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International Education Programs

University Extension

University of California, Riverside

1200 University Avenue

Riverside, CA 92507-4596 USA

Telephone: (1-951) 827-4346

FAX: (1-951) 827-5796

E-mail: ucriep@ucx.ucr.edu

Web Site: www.iep.ucr.edu

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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIARIVERSIDE

International Education Programs

ENGLISH LANGUAGEPROGRAMSIntensive English

Improving Oral Fluency

English for International Business

Conversation and American Culture

English for Professionals

CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMAPROGRAMSACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONALUniversity Preparation

Design-Your-Own (DYO)

Summer Sessions

Global BusinessManagement (GBM)

GBM Internship

Customized Programs

Professional Interpretation

Long-term Certificate and DiplomaPrograms

Short-term ProfessionalTraining Programs

TESOLTeaching English toSpeakers of OtherLanguages

OTHER IEP PROGRAMS

TABLE OF CONTENTS � NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR 1

TABLE OF CONTENTSI. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

II. Common Questions About theTESOL Certificate Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

III. Enrolling in the Certificate Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

IV. Requirements for All TESOLCertificate Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

A. Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21. Orientation to TESOL and CLAD . . . . . . . . . . .22. Demonstration of writing proficiency . . . . . . . .33. Demonstration of standard English usageproficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

B. Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41. Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42. Core Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53. Selected Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

C. Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

D. Observations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

E. Student Teaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

F. Exit Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

V. Special Requirements forNon-Native Speakers of English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

VI. Enrolling in Student Teaching andCompleting the Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

VII. Special Considerations During Summer . . . . . . . . . .11

VIII. Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

IX. Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

X. Sample Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12XI. Special Services for International Participants . . . . .13

NOTE FROM THE DIRECTORThe TESOL Certificate programhas been designed to provideparticipants with the majorcompetencies and knowledgenecessary to be specialists in theESL field and to ensure themsuccessful careers as ESL instructors.The program, which was establishedin 1977, stresses both thetheoretical and practical aspects of

English teaching, and classes are composed of both Americanand international participants.

The program enjoys a high reputation worldwide for thequality of its graduates. Its success shows our commitment tothe TESOL participants. They receive the best academiccurriculum, which has been developed from our experience of25 years of teaching ESL to more than 40,000 students.Participants are provided with feedback and instruction fromsome of the best professionals in the field, and they are givenan opportunity to practice their skills by teaching real studentsin a real classroom.

Over the years, our TESOL Certificate program has providedhundreds of graduates with an opportunity for cultural andprofessional enrichment, giving them an edge in thisincreasingly competitive world. Now we would like to extendthese benefits to you.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to UC Riverside.

Bronwyn Jenkins-Deas

DirectorInternational Education Programs

I. INTRODUCTION

What is the Certificate in Teaching Englishto Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)?This certificate program provides participants with the majorcompetencies and knowledge necessary to be specialists inthe ESL field. It is directed toward two main groups:

• those who now teach English to speakers of otherlanguages but do not have an educational backgroundequivalent to their teaching experience.

• those who would like to teach English to speakers ofother languages but are not adequately prepared to enterthe field.

II. COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUTTHE TESOL CERTIFICATEPROGRAM

Where will I be able to teach with theTESOL Certificate?

In the United States

Having the TESOL Certificate will qualify you to teach inmany private schools and language institutes. Contactspecific schools about their individual requirements forteachers.

Having the TESOL Certificate in addition to an AdultEducation Credential will qualify you to teach in adulteducation programs.

Outside the United States

Having the TESOL Certificate will qualify you to teach inmany schools outside the United States. Contact specificschools about their individual requirements for teachers.

What is needed to teach ESL in the K-12system?The state of California’s specific requirements for teachingESL in the K-12 system are satisfied by the CLAD (Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development)Authorization. The TESOL Certificate has differentrequirements from the CLAD Authorization, although thereis some overlap between the two programs. For informationon CLAD, contact the CLAD Coordinator at (909) 787-4346 for a CLAD brochure which outlines the state-approved Extension program in CLAD training.

Can I transfer credits from anotherinstitution?Students may receive credit for up to two courses ofcomparable content taken at another accredited college oruniversity within four years preceding application to thisprogram. Please request that a transcript from your previousschool and description of courses be sent to the TESOLCoordinator.

Notify the TESOL Coordinator in writing that the transcripthas been requested and indicate the courses for which youwish to transfer credit and their University Extensionequivalents. The Committee on the TESOL Certificate willreview your request and you will be notified of its decision.

Can units earned toward the TESOLCertificate be transferred to a master’sprogram?Several institutions in the area have indicated that they willaccept transfer of Extension units toward a master’s degree.For further information and a list of these schools, please callthe UC Riverside Extension TESOL Coordinator at (909)787-4346.

INTRODUCTION � COMMON QUESTIONS

University of California, RiversideThe University of California, Riverside (UC Riverside) is partof the 10-campus University of California system, one of the

world’s largest andmost renownedcenters of highereducation. With astudent populationof over 17,000,UC Riverside isinternationallyfamous for service,teaching and researchachievements.

UC Riverside ExtensionInternational Education ProgramsUC Riverside Extension is the continuing education branch ofthe University of California, Riverside. Its InternationalEducation Programs (IEP) division offers a wide variety of

English languageprograms, academicprograms andcertificate anddiploma programs forstudents andprofessionals.

PREREQUISITES 3ENROLLING IN THE PROGRAM � REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TESOL CERTIFICATE CANDIDATES2

III. ENROLLING IN THECERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Who may enroll in the certificateprogram?The program is open to any high school graduate whosenative language is English as well as to those who speakEnglish as a second language. You do not have to have acollege degree, a teaching credential or prior teachingexperience in order to enroll, nor is it necessary that you beable to speak a foreign language.

Are there any prerequisites to theprogram?There are three prerequisites to the program: the class“Orientation to TESOL,” demonstration of writingproficiency and demonstration of English usage proficiency.

When can I enroll in the program?You may begin taking courses in the program in any quarter(Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer). However, you may takeno more than two courses before you officially enroll inthe program. Any additional courses taken will not counttoward the requirements for the certificate.

How do I enroll in the program?Local Residents: To enroll in the program, bring in or mailto Student Services a completed application from the UCRExtension Catalog, together with a nonrefundable fee of $50.Make checks payable to Regents-UC. Mail to StudentServices, UCR Extension, 1200 University Avenue,Riverside, CA 92507-4596.

International Students: Please fill out application form inthe International Education Programs brochure.

How long will it take me to complete thecertificate?The usual time for program completion is four 10-weekquarters. It may be possible to complete the program in ashorter period of time, but it must be completed within fiveyears. See sample schedule on page 12.

IV. REQUIREMENTS FOR ALLTESOL CERTIFICATECANDIDATES

In order to receive the certificate, all TESOL Certificatecandidates must:

A. Complete prerequisites

B. Complete a total of 25 units of coursework

C. Maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better

D. Observe at least 10 ESL classes

E. Pass “Student Teaching” (a required course)

A. Prerequisites

1. Orientation to TESOL and CLADEducation 804 (.2 CEU)Overview of requirements of Extension’s TESOL certificateprogram, evaluation of TESOL as a career, the job market,and presentation of terms, concepts, issues and trends inteaching English as a second language. Note: Prerequisite toall courses in the TESOL certificate program. It may betaken concurrently with other classes.

This class is offered once per quarter and may be taken thequarter before you begin TESOL courses or during yourfirst quarter of TESOL courses. There is no fee for thisclass. The units do not count toward the requirements for thecertificate.

2. Demonstration of writing proficiencyYou may demonstrate your writing proficiency in one of threeways:

A. Pass the Writing Proficiency Exam. This exam is offeredonce each quarter. There is no fee for the exam. Pleasecheck the current UC Riverside Extension quarterlycatalog for times and location.

B. Pass Fundamentals of Writing with a grade of B or better.English X407.5 (2 units) Fall, Spring

A practical writing course intended to familiarizeparticipants with the basic rhetorical patterns ofAmerican academic paragraphs and essays. Topics includewriting paragraphs and essays for academic purposes,writing “under pressure,” summarizing, developingvocabulary and fluency. Conventions of punctuation andspelling will also be addressed. Note: Required class forthose who do not receive a passing grade on the WritingProficiency Exam.

C. For IEP Students Only: IEP students who do not pass theWriting Proficiency Exam may pass two quarters of Level600 Writing with grades of B or better in lieu of takingFundamentals of Writing.

The writing proficiency prerequisite must be met beforebeginning other TESOL classes. The units do not counttoward the requirements for the certificate.

3. Demonstration of standard English usageproficiency

You may demonstrate your ability to use standard English inone of three ways:

A. Pass the Standard English Usage Exam with 10 or fewermistakes. This exam is offered once each quarter. There isno fee for the exam. Please check the current UCRiverside Extension quarterly catalog for times andlocation. You may take this exam only once. If you do notpass, you must take Standard English Usage.

B. Pass Standard English Usage with a grade of B or better.English X418.2 (3 units) Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

The basics of standard English usage. Includes grammaticalterminology, explanations regarding rules of usage, andpractice examining how grammatical relationshipsdetermine the form and choice of words. Study willinclude parts of speech and sentence patterns, names andfunctions of verb tenses, and various aspects of rule-governed usage. Note: Prerequisite for Edu. X326.66A andB, Grammar Methodologies for ESL/EFL Teachers. Unitsdo not apply toward the TESOL certificate. Those whomake fewer than 10 errors on the Standard English UsageExam are exempt from this class. Students must pass thiscourse with a B or better in order to take Grammar A orB.

C. For IEP Students Only: Pass two quarters of Level 600Grammar in the Intensive English Program with grades ofB or better.

The Standard English Usage prerequisite must becompleted before taking Grammar Methodologies forESL/EFL Teachers, A and B; however, you may takeother courses in the program before this prerequisite ismet.

“The TESOL Program has given me not

only the theoretical tools I needed to start

teaching but also

the taste of what

teaching is like with

the Student

Teaching classes.

Now that I’m

teaching here in

Brazil I realize how

important

everything I learned was.”

—Leticia Crisostomo da Silva,Brazil

REQUIRED COURSES4 REQUIRED COURSES � CORE COURSES 5

B. Courses

To earn the certificate, participants must complete a total of25 units as follows:

1. Required courses — 14 units (this page)

2. Core courses — at least 8 units (page 5)

3. Elective or core courses — remaining 3 units (page 7)

Please note that prerequisite units for StandardEnglish Usage and Fundamentals of Writing do notcount toward the 25-unit total.

As you plan your schedule for completing the program,please note when the courses are offered, whether or not acourse has any prerequisites, and whether or not a coursemay be taken concurrently with another course. Consult thecurrent UC Riverside Extension catalog for a description ofelective courses offered each quarter.

Courses will always be offered during the quarters indicated ifthere is sufficient enrollment, and may be offered atadditional times.

1. Required Courses

History and Survey of TESOL MethodologiesEducation X326.65 (1.5 units) Fall, Winter, Spring, SummerHistory and development of theories and methods forinstruction in and through English, including approacheswith a focus on English language development and contentarea instruction. Overview of syllabus design. Note: This isone of the first classes for both the CLAD and TESOLCertificates and must be taken before Edu. X326.62A,TESOL Conversation Methodologies, and before orconcurrently with other methodology classes. Students mustreceive at least a B to continue with the TESOL program.

Lesson Planning for the ESL ClassroomEducation X328.97 (.5 unit) Fall, Winter, Spring, SummerStep-by-step practice in the design, delivery and evaluationof lesson plans in different skill areas of language teaching:grammar, vocabulary, reading, conversation and writing.Students will learn how to apply a suggested format fordeveloping their own lessons: setting the stage, instructionalinput, guided and independent practice and evaluation.Students will have the opportunity to review and critiquelesson plans presented in ESL classes. Course activities willfocus on how to write criterion-based objectives, how toprovide both pre- and post-lesson performance measures andhow to assess the effectiveness of lessons. Note: Must becompleted in the first quarter of the TESOL Certificateprogram.

*Introduction to LinguisticsLinguistics X402 (2 units) Fall, SpringAn introduction to the theories and methods of linguisticsand to the basics of English language structure. Emphasis ison key concepts in phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntaxand semantics with examples from English and other worldlanguages, in both oral and written discourse. Topics alsoinclude universals and differences among acquisition. Courseoffers perspectives on the development of linguistic theory asbackground to changing views in language teachingmethodology. Note: Prerequisite for Edu. X326.66C, TESOLPronunciation Methodologies.

Grammar Methodologies for ESL/EFL Teachers,A and BEducation X326.66A and B (2 units each)A: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer; B: Winter, Spring, SummerThis course is designed to give ESL/EFL teachers a betterunderstanding of English grammar, with emphasis on thoseareas that relate directly to teaching non-native speakers ofEnglish. Current approaches to teaching grammar, as well asideas for presenting and practicing individual grammaticalpoints, will be demonstrated and discussed. Students willprepare lesson plans for grammar lessons and will give mini-demonstrations to classmates. Note: Parts A and B do nothave to be taken in sequence; however, they may not betaken concurrently. Participants who do not attend the firstclass meeting will be dropped from the class.Prerequisite: Eng. X418.2, which must be taken before thisclass, and Edu. 804 and Edu. X326.65, which may be takenconcurrently.

*Language Development and AcquisitionEducation X326.76 (2 units) Winter, SummerAn examination of the theories and models of languagedevelopment including psychological, socio-cultural,political, and pedagogical factors affecting first- and second-language development and their influence on currentteaching methods. Topics include developmental stages infirst-language acquisition, the similarities and differences inthe acquisition of L1 and L2 and the interrelationships oftheory, research and classroom practices.

Methods and Techniques for Teaching ESL:Student TeachingEducation X326.34 (4 units) Fall, Winter, Spring, SummerAn opportunity to teach English as a second language in amultilingual, multicultural classroom at the adult or collegelevel. Each participant will deal with particular problems andchallenges involved in the teaching of ESL. Includesplanning of course syllabi, selection and evaluation ofappropriate course materials and/or textbooks, and evaluationand assessment of student levels of ability and strategies andtechniques for teaching effectively in a multilevel languageclassroom. Participants will present formal lessons in each ofseveral disciplines: conversation, reading, writing, structure,listening, pronunciation, vocabulary and idiomatic expressionin the English 806 class offered through UC RiversideExtension. The last course in the TESOL CertificateProgram. Students must have completed at least three corecourses to enroll and may not be concurrently enrolled inmore than one required or core course. Overall GPA mustbe at least 3.0 at the time of enrollment. Participants who donot attend the first class meeting will be dropped from theclass. Grading on Pass/Not Pass basis only. Enrollment islimited. Note: Prior to enrolling in Student Teaching, notifythe TESOL Coordinator in writing. Please see page 9 formore details on course.

*“Introduction to Linguistics” and “Language Development and Acquisition” may besubstituted by concurrent enrollment in Linguistics 20. See the UCR Schedule ofClasses.

2. Core Courses

TESOL Reading Methodologies: Theoryand PracticeEducation X326.57A (2 units) Winter, SummerThe theory and practice of teaching reading skills to non-native speakers of English who are literate in their ownlanguages. Lectures and student practice will includetechniques for teaching such specific skills as anticipation,previewing, skimming and critical reading. Methods forchecking comprehension will also be given. Note:Participants who do not attend the first class meeting willbe dropped from the class. Prerequisite: Edu. 804 andEdu. X326.65, both of which may be taken concurrently.

TESOL Writing MethodologiesEducation X326.57B (2 units) Winter, SummerBasic approaches and techniques in the teaching of Englishparagraph and essay forms to adult learners of ESL, with anemphasis on the expectations of academic audiences.Approaches to using controlled and guided composition inthe classroom will also be covered, as will a variety oftechniques for responding to student writing. Note:Participants who do not attend the first class meeting will bedropped from the class. Prerequisite: Edu. 804 and Edu.X326.65, both of which may be taken concurrently.

“One year and one certificate. I have a new

job, a new career and a new future. I have

always

wanted to see the

world. Now I can

with the TESOL

certificate from UC

Riverside Extension.

First stop will be

Bangkok, Thailand.

Next stop…so many

places from which to choose.”

—Craig W. Vitamanti,USA

CORE COURSES6 SELECTED ELECTIVES � GRADES 7

3. Selected Electives

Testing and Evaluation for Teachers of Englishas a Second LanguageEducation X326.32 (2 units)

Materials for Teaching English as a SecondLanguageEducation X326.33A (.5 unit)

How to Teach English Through SongEducation X326.75 (1 unit)

Methodologies for Teaching American CultureEducation X326.68 (2 units)

Cross-Cultural Communication for Educators,Parts A & BEducation X326.72A and B (2 units each)

Learning Another Language Through ActionsEducation X326.79 (1 unit)

Theory and Application of Bilingual/ESLMethodsEducation X326.87 (3 units)

Methodologies in Teaching Academic Contentto LEP StudentsEducation X326.88A (3 units)

How to Teach English Through FilmEducation X328.95 (2 units)

Teaching English at the Adult School LevelEducation X328.96 (2 units)

Teaching ESL at the Community College LevelEducation X329.02 (1 unit)

Oral Proficiency Assessment WorkshopEducation X329.13 (1.5 units)

Classroom Management WorkshopEducation X329.14 (1 unit)

This is only a representative list of electives. Fromtime to time electives are added to keep the programup-to-date.

Electives offered each quarter are announced inUniversity Extension’s quarterly catalog, UC RiversideExtension, available at no charge at the UC RiversideExtension Center by calling (951) 827-3806.

C. GradesAn overall GPA of 3.0 (B) or better is required forcompletion of the program. A minimum grade of C isrequired in all courses; otherwise, the course must berepeated. The original grade will be calculated in your GPA.

Grades of B or better are required in Edu. X326.65, Historyand Survey, and Eng. X418.2, Standard English Usage. Youmust have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better at the time youenroll in Student Teaching.

If you receive two C grades in any courses in the program,your progress will be reviewed by the Committee on theTESOL Certificate and you may be advised to discontinuethe program. This policy applies regardless of your overallGPA.

Grading Standards

A = Superior Achievement

B = Good. Demonstrated potential for professionalachievement in the field of study.

C = Minimal fulfillment of requirements. Did notdemonstrate potential for professional achievement inthe field of study.

D = Poor

F = Failed

TESOL Vocabulary MethodologiesEducation X326.61 (2 units) Winter, SummerVarious methods of teaching vocabulary and ways tointegrate vocabulary teaching into other skill areas. Coverspublished and teacher-created materials that can be used inthe classroom and reinforcement activities to improvevocabulary retention. Mini-demonstrations will be done byparticipants using different vocabulary methods. Note:Participants who do not attend the first class meeting will bedropped from the class. Prerequisite: Edu. 804 and Edu.X326.65, which may be taken concurrently.

TESOL Conversation MethodologiesEducation X326.62A (2 units) Winter, SummerAn examination of various theories and methods of teachingconversational skills to non-native speakers of English.Topics include ice-breakers, games, role-playing, functions,the role of correction in a conversation class and grading aconversation class. Note: Participants who do not attendthe first class meeting will be dropped from the class.Prerequisite: Edu. 804 and Edu. X326.65, which may betaken concurrently.

TESOL Listening MethodologiesEducation X326.62B (2 units) Fall, SpringAn examination of various theories and methods of teachingconversational skills to non-native speakers of English.Topics include task listening, listening with a purpose, thecomponents of good listening exercises and evaluatingavailable texts. Demonstrations of original listening exercisesto be done by participants. Note: Participants who do notattend the first class meeting will be dropped from the class.Prerequisite: Edu. 804 and Edu. X326.65, which may betaken concurrently.

TESOL Pronunciation MethodologiesEducation X326.62C (2 units) Fall, SpringAn in-depth review of the sound system of English, includingpractice with specific sounds which learners of English mayfind difficult. Topics include the organs of articulation andthe articulatory process in the production of English sounds;contrastive analysis of English and other languages toanticipate problems of learners from those languages;presentation of the range of techniques, exercises and drill-types for presenting a pronunciation lesson and modifyingpronunciation. Note: Participants who do not attend the firstclass meeting will be dropped from the class.Prerequisite: Edu. 804 and Edu. X326.65, which may betaken concurrently, and Ling. X402, which must be takenprior to enrollment.

Teaching American Idioms in the ESL/EFLClassroomEducation X326.70 (2 units) VariesMethods and techniques for teaching American idioms.Covers published and teacher-created materials that can beused in the classroom and reinforcement activities toimprove retention. Mini-demonstrations will be done byparticipants using different methods. Note: Participants whodo not attend the first class meeting will be dropped from theclass. Prerequisite: Edu. 804 and Edu. X326.65, which maybe taken concurrently.

“I've been taking the TESOL program for three

quarters. Classes are not

easy, but thanks to the

support of my teachers and

classmates, I acquired lots of

knowledge about how to

create good lessons. I am

sure that this experience will

help me jump into the real

world.”

—Satoko Nakajima,Japan

GRADES � OBSERVATIONS8 STUDENT TEACHING � EXIT INTERVIEW 9

Grades and Language ProficiencyInasmuch as you plan to become a teacher of English, you areexpected to provide good models of both spoken and writtenEnglish. Therefore, your grades in each class will be basednot only on the content of your work, but also on your ownuse of standard English.

If your written or oral expression on a particular assignmentis unacceptable for a teacher of English, your grade on thatassignment will be no higher than a C, regardless of thecontent of the assignment.

IncompletesYou may be given an Incomplete if your work is of passingquality, but you have not completed all of the requirementsby the end of the course. An Incomplete will not be given ifyour work to that point is not of passing quality.

To receive an Incomplete and later revise the grade, youmust file a petition form, available at Student Services,containing a written agreement between you and theinstructor. If coursework is not completed as agreed, thegrade automatically reverts to an F.

D. Observations

You are required to observe a minimum of 10 different ESLclasses as part of the certificate program. At least six of theobservations must be made in the Intensive English Programat UC Riverside. Two observations may be made in theStudent Teaching classes before you take Student Teaching.Four observations may be made in other ESL programs. Youmay begin making observations as soon as you begin theprogram. It is highly recommended that you observe ESLclasses that correspond to the courses you are taking whileyou are taking those courses. The 10 minimum observationsmust be completed before you begin Student Teaching.

FormsEach time you observe a class, you must complete anobservation form and have it signed by the teacher of theclass. These forms may be obtained from the InternationalEducation Programs Office, Room 237, UC RiversideExtension Center.

It is your responsibility to keep these forms and then submitthem, together with your letter of intent to take StudentTeaching, to the TESOL Coordinator prior to enrolling inStudent Teaching.

Arranging ObservationsGenerally, you may observe any class in the Intensive EnglishProgram any time classes are in session. It is not necessary toschedule the observation with the teacher in advance.However, as a rule, the first several days of a quarter are not agood time to do observations as teachers are still gettingacquainted with their students, and the students are stilladjusting to a new setting. Also, you should check theactivity schedule (available in Room 237 and also posted onthe bulletin board near the first floor restrooms of the UCRiverside Extension Center) to be sure that classes aremeeting on the day when you wish to observe. To observe aclass, you should arrive five to ten minutes before the classbegins and ask the teacher for permission to observe theclass. Permission will generally be given, but there may betimes (e.g., during a test or in-class writing) when theteacher will prefer not to have an observer. Therefore, it is agood idea to have an alternative class in mind in case yourfirst choice is unavailable.

If you wish to observe classes in other programs, you mustmake the arrangements to do so yourself. The observationform must be filled out and signed by the teacher as usual.

Behavior During ObservationsPlease remember that you are in the class as an observer, notas a participant. Please refrain from asking questions ortalking to the students while the class is in progress. Do notinterrupt a class by arriving late or leaving early. Mostteachers are happy to discuss questions that you may haveafter class if time permits.

E. Student Teaching

Student Teaching is the final course in the program.Enrollment is permitted only if all other requirements havebeen or are being completed. (Please note that only one coreor required course may be taken concurrently with StudentTeaching.) It is offered every quarter in the evening.Certificate program students will be placed into groups of twoto five. Student teachers meet once a week to review theirlesson plans with the instructor and their classmates. Eachstudent teacher in the group will prepare nine50-minute lesson plans and teach six to nine of those lessonsto a class of ESL students recruited from throughout thecommunity. This class meets for two hours once a week. Thestudents may be beginning, intermediate or advanced. Yoursupervisor will evaluate your lesson plans each week and willobserve your teaching three to four times per quarter.

Student Teaching is graded Pass/Not Pass. Your grade will bebased primarily on your weekly lesson plans, observations ofyour teaching, and improvement. By the end of the course,you should demonstrate the ability to plan and carry out asuccessful lesson with a minimum of guidance from theinstructor. Your grade will be holistic rather than an averageof grades on individual assignments.

Student Teaching must be done in this program where youcan receive consistent feedback. You may not fulfill therequirement by teaching in another program, nor may yousubstitute prior teaching experience.

Note: Because there are a limited number of spaces forstudent teachers each quarter, please notify the TESOLcoordinator in writing as soon as possible of your intention totake Student Teaching during a particular quarter to reservea space.

You may reserve a space contingent upon the completion ofall requirements (e.g. a score of 50 on the SPEAK test fornon-native speakers).

“When I first started the TESOL Program, I was afraid

but after attending classes I

became more comfortable and

confident. I gained a lot of

knowledge and an excellent

approach on how to be a good

English teacher.”

—Elizabeth Roccella,Argentina

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH10 ENROLLING � CONSIDERATIONS � EXCEPTIONS � ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 11

V. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FORNON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OFENGLISH

TOEFL

Nonconditional AcceptanceFor non-conditional acceptance into the program, you musthave at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 213 on thecomputer-based TOEFL.

Conditional AcceptanceYou may begin taking a combination of TESOL and ESLclasses (to be determined by the Committee on the TESOLCertificate) if you have at least 500 on the paper-basedTOEFL or 173 on the computer-based TOEFL.

Students Applying From AbroadIf you are unable to take the TOEFL before arriving inRiverside, you will be given the Michigan Placement Testwhen you arrive. You must have at least 90 on the MichiganTest in order to begin taking TESOL classes. If your score isbelow 90, you may be required to take ESL courses in theIntensive English program in addition to or instead ofTESOL classes. You must submit a TOEFL score beforebeginning your second quarter of classes.

Program CompletionTo receive the certificate, you must have at least 550 on thepaper-based TOEFL or 213 on the computer-based TOEFL.

Note: The Institutional TOEFL is given twice each quarterthrough UC Riverside. You may also make arrangements totake the International or Special Testing Center TOEFLinstead.

Speak Test or Test of Spoken English (TSE)

Nonconditional AcceptanceFor non-conditional acceptance into the program, you musthave at least 60 on the SPEAK Test or on the TSE.

Conditional AcceptanceYou may begin taking TESOL classes if you have at least 40on the SPEAK Test or on the TSE. However, you must alsomeet the following requirements:

• Take at least one of the following classes in the IntensiveEnglish Program each quarter as determined by theCommittee on the TESOL Certificate:

English Through DramaOral Skills DevelopmentImproving Oral FluencyPronunciationPublic Speaking

• Meet with a conversation partner at least once a week.Please go to Room 230 to arrange for a conversationpartner.

Students Applying From AbroadIf you are unable to take the TSE before arriving inRiverside, you will be given an oral interview upon yourarrival at UC Riverside. However, if your performance duringthe interview is not adequate for conditional acceptance, youmay enroll in the Intensive English Program, but you will notbe able to take TESOL courses. You must take the SPEAKTest or TSE and receive at least 40 during your first quarterin order to be able to continue in the program the secondquarter.

Acceptance Into Student TeachingYou must have at least 50 on the SPEAK Test before youmay enroll in Student Teaching.

Note: You may take the SPEAK Test free of charge one timethrough International Education Programs. You may take upto five additional SPEAK tests through InternationalEducation Programs for a fee of $________ each. There mustbe at least a six-week interval between tests. To arrange totake the SPEAK Test, contact the TESOL Coordinator inRoom 237 at the UC Riverside Extension Center.

You may also make your own arrangements to take the Testof Spoken English. Times and places for this test are listed inthe TOEFL Bulletin, which is available outside Room 240 atthe UC Riverside Extension Center.

VI. ENROLLING IN STUDENTTEACHING AND COMPLETINGTHE PROGRAM

Prior to enrolling in Student Teaching, notify the TESOLCoordinator in writing. The Coordinator will then checkyour records to make sure that everything is in order for youto receive your certificate when all other requirements (i.e.,Student Teaching and TOEFL score) have been met.

After you have met all requirements, your certificate will bemailed to you.

VII. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONSDURING SUMMER

Length of CoursesThe Intensive English Program is divided into one six-weekand one four-week session during the summer. However,daytime TESOL courses are offered during two four-weeksessions on a space-available basis. Classes usually meet dailyand are equivalent to the same course taken over a 10-weekperiod during the other quarters. Please keep in mind thatdue to the compressed amount of time, the work load mayseem much heavier than it would if you took the same courseor courses during a 10-week quarter.

Some evening courses are also offered during the summer.Summer evening courses normally run five or 10 weeks.

Student Teaching in the SummerThe Student Teaching class in the summer meets for 10weeks. As usual, only one core or required course may betaken concurrently with Student Teaching. This means thatyou may take one course in either July or August. You maynot take one concurrent course in July and another one inAugust.

Standard English UsageStandard English Usage is a prerequisite for English Grammarfor ESL/EFL Teachers, A & B. However, if you enroll inStandard English Usage at the beginning of the summer, youmay be allowed to enroll in English Grammar for ESL/EFLTeachers A or B in August if you have been makingsatisfactory progress to that point.

VIII. EXCEPTIONSExceptions to any of the policies described in this brochurewill be considered by the Committee on the TESOLCertificate upon receipt of a letter of petition. Such lettersshould be submitted to the TESOL Coordinator in Room237 at the UC Riverside Extension Center.

IX. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Whom should I call if I have questionsabout the program?If you have questions about the program, please contact theTESOL Coordinator at:

International Education Programs

University Extension

University of California, Riverside

1200 University Avenue

Riverside, CA 92507-4596 USA

Telephone: (1-951) 827-4346

Fax: (1-951) 827-5796

E-mail: ssweeney@ucx.ucr.edu

“I learned many teaching methods. It’s the best

program I have ever taken.

It’s practical and essential.

I’d like to recommend that

all English teachers take

the program. You can

teach English to the

world.”

—Jaeha Choi,Korea

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XI. SPECIAL SERVICES FORINTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS

The following special services are offered for internationalparticipants:

Airport pick-up: Available from Los AngelesInternational Airport (LAX) and from Ontario InternationalAirport.

Program orientation: Before classes begin, participantsreceive a complete orientation about living in the UnitedStates and about the TESOL program.

Housing assistance: IEP’s own housing office provideshousing arrangements throughout the year with the followingoptions.• American Family Homestay: Families are selected byIEP’s housing office and provide a room (usually doubleoccupancy), three meals a day and transportation to andfrom UC Riverside.

• On-Campus International Residence Center: Spaceavailable to participants throughout the entire year.Deluxe room (single/double/triple occupancy), privatebathroom. Meal plan may be purchased separately.

• On-Campus Dormitory: Space available to participantsduring summer. Room (double occupancy) and 19 mealsper week.

• On-Campus International Village Student Housing:Space available to participants throughout the entireyear. Apartment/suite-type units with either two, three,or five bedrooms each (single or double occupancy).Room amenities includefurnishings, automated centralheating and air conditioningwith basic utilities, DirecTV,high speed T1 Internet access,10/100 base T ethernet,wireless network, basic local phone service and fullyequipped kitchen.

Immigration assistance: Whether participants want totransfer to or from another school, extend their stay, or leavethe country for vacation, assistance is provided throughoutthe entire process.

Please refer to the International Education Programsbrochure for fees and additional details.

Social activities: Dances, parties, dinners, movies,concerts and many other social activities are organized. Inaddition, participants have the opportunity to join thecampus intramural recreational activities.

Short tours:Trips to mostattractions inSouthernCalifornia areavailable year-round includingDisneyland, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, Magic Mountain and many more.Assistance is also provided in the arrangements for trips toSan Francisco, Grand Canyon or Las Vegas.

Placement in American universities: A full-timecollege counselor provides complete assistance to studentsinterested in continuing their studies at an American college,technical school or university.

Medical insurance: Low-cost, comprehensive medicalinsurance is mandatory for all students.

Sports facilities: Available to all students for a fee.Facilities include a fitness center, tennis courts, volleyballcourts, soccer fields, swimming pool and gymnasium.

First QuarterPrerequisite to Grammar Methodologies:

Standard English Usage

Required Classes:History and Survey of TESOL Methodologies(must be taken first quarter)

Lesson Planning for theESL Classroom (must be taken first quarter)

Introduction to Linguistics*or

Language Development and Acquisition*

Core Classes:Core Class #1

Second QuarterRequired Classes:

Grammar Methodologies Aor

Grammar Methodologies B

Introduction to Linguistics*or

Language Development and Acquisition*

Core Classes:Core Class #2

Elective Classes:Elective Class #1

Third QuarterRequired Courses:

Grammar Methodologies Aor

Grammar Methodologies B

Core Classes:Core Class #3,

Core Class #4

Elective Classes:Elective Class #2(If 3 units have not yet beensatisfied)

Fourth QuarterRequired Courses:

Methods and Techniques for TeachingESL: Student Teaching†

Elective Classes:Elective Class #3(if 3 units have not yet been satisfied)

* “Introduction to Linguistics” and “Language Development and Acquisition” may besubstituted by Linguistics 20.† Ten ESL class observations must be completed BEFORE enrollment in Methods andTechniques for TESOL: Student Teaching.

X. SAMPLE SCHEDULEPrerequisites to Program:

Basic Writing SkillsOrientation to TESOL and CLAD