Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages (Tesol)

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Micro-CredentialAcademicCIP: 13.1401

A 13-credit-hour certificate from the English Department preparing undergraduates to teach English as second or foreign language (ESL/EFL) abroad or in non-public school contexts. Emphasizes pedagogical components and hands-on experience in ESL classrooms.

Credits

13 credits

Format

In-Person

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages (Tesol)

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Micro-CredentialAcademicCIP: 13.1401

Credits

13 credits

Format

In-Person

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populatedfrom O*NET via SOC 25-3011.00

Skills

InstructingActive ListeningSpeakingLearning StrategiesMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingCoordinationActive Learning

Knowledge

English LanguageEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyMathematicsAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsPhilosophy and TheologyPublic Safety and Security

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionFluency of IdeasNear VisionInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingOriginality

Tasks

Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individua
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to perse
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English,
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions,
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among student
Prepare children for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to perse
Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying ne
Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and socia
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Technology

Computer based training softwareDesktop communications softwareElectronic mail softwareData base user interface and query softwareMulti-media educational softwareVideo creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareDevelopment environment softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareOperating system softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareProject management software

Tools

Computer data input scannersDesktop computersDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsOverhead data projectorsPersonal computersSound systemsTablet computersTelevision monitorsVideo cassette recorders VCRVideoconferencing equipmentWireless presentersBunsen burnersComputer laser printersDissection scalpelsDocument camerasGlass beakersLaboratory heating platesMultimedia projection equipmentOptical compound microscopesPencil compassesAudiotape playersCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersEducational board gamesHandheld calculatorsIntercom systems

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for