Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities

TESL Canada is pleased to share the following professional learning opportunities from our Teacher Training Programs with our members. If you are a program manager and have a professional learning opportunity you’d like to share, please email submissions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Webinar: Cambridge Resources for Teachers

Time: July 29, 3pm Atlantic (Halifax)
Where: TESL Canada Zoom platform

Cambridge Assessment English strongly believes that effective preparation for language teaching and assessment depends on effective teacher support. In order to meet teachers’ requirements and needs, Cambridge English has gathered a range of materials which are easy to access. These resources are ready to use with learners, for both synchronous or asynchronous lessons. Apart from downloadable resources, you can also choose from over 160 online activities to use with your learners on a computer, tablet or mobile phone. Participants will be introduced to online tools for writing practice with immediate feedback, to the teaching and digital frameworks and other new online resources. Enjoy!
Our key websites for educators:
www.cambridgeenglish.org
https://cambridgetogether.org/

Presenters:
Alberto Costa, Senior Assessment Services Manager Americas for Cambridge Assessment English, has worked as a teacher, teacher trainer and academic consultant for 30 years, having also worked as a course tutor for the teaching qualifications CELTA, ICELT and DELTA. He has been in Cambridge Assessment English for nearly 5 years and continuing professional development for teachers is one of his key interests

Rosalía Valero is Strategic Development Head Americas at Cambridge Assessment English. She manages education transformation activity in Americas, working with ministries of education and educational institutions and organisations. Rosalía’s expertise lies in English language teaching and training, professional development, and English Language Teaching management.

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Pete Novak
Country Manager: USA/Canada
Cambridge Assessment English
295 Madison Ave NY, NY
Mobile: +1 -917-828-0366
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A webinar presenting online teaching platforms and challenges will be presented Wednesday June 24th, at 1:00 pm PT. To register, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The zoom link will be forwarded to you once you have registered. Please see below for a biography of the presenter and information about the workshop.

Biography Azin Ehsan

Azin has been teaching English (ESL and EFL) for over 24 years now. Apart from General English, as a master’s holder in English Language and Literature as well as TESOL, she has also gained experience in EAP, ESP and exam preparation courses overseas. She has held workshops in many contexts on various TESOL issues, in both adult and young learner education. She has been working for DEA Canadian College since 2017.

Workshop

The present workshop discusses online teaching of ESL. It also provides a chance for participants to share problems, concerns and their unique experience regarding the most commonly used platform across Canada, i.e. Zoom. The workshop highlights the capabilities and shortcomings of the platform and welcomes any suggestions from the attendees to further improve the quality of future lessons. The attendees are also invited to pool their ideas and resources concerning their experience with other online teaching platforms.

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The College of Education at the University of Saskatchewan is pleased to host a webinar later this month to provide teachers with more information on our Post-degree Certificate in English as an Additional Language Education (PDCEAL). This online certificate program is tailored to meet the learning and academic needs of practicing K-12 teachers and those in related professions who are seeking specialized knowledge and professional certification in the area of EAL education.

June 25, 11 am CST, hosted via WebEx

More information and registration details are available on Eventbrite.

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Do you want to get paid to enjoy more playtime in your adult life? Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) is one of the most lucrative and secure teaching positions in the ESL teaching world.

This course is designed for English as Second Language (ESL) educators seeking professional development and who want to expand their existing teaching skill set to learn more about teaching young learners of English. Both theoretically and practically, students explore the needs and challenges of young learners in a language-learning classroom.

Join us in beautiful Castlegar, British Columbia for an exciting 2-credit, 36-hour course that includes a practicum and school visits. What better way could you spend $354.75?

This course is recognized by TESL Canada and can be put towards a TESOL Advanced Diploma. Please visit our website for further information and application details.

https://selkirk.ca/program/tesol

New online programs and courses from Continuing Studies at Assiniboine are meeting learners at home to expand their knowledge and skills where and when they can get the most from their experience. Alongside academic partners, Ed2Go and UGotClass, Assiniboine welcomes you to explore all of our online education opportunities.

Continuing Studies’ online programs and courses offer students education and training to benefit them in their career, prepare for a new one, or explore areas of personal interest. Explore the opportunities at http://assiniboine.net/learnonline

You can find the full release here.

UGotClass | Online Teaching Program
http://www.yougotclass.org/certificate/index.cfm/Assiniboine/Certificate-in-Online-Teaching

Ed2Go | Teacher Professional Development Courses
https://www.ed2go.com/assiniboine/SearchResults.aspx?CategoryId=1425%2c1426%2c1427%2c1428%2c1424&Sort=Name&CurrPage=1

The College of Education is pleased to host a webinar later this month to provide teachers with more information on our Post-degree Certificate in English as an Additional Language Education (PDCEAL). This online certificate program is tailored to meet the learning and academic needs of practicing K-12 teachers and those in related professions who are seeking specialized knowledge and professional certification in the area of EAL education.

May 21, 11 am CST, hosted via WebEx

More information and registration details are available on Eventbrite.

Please share this information with those in your networks who may find it of interest.