Teaching English as an Additional Language Professional

Overview

What to expect from the program

Students will develop a clear understanding of how curriculum, methodology, teaching materials, and assessment can be designed, selected, and effectively implemented into classrooms with English language learners. Through active engagement with second language acquisition theory, language proficiency benchmarks, and current research, students will develop the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to teach confidently within a variety of English language teaching and learning contexts.

Alberta certified K-12 teachers who complete the program will be better prepared to address the diverse language and cultural needs of their learners. They will hone their skills and further develop competencies included in the new Alberta Education Teaching Quality Standard (TQS) such as:

• TQS 3 – Developing and applying a current and comprehensive repertoire of effective planning, instruction, and assessment practices to meet the learning needs of every student.
• TQS 4 – Providing in-depth knowledge of how to establish, promote, and sustain inclusive learning environments.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Teaching English as an Additional Language Professional certificate from NorQuest College will be able to pursue positions in the field of teaching English as an additional language (TEAL), second language (TESL), or foreign language (TEFL) contexts that include:

• colleges
• universities
• the K-12 school system, including specialist positions (certified K-12 teachers only)
• private language schools
• government-funded community-based programs
• English language teaching institutions
• not-for-profit organizations