Information Session
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Information Session • Why teach abroad?
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Information Session • Why teach abroad? • Why get the TEFL Certificate at UCI?
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Information Session • Why teach abroad? • Why get the TEFL Certificate at UCI? • Program Dates & Costs
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Why teach abroad? Why get the TEFL Certificate at UCI? Program Dates & Costs Admissions Requirements
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Why teach abroad? Why get the TEFL Certificate at UCI? Program Dates & Costs Admissions Requirements Final Thoughts
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Why teach abroad?
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Why teach abroad? • You are already hooked…
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Why teach abroad? • You are already hooked… • To see the world
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Why teach abroad? • You are already hooked • To see the world • Make a difference
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Why teach abroad? • You are already hooked • To see the world • Make a difference • Build your resume
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Why teach abroad? • You are already hooked • To see the world • Make a difference • Build your resume • Begin a career path in education
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Why get the TEFL Certificate at UCI?
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Why get the TEFL Certificate at UCI? • Be trained by highly qualified teacher trainers, who have lived and taught abroad themselves.
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Why get the TEFL Certificate at UCI? • Be guided by professionals while you are studying here at UC Irvine-we help you find a job through our job assistance program
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Why get the TEFL Certificate at UCI? • Be supported by a network of colleagues (your former classmates) while teaching in another country
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Why get the TEFL Certificate at UCI? • Learn from a professionally designed curriculum
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Why get the TEFL Certificate at UCI?
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Why get the TEFL Certificate at UCI? • Learn from experienced instructors
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Why get the TEFL Certificate at UCI? • Learn from experienced instructors • Job placement assistance available via the Teaching English Abroad course
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The Complete List of Courses
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The Complete List of Courses • Language Learning Theory
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The Complete List of Courses • Language Learning Theory • Grammar of English
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The Complete List of Courses • Language Learning Theory • Grammar of English • Teaching Methods & Lesson Planning
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The Complete List of Courses • • • •
Language Learning Theory Grammar of English Teaching Methods & Lesson Planning Teaching Practicum
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Language Learning Theory Grammar of English Teaching Methods & Lesson Planning Teaching Practicum Teaching the Skills
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The Complete List of Courses • • • • • •
Language Learning Theory Grammar of English Teaching Methods & Lesson Planning Teaching Practicum Teaching the Skills Research Seminar
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Language Learning Theory Grammar of English Teaching Methods & Lesson Planning Teaching Practicum Teaching the Skills Research Seminar Student Placement & Feedback
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Language Learning Theory Grammar of English Teaching Methods & Lesson Planning Teaching Practicum Teaching the Skills Research Seminar Student Placement & Feedback Teaching English Abroad
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Language Learning Theory Grammar of English Teaching Methods & Lesson Planning Teaching Practicum Teaching the Skills Research Seminar Student Placement & Feedback Teaching English Abroad
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Approximately 200 hours of certificated instruction. • • • • • • • •
Language Learning Theory Grammar of English Teaching Methods & Lesson Planning Teaching Practicum Teaching the Skills Research Seminar Student Placement & Feedback Teaching English Abroad
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Comparisons from other Institutions • • • •
170 hours (Cal State Northridge) 210 hours (UC Berkeley) 120 hours (Drexel On-line, $7,200) 140 hours (Argentina, $1790 for 3 weeks) • 14 hours (Online TESL school)
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When you compare…
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When you compare… • Education of teacher trainers
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When you compare… • Education of teacher trainers • Experience of teacher trainers
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When you compare… • Education of teacher trainers • Experience of teacher trainers • Reputation of institution backing the certificate program
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When you compare… • Education of teacher trainers • Experience of teacher trainers • Reputation of institution backing the certificate program • Thoroughness and thoughtfulness of the curricula
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When you compare… • Education of teacher trainers • Experience of teacher trainers • Reputation of institution backing the certificate program • Thoroughness and thoughtfulness of the curricula • Pacing, class size and facilities
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When you compare… • Education of teacher trainers • Experience of teacher trainers • Reputation of institution backing the certificate program • Thoroughness and thoughtfulness of the curricula • Pacing, class size and facilities • On-line vs. On-ground content delivery
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When you compare… • Education of teacher trainers • Experience of teacher trainers • Reputation of institution backing the certificate program • Thoroughness and thoughtfulness of the curricula • Pacing, class size and facilities • On-line vs. On-ground content delivery • Job assistance mentorship 12/10/09
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Our Teaching English Abroad Alumni have spoken… “I plan to use my TEFL training and professional experience to teach both English and landscape architecture overseas.” Lori Pullman 2008 Evening Program Graduate
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Our Teaching English Abroad Alumni have spoken… “I am currently working in German as an English teacher for Berlitz and experiencing the German lifestyle and culture! I proved to Berlitz that I would be an excellent teacher by demonstrating techniques I learned in the program.” Liz Donnelly 2007 Program Graduate
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Program Dates & Costs Summer Intensive Program June 25th to September 3rd 2010 June 26th to September 4th 2011 10 Weeks: Mon through Fri Course Times: 9:30 to 3:30 PM approx.
Tuition Student Services/App Fee Texts 12/10/09
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Student Loan Programs
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Student Loan Programs
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Student Loan Programs Citibank CitiAssist Student Loan Program
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Student Loan Programs Citibank CitiAssist Student Loan Program http://unex.uci.edu/services/financial/loans/citibank.asp
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Student Loan Programs Citibank CitiAssist Student Loan Program http://unex.uci.edu/services/financial/loans/citibank.asp
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Student Loan Programs Citibank CitiAssist Student Loan Program http://unex.uci.edu/services/financial/loans/citibank.asp
Sallie Mae Career Training Loan
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Student Loan Programs Citibank CitiAssist Student Loan Program http://unex.uci.edu/services/financial/loans/citibank.asp
Sallie Mae Career Training Loan http://unex.uci.edu/services/financial/loans/sallie_mae.asp
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Student Loan Programs Citibank CitiAssist Student Loan Program http://unex.uci.edu/services/financial/loans/citibank.asp
Sallie Mae Career Training Loan http://unex.uci.edu/services/financial/loans/sallie_mae.asp
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Student Loan Programs Citibank CitiAssist Student Loan Program http://unex.uci.edu/services/financial/loans/citibank.asp
Sallie Mae Career Training Loan http://unex.uci.edu/services/financial/loans/sallie_mae.asp
Wells Fargo Education Connection Loan
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Student Loan Programs Citibank CitiAssist Student Loan Program http://unex.uci.edu/services/financial/loans/citibank.asp
Sallie Mae Career Training Loan http://unex.uci.edu/services/financial/loans/sallie_mae.asp
Wells Fargo Education Connection Loan http://unex.uci.edu/services/financial/loans/wells_fargo.asp
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Admissions Requirements
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Admissions Requirements Completed application
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Admissions Requirements Completed application Official University Transcripts
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Admissions Requirements Completed application Official University Transcripts Minimum TOEFL Score (Paper-based 600/iBT 100 for non-native speakers of English
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Contact Information
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Contact Information Roger Dupuy, Academic Coordinator
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Contact Information Roger Dupuy, Academic Coordinator Phone: 949.824.9951
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Contact Information Roger Dupuy, Academic Coordinator Phone: 949.824.9951 Email:
[email protected]
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Contact Information Roger Dupuy, Academic Coordinator Phone: 949.824.9951 Email:
[email protected]
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Contact Information Roger Dupuy, Academic Coordinator Phone: 949.824.9951 Email:
[email protected]
Website: extension.uci.edu/teachabroad
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2008 Summer Graduating Class
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Learn
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2008 Summer Graduating Class
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Learn
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2008 Summer Graduating Class
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