summer language institute
studentsThe majority of students are high school
students, while some adult professionals also attend. All are looking to improve
their English language skills. Adults are coming because they need English
for their job; students are normally enrolled in English classes at school
and attend the Summer Institute to improve their skills. They are well educated,
eager to learn, and very serious about their studies. English is most likely
their third or fourth language. All students pay tuition to attend classes.
facultySuccessful faculty are people who are
well organized, creative, flexible and comfortable leading a group. Good teachers
are those individuals who understand the profession of teaching and take the
responsibility of teaching seriously. Teachers should come to LCC with the
attitude of humility and warmth; they should also bring a healthy sense of
humor.
faculty qualificationsLCC recruits qualified
personnel for all positions. Teachers are expected to have completed
a BA degree. Preferably, teachers in the Institute program have experience
teaching, especially experience teaching English as a foreign or second
language. Preferably, teachers also have degrees in any of following
areas: general education, foreign or second language teaching methods
(TESL,TESOL), linguistics, English, reading, or literacy. LCC also encourages
university students to come to SLI as classroom assistants and activities
coordinators. LCC hosts a week of orientation for all SLI faculty and
assistants. All faculty are required to attend the orientation, as well
as weekly staff meetings and a final debriefing session.