作为额外语言专业证书的英语教学是一项灵活的学分计划，旨在使毕业生成为成人英语学习者和合格的K-12教师的有效讲师，以更好地满足其英语学习者的多种语言和文化需求。
The Teaching English as an Additional Language Professional (TEAL) certificate is a flexible credit program that prepares graduates to be effective instructors of adult English language learners.<br><br>Alberta certified K-12 teachers who complete the program will be better prepared to address the diverse language and cultural needs of their learners. They will hone their skills and further develop competencies included in the new Alberta Education Teaching Quality Standard (TQS) such as:<br><br>TQS 3 – Developing and applying a current and comprehensive repertoire of effective planning, instruction, and assessment practices to meet the learning needs of every student.<br>TQS 4 – Providing in-depth knowledge of how to establish, promote, and sustain inclusive learning environments.<br>TEAL students will develop a clear understanding of how curriculum, methodology, teaching materials, and assessment can be designed, selected, and effectively implemented into classrooms with English language learners. Through active engagement with second language acquisition theory, language proficiency benchmarks, and current research, students will develop the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to teach confidently within a variety of English language teaching and learning contexts.<br><br>You must complete nine courses to graduate. Courses are listed by term to show the recommended path to completing the program in eight months as a full-time student