English as a Second Language Specialist  EDUC 5732
Course Description

This course will emphasize the design, administration, and evaluation of programs in English as a second language. The linguistic component will focus on second language speech and writing problems. Training in leadership and workshop design is an essential part of the course.

Admission Requirements

1. A Certificate of Qualification indicating successful completion of Part 2; (It is not necessary to submit a hard copy as proof can be obtained from the Public Register of the Ontario College of Teachers.)

2. Evidence of at least two years (388 days) of successful teaching experience, of which at least one year (194 days) is in Ontario in the subject area, as certified by an appropriate supervisory officer (superintendent, not principal). NOTE: Where candidates are teaching the subject identified below in an integrated format, supervisory officers may consider experience where a teacher can demonstrate that significant program and instructional modifications were explicitly planned, implemented and reviewed in the teacher's class: Computers in the Classroom, Dramatic Arts, ESL, FSL, Guidance, Music, Reading, Special Education, Visual Arts (OCT Memorandum; July 14, 2004). Teaching experience MUST BE COMPLETED prior to the first day of the course.

Course Materials

Online resources will be used.

ISBN Title
0521625971 Grammar in Use Intermediate + CD 2nd Ed (optional) Recommended