Teaching English as a New Language Certificate

Program: Certificate in Teaching English as a New Language
Department of English and Linguistics

Classroom-Medical Building 145 ~ 260-481-6841 ~ www.ipfw.edu/engl

The student learning outcomes for the degree are as follows:

• Students demonstrate an understanding of the complex process of second language development and the various factors involved in the process. 
• Students exhibit knowledge of sound pedagogical principles and effective techniques for language teaching as well as the ability to apply the principals and techniques to teaching effectively. 
• Students gain an awareness of the role of learners’ diverse cultural backgrounds in learning the language as well as in learning the subject content.
• Students display familiarity with core components of English grammar and understand learners’ linguistics needs in developing English language skills.
• Students obtain an understanding of pedagogical issues in assessment and display critical thinking skills in developing and implementing appropriate classroom assessment measures. 

The Certificate in Teaching English as a New Language (TENL) is an 18-hour program intended primarily for students working toward an IPFW degree, especially education majors who wish to be trained in teaching English to non-native speakers. It will also serve those who wish to facilitate their employment abroad and those who have technical or business experience and wish to work with non-native speakers in professional settings. The required courses will familiarize students with the major theoretical foundations of teaching English as a second and foreign language and acquaint them with the relevant pedagogy. Students will acquire experience in teaching non-native speakers in appropriate classrooms. The certificate can stand alone as a separate credential or be integrated with the requirements of the B.A. program in English.

Program Restrictions

No course with a grade below C may be applied toward the certificate.