Penn State TESL Certificate Program with Ecuador Immersion Experience

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Say whaaaaat?! Today’s the final deadline to submit your application for the TESL in Ecuador certificate program!! Reach out to us if you need any support or have any questions. Also, be sure to refer to our website for application requirements

Read about Jasmine Johnson's experience participating in the TESL in Ecuador certificate program with the 2019 cohort. Jasmine is a senior studying Early Childhood Education with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State:
"Well my experience was bigger and greater than I thought it was going to be. It impacted me in that I learned so much more than just the teaching aspects of the program. I learned more about the government, sustainability measures and cultural differences. And the teaching experience showed me that there are many more ways to teach than just standing in front of students lecturing."

It's not too late to apply! The deadline for our program has been extended to Wednesday, December 11th, 2019. 2 more days! If you're interested in the Maymester in Mexico program, the deadline is approaching. Get your applications in!

See you tonight!

Come learn more about our program and others in the PSU College of Education TOMORROW! ~Tuesday, December 3rd at 7pm in 102 Chambers~

Feliz domingo! Don't forget that applications are due THIS ~Wednesday, December 4th~ Check out our website for more information or message us if you have questions!
https://ed.psu.edu/tesl-ecuador

Teaching ESL Certificate Program with Ecuador Immersion — Penn State College of Education

Stop by office hours today! We'd love to talk to you more about our program😀

Stop by office hours to learn more about our program!

Save the date! Hope to see you there🌎✈️📅

Drop in for Open Office Hours in Chambers 254 this week!
-Tuesday, Nov. 19th 2:00-4:00pm
-Wednesday, Nov. 20th 2:00-4:00pm
-Thursday, Nov. 21st noon-2:00pm

Read about Cara Pakes' experience participating in the TESL certificate program with the 2019 cohort. Cara Pakes is a senior at Penn State with a major in Secondary Social Studies Education and a minor in History:

"My time in Ecuador offered me invaluable experience that I have since utilized in my professional and personal life.
As an education major, having the opportunity to teach and lesson plan was incredibly beneficial. Heading into student teaching and professional teaching, I am equipped with the confidence and the tools in which our professors helped us establish. I am well-versed in scaffolding, differentiated instruction, and student-centered activities that are essential for second-language teaching and in general pedagogy.

I personally value the empathy and perspective gained from this six-week experience. Stepping into the shoes of a language minority in a host family, in classes, and in a large multicultural urban area was life-changing. It has forced me (in the best way) to consider how I interact with others, how I teach, and the privileges I carry on a daily basis.

In regard to the program itself, I loved the country, the routine, our host university and my host family, as well as my content and language classes. The discussions we had and the conversations available to us inside and outside of the classroom were unique and resources I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life."