Syllabus

University of Hawaii

Kapiolani Community College Continuing Education & Training-Arts and Sciences

CREDU TESL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM SYLLABUS

SUMMER 2011

OVERVIEW AND DESCRIPTION

Welcome and Aloha! This program provides Korean teacher-participants with facilitated professional development opportunities in foreign language communication. English language component features co-curricular activities, field experiences and individual language study in the following areas: Content-based Learning; Correcting Errors; Developing and Using Games in EFL Classrooms; Giving Feedback; Learning Styles and Language Acquisition; Making Textbooks Communicative; Media and Technology in EFL; Teacher Talk and Student Talk; Teaching English in English; Teaching Listening, Pronunciation, Reading, Speaking, Vocabulary, Writing; Using Video and Role-play; Working with Mixed Levels.

CLASS SESSIONS

July 25, 2011 – August 17, 2011. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Classroom: Manono, Room 104. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., unless other specified.

INSTRUCTOR/FACILITATOR: Jeffrey Bingham Mead, MAT

E-MAIL CONTACT: JeffreyBinghamMead@gmail.com

PHONE: (808) 721-0306 (24-hour mobile)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the conclusion of this course teacher-participants will:

1. Develop an understanding of the practices of current TESOL methodology. (Critical Thinking, Effective Oral Communication, Second-language Proficiency)

2. Demonstrate an awareness of effective classroom management techniques and the changing role of the teacher and student in the classroom. (Critical Thinking, Effective Oral Communication, Second-language Proficiency)

3. Develop and demonstrate an understanding of student-centered lesson planning and teaching through effective assessment and learning outcome strategies. (Critical Thinking, Effective Oral Communication, Second-language Proficiency)

4. Develop and demonstrate an awareness of student-centered guided language teaching techniques through skills practice. (Critical Thinking, Effective Oral Communication, Second-language Proficiency)

5. Develop an understanding of life-long self-directed learning through reviewing current literature, assessing teaching materials, updated technology and building teaching skill sets. (Critical Thinking, Effective Oral Communication, Second-language Proficiency)

PARTICIPATION

Come prepared to actively and enthusiastically participate in individual and group activities.

E-MAIL CONTACT

My primary communication method outside class-time is through e-mail. Please contact me with your comments and questions. I will respond within 12 hours.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE USAGE REQUIREMENT

All class and personal discussions during class time shall be in English. Your overall assessment for this course will be reduced if English is not used. Throughout this course I will be coaching you and correcting you on your English pronunciation of words and phrases. Encountering difficulties? Seek my assistance.

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips are featured in this course. They provide teacher-participants with learning experiences connected with the goals, objectives and course outcomes that cannot be replicated in the classroom.

MOBILE PHONE POLICY

Turn off cell phones during class time. Turn your phone on after class is dismissed.

DISABILITY ACCESS

American law requires that accommodations for students with disabilities must be granted. Please contact the KCC Continuing Education office in confidence for details.

FACULTY BIOGRAPHY

Born and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut near New York City, I earned my B.A. degree in Communications (Business) from Pace University in New York, and a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) with a concentration in Social Studies, curriculum development and methodology, gifted and talented learning from Manhattanville College, New York. For over 25 years I’ve taught traditional and online-based classes. I am president of a non-profit association of history educators, a published author and speaker. I am an adjunct lecturer in speech communications at Hawaii Tokai International College. I sit on the boards of various civic organizations. In my free time I enjoy reading, gardening, exercising, traveling, hiking, listening to music, podcasts and online radio.