TESOL Methods Intensive for Faculty

Language Support Training is provided by The New School’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program, in partnership with the Provost’s Office. The Language Support Trained badge is provided to New School faculty to certify that they have completed the 33-hour TESOL Methods Intensive for New School Faculty or more substantial training such as the 132 hour non-credit Certificate in TESOL.

The TESOL Methods Intensive for Faculty is a 33-hour training program that provides an overview of pedagogical techniques and best practices for teaching English Language Learners in both onsite and online environments. Topics include syllabus development, lesson planning, and practical strategies that can be used to support international students across disciplines and in a variety of class types. This training is at the core of the New School's Language Support Initiative. 

The Language Support Initiative is a faculty development model comprised of two main components: a set of flexible training options and a community of faculty and administrators at The New School, the “Language Support Collective.” This capacity-building initiative is dedicated to promoting Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) best practices and pedagogies, with the ultimate goal of supporting the academic experience of non-native English speakers and creating the most effective learning environment for all learners in our New School classes.

TESOL Methods Intensive

Learn the basics of student-centered teaching and how to plan lessons that integrate contextualized language support while building vocabulary and the fluency of all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing). Explore error correction and classroom management techniques. The emphasis is on developing academic communicative competence through instruction methods that support English language learners.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Create lesson plans based on the communicative approach to language teaching

• • present and practice English language features based on meaning, context, and form

  • include learning strategies for the four language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking)

  • integrate teaching/learning vocabulary, pronunciation, culture, and grammar

2. Include the stages of a lesson (warm up, focus on accuracy, focus on communicative fluency) using a variety of materials, techniques, and activities

• • divide and balance lessons using textbooks, authentic materials, and classroom interaction

  • navigate between coherence, variety, and flexibility

  • become familiar with multiple teaching/learning resources

3. Identify ways to assess learners’ needs and adapt lessons to create a learner-centered classroom

• • address preferences and learning styles (visual, audio, experiential)

  • scaffold for various levels and for various contexts

  • implement classroom management and corrective feedback techniques

4. Use observation, reflection, and discussion as professional development tools

ASSESSABLE TASKS

• • Participation and Attendance

  • Peer Teach an Activity

  • Activity Adaptation

  • Class Profile

  • Lesson Plans (2)

  • Presentation: Lesson plan summary

  • Reflecting on TESOL Methods worksheet

  • Teaching Observation

  • Observation Report

  • Journal Summary

New School faculty who successfully complete of the TESOL Methods Intensive receive a digital Language Support Trained badge.