TESOL Workshop
Spring 2016
Thank you for your interest in the TESOL Workshop sponsored by the Educational Linguistics
(ELX) division of the Penn Graduate School of Education. The workshop provides an overview
of practice and theory related to English language education. It offers practical experience as
well as general background knowledge in the field. More specifically, the workshop will cover
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Teaching Sounds and Structures of English
Theories and Practice for Second Language Learning
TESOL Teaching Methods and Approaches
Developing Materials for ESL/EFL
Planning Lessons
Language Assessment
Perspectives on the TESOL Profession
In addressing these topics, we will complement lectured material with teaching demonstrations,
facilitated discussions and group work. Through small, practical, hands-on sessions you will
learn essential skills for teaching English in US and international contexts. Our objective is to
introduce you to the challenging yet rewarding field of English language teaching. No prior
experience in teaching TESOL is necessary. This workshop is for anyone who has either taught
in fields other than TESOL or NOT taught anywhere before. All that is required is a healthy
interest in learning something new and in expanding your professional horizons.
We are currently offering registration as follows:
Workshop Dates
April 8-10, 2016
April 29-May 1, 2016
Early Registration
$300 by March 28, 2016
$300 by April 18, 2016
Regular Registration
$325 by April 4, 2016
$325 by April 25, 2016
To register for this TESOL Workshop spring session, fill out the enclosed form and submit it
with payment (cash, check, or money order) by the deadline, either by mail or in person, to the
Educational Linguistics (ELX) division office at the address indicated. If you have any
questions, please call the ELX office at (215) 898-7912 or contact us by e-mail at
tesolwkp@gse.upenn.edu.
Schedule
Day 1: 6:00pm-9:00pm
● Welcome and Introduction
● Sounds and Structures of English
● TESOL Teaching Methods & Approaches
TESOL Workshop
Spring 2016
Day 2: 10:30am-1:00 pm and 2:00pm-5:30pm
● Principles of Second Language Acquisition
● Teaching the Four Skills
● Materials Development, Textbook Review & Technology
● Classroom Management & Lesson Planning
Day 3: 10:30am-1:00 pm and 2:00pm-4:30pm
● Assessment and Preparation for Practice Teaching
● Practice Teaching & Observation
● Perspectives on the TESOL Profession
Due Date for Additional Assignments
● Approx. 7 weeks after end of workshop
Requirements
During the Workshop
1. Read assigned articles in the course bulk pack (available at Campus Copy Center, 3907
Walnut Street);
2. Attend 15 hours of workshop sessions (with one hour lunch breaks);
3. Develop and demonstrate one original activity in class
Following the Workshop
4. Complete a one-hour classroom observation and submit one reflective journal assignment;
5. Develop and submit one full lesson plan;
6. Complete one hour of English language teaching/tutoring and submit one reflective
journal assignment
Certificates are awarded to those participants who complete all the requirements. The certificate
states that you attended the workshop and fulfilled its requirements. Our goal is to prepare
prospective professionals with an understanding of basic theories and practical skills for teaching
English as a second language. The training will give you a head start if you plan to work as ESL
teacher at community centers, schools, or even teach English overseas. It is not the equivalent of
state teacher certification, the CELTA, or a master’s degree in a graduate TESOL program.
TESOL Workshop
Spring 2016
Registration Form
Name: ________________
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(other name you prefer to be called)
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
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Home phone number:
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(institutional affiliation, if any)
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Cell phone # : ____________________
E-mail address: __________________________________
(all workshop information will be sent to this e-mail address)
Have you ever taught or tutored non-native speakers of English? YES _______
NO ______
If YES, where? __________________________ when? _____________ how long? _______________
Do you have any further teaching/tutoring training or experience and/or special interests related to
English language education? Please explain.
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What do you hope to do with the experiences you gain from the workshop? _________________
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How did you hear about the TESOL Workshop? _______________________________________
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Early registration is $300* and regular registration is $325*.
Please make checks payable to “Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania”
Mary Schlesinger
TESOL Workshop
Penn Graduate School of Education
3700 Walnut Street, 3rd floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6216
*Cost does not include the fee for the course bulk pack, approx. $55. This payment should be made directly to
Campus Copy Center upon purchase.
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PAID: $_______________ DATE: ____________