TSOL 101: Introduction to Teaching the English Language Learners introduces students to the TESOL profession. Both theoretically and practically, students will explore the needs and challenges of effective classroom organization, management, and teaching, with the goal of creating a learner-centered classroom. Principles learned will be applied and further developed in the courses Teaching Listening and Speaking, and Teaching Reading and Writing.
Prerequisites: Accepted to the TESOL program. Note: Pre-requisite(s) may be waived with the permission of the Instructor.
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standard statementCourse Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- discuss the relationship between language and culture;
- identify the factors influencing effective inter-cultural communication;
- explain the characteristics of adult learners and how they affect language learning;
- describe the stages of language learning;
- implement a variety of classroom management techniques;
- develop effective lesson plans for the language classroom;
- identify and discuss different approaches to needs assessment and curriculum;
- assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback; and
- describe their personal teaching philosophy.
Grading Table
Academic and Career
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
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