The ultimate goal of this course is for participants to be prepared for actual teaching situations and be confident as TESOL instructors/tutors.

What goes on in the course is crucial for understanding the content of this course. Because of the intense nature and breadth of this course, it is recommended that you attend each class and that you are on time. In the event that you cannot come to class, it is your responsibility to communicate with the trainer or TA. If you miss more than two days of class you will be ineligible for a TESOL Certificate.

Participants are expected to participate actively in class discussions and activities. Participants are also required to complete all assignments either before or by their scheduled due date.

In your final narrative evaluation, your trainer will be commenting on the following: participation, your reflective writing, action research, lesson planning, teaching practice, literature review, final essay, and review of fnal learner/teacher portfolios.

Your final portfolio should include the following:

• Philosophy of teaching: teaching values, beliefs, and practices
• Current resume
• Daily journal
• Observations of student articipation and teaching
• Peer teaching and peer feedback
• Reflections on actual teaching
• Lesson/Materials planning
• Action research material
• Literature review
• Information and handouts given during class
• Final reflective essay