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Fundamentals of English Language Teaching Diploma Course
An Integrated Methodology of English Teaching
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This or similar programs can be offered exclusively to your organization and be designed according to your needs.

Course Schedule

120 hours. April 9 to , Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Objective

Become familiar with general pedagogical and communicative principles and practices involved in the teaching of English as a foreign language.

Offered to

English teachers, teacher trainers, language program administrators, and other people interested in foreign language education.

Methodology

An integrated methodology involving reading, discussion, and reflection by keeping a teaching portfolio. Group and pair work are encouraged.
The course focuses on a learner-centered approach, links theory and practice, and embraces a learning how to learn approach.

Content

Describing Language and Language Skills

Study skills and time management strategies
Language development
Background to language learning

Background to Teaching Languages

Selection and use of resources and materials
Planning and preparing a lesson or a sequence of lessons
Teachers’ and learners’ language in the classroom
Classroom management

Professional Development

Language development
Using technology in the classroom

Lecturers

Ana María Botero

Candidate to a Graduate Degree in Technology applied to Education, Universidad EAFIT, Medellín, Colombia. Graduate degree in Teaching English as a Second LanguageUniversidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín, Colombia. English and French Bachelor of Arts Degree. University of Antioquia. Medellin, Colombia. Tourism and Hotel Management Degree. Colegio Mayor de Antioquia. Medellín, Colombia. Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language. University of Antioquia. Medellín, Colombia

Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Universidad Eafit and University of South Florida. Medellín, Colombia.

Language Center, Universidad Eafit.: Coordinator of the Foreign Languages Program; Coordinator of Laureles Language Center Branch; Coordinator of the English Program Agreement at Instituto Musical Diego Echavarría; Teacher of English and Spanish for Foreigners. Fr. College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minnesota, E.E.U.U. Spanish Teacher Assistant, and student of Teaching and Writing Courses.

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana English teacher for the American Culture and Conversation Courses in the Teaching of English Undergraduate Program. Teacher of the Reading Comprehension course in the

Fontán School. Curriculum design. Design of the School’s English project. Centro Colombo Americano. Teacher of English as a Second Language for adults, teenagers, children and preschoolers. Trouble Shooter. Placement exams for children. IDIOMA Institute. Teacher of English as a Second Language for adults and teenagers.

Marcela Palacio

B.A. in Languages (major in English) de la Universidad de Antioquia. MEN TDP Course (Teacher Development Program) TKT Course Preparation. English language Teaching Diploma Course University of South Florida & EAFIT University. Teaching Communicatively,” Universidad EAFIT. “Alternative Assessment,” Universidad EAFIT. “Learning - Strategies,” Universidad EAFIT. “Action - Research,” Universidad EAFIT. “EFL Teacher-Training Seminar,” Dr. Carol Reed. “Error Correction, ”Universidad EAFIT. “Second Language Acquisition,” Universidad EAFIT. “Models of Teaching,” Texas A & M.“Language Assessment and Development,” Texas A & M. Professional Experience Centro de Idiomas, Universidad EAFIT, Medellín, Colombia - Researcher – present Centro de Idiomas, Universidad EAFIT, Medellín, Colombia English Teacher in Adult, Adolescent, and Children’s Programs- present Escuela de Idiomas, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia. English Teacher in Extension Program. Montessori School, Medellín, Colombia. Homeroom Teacher and High-school English Teacher

Centro Colombo Americano, Medellín, Colombia. English teacher in Children’s Program

Admission Requirements

all participants must:

Submit an updated copy of the MELICET (Michigan English Language Institute College Test) with a score no lower than 85%.
Pass an English interview and writing test at the EAFIT Language Center. To schedule a session, call 261-9500 Ext.: 669 or 484.

Course Schedule

Starting date: April 9, 2008

Ending date: , 2008

Certification, Conditions and Other Services
An EAFIT University certificate will be issued only to participants who earn a passing evaluation grade for this program and have an 85% attendance record.

If there are not enough participants or for external uncontrolled motives, the Continuing Education Center reserves the right to open or cancel the current program and modify: Programmed dates, content, place, fees or proposed lecturers.

The participation of this program would be assigned according to the order of payment and previous interview results.

To refund the total value of the program or not collect the payment fees, inscription annulations must be delivered in a written document before the first class. Once the program begins, EAFIT University would not refund registration fees. In case of withdraw from the program, before there are not more than 5% of the classes, not hours, the participant might use the option to translate the inscription fees as a payment or as a part of payment of another program from the University. The funds for this option have a time limit of one (1) year once the program starts.

Parking, without payment, is subject to available spaces. Please take into account “Pico & Placa” rule applies during all day in EAFIT University parking lot.

Registration Fee: $ 1.310.000

Payment Options:

Electronic payment can be done using debit, credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Credencial, Diners, AMEX).
Physical payment can be done using debit or credit card in the Continuing Education Offices, Block 29 first floor.
Bank deposit at BANCOLOMBIA account Nº 001-9013891-2, “Cuenta Corriente”. Please write your full name and ID number in the box “Formato Pagacuentas”. In the “concept” field write down the program or event name. Deposit slip should be sent via FAX (4) 238 25 99 and please confirm afterwards the reception of the document at this phone number (4) 261 92 27.
Institutions and organization sending an official letter (including the names and participants’ IDs) authorizing EAFIT to issue an invoice will pay net 30 days. This letter should be sent via FAX (4) 238 25 99 and please confirm afterwards the reception of the document at this phone number (4) 261 92 27.
You can pay by check directed to “Universidad EAFIT” as first beneficiary.

Discounts (Only One Applies)