TESOL 1-1: Intro to TESOL

Learn@Home and On Campus (Hybrid – Instructor-led)

Introduction to TESOL provides an overview of second language acquisition theory and current English language teaching strategies used in adult ESL education. NOVA’s TESOL Certificate Program meets TESOL International’s Standards for Short-Term TEFL/TESL Certificate Programs.
 
In this first workshop, you will learn about the TESOL Certificate Program, including team teaching and observations, and the two capstone assignments – Practicum 2 and TESOL Portfolio. This course is hybrid.  It meets once online via Zoom and once in-person at the Alexandria Campus.
 
Prerequisites: The TESOL program requires potential students to already possess a strong working knowledge of English grammar to be successful.

• All students must be at least 18 years of age.
• Proof of English proficiency level via one of the following:
  • A US college diploma including successful completion of freshman composition.  OR
  • A Placement test:
    • Native English Speakers: Take the English Placement Advising Survey.
    • Non-Native English Speakers: Take the ESL Placement Assessment by emailing NOVATesting@nvcc.edu. Score must be College ESL Level 5 (for provisional acceptance) or Level 6+ for full acceptance into the program.  Level 4 and lower are not eligible to register.

 
For prerequisite details, please see the TESOL website at https://www.nvcc.edu/academics/workforce/tesol.html.  Students are expected to read the course handouts on Canvas before attending the workshop.  Laptops/tablets for in-class work are recommended.  Please call the IT Help Desk at 703-426-4141 for CANVAS assistance.
 
Students must attend 70% of all scheduled class hours, in addition to completing any other requirements set by the instructor, in order to pass the class and be awarded CEUs.