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Awarding Teacher Training Recognition

TESL Canada grants recognition of TESL Training Programs providing the designation as a TESL Canada Recognized Teacher Training Program. Recognition decisions are made based on a comprehensive review and assessment of the program. The assessment includes successive levels of review and includes a site visit (“inspection”) as a component of the five year recognition.

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Teachers of English as a Second Language Association of Ontario

TESL Ontario is a supportive community empowering educational professionals to help English language learners thrive. Click here for more information.

 

 

 

Douglas College is offering a free, online employment program for permanent residents, refugees and Ukrainians on a CUAET work permit who live in small BC towns. Zoom class begins on November 1, 2022.

Click the hyperlink to watch a video about the Virtual REACH program. Click the hyperlinks to view the program poster and information session.

Virtual REACH Program Highlights:

  • Earn $250 for participating in surveys and a focus group
  • Study 100% online from the comfort of your home
  • Borrow a laptop from us
  • 8 weeks of Skills for Success upgrading and Employability training 
  • 8 weeks of Job Search support and Work Placement

Eligibility:

  • Permanent resident, or protected person, or Ukrainian on a CUAET work permit
  • English level CLB 5 or higher
  • Basic ability to use a computer
  • Good wi-fi connection
  • Living in a small BC town

Registration is now Open! 

We have 10 funded seats available and the online class begins November 1, 2022.

Apply by texting Hana at 604.218.4146 or email Hana at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

 

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Bridge Education


Raise your level of professionalism – and your students’ – with targeted training and globally-recognized professional development from Bridge Education Group.

Bridge is an accredited post-secondary institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, offering affordable, internationally-recognized, and accredited online TEFL/TESOL certification for experienced teachers.

Our 100% online course gives you the 21st-century tools and techniques to effectively teach English to professionals – with confidence. Our flexible schedule allows you to work at your own pace, earning this 60-hour certification in 3 months or less, with access to personal tutors and peer discussion boards, downloadable resources and a digital badge.

Use TESLCA30 to take an additional 30% off.

https://bridge.edu/tefl/online-tefl-certification

 

 

teslcanada.logo Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities

  

TESL Canada is pleased to share the following professional learning opportunities from our Teacher Training Programs with our members. However, please keep in mind that these PLs are not endorsed or reviewed by TESL Canada. We are simply sharing opportunities sent to us by our members in the event that they are of interest to the others in our community. If you are a program manager and have a professional learning opportunity you’d like to share, please email submissions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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Settlenet.org: Canada's Immigrant and Refugee Serving Network
 

 

Join TESL Ontario for an important and timely webinar presentation:

Chat GPT in Language Teaching: Challenges and Opportunities with John Allan, OCELT, on March 28th from 7:00-8:00pm EDT.

ChatGPT has achieved the remarkable feat of acquiring 100 million users within a mere two months, making it the fastest-growing application ever witnessed on the internet. While there are numerous other AI tools available, ChatGPT can serve as a case study to evaluate whether AI text tools have a role to play in language instruction.
In this special webinar presentation, John Allan, OCELT, will present various viewpoints regarding the ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence chat tool phenomenon.
After exploring the challenges and opportunities associated with this technology, attendees will have the chance to participate in this discussion.
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 28 @ 7:00 pm EDT.
About the Presenter: John Allan, OCELT, works on the Avenue project as a teacher mentor and a content developer. He sometimes contributes webinars, blogs, workshops and magazine articles to the TESOL community.
 
Click here to register now.
 
For more upcoming professional learning opportunities offered by TESL ON, please click here.
 
Webinars registration is always FREE for TESL Ontario members and available at a nominal fee for non-members. Visit https://www.teslontario.org/webinar-series/upcoming-webinars for more information.
 

 

Greetings from the BC Teachers of English as an Additional Language (BC TEAL) organization! We are thrilled to announce that ticket sales for the BC TEAL Conference 2023 are now open!The conference, taking place from May 4 to 6, is an opportunity for educators, language professionals, and those interested in language teaching and learning to come together to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and learn from each other. This year's conference promises to be an inspiring and educational experience, with a fantastic lineup of keynote and plenary speakers.Here's a sneak peek of the plenary speakers:

and our special guests include:

  Batty B BanksDon't miss this chance to hear from some of the most influential experts in the field, network with your peers, learn about the latest developments and best practices in English as an Additional Language, and explore the Connections between Land and Language.Tickets are available on our website. Secure your spot today and join us for what promises to be an unforgettable conference experience!We look forward to seeing you at the BC TEAL Conference 2023!

Distributed on behalf of the BC TEAL Conference 2023 Organizing Committee.

 

TESL Ontario Professional Development January and February 

Dear Members,Please see the links below in regards to professional development opportunities from TESL ON. Please see their contact and registration information for each event or check their website. TESL Canada does not take registration.https://mcusercontent.com/7d66c5f319c9217e9b0d2bd99/images/31dd2809-0e75-c4d0-9462-87f4d8d840a0.png

To learn more and to register for TESL Ontario’s PD events, please visit www.teslontario.org/webinar-series 

 

AMSSA's latest e-learning course, Onboarding LINC Learners Remotely, provides information and tips for LINC instructors and frontline workers offering services remotely. You’ll learn about Internet communications, digital access and equity considerations, different ways to set up virtual classrooms, how to set and maintain boundaries and where to find videos, guides and tools to upskill for remote service delivery.

This course also provides videos and tips to support youwith onboarding and teaching literacy learners virtually. Chekc out the 19 LINC 1 teaching and assessing resources, the IT help videos, sample digital navigator job postings and other downloadable resourcse contributed by individual and organizations working hard on the ground. This course offers a certificate of completion. Time: 2-3 hours

Enroll for the free course here. You will require an AMSSA institue login.

https://institute.amssa.org/courses/onboarding-linc-learners

 

 

Practicum Hours for TESL Canada Standard Two Recognized Programs

Classroom Observation: 30 hours

Supervised individual practice teaching: 20 hours

The new practicum standard requires that Standard Two recognized programs extend the mandatory practicum hours from 20 (10 hours of classroom observation + 10 hours of supervised individual practice teaching) to 50 (30 hours of classroom observation + 20 hours of supervised individual practice teaching). 

The deadline for the implementation of the new practicum requirement of 50 hours is September 1, 2017.

TESL Canada board has also approved the policy that up to half of the observation and practice teaching hours may be done in online synchronous environment.

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