MIDWEST EDUCATION GROUP
4633 N. Western Ave. #207
Chicago, IL 60625
PHONE (847) 934-0700
CATALOG
Published (10/15/2015)
Effective (10/15/2015)
Contents
CATALOG
HISTORY
ACCREDITATION AND APPROVALS
DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE SPACE, FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
DIRECTOR:
Dr. Tien Chau is the owner and founder of Midwest Education Group since 2009.
KEY STAFF AND FACULTY
FEES, TUITIONS AND/OR SPECIAL CHARGES
TERMS
SCHOOL CALENDAR
ENROLLMENT PERIODS
BEGINNING AND ENDING DATES OF TERMS
SCHEDULED VACATION PERIODS
NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION
SCHOOL HOURS OF OPERATION
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS OF OPERATION
DEFINITIVE CLASS SCHEDULES
ADMISSION/ENROLLMENT POLICIES
MINIMUM AGE
Students need to be at least 18 years old to enroll.
SPECIFIC ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Students need to have at least a A.A or BA degree in any subject to enroll.
CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EDUCATION, TRAINING, OR EXPERIENCE
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICIES
COURSE(S)
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language
OBJECTIVE /PURPOSE OF COURSE
SUBJECT TITLE
CONTACT HOURS
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS
COURSE OUTLINE
LENGTH OF TIME IN WEEKS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION OF THE COURSE
TYPE OF CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA, OR DEGREE AWARDED
Certificate in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language
A SYNOPSIS OF EACH SUBJECT OFFERED
GRADING AND MARKING SYSTEM USED
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS AND ACADEMIC PROBATION POLICIES
ATTENDANCE POLICY
MAKE-UP WORK
SCHOOL POLICY REGARDING STUDENT CONDUCT
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
Students will be awarded certificate of completion when passing 70% of the program.
SCHOOL PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE POLICY
All students will be assisted with:
POLICIES/PROCEDURES TO RESOLVE STUDENT GRIEVANCES/COMPLAINTS
True and Correct Statement
HISTORY
MEG TESOL Certificate Program has been serving the ESL teacher community more than 15 years of experience in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Our instructors all have PhDs or EdDs in the field of Teaching English as a Second Language Applied Linguistics. We believe everyone can learn to teach with effective support from leaders and professionals in language education and training. Your success is our priority. Your achievement is our only focus. We guarantee your satisfaction because your satisfaction is our success.
ACCREDITATION AND APPROVALS
Midwest Education Group is also accredited by International Board of Higher Education Accreditation and Approved and Regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin, Texas.
DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE SPACE, FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
Midwest Education Group has been located on the second floor of the office building at 4633 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60625. We are planning to expend to 2 more classroom space of the same office in 2016. Currently we are providing online instruction and we don’t have classroom space except a computer corner with 4 laptops for students to use when there is the need.
DIRECTOR:
Dr. Tien Chau is the owner and founder of Midwest Education Group since 2009.
KEY STAFF AND FACULTY
Dr. Tien Chau, BA in Teaching ESL, MA in Teaching ESL, EdD in Educational Leadership and Administration
Mr. Richard Tipton: Business Relations, BA in Management
Mr. Brandon Novick: IT, BSc
FEES, TUITIONS AND/OR SPECIAL CHARGES
Tuition$50.00
Registration: $0
Certificate: $20.00
Total Cost$70.00
TERMS
We run new course every first day of the month.
Each course is 4 weeks in length
SCHOOL CALENDAR
HOLIDAYS TO BE OBSERVED:
-New Year,
-Memorial Day,
-Independence Day,
-Labor Day,
-Thanksgiving holiday
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE
Every first day of the month to the last day of the month
NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION
8:00-4:00 US Central Time
Monday to Friday
SCHOOL HOURS OF OPERATION
8:00-4:00 US Central Time
Monday to Friday
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS OF OPERATION
8:00 AM-4:00 PM US Central time
Monday-Friday
DEFINITIVE CLASS SCHEDULES
Online-self-paced training
ADMISSION/ENROLLMENT POLICIES
MINIMUM AGE
Students need to be at least 18 years old to enroll.
READMISSION
Timelines and conditions for readmission are described under the following titles of this catalog: Admission/Enrollment. Students wishing to be readmitted and enrolled should contact the school registrar Fax: 847-934-0785.
If the student enrolls to repeat a subject that is no longer offered, the school director will select an appropriate substitute subject for the student to meet that part of the program requirement.
The readmission process requires all applicants to complete the application and readmission note mailed to:
Midwest Education Group
4633 N. Western Ave. #207 Chicago, IL 60625
Fax: 847-934-0785
Midwest Education Group does not have vacation holidays.
SPECIFIC ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Students need to have at least an A.A or BA degree in any subject to enroll.
CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EDUCATION, TRAINING, OR EXPERIENCE
Midwest Education Group does not credit for previous education and training
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICIES
CANCELLATION POLICY
A full refund will be made to any student who cancels the enrollment contract within 72 hours (until midnight of the third day excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays) after the enrollment contract is signed. A full refund will also be made to any student who cancels enrollment within the student’s first three scheduled class days, except that the school may retain not more than $100 in any administrative fees charged, as well as items of extra expense that are necessary for the portion of the program attended and stated separately on the enrollment agreement.
Course cancelation by Midwest Education Group will refund 100% tuition and any other fee paid by the trainees
REFUND POLICY
1. Refund computations will be based on the period of enrollment computed on basis of course time (clock hours).
2. The effective date of termination for refund purposes will be the earliest of the following:
(a) the last date of attendance; or
(b) the date of receipt of written notice from the student.
3. If tuition and fees are collected in advance of entrance, and the student does not enter school, not more than $100 shall be retained by the school.
4. If the student fails to enter the seminar, withdraws, or is discontinued at any time before completion of the seminar, the student will be refunded the pro rata portion of tuition, fees, and other charges that the number of class hours remaining in the seminar after the effective date of termination bears to the total number of class hours in the seminar.
5. A full refund of all tuition and fees is due in each of the following cases:
(a) an enrollee is not accepted by the school;
(b) if the seminar of instruction is discontinued by the school and thus prevents the student from completing the seminar; or
(c) if the student's enrollment was procured as a result of any misrepresentation in advertising, promotional materials of the school, or misrepresentations by the owner or representatives of the school.
6. REFUND POLICY FOR STUDENTS CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE.
A student of the school or college who withdraws from the school or college as a result of the student being called to active duty in a military service of the United States or the Texas National Guard may elect one of the following options for each program in which the student is enrolled:
(a) if tuition and fees are collected in advance of the withdrawal, a pro rata refund of any tuition, fees, or other charges paid by the student for the program and a cancellation of any unpaid tuition, fees, or other charges owed by the student for the portion of the program the student does not complete following withdrawal;
(b) a grade of incomplete with the designation "withdrawn-military" for the courses in the program, other than courses for which the student has previously received a grade on the student's transcript, and the right to re-enroll in the program, or a substantially equivalent program if that program is no longer available, not later than the first anniversary of the date the student is discharged from active military duty without payment of additional tuition, fees, or other charges for the program other than any previously unpaid balance of the original tuition, fees, and charges for books for the program; or
(c) the assignment of an appropriate final grade or credit for the courses in the program, but only if the instructor or instructors of the program determine that the student has:
(1) satisfactorily completed at least 90 percent of the required coursework for the program; and
(2) demonstrated sufficient mastery of the program material to receive credit for completing the program.
7. Refunds will be totally consummated within 60 days after the effective date of termination.
CONDUCT POLICY EXPECTATIONS
Policies and Procedure
Students must:
- make themselves aware of and comply with Midwest Education Group’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures concerning their enrolment, studies and conduct at the school
- Supply accurate personal and other information to the school according to the deadlines set by the school.
- respect all school property and facilities, including the training materials, computing and audio resources, and respect the rights of others to use these facilities
Academic Experience
Students must:
- maintain academic integrity and respect and comply with the conventions of academic scholarship
- be well informed about their course and course requirements, and plan their studies accordingly
- attend classes and submit work in a timely manner
- prepare for and actively participate in learning experiences such as discussion and debate
- take joint responsibility for their learning and accept responsibility for moving towards intellectual independence
- incorporate feedback into their learning experience, and be aware of the specific rules and course requirements applying in the relevant faculties
- conduct themselves in a professional manner while undertaking professional placements and fieldwork
Human Rights
Students must:
- treat staff and other students with respect and courtesy
- comply with the Equal Opportunity Policy and treat others fairly and equitably, and not engage in harassing, bullying or discriminatory behavior
- respect the rights of other members of the MEG community to express dissent or different political or religious views, subject to those actions or views complying with the laws of Illinois and not endangering the safety of other members of the community
- show sensitivity towards all cultures
- respect the opinions of others and engage in rational debate in areas of disagreement.
Disciplinary
Students found in violation of these conduct expectations will be subject to disciplinary action which may include written warning, suspension, dismissal, and/or referral to law enforcement officials.
- Academic dishonesty, including any form of plagiarism, cheating, falsification of records, or collaboration with others to defraud
- Actions that disrupt teaching, learning, administration, or interfere with the rights of others
- Non-compliance with the directives of school faculty and staff
- Violation of written policies, rules, or procedures
- Theft of any kind, and related behaviors such as possessing stolen property or using the property of others without their permission
- Damage to property or destruction of property
- Hurting others, threatening others, or engaging in behavior that may result in harm to others
- Selling, consuming, and/or possessing alcoholic beverages
- Possessing or using drugs not prescribed for the student by a physician; selling any drugs; possessing or using illegal drugs or narcotics
- Possessing a firearm or other deadly or dangerous weapons such as knives, knuckles, clubs, baseball bats, and hammers while on the property of the school or in any part of the school building
- Sexual harassment in any form by students or any member of the administration, faculty, or staff is prohibited. The school is committed to creating and maintaining an environment for all school personnel and students that is free of harassment, forced sexual activity, or any other sexual communication or conduct that interferes with performance in the classroom or the workplace
- Sexual Harassment Defined Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when
a. submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment,
b. submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individuals, or
c. such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. Reenrollment after Dismissal for Violation of Student Conduct Expectations After one six-week term has elapsed, a student whose enrollment was terminated for violation of student conduct expectations that did not result in the involvement of law enforcement officials will have one opportunity for reenrollment in a subsequent term in the next 12 calendar months.
COURSE(S)
1.Active learning: creating the excitement in the classroom
Course Objectives
This course is designed to help teachers to develop instructional approaches that transform students from passive listeners to active learners, to incorporate active learning strategies into the daily routine of classroom instruction, and to engage teachers in specific, practical teaching strategies designed to model the use of active learning in the classroom.
Course Outline:
Subject / Subject Title / Lecture / Lab / Ext / Total / Sem Cr HrsModule 1 / Introduction to Active Learning Theory / 5 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 0
Module 2 / Engaging Teaching Techniques / 5 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 0
Total Hours for Program Completion 10
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Course Descriptions
Module 1: Introduction to Active Learning TheorySubject Hours / 5
Prerequisites: / None
Subject Description: / By the end of this module, teachers will be able to:
•Understand the major characteristics associated with active learning
•Expose to active teaching resources and establish the teaching strategies for active learning to happen in the classroom
Module 2: Engaging Teaching Techniques
Subject Hours / 5
Prerequisites: / None
Subject Description: / By the end of this module teachers will be able to:
•Master the basic techniques in engaging learning
•Building constructive learning methods and discovery learning and self-assessment in students
2.Adapting Sheltered Observation Instruction Protocol (SOIP)
Course Objectives
This course is designed to help teachers (especially ELL teachers) which integrate language and content instruction to provide access to mainstream, grade-level content, and to promote the development of language competence.
Course Outline:
Subject / Subject Title / Lecture / Lab / Ext / Total / Sem Cr HrsModule 1 / Introduction to The Science of SOIP Theory / 5 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 0
Module 2 / SOIP Lesson Planning Process / 5 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 0
Total Hours for Program Completion 10
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Course description
Module 1: Introduction to SIOPSubject Hours / 5
Prerequisites: / None
Subject Description: / At the end of the module, teachers will be able to:
•Apply the Comprehensive Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) to modify teaching methodologies
Module 2: SIOP Lesson Planning Process
Subject Hours / 5
Prerequisites: / None
Subject Description: / By the end of this module teachers will be able to:
•Meet the needs of English Language Learners and other students without strong language skills
Lead other teachers in the key components of the SIOP methodology and engage in creative teaching activities and reflective teaching practices.
3.Applying Practical Behavior Management Skills
Course Objectives
This course is designed to equip teachers with a) Purpose of school policies on behavior and b) Framework for a behavior policy.
Course Outline:
Subject / Subject Title / Lecture / Lab / Ext / Total / Sem Cr HrsModule 1 / School Policies on Behavior and Conduct Expectation / 5 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 0
Module 2 / Building Student Management Team / 5 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 0
Total Hours for Program Completion 10
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Course Description
Module 1: School Policies on Behavior and Conduct ExpectationSubject Hours / 5
Prerequisites: / None
Subject Description: / At the end of the module, teachers will be able to:
•the importance of working within the school behavior policy
•ways of building positive relationships that underpin good behavior and create a safe learning environment
Module 2: Building Student Management Team
Subject Hours / 5
Prerequisites: / None
Subject Description: / By the end of this module teachers will be able to:
•Find ways of supporting students to develop social and emotional skills
•the skills of positive behavior management and managing conflict and confrontation
•Knowing how to build a team within teachers, counselors, and school administration to support student learning
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4.Autism Spectrum Disorder Awareness
Course Objectives
This course is designed to raise awareness about ASD by highlighting key features related behaviors, and special needs of individuals with ASD.
Course Outline:
Subject / Subject Title / Lecture / Lab / Ext / Total / Sem Cr HrsModule 1 / Understanding ASD Signs and symptoms / 5 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 0
Module 2 / Working with ASD Students / 5 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 0
Total Hours for Program Completion 10
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Course Description
Module 1: Understanding ASD Signs and symptomsSubject Hours / 5
Prerequisites: / None
Subject Description: / At the end of the module, teachers will be able to:
•Apply Reflective Teaching Principles
•Understand the important aspects of autism
• Understand the Standards and Indicators of Autism Spectrum Disorder signs and behavior traits
Module 2: Working with ASD Students
Subject Hours / 5
Prerequisites: / None
Subject Description: / By the end of this module teachers will be able to:
•Be exposed to information and resources to complete step by step assessment of ASD basic skills for classroom teachers
•Develop strategies for determining instructional design and lesson delivery for students with ASD
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5.Brain-based Teaching-Constructive Learning Approaches
Course Objectives
This course is designed to help teachers understand how the brain learns and to be able to design or applied curriculum and construct the teaching methods to stimulate the learning abilities and potentials of the students.
Course Outline:
Subject / Subject Title / Lecture / Lab / Ext / Total / Sem Cr HrsModule 1 / How the Brain Learns / 5 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 0
Module 2 / Applying Constructive Learning Approaches / 5 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 0
Total Hours for Program Completion 10
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion.