TESL 330 - Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language with Field Experience

3 Credit(s)

This course provides an overview of the theoretical foundations and applications of language instruction approaches, methods, and techniques that are effective in the second language classroom. Recent trends and historical approaches to teaching English as a second language and their applicability will be investigated. The concept of communicative language teaching will be thoroughly studied. Appropriate connections with other disciplines will be made. Pre-service teachers will demonstrate teaching and learning principles that lead to a student-centered, interactive classroom. This course includes a 20-hour field experience.

Prerequisite(s): TESL 270 and must have passed Teacher Education Program Checkpoint I. Co-requisite: Graduate Portfolio for Plus One TESL program ONLY.

Course Frequency: S

Grading Method: Student option.

Learning Outcomes:
1.What is the purpose and impact of assessments on language development?2.What is the impact of EL’s needs, backgrounds, and characteristics on language learning?3.How do the common core and TESOL standards drive curriculum, lesson plans, learning activities, etc.?4.How are material adaptations/accommodations made to meet the needs of EL’s?5.Accommodation strategies6.Assessment strategies7.Literacy development8.Professional development9.Assessing main skill sets10.Sheltered instruction11.Curricular development12.Connecting to family and community

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TESL 330 - Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language with Field Experience