This class will give students the opportunity to synthesize the knowledge and skills gained throughout the other courses and apply it to integrated lesson plans that reflect the communicative approach to language instruction. Students will practice the fundamentals of lesson planning and course planning for a variety of learner groups and setting effective objectives that will be met through instruction. Students will analyze and create activities that target accuracy and fluency in the four modalities using both an inductive and a deductive approach. A variety of assessment and evaluation methods will be explored to help teachers gauge effectiveness of their instruction. Special issues, such as classroom management, ESL literacy and multi-level classes will be addressed. Encouragement of a critical reflective approach to teaching, as well as strategies for professional development will also be built into the course.
Responsibilities:
Course preparation and outline in accordance with Program requirements
Lesson / lecture preparation
Teaching
Student contact, including providing assessment and feedback to students on all areas of their development within the program
Participation in placement testing, staff meetings and graduation ceremonies
Preparation and invigilation of examinations
Marking and grading
Other duties as assigned
Education and Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree required/master’s degree an asset
TESL Canada Level 3 required or equivalent
Minimum of 3000 hours of experience teaching EAL to adults (in terms of level, demographic, and location)
Experience supporting, training, and mentoring new EAL teachers
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, and conflict-resolution skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of situations
Strong computer skills and familiarity with online tools and resources for teaching
Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and issues of a diverse student body
Familiarity with language programs in Canada is essential
Able to demonstrate effective teaching practices and how to transfer them to an L2 environment
Knowledge of the best practices used in classroom with regards to reading, writing, listening, speaking and pronunciation
Experience in creating effective lesson plans
Experience creating and implementing lesson plans using all four skill areas
Able to discuss classroom management techniques
Able to discuss effective classroom communication techniques
Online Teaching Qualifications:
Able to accommodate student needs
Keep students up to date on their progress
Accessibility – respond in a timely method
Adaptability – handle the unexpected
Clearly articulate expectations in assignments and assessments
Flexible to students’ changing personal situations
Technological competency
Well trained in online teaching
Ability to communicate in a variety of modes
Comfortable communicating in writing
Provide timely but well thought out responses
Understands that facilitated learning is as important as traditional learning
Direct a digital conversation
Take an active role in the learning process
Encourage the creation of a community of learners
Has participated as a student in an online course
An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
Condition(s) of Employment:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.
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