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Professional development for English Teachers
Designed to accommodate the growing need for specialized training in ESL and EFL, the ELC offers a wide range of courses for the TESOL professional. These courses are available both on-campus and online and can be taken for graduate-level credit or continuing education units. Courses include:
- Teaching English to Young Learners
Participants learn the theory and practice of teaching young learners in the EFL classroom. New approaches for teaching language within a meaningful context, making language input comprehensible and encouraging students participation are covered in this interactive course. Join an international community of TEYL teachers! - Writing for Teaching
English teachers learn new strategies for improving their writing and for teaching writing with engaging classroom activities. - Listening and Speaking for Teaching
English teachers and teaching professionals learn new strategies for improving their oral communication skills. Practical exercises and class activities reinforce learned strategies. - English Program Management and Administration
Participants learn the theory and practice of ESOL language program administration. The course discusses strategies to foster professional development, provide in-service training, conduct clinical observation and engage in action research. - Educational Technology and Web 2.0 Learning
Participants build new skills to enhance in teaching and learning of English as a second or foreign language through the use of digital communication and new media projects. A variety of instructional activities introduce participants to best practices in technology-enhanced learning and e-learning.
The ELC has developed training programs for Bi-National Centers in several Latin American countries, U.S. embassies overseas and international universities.
If you're interested in learning more about these and other professional development programs for teachers, please contact Dr.Joan Kang Shin, Director of TESOL Professional Training, at +1-410-455-1578 or jshin2@umbc.edu.