Online ESL  Teacher Certificate Program

The University of Winnipeg is very pleased to be offering the ESL Teacher Certificate Program (ESL TCP) in a new online format. This will make this program more accessible to students both locally and internationally. To ensure quality of programming, the syllabus has been designed to meet the standards of TESL Canada, the national accrediting body for ESL teacher education.


Please click here for the fact sheet on the University of Winnipeg's learning management system - WebCT.


The Online ESL TCP is comprised of the following:

  • 120 hours of TESL theory and methodology which includes the following courses:

    • Course #1 : Thinking about Theory: A Framework for EAL Instruction

    • Course #2: Understanding the Language Skills: An Introduction to second language Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening

    • Course #3: Developing the Language System: Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary
      Note: Pre-requisites are course #1 and course #2.

    • Course #4: Developing the Language Skills: Teaching Second Language Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening.
      Note: Pre-requisites are course #1 and course #2.
  • 20 hour ESL practicum, which includes:

    •  10 hours of EAL classroom observation in an EAL class in Winnipeg

    • 10 hours supervised practicum in an EAL class in Winnipeg


Please note: Course are offered on a rotational basis, and are all subject to minimum enrollment.




Spring 2012 Term


We are now accepting applications for this term.


Dates: April 9th, 2012 - June 16th, 2012


Course #2 - (Note: this can be taken as the first course in the program.)

Course Name: Understanding the Language Skills: An Introduction to Second Language Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening.


Course #3

Course Name: Developing the Language System: Teaching Second Language Grammar and Vocabulary  


Course #4

Course Name: Developing the Language Skills: Teaching Second Language Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening



Fall 2012 Term

Dates: September 17th, 2012 - December 2nd, 2012.

 

Course #1 - (Note: this is the first course in the program.)

Course Name: Thinking about Theory: A Framework for EAL Instruction


Course #3
Course Name: Developing the Language System: Teaching Second Language Grammar and Vocabulary  



Teacher Certificate Program Practicum


The dates for practicum placements are variable. If you would like to register into the practicum placement, please do so by filling out the registration form, available on the Application and Registration page, and submitting it to the Program Office by mail, fax, or in person. Once you have completed this step, you will be contacted with more information about available practicum opportunities.



Application and Registration


Please see the ESL Teacher Certificate Program Application and Registration Information for admission requirements and the application process.



To discuss the online program further, please contact:


Kaleigh Quinn - ESL Teacher Certificate Program Coordinator
Phone: 204.789.1484
Fax: 204.982.1707
Email: k.quinn@uwinnipeg.ca
Mail: 515 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9
Office address: 491 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E4