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The ALI’s Teacher Education programs are short-term programs for Teachers of English that focus on improving students’ English language ability while examining teaching methodologies and technologies within a culturally-sensitive context. We offer in-person and online options.

In-Person Teacher Education Programs

All in-person programs come with cultural events and activities for students. 

ALI English Teacher Camp

The ALI English Teacher Camp is a 4-week program to provide in-service and pre-service English teachers opportunities to develop their linguistic, pedagogical, and intercultural communication skills. We offer three types of programs, depending on English proficiency. Proficiency is determined by the results of our online placement exam (CALIOPE). Students will study using a J-1 visa.

We need a minimum of 10 participants to offer the camp. If there is a minority of students who test lower that their other peers, they may be given a modified curriculum.

CALIOPE 45+ CALIOPE 35-45 CALIOPE 10-35
20 hours of Pedagogical English 20 hours of Pedagogical English 20 hours of Pedagogical English
20 hours of Language Assessment 20 hours of Language Assessment 20 hours of Conversational English
20 hours of History and Culture of US Education 20 hours of Academic Reading 20 hours of Academic Reading and Writing 
Capstone: Microteaching Demonstrations Capstone: Lesson Plan Design Capstone: Exit Interview
Opportunities to co-teach ALI classes and visit schools Opportunities to visit other schools in the Kansas City area Opportunities to visit other schools in the Kansas City area


Cost: $1,500 per student + housing

Interested in a more general Teacher Education program?  

The Iris Program for Teachers

 

Hybrid Teacher Education Programs

English as the Medium of Instruction Program

The EMI Teacher Education Program is a four-week online and four-week in-person hybrid program. It focuses on the theory and practice of effective EMI instruction. The program features four integrated components:

  • "Key Concepts and Techniques" focuses on developing a clear understanding of EMI concepts, methodology, and class lesson/activity techniques.
  • "Theory to Practice" highlights a participant-observer approach, immersing participants in authentic classroom settings for first-hand exploration of EMI concepts. 
  • "EMI Capstone Project" challenges participants to apply EMI program concepts and techniques to creating their own authentic EMI class lesson plans. 
  • "EMI Immersion" matches each participant to two academic courses in her/his area of interest, allowing each participant to experience how her/his academic field is taught at UMKC in an English-only context. 

Cost: $1,900 per student + housing for 4 weeks online and for 4 weeks in-person. 

 

Online Teacher Education Programs

4- & 8-Week Online Courses 

These online courses are offered to in-service teachers. We offer three types of programs, depending on English proficiency. Proficiency is determined by the results of our online placement exam (CALIOPE). If students test below 30, we suggest they enroll in ALI's online English language courses. We need a minimum of five participants to run the program. 

CALIOPE 50+ CALIOPE 40-49 CALIOPE 30-39
4 hours of Pedagogical English 5 hours of Pedagogical English 6 hours of Pedagogical English
4 hours of Language Assessment 4 hours of Language Assessment 3 hours of Conversational English
4 hours of Curriculum Design 3 hours of Collaborative Writing 3 hours of Writing Practice 
Final: Online Teaching Demonstrations Final: Lesson Plan Design Final: Exit Interview


Cost: $400 per student for 4 weeks, $800 per student for 8 weeks