Victoria International Academy:
We are a specialized TESL Training Centre recognized by TESL Canada. The VIA TESL Diploma Program offers the most modern TESL program in Victoria. The program is very interactive and practical, giving students more teaching opportunities which provide confidence for new teachers entering the classroom, and new ideas for seasoned educators.
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The VIA TESL Diploma Program is recognized by TESL Canada and is based on the standard 120 hours: 100 classroom, and 20 hours of practicum. Theory taught in the classroom is combined with activities, allowing our graduates to become confident, skilled teachers. Graduates of the VIA TESL Diploma Program will be able to apply Communicative Language Teaching, learned principles, theories, strategies, and practical classroom techniques and implement them successfully in effective ESL lessons.
Program Outline:
UNIT 1 Methodologies Past and Present
UNIT 2 Classroom Principles
UNIT 3 Teaching Different Age Levels
UNIT 4 Teaching Different Proficiency Levels
UNIT 5 Techniques and Textbooks
UNIT 6 Lesson Planning, Curriculum Development
UNIT 7 Material Analysis and Development
UNIT 8 Interactive Teaching and Learner Strategies
UNIT 9 Classroom Management
UNIT 10 Integrating the Four Skills
UNIT 11 Listening Comprehension
UNIT 12 Oral Communication Skills
UNIT 13 Reading
UNIT 14 Writing Skills
UNIT 15 Grammar and Vocabulary
UNIT 16 Discourse Analysis
UNIT 17 Assessment and Testing
PRACTICUM
Evaluation:
Evaluation is based on attendance and participation, homework assignments, written examinations, class presentations, submitted lesson plans, and practicum results. Students scoring 80% (cumulative) or better on the evaluation criteria qualify for the VIA TESL Diploma.
Specializations:
Graduates of the TESL Program have the option to do a second practicum specialization in teaching business, TOEFL and TOEIC, or ESL. This is a twenty-hour program and students will receive a specialization certificate.
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