Training Programs
Of all the complexities involved in becoming an EFL teacher, selecting a training program may be the most confusing part of all. After all, there is no internationally recognized program, and, for most prospective teachers, program cost is an important factor in deciding whether or not a training program is a viable option. Thankfully, TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) has published a position statement on independent TEFL/TESL programs to help new teachers sort through the many programs available. This statement, approved in June of 2003, states:
"An independent TESL or TEFL certificate program, which is a program that is neither accredited nor affiliated with an accredited post-secondary institution, can serve as a gateway to the field and profession of English as a second or foreign language teaching for those who have proficiency in English. TESOL recommends that an independent TESL or TEFL certificate program should be taught by qualified teacher educators and offer a balance of theory and practice regarding pedagogy and methodology, including a minimum of 100 instructional hours plus a supervised practice teaching component" (TESOL Position Statement on Independent TESL/TEFL Certificate Programs).
The chart below includes some of the major programs available in Colorado and takes into account factors such as time spent in the classroom, accreditation of teachers, and cost of the program. All information included is taken directly from program websites, and more information is available at the websites listed.
"An independent TESL or TEFL certificate program, which is a program that is neither accredited nor affiliated with an accredited post-secondary institution, can serve as a gateway to the field and profession of English as a second or foreign language teaching for those who have proficiency in English. TESOL recommends that an independent TESL or TEFL certificate program should be taught by qualified teacher educators and offer a balance of theory and practice regarding pedagogy and methodology, including a minimum of 100 instructional hours plus a supervised practice teaching component" (TESOL Position Statement on Independent TESL/TEFL Certificate Programs).
The chart below includes some of the major programs available in Colorado and takes into account factors such as time spent in the classroom, accreditation of teachers, and cost of the program. All information included is taken directly from program websites, and more information is available at the websites listed.