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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 linguist and best-

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Fran Byrnes, Ph.D.

Associate Director, David Nunan TESOL Institute
Professor: TESOL

Fran Byrnes, Ph.D.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 and adult learning.

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Sharyl Keck, MA

Certificate Program Coordinator, David Nunan TESOL Institute
Instructor: TESOL

Sharyl Keck, MAMs. 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 English, including teaching ESL students of various ages in the United States and Japan, and has conducted research into the effect of teacher questions on ESL high school classroom discourse. She has also studied Japanese as a second language in the US and Japan. Ms. Keck is a member of TESOL, the professional association for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Overview

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  • Complete Anaheim University's online TESOL certification program in 15 weeks.
  • Begin Soon: New courses start on the first Monday of every month.
  • Link practice to theory and research through instruction in Exploring Skills, Exploring Language and Supporting the Learning Process.
  • Learn critical areas of practical language teaching techniques, strategies, and tips.
  • Take part in daily online free-time discussions with instructor & classmates worldwide, watch Dr. David Nunan's online video lectures, and complete online quizzes
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Tuition & Fees

Application Fee: $50
Registration Fee: $100
Tuition: $750
TOTAL: $900


IMG 0295Students 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 $30 in traditional book format or approximately $15 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.

Curriculum

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. 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

Textbook

Practical English Language Teaching

Title: Practical English Language Teaching

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

Description

"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.

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