n recognition of the on-going exciting path of professional development and consistent desire for teachers to not only teach, but learn… we are pleased to offer TESL Ontario accredited Post-TESL Certificate training for TESL Ontario and TESL Canada certified instructors seeking additional qualifications.
Canadian College of Educators offers two TESL Ontario accredited PTCT courses:
- Advanced Pedagogical Grammar (30 hours online)
- Teaching Pronunciation (30 hours online)
Advanced Pedagogical Grammar
This course is designed for TESL certified individuals seeking an additional qualification in teaching Advanced Grammar. Topics include: Why teach grammar, what is advanced grammar, form and function, lexical categories, methodologies and strategies in pedagogical grammar, lesson planning, grammar within the Canadian Language Benchmarks, and instructional grammar resources. The course also includes a brief review of parts of speech, irregular verbs, verb tenses and a more in depth exploration of advanced grammatical structures such as the passive, causative verbs, conditionals, modals, sentence constituents, word order, complex sentences, nominals, alternations and subordinate clauses, while incorporating how to effectively teach these.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to (i) demonstrate more profound knowledge of advanced grammatical structures increased confidence in teaching higher levels of grammar, (ii) distinguish between form and function and lexical categories, (iii) incorporate pedagogical grammar with different language skills and using a variety of resources, (iv) apply new strategies and methodologies in teaching advanced grammar, (v) design and deliver effective grammar lesson plans at CLB Stage III.
Teaching Pronunciation
This course is designed for TESL certified individuals seeking an additional qualification in teaching Pronunciation. Topics include: Why teach pronunciation, linguistic systems, phonetic alphabets, consonants, vowels, stress, rhythm, intonation, linking, intrusion, elision, dissimulation assimilation, unique features of North American pronunciation, Canadian accents and dialects, pronunciation problems common to specific languages groups, lesson planning, pronunciation within the Canadian Language Benchmarks, how to integrate pronunciation with other skills, using diagrams to demonstrate articulation, tips and practical classroom suggestions for teaching pronunciation, online resources and materials, recent studies on pronunciation and pedagogical research.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to (i) understand and utilize phonetic alphabets and articulation diagrams to teach pronunciation, (ii) appropriately align pronunciation points with Canadian Language Benchmarks, (iii) incorporate teaching pronunciation with other language skills, (iv) identify pronunciation problems and unique features common to specific language groups, (v) design and deliver effective pronunciation lesson plans through the application of the most recent pedagogical research and using a variety of resources.
PTCT Courses Evaluation:
Quizzes
Reflective Journal Entries
Lesson Planning Assignment
Admission Requirements:
Participants have completed a TESL program from a TESL Ontario or TESL Canada accredited institution OR have TESL Ontario or TESL Canada certification.
