TESOL Program

TESOL
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

University of California, Riverside

The University of California, Riverside (UC Riverside) is part of the 10-campus University of California system, one of the world’s largest and most renowned centers of higher education. With a student population of almost 10,200, UC Riverside is internationally famous for service, teaching and research achievements.

UC Riverside Extension

International Education Programs

UC Riverside Extension is the continuing education branch of the University of California, Riverside. Its International Education Programs (IEP) division offers a wide variety of English language programs, academic programs and certificate and diploma programs for students and professionals.

I.  INTRODUCTION

What is the Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)?

This certificate program provides participants with the major competencies and knowledge necessary to be specialists in the ESL field. It is directed toward two main groups:

    • those who now teach English to speakers of other languages but do not have an educational background equivalent to their teaching experience.

    • those who would like to teach English to speakers of other languages but are not adequately prepared to enter the field.

II.  Common Questions About the TESOL Certificate Program

Where will I be able to teach with the TESOL Certificate?

In the United States

Having the TESOL Certificate will qualify you to teach in many private schools and language institutes. Contact specific schools about their individual requirements for teachers.

Having the TESOL Certificate in addition to an Adult Education Credential will qualify you to teach in adult education programs.

Outside the United States

Having the TESOL Certificate will qualify you to teach in many schools outside the United States. Contact specific schools about their individual requirements for teachers.

What is needed to teach ESL in the K-12 system?

The state of California’s specific requirements for teaching ESL in the K-12 system are satisfied by the CLAD (Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development) Authorization. The TESOL Certificate has different requirements from the CLAD Authorization, although there is some overlap between the two programs. For information on CLAD, contact the CLAD Coordinator at (909) 787-4346 for a CLAD brochure which outlines the state-approved Extension program in CLAD training.

Can I transfer credits from another institution?

Students may receive credit for up to two courses of

comparable content taken at another accredited college or university within four years preceding application to this

program. Please request that a transcript from your previous school and description of courses be sent to the TESOL Coordinator.

Notify the TESOL Coordinator in writing that the transcript has been requested and indicate the courses for which you wish to transfer credit and their University Extension

equivalents. The Committee on the TESOL Certificate will review your request and you will be notified of its decision.

Can units earned toward the TESOL Certificate be transferred to a master’s program?

Several institutions in the area have indicated that they will accept transfer of Extension units toward a master’s degree. For further information and a list of these schools, please call the UC Riverside Extension TESOL Coordinator at (909) 787-4346.

III.  ENROLLING IN THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Who may enroll in the certificate

program?

The program is open to any high school graduate whose native language is English as well as to those who speak English as a second language. You do not have to have a college degree, a teaching credential or prior teaching experience in order to enroll, nor is it necessary that you be able to speak a foreign language.

Are there any prerequisites to the

program?

There are three prerequisites to the program: the class “Orientation to TESOL,” demonstration of writing proficiency and demonstration of English usage proficiency.

When can I enroll in the program?

You may begin taking courses in the program in any quarter (Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer). However, you may take no more than two courses before you officially enroll in the program. Any additional courses taken will not count toward the requirements for the certificate.

How do I enroll in the program?

Local Residents: To enroll in the program, bring in or mail to Student Services a completed application from the UCR Extension Catalog, together with a nonrefundable fee of $50. Make checks payable to Regents-UC. Mail to Student Services, UCR Extension, 1200 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507-4596.

International Students: Please fill out application form in the International Education Programs brochure.

How long will it take me to complete the certificate?

The usual time for program completion is four 10-week quarters. It may be possible to complete the program in a shorter period of time, but it must be completed within five years. See sample schedule on page 12.

IV.  REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TESOL CERTIFICATE CANDIDATES

In order to receive the certificate, all TESOL Certificate candidates must:

            A.        Complete prerequisites
            B.         Complete a total of 25 units of coursework
            C.        Maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better
            D.        Observe at least 10 ESL classes
            E.         Pass “Student Teaching” (a required course)

A. Prerequisites

1. Orientation to TESOL and CLAD
Education 804 (.2 CEU)
Overview of requirements of Extension’s TESOL certificate program, evaluation of TESOL as a career, the job market, and presentation of terms, concepts, issues and trends in teaching English as a second language. Note: Prerequisite to all courses in the TESOL certificate program. It may be taken concurrently with other classes.
This class is offered once per quarter and may be taken the quarter before you begin TESOL courses or during your first quarter of TESOL courses. There is no fee for this class. The units do not count toward the requirements for the certificate.

2. Demonstration of writing proficiency
You may demonstrate your writing proficiency in one of three ways:
A. Pass the Writing Proficiency Exam. This exam is offered once each quarter. There is no fee for the exam. Please check the current UC Riverside Extension quarterly catalog for times and location.
B. Pass Fundamentals of Writing with a grade of B or better.

English X407.5 (2 units) Fall, Spring
            A practical writing course intended to familiarize participants with the basic rhetorical patterns of American academic paragraphs and essays. Topics include writing paragraphs and essays for academic purposes, writing “under pressure,” summarizing, developing vocabulary and fluency. Conventions of punctuation and spelling will also be addressed. Note: Required class for those who do not receive a passing grade on the Writing Proficiency Exam.

C. For IEP Students Only: IEP students who do not pass the Writing Proficiency Exam may pass two quarters of Level 600 Writing with grades of B or better in lieu of taking Fundamentals of Writing.

            The writing proficiency prerequisite must be met before beginning other TESOL classes. The units do not count toward the requirements for the certificate.

3.  Demonstration of standard English usage proficiency
You may demonstrate your ability to use standard English in one of three ways:

A. Pass the Standard English Usage Exam with 10 or fewer mistakes. This exam is offered once each quarter. There is no fee for the exam. Please check the current UC Riverside Extension quarterly catalog for times and location. You may take this exam only once. If you do not pass, you must take Standard English Usage.

B. Pass Standard English Usage with a grade of B or better.

English X418.2 (3 units) Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
            The basics of standard English usage. Includes grammatical terminology, explanations regarding rules of usage, and practice examining how grammatical relationships determine the form and choice of words. Study will include parts of speech and sentence patterns, names and functions of verb tenses, and various aspects of rule-governed usage. Note: Prerequisite for Edu. X326.66A and B, Grammar Methodologies for ESL/EFL Teachers. Units do not apply toward the TESOL certificate. Those who make fewer than 10 errors on the Standard English Usage Exam are exempt from this class. Students must pass this course with a B or better in order to take Grammar A or B.

C. For IEP Students Only: Pass two quarters of Level 600 Grammar in the Intensive English Program with grades of B or better.

            The Standard English Usage prerequisite must be completed before taking Grammar Methodologies for ESL/EFL Teachers, A and B; however, you may take other courses in the program before this prerequisite is met. 

B. Courses

To earn the certificate, participants must complete a total of 25 units as follows:
            1. Required courses — 14 units (this page)
            2. Core courses — at least 8 units (page 5)
            3. Elective or core courses — remaining 3 units (page 7)

Please note that prerequisite units for Standard English Usage and Fundamentals of Writing do not count toward the 25-unit total.

As you plan your schedule for completing the program, please note when the courses are offered, whether or not a course has any prerequisites, and whether or not a course may be taken concurrently with another course. Consult the current UC Riverside Extension catalog for a description of elective courses offered each quarter.

Courses will always be offered during the quarters indicated if there is sufficient enrollment, and may be offered at additional times.

1. Required Courses

History and Survey of TESOL Methodologies

Education X326.65 (1.5 units) Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
History and development of theories and methods for instruction in and through English, including approaches with a focus on English language development and content area instruction. Overview of syllabus design. Note: This is one of the first classes for both the CLAD and TESOL Certificates and must be taken before Edu. X326.62A, TESOL Conversation Methodologies, and before or concurrently with other methodology classes. Students must receive at least a B to continue with the TESOL program.

Lesson Planning for the ESL Classroom

Education X328.97 (.5 unit) Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Step-by-step practice in the design, delivery and evaluation of lesson plans in different skill areas of language teaching: grammar, vocabulary, reading, conversation and writing. Students will learn how to apply a suggested format for developing their own lessons: setting the stage, instructional input, guided and independent practice and evaluation. Students will have the opportunity to review and critique lesson plans presented in ESL classes. Course activities will focus on how to write criterion-based objectives, how to provide both pre- and post-lesson performance measures and how to assess the effectiveness of lessons. Note: Must be completed in the first quarter of the TESOL Certificate program.

*Introduction to Linguistics

Linguistics X402 (2 units) Fall, Spring
An introduction to the theories and methods of linguistics and to the basics of English language structure. Emphasis is on key concepts in phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics with examples from English and other world languages, in both oral and written discourse. Topics also include universals and differences among acquisition. Course offers perspectives on the development of linguistic theory as background to changing views in language teaching methodology. Note: Prerequisite for Edu. X326.66C, TESOL Pronunciation Methodologies.

Grammar Methodologies for ESL/EFL Teachers,

A and B

Education X326.66A and B (2 units each) 

A: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer; B: Winter, Spring, Summer
This course is designed to give ESL/EFL teachers a better understanding of English grammar, with emphasis on those areas that relate directly to teaching non-native speakers of English. Current approaches to teaching grammar, as well as ideas for presenting and practicing individual grammatical points, will be demonstrated and discussed. Students will prepare lesson plans for grammar lessons and will give mini-demonstrations to classmates. Note: Parts A and B do not have to be taken in sequence; however, they may not be taken concurrently. Participants who do not attend the first class meeting will be dropped from the class.

Prerequisite: Eng. X418.2, which must be taken before this class, and Edu. 804 and Edu. X326.65, which may be taken concurrently.

*Language Development and Acquisition 

Education X326.76 (2 units) Winter, Summer
An examination of the theories and models of language development including psychological, socio-cultural, political, and pedagogical factors affecting first- and second-language development and their influence on current teaching methods. Topics include developmental stages in first-language acquisition, the similarities and differences in the acquisition of L1 and L2 and the interrelationships of theory, research and classroom practices.

Methods and Techniques for Teaching ESL: Student Teaching

Education X326.34 (4 units) Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
An opportunity to teach English as a second language in a multilingual, multicultural classroom at the adult or college level. Each participant will deal with particular problems and challenges involved in the teaching of ESL. Includes planning of course syllabi, selection and evaluation of appropriate course materials and/or textbooks, and evaluation and assessment of student levels of ability and strategies and techniques for teaching effectively in a multilevel language classroom. Participants will present formal lessons in each of several disciplines: conversation, reading, writing, structure, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary and idiomatic expression in the English 806 class offered through UC Riverside Extension. The last course in the TESOL Certificate Program. Students must have completed at least three core courses to enroll and may not be concurrently enrolled in more than one required or core course. Overall GPA must be at least 3.0 at the time of enrollment. Participants who do not attend the first class meeting will be dropped from the class. Grading on Pass/Not Pass basis only. Enrollment is limited. Note: Prior to enrolling in Student Teaching, notify the TESOL Coordinator in writing. Please see page 9 for more details on course.

            *“Introduction to Linguistics” and “Language Development and Acquisition” may be substituted by concurrent enrollment in Linguistics 20. See the UCR Dates of Classes.

2. Core Courses

TESOL Reading Methodologies: Theory and Practice

Education X326.57A (2 units) Winter, Summer
The theory and practice of teaching reading skills to non-native speakers of English who are literate in their own languages. Lectures and student practice will include techniques for teaching such specific skills as anticipation, previewing, skimming and critical reading. Methods for checking comprehension will also be given. Note: Participants who do not attend the first class meeting will be dropped from the class. Prerequisite: Edu. 804 and

Edu. X326.65, both of which may be taken concurrently.

TESOL Writing Methodologies

Education X326.57B (2 units)  Winter, Summer
Basic approaches and techniques in the teaching of English paragraph and essay forms to adult learners of ESL, with an emphasis on the expectations of academic audiences. Approaches to using controlled and guided composition in the classroom will also be covered, as will a variety of techniques for responding to student writing. Note: Participants who do not attend the first class meeting will be dropped from the class. Prerequisite: Edu. 804 and Edu. X326.65, both of which may be taken concurrently.

TESOL Vocabulary Methodologies

Education X326.61 (2 units) Winter, Summer
Various methods of teaching vocabulary and ways to integrate vocabulary teaching into other skill areas. Covers published and teacher-created materials that can be used in the classroom and reinforcement activities to improve vocabulary retention. Mini-demonstrations will be done by participants using different vocabulary methods. Note: Participants who do not attend the first class meeting will be dropped from the class. Prerequisite: Edu. 804 and Edu. X326.65, which may be taken concurrently.

TESOL Conversation Methodologies

Education X326.62A (2 units) Winter, Summer
An examination of various theories and methods of teaching conversational skills to non-native speakers of English. Topics include ice-breakers, games, role-playing, functions, the role of correction in a conversation class and grading a conversation class. Note: Participants who do not attend the first class meeting will be dropped from the class. Prerequisite: Edu. 804 and Edu. X326.65, which may be taken concurrently.

TESOL Listening Methodologies

Education X326.62B (2 units) Fall, Spring
An examination of various theories and methods of teaching conversational skills to non-native speakers of English. Topics include task listening, listening with a purpose, the components of good listening exercises and evaluating available texts. Demonstrations of original listening exercises to be done by participants. Note: Participants who do not attend the first class meeting will be dropped from the class. Prerequisite: Edu. 804 and Edu. X326.65, which may be taken concurrently.

TESOL Pronunciation Methodologies

Education X326.62C (2 units) Fall, Spring
An in-depth review of the sound system of English, including practice with specific sounds which learners of English may find difficult. Topics include the organs of articulation and the articulatory process in the production of English sounds; contrastive analysis of English and other languages to anticipate problems of learners from those languages; presentation of the range of techniques, exercises and drill-types for presenting a pronunciation lesson and modifying pronunciation. Note: Participants who do not attend the first class meeting will be dropped from the class.

Prerequisite: Edu. 804 and Edu. X326.65, which may be taken concurrently, and Ling. X402, which must be taken prior to enrollment.

Teaching American Idioms in the ESL/EFL Classroom

Education X326.70 (2 units) Varies
Methods and techniques for teaching American idioms. Covers published and teacher-created materials that can be used in the classroom and reinforcement activities to improve retention. Mini-demonstrations will be done by participants using different methods. Note: Participants who do not attend the first class meeting will be dropped from the class. Prerequisite: Edu. 804 and Edu. X326.65, which may be taken concurrently.

3. Selected Electives

Testing and Evaluation for Teachers of English as a Second Language

Education X326.32 (2 units)

Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language

Education X326.33A (.5 unit)

How to Teach English Through Song

Education X326.75 (1 unit)

Methodologies for Teaching American Culture

Education X326.68 (2 units)

Cross-Cultural Communication for Educators,

Parts A & B

Education X326.72A and B (2 units each)

Learning Another Language Through Actions

Education X326.79 (1 unit)

Theory and Application of Bilingual/ESL Methods

Education X326.87 (3 units)

Methodologies in Teaching Academic Content to LEP Students

Education X326.88A (3 units)

How to Teach English Through Film

Education X328.95 (2 units)

Teaching English at the Adult School Level

Education X328.96 (2 units)

Teaching ESL at the Community College Level

Education X329.02 (1 unit)

Oral Proficiency Assessment Workshop

Education X329.13 (1.5 units)

Classroom Management Workshop

Education X329.14 (1 unit)

This is only a representative list of electives. From time to time electives are added to keep the program up-to-date.

Electives offered each quarter are announced in University Extension’s quarterly catalog, UC Riverside Extension, available at no charge at the UC Riverside Extension Center by calling (951) 827-3806.

C. Grades

An overall GPA of 3.0 (B) or better is required for completion of the program. A minimum grade of C is required in all courses; otherwise, the course must be repeated. The original grade will be calculated in your GPA.

Grades of B or better are required in Edu. X326.65, History and Survey, and Eng. X418.2, Standard English Usage. You must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better at the time you enroll in Student Teaching.

If you receive two C grades in any courses in the program, your progress will be reviewed by the Committee on the TESOL Certificate and you may be advised to discontinue the program. This policy applies regardless of your overall GPA.

Grading Standards
A         =          Superior Achievement
B          =          Good. Demonstrated potential for professional achievement in the field of study.
C         =          Minimal fulfillment of requirements. Did not demonstrate potential for professional achievement in the field of study.
D         =          Poor
F          =          Failed

Grades and Language Proficiency

Inasmuch as you plan to become a teacher of English, you are expected to provide good models of both spoken and written English. Therefore, your grades in each class will be based not only on the content of your work, but also on your own use of standard English.

If your written or oral expression on a particular assignment is unacceptable for a teacher of English, your grade on that assignment will be no higher than a C, regardless of the content of the assignment.

Incompletes

You may be given an Incomplete if your work is of passing quality, but you have not completed all of the requirements by the end of the course. An Incomplete will not be given if your work to that point is not of passing quality.

To receive an Incomplete and later revise the grade, you must file a petition form, available at Student Services, containing a written agreement between you and the instructor. If coursework is not completed as agreed, the grade automatically reverts to an F.

D. Observations

You are required to observe a minimum of 10 different ESL classes as part of the certificate program. At least six of the observations must be made in the Intensive English Program at UC Riverside. Two observations may be made in the Student Teaching classes before you take Student Teaching. Four observations may be made in other ESL programs. You may begin making observations as soon as you begin the program. It is highly recommended that you observe ESL classes that correspond to the courses you are taking while you are taking those courses. The 10 minimum observations must be completed before you begin Student Teaching.

Forms

Each time you observe a class, you must complete an observation form and have it signed by the teacher of the class. These forms may be obtained from the International Education Programs Office, Room 237, UC Riverside Extension Center.

It is your responsibility to keep these forms and then submit them, together with your letter of intent to take Student Teaching, to the TESOL Coordinator prior to enrolling in Student Teaching.

Arranging Observations

Generally, you may observe any class in the Intensive English Program any time classes are in session. It is not necessary to schedule the observation with the teacher in advance. However, as a rule, the first several days of a quarter are not a good time to do observations as teachers are still getting acquainted with their students, and the students are still adjusting to a new setting. Also, you should check the activity schedule (available in Room 237 and also posted on the bulletin board near the first floor restrooms of the UC Riverside Extension Center) to be sure that classes are meeting on the day when you wish to observe. To observe a class, you should arrive five to ten minutes before the class begins and ask the teacher for permission to observe the class. Permission will generally be given, but there may be times (e.g., during a test or in-class writing) when the teacher will prefer not to have an observer. Therefore, it is a good idea to have an alternative class in mind in case your first choice is unavailable.

If you wish to observe classes in other programs, you must make the arrangements to do so yourself. The observation form must be filled out and signed by the teacher as usual.

Behavior During Observations

Please remember that you are in the class as an observer, not as a participant. Please refrain from asking questions or talking to the students while the class is in progress. Do not interrupt a class by arriving late or leaving early. Most teachers are happy to discuss questions that you may have after class if time permits.

E. Student Teaching

Student Teaching is the final course in the program. Enrollment is permitted only if all other requirements have been or are being completed. (Please note that only one core or required course may be taken concurrently with Student Teaching.) It is offered every quarter in the evening. Certificate program students will be placed into groups of two to five. Student teachers meet once a week to review their lesson plans with the instructor and their classmates. Each student teacher in the group will prepare nine

50-minute lesson plans and teach six to nine of those lessons to a class of ESL students recruited from throughout the community. This class meets for two hours once a week. The students may be beginning, intermediate or advanced. Your supervisor will evaluate your lesson plans each week and will observe your teaching three to four times per quarter.

Student Teaching is graded Pass/Not Pass. Your grade will be based primarily on your weekly lesson plans, observations of your teaching, and improvement. By the end of the course, you should demonstrate the ability to plan and carry out a successful lesson with a minimum of guidance from the instructor. Your grade will be holistic rather than an average of grades on individual assignments.

Student Teaching must be done in this program where you can receive consistent feedback. You may not fulfill the requirement by teaching in another program, nor may you substitute prior teaching experience.

Note: Because there are a limited number of spaces for student teachers each quarter, please notify the TESOL coordinator in writing as soon as possible of your intention to take Student Teaching during a particular quarter to reserve

a space.

You may reserve a space contingent upon the completion of all requirements (e.g. a score of 50 on the SPEAK test for non-native speakers).

V.  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH

TOEFL

Nonconditional Acceptance

For non-conditional acceptance into the program, you must have at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 213 on the computer-based TOEFL.

Conditional Acceptance

You may begin taking a combination of TESOL and ESL classes (to be determined by the Committee on the TESOL Certificate) if you have at least 500 on the paper-based TOEFL or 173 on the computer-based TOEFL.

Students Applying From Abroad

If you are unable to take the TOEFL before arriving in Riverside, you will be given the Michigan Placement Test when you arrive. You must have at least 90 on the Michigan Test in order to begin taking TESOL classes. If your score is below 90, you may be required to take ESL courses in the Intensive English program in addition to or instead of TESOL classes. You must submit a TOEFL score before beginning your second quarter of classes.

Program Completion

To receive the certificate, you must have at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 213 on the computer-based TOEFL.

Note: The Institutional TOEFL is given twice each quarter through UC Riverside. You may also make arrangements to take the International or Special Testing Center TOEFL instead.

Speak Test or Test of Spoken English (TSE)

Nonconditional Acceptance

For non-conditional acceptance into the program, you must have at least 60 on the SPEAK Test or on the TSE.

Conditional Acceptance

You may begin taking TESOL classes if you have at least 40 on the SPEAK Test or on the TSE. However, you must also meet the following requirements:

            • Take at least one of the following classes in the Intensive English Program each quarter as determined by the Committee on the TESOL Certificate:

                        English Through Drama

Oral Skills Development

Improving Oral Fluency

Pronunciation

Public Speaking

            • Meet with a conversation partner at least once a week. Please go to Room 230 to arrange for a conversation partner.

Students Applying From Abroad

If you are unable to take the TSE before arriving in Riverside, you will be given an oral interview upon your arrival at UC Riverside. However, if your performance during the interview is not adequate for conditional acceptance, you may enroll in the Intensive English Program, but you will not be able to take TESOL courses. You must take the SPEAK Test or TSE and receive at least 40 during your first quarter in order to be able to continue in the program the second quarter.

Acceptance Into Student Teaching

You must have at least 50 on the SPEAK Test before you may enroll in Student Teaching.

Note: You may take the SPEAK Test free of charge one time through International Education Programs. You may take up to five additional SPEAK tests through International Education Programs for a fee of $________ each. There must be at least a six-week interval between tests. To arrange to take the SPEAK Test, contact the TESOL Coordinator in Room 237 at the UC Riverside Extension Center.

You may also make your own arrangements to take the Test of Spoken English. Times and places for this test are listed in the TOEFL Bulletin, which is available outside Room 240 at the UC Riverside Extension Center.

VI.  Enrolling in Student TEaching And Completing the Program

Prior to enrolling in Student Teaching, notify the TESOL Coordinator in writing. The Coordinator will then check your records to make sure that everything is in order for you to receive your certificate when all other requirements (i.e., Student Teaching and TOEFL score) have been met.

After you have met all requirements, your certificate will be mailed to you.

VII.  SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS DURING SUMMER

Length of Courses

The Intensive English Program is divided into one six-week and one four-week session during the summer. However, daytime TESOL courses are offered during two four-week sessions on a space-available basis. Classes usually meet daily and are equivalent to the same course taken over a 10-week period during the other quarters. Please keep in mind that due to the compressed amount of time, the work load may seem much heavier than it would if you took the same course or courses during a 10-week quarter.

Some evening courses are also offered during the summer. Summer evening courses normally run five or 10 weeks.

Student Teaching in the Summer

The Student Teaching class in the summer meets for 10 weeks. As usual, only one core or required course may be taken concurrently with Student Teaching. This means that you may take one course in either July or August. You may not take one concurrent course in July and another one in August.

Standard English Usage

Standard English Usage is a prerequisite for English Grammar for ESL/EFL Teachers, A & B. However, if you enroll in Standard English Usage at the beginning of the summer, you may be allowed to enroll in English Grammar for ESL/EFL Teachers A or B in August if you have been making satisfactory progress to that point.

VIII.  EXCEPTIONS

Exceptions to any of the policies described in this brochure will be considered by the Committee on the TESOL Certificate upon receipt of a letter of petition. Such letters should be submitted to the TESOL Coordinator in Room 237 at the UC Riverside Extension Center.

IX.  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Whom should I call if I have questions about the program?

If you have questions about the program, please contact the TESOL Coordinator at:

International Education Programs

University Extension

University of California, Riverside

1200 University Avenue

Riverside, CA 92507-4596  USA

Telephone: (1-951) 827-4346

Fax: (1-951) 827-1074

E-mail: ssweeney@ucx.ucr.edu

X.  SAMPLE SCHEDULE

Prerequisites to Program:

                        Basic Writing Skills

Orientation to TESOL and CLAD

First Quarter

            Prerequisite to Grammar Methodologies:

                        Standard English Usage

            Required Classes:

                        History and Survey of TESOL Methodologies

(must be taken first quarter)

                        Lesson Planning for the

ESL Classroom (must be taken first quarter)

                        Introduction to Linguistics*

                                    or

                        Language Development and Acquisition*

            Core Classes:  

                        Core Class #1

Second Quarter

            Required Classes:        

                        Grammar Methodologies A

                                    or

                        Grammar Methodologies B

                        Introduction to Linguistics*

                                    or

                        Language Development and Acquisition*

            Core Classes:  

                        Core Class #2

            Elective Classes:

                        Elective Class #1

Third Quarter

            Required Courses:       

                        Grammar Methodologies A

                        or

            Grammar Methodologies B

            Core Classes:  

                        Core Class #3,

                        Core Class #4

            Elective Classes:          

                        Elective Class #2

(If 3 units have not yet been satisfied)

Fourth Quarter

            Required Courses:

                        Methods and Techniques for Teaching

ESL: Student Teaching†

            Elective Classes:

                        Elective Class #3

(if 3 units have not yet been satisfied)

            * “Introduction to Linguistics” and “Language Development and Acquisition” may be substituted by Linguistics 20.

            † Ten ESL class observations must be completed BEFORE enrollment in Methods and Techniques for TESOL: Student Teaching.

I.  INTRODUCTION

What is the Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)?

This certificate program provides participants with the major competencies and knowledge necessary to be specialists in the ESL field. It is directed toward two main groups:

    • those who now teach English to speakers of other languages but do not have an educational background equivalent to their teaching experience.

    • those who would like to teach English to speakers of other languages but are not adequately prepared to enter the field.

II.  Common Questions About the TESOL Certificate Program

Where will I be able to teach with the TESOL Certificate?

In the United States

Having the TESOL Certificate will qualify you to teach in many private schools and language institutes. Contact specific schools about their individual requirements for teachers.

Having the TESOL Certificate in addition to an Adult Education Credential will qualify you to teach in adult education programs.

Outside the United States

Having the TESOL Certificate will qualify you to teach in many schools outside the United States. Contact specific schools about their individual requirements for teachers.

What is needed to teach ESL in the K-12 system?

The state of California’s specific requirements for teaching ESL in the K-12 system are satisfied by the CLAD (Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development) Authorization. The TESOL Certificate has different requirements from the CLAD Authorization, although there is some overlap between the two programs. For information on CLAD, contact the CLAD Coordinator at (909) 787-4346 for a CLAD brochure which outlines the state-approved Extension program in CLAD training.

Can I transfer credits from another institution?

Students may receive credit for up to two courses of

comparable content taken at another accredited college or university within four years preceding application to this

program. Please request that a transcript from your previous school and description of courses be sent to the TESOL Coordinator.

Notify the TESOL Coordinator in writing that the transcript has been requested and indicate the courses for which you wish to transfer credit and their University Extension

equivalents. The Committee on the TESOL Certificate will review your request and you will be notified of its decision.

Can units earned toward the TESOL Certificate be transferred to a master’s program?

Several institutions in the area have indicated that they will accept transfer of Extension units toward a master’s degree. For further information and a list of these schools, please call the UC Riverside Extension TESOL Coordinator at (909) 787-4346.

III.  ENROLLING IN THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Who may enroll in the certificate

program?

The program is open to any high school graduate whose native language is English as well as to those who speak English as a second language. You do not have to have a college degree, a teaching credential or prior teaching experience in order to enroll, nor is it necessary that you be able to speak a foreign language.

Are there any prerequisites to the

program?

There are three prerequisites to the program: the class “Orientation to TESOL,” demonstration of writing proficiency and demonstration of English usage proficiency.

When can I enroll in the program?

You may begin taking courses in the program in any quarter (Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer). However, you may take no more than two courses before you officially enroll in the program. Any additional courses taken will not count toward the requirements for the certificate.

How do I enroll in the program?

Local Residents: To enroll in the program, bring in or mail to Student Services a completed application from the UCR Extension Catalog, together with a nonrefundable fee of $50. Make checks payable to Regents-UC. Mail to Student Services, UCR Extension, 1200 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507-4596.

International Students: Please fill out application form in the International Education Programs brochure.

How long will it take me to complete the certificate?

The usual time for program completion is four 10-week quarters. It may be possible to complete the program in a shorter period of time, but it must be completed within five years. See sample schedule on page 12.

IV.  REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TESOL CERTIFICATE CANDIDATES

In order to receive the certificate, all TESOL Certificate

candidates must:

            A.        Complete prerequisites

            B.         Complete a total of 25 units of coursework

            C.        Maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better

            D.        Observe at least 10 ESL classes

            E.         Pass “Student Teaching” (a required course)

A. Prerequisites

1. Orientation to TESOL and CLAD

Education 804 (.2 CEU)

Overview of requirements of Extension’s TESOL certificate program, evaluation of TESOL as a career, the job market, and presentation of terms, concepts, issues and trends in teaching English as a second language. Note: Prerequisite to all courses in the TESOL certificate program. It may be taken concurrently with other classes.

This class is offered once per quarter and may be taken the quarter before you begin TESOL courses or during your first quarter of TESOL courses. There is no fee for this class. The units do not count toward the requirements for the certificate.

2. Demonstration of writing proficiency

You may demonstrate your writing proficiency in one of three ways:

A. Pass the Writing Proficiency Exam. This exam is offered once each quarter. There is no fee for the exam. Please check the current UC Riverside Extension quarterly catalog for times and location.

B. Pass Fundamentals of Writing with a grade of B or better.

English X407.5 (2 units) Fall, Spring

            A practical writing course intended to familiarize participants with the basic rhetorical patterns of American academic paragraphs and essays. Topics include writing paragraphs and essays for academic purposes, writing “under pressure,” summarizing, developing vocabulary and fluency. Conventions of punctuation and spelling will also be addressed. Note: Required class for those who do not receive a passing grade on the Writing Proficiency Exam.

C. For IEP Students Only: IEP students who do not pass the Writing Proficiency Exam may pass two quarters of Level 600 Writing with grades of B or better in lieu of taking Fundamentals of Writing.

            The writing proficiency prerequisite must be met before beginning other TESOL classes. The units do not count toward the requirements for the certificate.

3.  Demonstration of standard English usage proficiency

You may demonstrate your ability to use standard English in one of three ways:

A. Pass the Standard English Usage Exam with 10 or fewer mistakes. This exam is offered once each quarter. There is no fee for the exam. Please check the current UC Riverside Extension quarterly catalog for times and location. You may take this exam only once. If you do not pass, you must take Standard English Usage.

B. Pass Standard English Usage with a grade of B or better.

English X418.2 (3 units) Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

            The basics of standard English usage. Includes grammatical terminology, explanations regarding rules of usage, and practice examining how grammatical relationships determine the form and choice of words. Study will include parts of speech and sentence patterns, names and functions of verb tenses, and various aspects of rule-governed usage. Note: Prerequisite for Edu. X326.66A and B, Grammar Methodologies for ESL/EFL Teachers. Units do not apply toward the TESOL certificate. Those who make fewer than 10 errors on the Standard English Usage Exam are exempt from this class. Students must pass this course with a B or better in order to take Grammar A or B.

C. For IEP Students Only: Pass two quarters of Level 600 Grammar in the Intensive English Program with grades of B or better.

            The Standard English Usage prerequisite must be completed before taking Grammar Methodologies for ESL/EFL Teachers, A and B; however, you may take other courses in the program before this prerequisite is met. 

B. Courses

To earn the certificate, participants must complete a total of 25 units as follows:

            1. Required courses — 14 units (this page)

            2. Core courses — at least 8 units (page 5)

            3. Elective or core courses — remaining 3 units (page 7)

Please note that prerequisite units for Standard English Usage and Fundamentals of Writing do not count toward the 25-unit total.

As you plan your schedule for completing the program, please note when the courses are offered, whether or not a course has any prerequisites, and whether or not a course may be taken concurrently with another course. Consult the current UC Riverside Extension catalog for a description of elective courses offered each quarter.

Courses will always be offered during the quarters indicated if there is sufficient enrollment, and may be offered at additional times.

1. Required Courses

History and Survey of TESOL Methodologies

Education X326.65 (1.5 units) Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

History and development of theories and methods for instruction in and through English, including approaches with a focus on English language development and content area instruction. Overview of syllabus design. Note: This is one of the first classes for both the CLAD and TESOL Certificates and must be taken before Edu. X326.62A, TESOL Conversation Methodologies, and before or concurrently with other methodology classes. Students must receive at least a B to continue with the TESOL program.

Lesson Planning for the ESL Classroom

Education X328.97 (.5 unit) Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Step-by-step practice in the design, delivery and evaluation of lesson plans in different skill areas of language teaching: grammar, vocabulary, reading, conversation and writing. Students will learn how to apply a suggested format for developing their own lessons: setting the stage, instructional input, guided and independent practice and evaluation. Students will have the opportunity to review and critique lesson plans presented in ESL classes. Course activities will focus on how to write criterion-based objectives, how to provide both pre- and post-lesson performance measures and how to assess the effectiveness of lessons. Note: Must be completed in the first quarter of the TESOL Certificate program.

*Introduction to Linguistics

Linguistics X402 (2 units) Fall, Spring

An introduction to the theories and methods of linguistics and to the basics of English language structure. Emphasis is on key concepts in phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics with examples from English and other world languages, in both oral and written discourse. Topics also include universals and differences among acquisition. Course offers perspectives on the development of linguistic theory as background to changing views in language teaching methodology. Note: Prerequisite for Edu. X326.66C, TESOL Pronunciation Methodologies.

Grammar Methodologies for ESL/EFL Teachers,

A and B

Education X326.66A and B (2 units each) 

A: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer; B: Winter, Spring, Summer

This course is designed to give ESL/EFL teachers a better understanding of English grammar, with emphasis on those areas that relate directly to teaching non-native speakers of English. Current approaches to teaching grammar, as well as ideas for presenting and practicing individual grammatical points, will be demonstrated and discussed. Students will prepare lesson plans for grammar lessons and will give mini-demonstrations to classmates. Note: Parts A and B do not have to be taken in sequence; however, they may not be taken concurrently. Participants who do not attend the first class meeting will be dropped from the class.

Prerequisite: Eng. X418.2, which must be taken before this class, and Edu. 804 and Edu. X326.65, which may be taken concurrently.

*Language Development and Acquisition 

Education X326.76 (2 units) Winter, Summer

An examination of the theories and models of language development including psychological, socio-cultural, political, and pedagogical factors affecting first- and second-language development and their influence on current teaching methods. Topics include developmental stages in first-language acquisition, the similarities and differences in the acquisition of L1 and L2 and the interrelationships of theory, research and classroom practices.

Methods and Techniques for Teaching ESL: Student Teaching

Education X326.34 (4 units) Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

An opportunity to teach English as a second language in a multilingual, multicultural classroom at the adult or college level. Each participant will deal with particular problems and challenges involved in the teaching of ESL. Includes planning of course syllabi, selection and evaluation of appropriate course materials and/or textbooks, and evaluation and assessment of student levels of ability and strategies and techniques for teaching effectively in a multilevel language classroom. Participants will present formal lessons in each of several disciplines: conversation, reading, writing, structure, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary and idiomatic expression in the English 806 class offered through UC Riverside Extension. The last course in the TESOL Certificate Program. Students must have completed at least three core courses to enroll and may not be concurrently enrolled in more than one required or core course. Overall GPA must be at least 3.0 at the time of enrollment. Participants who do not attend the first class meeting will be dropped from the class. Grading on Pass/Not Pass basis only. Enrollment is limited. Note: Prior to enrolling in Student Teaching, notify the TESOL Coordinator in writing. Please see page 9 for more details on course.

            *“Introduction to Linguistics” and “Language Development and Acquisition” may be substituted by concurrent enrollment in Linguistics 20. See the UCR Dates of Classes.

2. Core Courses

TESOL Reading Methodologies: Theory

and Practice

Education X326.57A (2 units) Winter, Summer

The theory and practice of teaching reading skills to non-native speakers of English who are literate in their own languages. Lectures and student practice will include techniques for teaching such specific skills as anticipation, previewing, skimming and critical reading. Methods for checking comprehension will also be given. Note: Participants who do not attend the first class meeting will

be dropped from the class. Prerequisite: Edu. 804 and

Edu. X326.65, both of which may be taken concurrently.

TESOL Writing Methodologies

Education X326.57B (2 units)  Winter, Summer

Basic approaches and techniques in the teaching of English paragraph and essay forms to adult learners of ESL, with an emphasis on the expectations of academic audiences. Approaches to using controlled and guided composition in the classroom will also be covered, as will a variety of techniques for responding to student writing. Note: Participants who do not attend the first class meeting will be dropped from the class. Prerequisite: Edu. 804 and Edu. X326.65, both of which may be taken concurrently.

TESOL Vocabulary Methodologies

Education X326.61 (2 units) Winter, Summer

Various methods of teaching vocabulary and ways to

integrate vocabulary teaching into other skill areas. Covers published and teacher-created materials that can be used in the classroom and reinforcement activities to improve vocabulary retention. Mini-demonstrations will be done by participants using different vocabulary methods. Note: Participants who do not attend the first class meeting will be dropped from the class. Prerequisite: Edu. 804 and Edu. X326.65, which may be taken concurrently.

TESOL Conversation Methodologies

Education X326.62A (2 units) Winter, Summer

An examination of various theories and methods of teaching conversational skills to non-native speakers of English. Topics include ice-breakers, games, role-playing, functions, the role of correction in a conversation class and grading a conversation class. Note: Participants who do not attend

the first class meeting will be dropped from the class. Prerequisite: Edu. 804 and Edu. X326.65, which may be

taken concurrently.

TESOL Listening Methodologies

Education X326.62B (2 units) Fall, Spring

An examination of various theories and methods of teaching conversational skills to non-native speakers of English. Topics include task listening, listening with a purpose, the components of good listening exercises and evaluating available texts. Demonstrations of original listening exercises to be done by participants. Note: Participants who do not attend the first class meeting will be dropped from the class. Prerequisite: Edu. 804 and Edu. X326.65, which may be taken concurrently.

TESOL Pronunciation Methodologies

Education X326.62C (2 units) Fall, Spring

An in-depth review of the sound system of English, including practice with specific sounds which learners of English may find difficult. Topics include the organs of articulation and the articulatory process in the production of English sounds; contrastive analysis of English and other languages to anticipate problems of learners from those languages; presentation of the range of techniques, exercises and drill-types for presenting a pronunciation lesson and modifying pronunciation. Note: Participants who do not attend the first class meeting will be dropped from the class.

Prerequisite: Edu. 804 and Edu. X326.65, which may be taken concurrently, and Ling. X402, which must be taken prior to enrollment.

Teaching American Idioms in the ESL/EFL Classroom

Education X326.70 (2 units) Varies

Methods and techniques for teaching American idioms. Covers published and teacher-created materials that can be used in the classroom and reinforcement activities to improve retention. Mini-demonstrations will be done by participants using different methods. Note: Participants who do not attend the first class meeting will be dropped from the class. Prerequisite: Edu. 804 and Edu. X326.65, which may be taken concurrently.

3. Selected Electives

Testing and Evaluation for Teachers of English

as a Second Language

Education X326.32 (2 units)

Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language

Education X326.33A (.5 unit)

How to Teach English Through Song

Education X326.75 (1 unit)

Methodologies for Teaching American Culture

Education X326.68 (2 units)

Cross-Cultural Communication for Educators,

Parts A & B

Education X326.72A and B (2 units each)

Learning Another Language Through Actions

Education X326.79 (1 unit)

Theory and Application of Bilingual/ESL Methods

Education X326.87 (3 units)

Methodologies in Teaching Academic Content to LEP Students

Education X326.88A (3 units)

How to Teach English Through Film

Education X328.95 (2 units)

Teaching English at the Adult School Level

Education X328.96 (2 units)

Teaching ESL at the Community College Level

Education X329.02 (1 unit)

Oral Proficiency Assessment Workshop

Education X329.13 (1.5 units)

Classroom Management Workshop

Education X329.14 (1 unit)

This is only a representative list of electives. From time to time electives are added to keep the program up-to-date.

Electives offered each quarter are announced in University Extension’s quarterly catalog, UC Riverside Extension, available at no charge at the UC Riverside Extension Center by calling (951) 827-3806.

C. Grades

An overall GPA of 3.0 (B) or better is required for completion of the program. A minimum grade of C is required in all courses; otherwise, the course must be repeated. The original grade will be calculated in your GPA.

Grades of B or better are required in Edu. X326.65, History and Survey, and Eng. X418.2, Standard English Usage. You must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better at the time you enroll in Student Teaching.

If you receive two C grades in any courses in the program, your progress will be reviewed by the Committee on the TESOL Certificate and you may be advised to discontinue the program. This policy applies regardless of your overall GPA.

Grading Standards

A         =          Superior Achievement

B          =          Good. Demonstrated potential for professional achievement in the field of study.

C         =          Minimal fulfillment of requirements. Did not demonstrate potential for professional achievement in the field of study.

D         =          Poor

F          =          Failed

Grades and Language Proficiency

Inasmuch as you plan to become a teacher of English, you are expected to provide good models of both spoken and written English. Therefore, your grades in each class will be based not only on the content of your work, but also on your own use of standard English.

If your written or oral expression on a particular assignment is unacceptable for a teacher of English, your grade on that assignment will be no higher than a C, regardless of the content of the assignment.

Incompletes

You may be given an Incomplete if your work is of passing quality, but you have not completed all of the requirements by the end of the course. An Incomplete will not be given if your work to that point is not of passing quality.

To receive an Incomplete and later revise the grade, you must file a petition form, available at Student Services, containing a written agreement between you and the instructor. If coursework is not completed as agreed, the grade automatically reverts to an F.

D. Observations

You are required to observe a minimum of 10 different ESL classes as part of the certificate program. At least six of the observations must be made in the Intensive English Program at UC Riverside. Two observations may be made in the Student Teaching classes before you take Student Teaching. Four observations may be made in other ESL programs. You may begin making observations as soon as you begin the program. It is highly recommended that you observe ESL classes that correspond to the courses you are taking while you are taking those courses. The 10 minimum observations must be completed before you begin Student Teaching.

Forms

Each time you observe a class, you must complete an observation form and have it signed by the teacher of the class. These forms may be obtained from the International Education Programs Office, Room 237, UC Riverside Extension Center.

It is your responsibility to keep these forms and then submit them, together with your letter of intent to take Student Teaching, to the TESOL Coordinator prior to enrolling in Student Teaching.

Arranging Observations

Generally, you may observe any class in the Intensive English Program any time classes are in session. It is not necessary to schedule the observation with the teacher in advance. However, as a rule, the first several days of a quarter are not a good time to do observations as teachers are still getting acquainted with their students, and the students are still adjusting to a new setting. Also, you should check the activity schedule (available in Room 237 and also posted on the bulletin board near the first floor restrooms of the UC Riverside Extension Center) to be sure that classes are meeting on the day when you wish to observe. To observe a class, you should arrive five to ten minutes before the class begins and ask the teacher for permission to observe the class. Permission will generally be given, but there may be times (e.g., during a test or in-class writing) when the teacher will prefer not to have an observer. Therefore, it is a good idea to have an alternative class in mind in case your first choice is unavailable.

If you wish to observe classes in other programs, you must make the arrangements to do so yourself. The observation form must be filled out and signed by the teacher as usual.

Behavior During Observations

Please remember that you are in the class as an observer, not as a participant. Please refrain from asking questions or talking to the students while the class is in progress. Do not interrupt a class by arriving late or leaving early. Most teachers are happy to discuss questions that you may have after class if time permits.

E. Student Teaching

Student Teaching is the final course in the program. Enrollment is permitted only if all other requirements have been or are being completed. (Please note that only one core or required course may be taken concurrently with Student Teaching.) It is offered every quarter in the evening. Certificate program students will be placed into groups of two to five. Student teachers meet once a week to review their lesson plans with the instructor and their classmates. Each student teacher in the group will prepare nine

50-minute lesson plans and teach six to nine of those lessons to a class of ESL students recruited from throughout the community. This class meets for two hours once a week. The students may be beginning, intermediate or advanced. Your supervisor will evaluate your lesson plans each week and will observe your teaching three to four times per quarter.

Student Teaching is graded Pass/Not Pass. Your grade will be based primarily on your weekly lesson plans, observations of your teaching, and improvement. By the end of the course, you should demonstrate the ability to plan and carry out a successful lesson with a minimum of guidance from the instructor. Your grade will be holistic rather than an average of grades on individual assignments.

Student Teaching must be done in this program where you can receive consistent feedback. You may not fulfill the requirement by teaching in another program, nor may you substitute prior teaching experience.

Note: Because there are a limited number of spaces for student teachers each quarter, please notify the TESOL coordinator in writing as soon as possible of your intention to take Student Teaching during a particular quarter to reserve

a space.

You may reserve a space contingent upon the completion of all requirements (e.g. a score of 50 on the SPEAK test for non-native speakers).

V.  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH

TOEFL

Nonconditional Acceptance

For non-conditional acceptance into the program, you must have at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 213 on the computer-based TOEFL.

Conditional Acceptance

You may begin taking a combination of TESOL and ESL classes (to be determined by the Committee on the TESOL Certificate) if you have at least 500 on the paper-based TOEFL or 173 on the computer-based TOEFL.

Students Applying From Abroad

If you are unable to take the TOEFL before arriving in Riverside, you will be given the Michigan Placement Test when you arrive. You must have at least 90 on the Michigan Test in order to begin taking TESOL classes. If your score is below 90, you may be required to take ESL courses in the Intensive English program in addition to or instead of TESOL classes. You must submit a TOEFL score before beginning your second quarter of classes.

Program Completion

To receive the certificate, you must have at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 213 on the computer-based TOEFL.

Note: The Institutional TOEFL is given twice each quarter through UC Riverside. You may also make arrangements to take the International or Special Testing Center TOEFL instead.

Speak Test or Test of Spoken English (TSE)

Nonconditional Acceptance

For non-conditional acceptance into the program, you must have at least 60 on the SPEAK Test or on the TSE.

Conditional Acceptance

You may begin taking TESOL classes if you have at least 40 on the SPEAK Test or on the TSE. However, you must also meet the following requirements:

            • Take at least one of the following classes in the Intensive English Program each quarter as determined by the Committee on the TESOL Certificate:

                        English Through Drama

Oral Skills Development

Improving Oral Fluency

Pronunciation

Public Speaking

            • Meet with a conversation partner at least once a week. Please go to Room 230 to arrange for a conversation partner.

Students Applying From Abroad

If you are unable to take the TSE before arriving in Riverside, you will be given an oral interview upon your arrival at UC Riverside. However, if your performance during the interview is not adequate for conditional acceptance, you may enroll in the Intensive English Program, but you will not be able to take TESOL courses. You must take the SPEAK Test or TSE and receive at least 40 during your first quarter in order to be able to continue in the program the second quarter.

Acceptance Into Student Teaching

You must have at least 50 on the SPEAK Test before you may enroll in Student Teaching.

Note: You may take the SPEAK Test free of charge one time through International Education Programs. You may take up to five additional SPEAK tests through International Education Programs for a fee of $________ each. There must be at least a six-week interval between tests. To arrange to take the SPEAK Test, contact the TESOL Coordinator in Room 237 at the UC Riverside Extension Center.

You may also make your own arrangements to take the Test of Spoken English. Times and places for this test are listed in the TOEFL Bulletin, which is available outside Room 240 at the UC Riverside Extension Center.

VI.  Enrolling in Student TEaching And Completing the Program

Prior to enrolling in Student Teaching, notify the TESOL Coordinator in writing. The Coordinator will then check your records to make sure that everything is in order for you to receive your certificate when all other requirements (i.e., Student Teaching and TOEFL score) have been met.

After you have met all requirements, your certificate will be mailed to you.

VII.  SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS DURING SUMMER

Length of Courses

The Intensive English Program is divided into one six-week and one four-week session during the summer. However, daytime TESOL courses are offered during two four-week sessions on a space-available basis. Classes usually meet daily and are equivalent to the same course taken over a 10-week period during the other quarters. Please keep in mind that due to the compressed amount of time, the work load may seem much heavier than it would if you took the same course or courses during a 10-week quarter.

Some evening courses are also offered during the summer. Summer evening courses normally run five or 10 weeks.

Student Teaching in the Summer

The Student Teaching class in the summer meets for 10 weeks. As usual, only one core or required course may be taken concurrently with Student Teaching. This means that you may take one course in either July or August. You may not take one concurrent course in July and another one in August.

Standard English Usage

Standard English Usage is a prerequisite for English Grammar for ESL/EFL Teachers, A & B. However, if you enroll in Standard English Usage at the beginning of the summer, you may be allowed to enroll in English Grammar for ESL/EFL Teachers A or B in August if you have been making satisfactory progress to that point.

VIII.  EXCEPTIONS

Exceptions to any of the policies described in this brochure will be considered by the Committee on the TESOL Certificate upon receipt of a letter of petition. Such letters should be submitted to the TESOL Coordinator in Room 237 at the UC Riverside Extension Center.

IX.  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Whom should I call if I have questions about the program?

If you have questions about the program, please contact the TESOL Coordinator at:

XI.  SPECIAL SERVICES FOR

INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS

The following special services are offered for international participants:

Airport pick-up: Available from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and from Ontario International Airport.

Program orientation: Before classes begin, participants receive a complete orientation about living in the United States and about the TESOL program.

Housing assistance: IEP’s own housing office provides housing arrangements throughout the year with the following options.

            • American Family Homestay: Families are selected by IEP’s housing office and provide a room (usually double occupancy), three meals a day and transportation to and from UC Riverside.

            • On-Campus International Residence Center: Space available to participants throughout the entire year. Deluxe room (single/double/triple occupancy), private bathroom. Meal plan may be purchased separately.

            • On-Campus Dormitory: Space available to participants during summer. Room (double occupancy) and 19 meals per week.

            • On-Campus International Village Student Housing: Space available to participants throughout the entire year. Apartment/suite-type units with either two, three, or five bedrooms each (single or double occupancy). Room amenities include furnishings, automated central heating and air conditioning with basic

QUOTES:

“The TESOL Program has given me not only the theoretical tools I needed to start teaching but also the taste of what teaching is like with the Student Teaching classes. Now that I’m teaching here in Brazil I realize how important everything I learned was.”

—Leticia Crisostomo da Silva,  Brazil

“One year and one certificate. I have a new job, a new career and a new future. I have always wanted to see the world. Now I can with the TESOL certificate from UC Riverside Extension. First stop will be Bangkok, Thailand. Next stop…so many places from which to choose.”

—Craig W. Vitamanti, USA

“I've been taking the TESOL program for three quarters. Classes are not easy, but thanks to the support of my teachers and classmates, I acquired lots of knowledge about how to create good lessons. I am sure that this experience will help me jump into the real world.”

—Satoko Nakajima, Japan

“When I first started the TESOL Program, I was afraid but after attending classes I became more comfortable and confident. I gained a lot of knowledge and an excellent approach on how to be a good English teacher.”

—Elizabeth Roccella, Argentina

“I learned many teaching methods. It’s the best program I have ever taken. It’s practical and essential. I’d like to recommend that all English teachers take the program. You can teach English to the world”

—Jaeha Choi, Korea