David Nunan, Ph.D

David Nunan, Ph.D

Vice-President for Academic Affairs
Dean, Graduate School of Education
Professor: TESOL

Dr. David Nunan is Past President of TESOL, the world's largest language teaching organization and the world's leading textbook series author. David Nunan, Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Anaheim University, is the founding Dean of the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education and served as President of Anaheim University from 2006 to 2008. Dr. Nunan is a world-renowned li

Fran Byrnes, Ph.D.

Fran Byrnes, Ph.D.

Associate Director, David Nunan TESOL Institute
Professor: TESOL

Dr. Fran Byrnes has worked in the field of adult TESOL for over 30 years, in teaching and teacher training, and in the design and development of multimedia and online materials. Dr. Fran Byrnes received her Doctorate in Applied Linguistics from Macquarie University, Sydney. Her research interest and expertise lies in inter- and intra-cultural communication and in the theory and methodology of TESOL teaching a

Sharyl Keck, MA

Sharyl Keck, MA

Certificate Program Coordinator, David Nunan TESOL Institute
Instructor: TESOL

Ms. Keck received her MA in TESOL from Anaheim University and has served as the university’s TESOL Certificate instructor since July 2008, soon after the Certificate program began. In these roles, her duties include conducting daily instruction as well as assisting with creation and revision of assessment measures and multimedia course content. Ms. Keck has ten years’ experience teaching Engli

The objectives of the TESOL Certificate program are:

• To introduce TESOL theory, research and practice to relatively inexperienced or unqualified teachers that is accessible and that is supported by a wide range of teaching materials, teaching ideas and classroom extracts
• To encourage self-direction on the part of students through the provision of follow up resources and ideas
• To develop the necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills to enable those students who desire it to go on to higher study
• To present content through a range of print, audio and video media
• To foster the development of higher level thinking skills such as the critical evaluation of pedagogical materials

Upon successful completion of the TESOL Certificate program, students will be able to:

• discuss some of the research findings that have influenced language teaching methodology.
• create instructional sequences that incorporate the pretask, task, and follow-up cycle.
• demonstrate familiarity with a range of techniques for teaching listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, and grammar.
• demonstrate familiarity with cultural patterns at the linguistic, behavior, and content levels, and discuss how cross-cultural (mis)communication occurs.
• design and edit language teaching dialogues and other spoken materials so that they are natural and realistic and focus more on discourse.
• understand how different forms of content-based instruction apply to different student populations and instructional settings.
• devise ways to adapt or supplement an activity for a specific group of learners by introducing supplementary material.
• explain the importance of consciousness-raising activities, receptive activities, and productive activities when teaching about language differences.
• explain how Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) can be used as whole class and small group activities.
• identify major learning styles and strategies and explain why they are important considerations in second language teaching.
• organize a project or series of classroom activities so that the students make choices and decisions about their learning.
• develop classroom assessment tasks that are linked to learning outcomes.

The 15-week Online Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program offers students the opportunity of developing a solid pedagogical foundation through instruction in the following areas:

1. 1. Language teaching methodology
   2. Listening
   3. Speaking
   4. Reading
   5. Writing
   6. Pronunciation
   7. Vocabulary
   8. Grammar
   9. Discourse
   10. Content-based instruction
   11. Using coursebooks
   12. Computer-assisted language learning
   13. Learning styles and strategies
   14. Learner autonomy in the classroom
   15. Classroom-based assessment
   16. Cross-cultural communication

Online TESOL Certificate Course Schedule 2013

Real-time online classes are 90 minutes; the first hour is led by the professor and the final half hour is for student-led discussion. All times are California/Pacific Time. Please note the schedule is subject to change.

New courses begin on the first Monday of the month.

Title: Practical English Language Teaching

Author: David Nunan
Publisher: McGraw Hill Companies
Published: 2003
ISBN-10: 0072820624
ISBN-13: 978-0072820621

"Practical English Language Teaching" offers a thorough yet practical overview of language teaching methodology for teachers and teachers in preparation. The principles outlined in each chapter are richly illustrated with vignettes and extracts from real classrooms so the reader can see what the principles "look like" when realized in classroom teaching. The book is divided into three sections: Exploring Skills, Exploring Language, and Supporting the Learning Process.Critical areas of language teaching are comprehensively addressed with a specific focus on practical techniques, strategies, and tips. World-class specialists like Neil Andersen, Kathleen M. Bailey, Mary Ann Christison, and David Nunan offer a variety of perspectives on language teaching and the learning process. Reflection questions invite readers to think about critical issues in language teaching while Action tasks outline strategies for putting new techniques into practice. Thoughtful suggestions for books, articles, and Web sites offer resources for additional, up-to-date information. Expansive glossary offers short and straightforward definitions of core language teaching terms.

The text is available from the Anaheim University Online bookstore.

Also available as an e-book. Click here for instructions.

Students are expected to complete the TESOL Certificate within the prescribed 15-week term. Students requiring a 15-week extension will be charged an additional $200 extension fee.

Note: The list of tuition fees does not include textbook fees. The Textbook is approximately $27 in traditional book format or approximately $9.99 in e-book format.

Payments can be made by check, credit card (Visa, MasterCard,American Express or Discover), money order or bank transfer. The application fee must be paid at the time of application.

Join Anaheim University's Online MA in TESOL after Completing the TESOL Certificate: After completing the TESOL Certificate, continue into Anaheim University’s Online MA in TESOL or Online Graduate Diploma in TESOL program and you will be waived the tuition fee for two units of credit. Students must complete the TESOL Certificate with grade of B or higher, meet all entrance requirements for the MA or Graduate Diploma in TESOL and be accepted into the MA or Graduate Diploma in TESOL program.

Diplomatic and Military Service Discount: From January 1, 2006, those who have served their government through either diplomatic or military service may be eligible for a 10% discount.

An application for a TESOL Certificate must include the following:

• Application form
• Application fee ($50)
• One recent color photograph (digital is okay).

Non-native English speakers must demonstrate college-level proficiency in one of the following ways:

• Degree from an accredited institution where English is the primary language of instruction.
• Transcript from an accredited institution indicating completion of at least 30 semester hours of credit where the language of instruction was English (“C” average)
• Transcript from an accredited institution indicating a “C” or higher in an English composition class.
• A minimum TOEFL score of 500 PBT / 173 CBT/ 61 iBT.
• A minimum TOEIC score of 625.
• A minimum IELTS score of 6.0.
• A minimum PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report) of 44.
• A minimum BULATS Level 3 (60), accepted only for Cultura Inglesia in Brazil.
• A minimum grade of Level 3 on the ACT COMPASS’s English as a Second Language Placement Test.
• A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam.
• A minimum B1 English proficiency level identified within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) Standards and assessed through various ESOL examinations, including the University of Cambridge.

Once your application materials have been approved, you will need to submit an Enrollment Agreement and tuition payment to complete the enrollment process.

Internet Access All students are required to have access to a computer equipped with Internet access capabilities.

Entrance Examination There is no entrance examination required for admission to Anaheim University.