, Adobe Connect, &Php Live - Login to complete assignments and view you progress towards TESOL certification - Interact live with TESOL instructors via webcam & chat Program Completion - TESOL for Business Certification - Optional job placement teaching English abroad Requirements - A computer and internet connection - English fluency - GED or High School Diploma
TESOL for Business Certification Program includes 3 e-books, and consists of assignments and readings from Barron's ESL Guide to American Business English textbook. All materials are included in the tuition price.
Module One – 5 Hours
Reading Assignment - Pages 1 - 10, TESOL for Business e-book
Video Assignment - How to Teach Resource
Review of Acronyms Resource
What do the acronyms TESOL, SLA, L1 and L2 stand for?
Guide to acronyms.
Acronyms Quiz
E-book Reading Assignment
Learning Methods Quiz
Reading Assignment - Approaches to TESOL
In your own words, explain five teaching approaches/methods for TESOL, and which methods you think will work best for adult professionals.
Guide to approaches and methods. Modules Two – Four, 5 Hours
TESOL Methods
Guide to approaches and methods.
TESOL Methods & Approaches Quiz Module Five – 5 Hours
Reading Assignment - Pages 11 - 20, TESOL for Business e-book
Wikipedia Reading Assignment
Guide to pedagogy
Define Pedagogy:
Video Assignment - Observing Standards-in-Action: ESL Classroom Lesson
Guide to Lesson Planning e-book
Write a sample lesson plan for each of the five teaching approaches/methods.
Sample work sheets for use in business lesson plans.
Guide to ESL lesson plans. Module Six – Nine, 5 Hours
Lesson Planning
Guide to ESL lesson plans
Understanding Connectionism, Morphology, and Syntax.
SEP Reading Assignment file
E-book Reading Assignment
Grammar, Morphology and Syntax Quiz Module Ten – 5 Hours
Reading Assignment - Pages 21 - 30, TESOL for Business e-book
Reading Assignment - What is a Call Center?
Reading Assignment - Call Center Lesson Plan
Create a Lesson Plan for ESL Learners Working at a Call Center
Prepare to begin supporting business ESL students in resume format and creation skills.
Write A Business Resume.
Sample Business Resumes Module Eleven – 5 Hours
Prepare to begin supporting business ESL students in preparation of business plan presentations.
Business plan presentation
Online Business Plan Template
Construct a plan for opening a business overseas.
Guide to business plans. Module Twelve – 5 Hours
Reading Assignment - Interview Lesson Plan
Make a lesson plan describing procedures for assisting students to practice interviews in the classroom. Be specific.
Guide to interviews. Module Thirteen – 5 Hours
Reading Assignment - Financial Terms
Review Financial Terms
Name and define at least 10 other key financial terms that were not mentioned in the text.
Guide to financial terms. Module Fourteen – 5 Hours
Using one of the learning approaches prepared in the beginning of the assignments, create a lesson plan that utilizes financial terms.
Guide to ESL business lesson plans. Module Fifteen – 15 Hours
Reading Assignment - Pages 30 - 45, TESOL for Business e-book
Reading Assignment - Barron's Guide to Business English
Final Essay
Montessori
TESOL Business Certificate Program
Module One – 5 Hours 
Module Five – 5 Hours