TSOL 120 International Practicum is an international teaching practicum experience provides students with an opportunity to live and teach in an international setting with the support of Selkirk College. During their practicum students will apply the theories and methods studied in the Selkirk College TESOL Program in a work environment.
Please Note: TSOL120 is an additional practicum for graduates of the Selkirk College TESOL Advanced Diploma Program. It is not a requirement for graduation. This course may not be offered every year. Enrolment is limited.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 4 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 140 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Co-op/Work Term | Work Term: 35 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate professional behavior including the ability to show respect for local cultures and host organizations
- Identify and assess the language level, language needs, and interests of the students when designing learning activities
- Prepare, revise and teach well organized lessons with stated outcomes, appropriate learning activities and evaluation components
- Interact with and give verbal and written feedback to English language students in a positive and supportive manner
- Work with colleagues to create a supportive and positive environment for language learning
- Reflect critically on their experience
Grading Table
Competency-based Grades
This grading system is based on satisfactory acquisition of defined skills or successful completion of the course learning outcomes. It is used where standard numerical grades are not generally applied, for example in evaluating practicum performance or work placements, in pass/fail courses or for non-credit courses.
| Grade |
Description |
| AAV |
ABOVE AVERAGE -The student has mastered all or most course objectives/requirements in a minimum time frame and has exemplified good work and study habits. |
| COM |
COMPLETE – denotes that the student has mastered a satisfactory number of course objectives/requirements in a non-credit course |
| CRG |
CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was satisfactory in a credit course. |
| NCG |
NO CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was unsatisfactory. |
| PCG |
PARTIAL CREDIT GRANTED – denotes that the student has successfully completed a portion of the course objectives in a credit course. |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.