TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification Courses in Ottawa, ON (University of Ottawa)
Course #917: Sept. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Saturdays (9:00am - 6:00pm), Sundays (9:00am - 6:00pm)
(Offered live via Zoom)
Course #919: Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
Saturdays (9:00am - 6:00pm), Sundays (9:00am - 6:00pm)
(Offered live via Zoom)
Course #920: Oct. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Saturdays (9:00am - 6:00pm), Sundays (9:00am - 6:00pm), weeknights (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
(Offered live via Zoom)
Course #943: Nov. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
Saturdays (9:00am - 6:00pm), Sundays (9:00am - 6:00pm)
(Offered live via Zoom)
Course #932: Nov. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
Saturdays (9:00am - 6:00pm), Sundays (9:00am - 6:00pm)
Course #945: Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20
Saturdays (9:00am - 6:00pm), Sundays (9:00am - 6:00pm)
(Offered live via Zoom)
Oxford Seminars courses in Ottawa, ON are usually held at University of Ottawa. To register by phone, call 1-888-227-6755.
School districts interested in group discounts, please contact Myra at 1-888-225-2480.
120-Hour TESOL/TESL/TEFL Course Outline
Day 1
Introduction to the Course/Materials/Assignments
ESL Warm-Up Games and Exercises
ESL Icebreaker Activities
The Effective Learner
The Effective Teacher
Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Your Classroom
Day 2
Introduction to Educational Theory
Second Language Acquisition
Teaching Across Age and Proficiency Levels
Classroom Management Techniques
Lesson Planning
Living and Working Abroad
Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom
Day 3
Teaching English Grammar
Sample Grammar Lessons
Teaching Vocabulary Techniques
Teaching Speaking and Listening
Teaching Reading
Long-Term Unit Planning
International Trends in ESL Teaching
Effective Cross-Cultural Relations
Day 4
Multiple Intelligence Theory
Teaching Writing
Teaching Pronunciation
Teaching Idioms, Expressions, Phrasal Verbs, and Slang
Organizing the Teaching Workload
Conflict Resolution Techniques
Teaching in a Multicultural Setting
Day 5
Lesson Coordination When Team Teaching
Testing and Evaluating ESL Students
Finding ESL Teaching Jobs
Writing Resumes and Cover Letters
Job Interviews for Teaching Positions
Pre-Departure Planning, Culture Shock, and Adaptation
Day 6
Teaching Practicums
Instructor Feedback and Peer Evaluations
Effective Use of ESL Teaching Resources and Activities
The Globalization of the Job Market
Finding and Using ESL Teaching Resources
Wrap-up/Final Questions
60-Hour Online Component
The Role of the Teacher
Applying Communicative Teaching Theory
Fundamentals of Language Acquisition
Creating Engaging and Educational Lesson Activities
Practicing Lesson and Unit Planning
Giving Instructions to Students
Analysis of ESL Case Studies
Reviewing and Applying ESL Theories and Concepts
Student Correction Techniques
Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Your Classroom
Comprehending Grammatical Structures
Common Grammatical Errors and Misconceptions
Teaching the Twelve Verb Tenses of English
Creative Grammar Activities to Stimulate Communication
Teaching Adverbs, Quantifiers, Gerunds, and Infinitives
Punctuation Rules and Usage
Critical Evaluation of Grammar Lessons and Materials
Student Assessment
Technology in the Classroom
Completion of a 150-Question Online Assignment
Course Reviews (Ottawa, ON)
The instructor knew her stuff and was professional and fun.
- V.N., Ottawa, ON
Great teacher - very enthusiastic and always ready to help and answer questions. She had a great teaching style.
- S.A., Ottawa, ON
The instructor was personable and friendly. She managed the classroom time well and had fantastic feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- C.T., Ottawa, ON
I liked how the teacher made us perform activities and games as a way of setting an example of what we can do as teachers. That was a smart way of having us understand through interaction.
- M.J., Nepean, ON
I liked the close interaction between students in groups as well as the teacher. Everyone seemed to click very well.
- G. Beloche, Smith Falls, ON
Our instructor was great! I enjoyed the lessons and her stories. She is extremely fun to listen to. I would recommend her as a teacher, and the course to all my friends.
- F. Latem, Renfrew, ON
The group work was very useful for learning and modelling what we can do with students. It was very useful to perform and brainstorm strategies for lesson planning.
- P. Corcoran, Dunvegan, ON
I really liked the way the Instructor would demonstrate concepts by having us do them/discuss them instead of just reading about them. The concepts were much easier to understand that way.
- P. Finlayson, Fassifern, ON
I found the focus on group work very useful as it forced me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to gain an appreciation for, an insight into, a type of learning that I rarely used previously.
- L. Din, Carlton Place, ON
The books offered are very useful in the course. They are always there to look back at.
- L.W., Ottawa, ON
Our instructor was fantastic; so knowledgeable with a wealth of experience. She was very approachable and made sure that everyone had a chance to participate and gather all the tools and good habits a good ESL teacher would have.
- J.R., Perth, ON
Best class I have taken – most intriguing content.
- H.S., Gatineau, ON
It is a good opportunity to gain a new, valuable skill so that you benefit other people when you teach abroad.
- C.H., Ottawa, ON
Our instructor was the perfect example of a dynamic and interesting teacher.
- R.B., Nepean, ON
I am so very comfortable now with making lesson plans. Thank you!
- N.H., Ottawa, ON
I gained practical knowledge through the lesson planning and practicum. Great course!
- J.M., Ottawa, ON
The practicum is great practice, the textbooks are very informative and the lessons themselves were varied and well paced.
- K.B., Ottawa, ON
I think the materials were a big help. The lesson plans that the instructor provided were helpful, and I feel like I can rely on them for a long time.
- S.L., Ottawa, ON
The practicum was fantastic. Although it was very nerve racking. I find it very necessary. It's putting to use everything that was covered during the classes.
- T.Z., Nepean, ON
The personal experience helped make it more real and relateable. Hearing our instructor's experiences make it seem less like a course and more like the beginning of an adventure.
- T.S., Ottawa, ON
This course offered quite in-depth practical instruction in the actual teaching of TESOL, as opposed to just theory thereof.
- B.H., Gatineau, ON
Our instructor was very knowledgeable and had the class participating.
- F.C., Ottawa, ON
It is a must for people who would like to go teach overseas.
- F.A., Gatineau, ON
The in-class/practical experience was super valuable.
- E.R., Ottawa, ON
Very good course. The teacher was very knowledgeable and could help us if we had any specific or general questions about teaching English abroad.
- K.M., Ottawa, ON
Very informative, gained a lot of knowledge.
- B.D., Ottawa, ON
