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Training
Provided by WESLI - Wisconsin English as a Second Language Institute
Midwest is a 5-week, 130 hour TEFL program with 10 hours of practice teaching. This is more training and practice than the average 4-week TEFL program.
Graduates have found jobs teaching English in over 45 countries.
Midwest instructors have master's degrees in ESL (English as a Second Language) and more than 10 years of professional ESL and EFL teaching experience.
Courses use a hands-on approach giving you the chance to try out new methods and techniques in a supportive learning atmosphere.
Class size averages 9 students, allowing for individualized instruction.
Internationala
Midwest's TEFL certificate program is offered by WESLI (Wisconsin English as a Second Language Institute), an accredited institution. WESLI teaches English to around 200 international students from Asia, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. You will have the opportunity to observe and teach a class of nonnative English speakers, while meeting students from around the world. Being part of an ESL school allows you to study in an international environment right here in the heart of the US. (Visit the WESLI site)
Welcoming
Midwest started in 1999 with the idea that anyone with an appropriate level of English skills and the desire to teach English can do so, given professional, practical training. Trainees have ranged in age from 20 to 65 with many different goals, such as learning a new language overseas, spicing up retirement, trying out a new career, and empowering students in developing nations. Both native and nonnative speakers of English have graduated from Midwest and have found jobs teaching EFL overseas. Although most trainees start the course with little or no teaching experience, practicing teachers also take the course in order to gain new skills and certification. Accommodations are made for trainees that are differently-abled.
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Midwest Teacher Training Program is conveniently located in the heart of the Midwest, and in the center of Madison, Wisconsin, a safe, progressive university town with a stimulating learning environment.
Related Awards, Degrees or Certifications: tefl certificate
Related Jobs or Careers: English Teacher
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Midwest Teacher Training Program
Courses:
Skill and Techniques I:
This class focuses on how to teach speaking, listening, pronunciation and communicative grammar. You will practice giving clear directions and presenting new material interactively. You also learn how to evaluate, adapt and create EFL classroom resources. You gain various techniques for challenging teaching scenarios and different learning styles.
Skill and Techniques II:
Skills II covers how to teach reading and writing, with both an academic and nonacademic focus. Pre and post activities and vocabulary building are presented as well. You will learn the sequential process of reading and writing lessons, and how to prepare and present those lessons.
Lesson Planning:
In this class, students will learn how to plan, use and adapt their class lessons through observation and by evaluating their own lesson plans. Pacing, timing, activities, and integration of the four skills will be covered. In addition, the students will get assistance in planning their lessons for their practice teaching.
All three courses above incorporate:
readings and discussion
observation of professional ESL teachers in the classroom
peer-teaching and feedback
Practice Teaching:
Each MTTP trainee works with a partner to develop cohesive lesson plans which they implement during their practice teaching. You will practice teach an actual class of ESL students for 10 hours. Each MTTP trainee is observed five times by an instructor and receives both written and oral feedback after each observation.
Grammar Review:
Trainees are given a review of grammar terminology and basic structures. You will also become aware of elements of presenting new material in grammar and some ways of providing practice.
Seminar Topics:
Presentations are given by experts on various topics.
teaching children
Business English
games and music
cross-cultural issues
using video in the classroom
teaching TOEFL preparation
classroom management
creative writing activities
computer assisted language learning
teaching with limited resources
Skill and Techniques I:
This class focuses on how to teach speaking, listening, pronunciation and communicative grammar. You will practice giving clear directions and presenting new material interactively. You also learn how to evaluate, adapt and create EFL classroom resources. You gain various techniques for challenging teaching scenarios and different learning styles.
Skill and Techniques II:
Skills II covers how to teach reading and writing, with both an academic and nonacademic focus. Pre and post activities and vocabulary building are presented as well. You will learn the sequential process of reading and writing lessons, and how to prepare and present those lessons.
Lesson Planning:
In this class, students will learn how to plan, use and adapt their class lessons through observation and by evaluating their own lesson plans. Pacing, timing, activities, and integration of the four skills will be covered. In addition, the students will get assistance in planning their lessons for their practice teaching.
All three courses above incorporate:
readings and discussion
observation of professional ESL teachers in the classroom
peer-teaching and feedback
Practice Teaching:
Each MTTP trainee works with a partner to develop cohesive lesson plans which they implement during their practice teaching. You will practice teach an actual class of ESL students for 10 hours. Each MTTP trainee is observed five times by an instructor and receives both written and oral feedback after each observation.
Grammar Review:
Trainees are given a review of grammar terminology and basic structures. You will also become aware of elements of presenting new material in grammar and some ways of providing practice.
Seminar Topics:
Presentations are given by experts on various topics.
teaching children
Business English
games and music
cross-cultural issues
using video in the classroom
teaching TOEFL preparation
classroom management
creative writing activities
computer assisted language learning
teaching with limited resources
About The Training Provider: WESLI - Wisconsin English as a Second Language Institute
WESLI - Wisconsin English as a Second Language Institute - WESLI Workplace English is designed for non-native English speaking employees who wish to improve their language skills in order to do their jobs better. Providing your employees with English instruction enhances employee / employer relations, reduces miscommunication, improves teamwork and boosts morale.
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