"Thanks for taking my hand, opening my mind, touching my heart and shaping my future. You are all my best teachers forever. Trust me:  I will use what I have learned from you in all of my teaching. I will teach my students as you have done to me." - Comment from past participant

PROGRAM  OVERVIEW

SFU partners with overseas universities, colleges and educational organizations to offer international teacher education programs designed to complement the home university study programs.

The program offers teachers from overseas countries a professional development opportunity designed to enhance knowledge, skills and abilities in the teaching of English as a Foreign or Second Language (EFL/ESL). Supporting this primary objective is the strengthening of  English language communication skills.

A series of workshops, seminars, discussion sessions and school visits constitutes the basic program. The development of individual Action Plans requires participating teachers to apply their understanding of current EFL/ESL theories and practices to the development of ideas and strategies applicable to home professional environments.

PROGRAM DESIGN

Based on a core design, SFU collaborates with the international
partner to customize each program to best reflect the educational
and cultural contexts of the participating teacher groups.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

Included are the following:

• Welcome and farewell ceremonies
• Workshops, seminars, discussion groups
• Core courses and special interest topics

• Orientation sessions to the city, campus, library and computer labs

• Minimum 20  contact hours weekly.

• Leadership activities

• School visits
• Selected field trips
• Development of an Action Plan

• Accommodation and food in homestay

PROGRAM STAFF

Administrators, instructors, and staff have extensive experience in international teacher education initiatives, as well as in their respective areas of specialty. There is a high level of dedication and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of program delivery.