​SIT TESOL Certificate

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Meets International Standards 
  • 130 hours
  • Practice teaching with real ESOL learners (6 hours total)
  • Practice teaching is interleaved with workshop sessions, so participants go through a cycle of learning concepts and techniques, trying them out, and getting feedback on their teaching. 
  • All trainers have a minimum of five years of teaching experience, an MA TESOL or equivalent, and have gone through a rigorous program through SIT to become licensed trainers. 
  • Externally moderated by an assessor from SIT.

Approach
The innovative course curriculum was designed by SIT faculty, and is based on the ideas of experiential learning, building reflective skills and developing intercultural understanding. The course provides participants with professional knowledge and skills as well as tools for their own reflection and growth as teachers. Participants receive practical training through teaching demonstrations, lesson planning and analysis task, and practice teaching and feedback.

Modules
The course is broken down into 8 modules. Participants begin with an introduction to second language acquisition, adult learning theory, and general skills in teaching. The course then explores the following areas: 
  • The Four Skills (Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing)
  • Language Awareness (Vocabulary, Grammar, and Pronunciation)
  • Intercultural and Reflective Skills