Last Viewed

TESOL 2 (410) Information

« back to results

NOVA Workforce offers numerous programs to provide you with focused training in specific areas. This training allows you to develop new skills or enhance skills to become more productive on your job. Our career-oriented programs provide updated skills in high-tech areas and business management. As skills are gained, you develop a competitive spirit to seek advancement in the workplace. Invest in yourself today to advance your career tomorrow.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate Program

NOVA Workforce’s TESOL Certificate Program prepares you to teach English as a second or foreign language by combining language acquisition theory with guided teaching practice from experienced instructors with advanced degrees.

To earn a TESOL Certificate from NOVA Workforce, participants must complete TESOL 1, TESOL 2, and TESOL 3:

TESOL 1 & TESOL 2: Teaching methodology workshops and Practicum 1
TESOL 3: Practicum 2 and a Teaching Portfolio

TESOL 2

Prerequisite: Completion of TESOL 1.
Explore intercultural communication issues and common English pronunciation issues. Learn to adapt existing materials to make them more communicative, and use technology to increase engagement and student development in ESL. Complete Practicum 1: 10 hours of supervised ESL teaching at NOVA Workforce’s American Culture & Language Institute.

These workshops are to be taken after successfully completing TESOL 1.

Required Courses (classes should be taken in order):

TESOL 2-1: Assessing English Proficiency (4070003)
TESOL 2-2: Culture as Course Content (4070012)
TESOL 2-3: Using Technology in ESL (4070014)
TESOL 2-4: Teaching Entry Level (4070016)
TESOL 2-5: Classroom Management (4070007)
TESOL 2-6: Materials Adaptation (4070009)
TESOL 2-7: TESOL Practicum 1 (4070084)

View All Programs ›› View Prerequisites ›

Program Details

Classes offered: 7

Classes required for completion: 7

Mandatory Classes: 7

Classes in this Program may be taken in any order.

Courses Available for this Program

TESOL 2-1: Assessing English Proficiency (4070003) : Mandatory

Learn about ideal assessment criteria and how to develop rubrics that measure specific language skills. Prerequisites: Successful completion of TESO ......(more)

TESOL 2-2: Culture as Course Content (4070012) : Mandatory

Learn how to incorporate topics related to cultural diversity and American culture in skills-based ESL classes.

TESOL 2-3: Using Technology in ESL (4070014) : Mandatory

Learn when and how to utilize technology in the task-based format to supplement existing ESL textbooks.

TESOL 2-4: Teaching Entry-Level Students (4070016) : Mandatory

Learn how to differentiate between levels of literacy and use task-based teaching to effectively teach students who are at a zero proficiency level.

TESOL 2-5: Classroom Management (4070007) : Mandatory

Learn effective classroom management techniques, including establishing goals and behavior norms and creating a positive classroom environment.

TESOL 2-6: Materials Adaptation (4070009) : Mandatory

Learn how to make existing textbook materials utlize a task-based structure and address students' specific needs.

TESOL 2-7: TESOL Practicum 1 (4070084) : Mandatory

Student teachers will complete 10 hours of supervised ESL instruction at the American Culture & Language Institute (the location of the practicum depends on ......(more)

Shopping cart is empty !