| The mission of the National
Association of English Teachers at University Level (non-profit organization), is to
improve the quality of the teaching of English as a foreign
language (EFL/ESL) in Mexico, to promote the professional development
of those involved in the profession, and to initiate and
support research in this area. |
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| Objectives |
| The objectives of the National Association of English Teachers at University Level, (non-profit organization), are: |
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- Encourage professional development
in the teaching of EFL/ESL through the establishment of links
between teachers and public and private universities
in Mexico, as well as abroad.
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- Support the development of a network for reflection,
analysis and systematization of educational practices
in Mexico with the objective to share between colleagues
our successes and experiences.
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- Publicize and stimulate the activities related to
teaching and research with specialists in the area.
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- Organize academic and cultural activities.
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- Establish standards to guarantee quality in academic
EFL/ESL teacher training programs at bachelors and
graduate levels, as well as design a profile that specifies
the knowledge and abilities essential for graduates
from these programs.
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- Specify the mechanisms for the certification of
teachers that meet the profile and who wish to receive
a national or international certification.
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- Establish criteria for the evaluation of teachers who
possess different levels of proficiency of the English
language.
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- Accredit academic EFL/ESL teacher preparation programs in
Mexico at bachelors and graduate levels.
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