EDU1742 TESOL
The course will introduce students to the foundational principles of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), providing an overview of its history, key concepts, and best practices. Students will explore essential language learning theories, methods, and the underlying principles of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) to understand how learners acquire and develop proficiency in English. The course will emphasize the significance of these theoretical frameworks in shaping modern language instruction and provide insights into the evolution of TESOL as a field. Through interactive lectures and discussions, students will develop the ability to contextualize TESOL within the broader educational landscape.
Building on this theoretical foundation, students will study and use practical TESOL teaching methods to develop learners’ pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar skills. The course will guide students in implementing effective strategies for teaching English pronunciation, helping learners navigate the complexities of sounds and intonation. Additionally, students will explore the importance of teaching vocabulary in a systematic manner, focusing on context-based learning. In the final sections, the course will cover essential approaches for teaching grammar, with an emphasis on communicative and learner-centered techniques. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with a strong foundation in both TESOL theory and practice.
Key Topics Covered
- Introduction & History of TESOL: Understanding the origins and evolution of TESOL as a discipline.
- TESOL Teaching Theories and Methods: Investigating various teaching approaches and methods, including communicative language teaching, task-based learning, and learner-centered methods.
- Second Language Acquisition (SLA): Examining the processes and factors influencing acquiring a second language.
- Teaching Pronunciation: Techniques for teaching the sounds and patterns of English speech.
- Teaching Vocabulary: Effective methods for expanding learners’ vocabulary through context-based instruction.
- Teaching Grammar: Teaching grammatical structures in meaningful and communicative ways.
- Analyze Language Acquisition Theories: Examine the foundational theories of language acquisition and their relevance to teaching English as a second language, including behaviorist, cognitive, and sociocultural perspectives.
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- (2017) TEFL TESOL CELTA. Academia Teacher Training https://www.academia.edu/30711542/The_difference_between_TESOL_TEFL_TESL_and_CELTA_certificates_Compiled_by_Max_Sean_Instructor_TEFL_TESOL
- (2017) Why should you speak English like you are playing a video game? Marianna Pascal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge7c7otG2mk&t=3s
- (2014) Introduction to IELTS BC. TakeI ELTS Official https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLtv-zOpjUU&t=37s
- (2013) Tips: Best classroom techniques for teachers of English. International House World Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCI7R-96EKQ&t=3s
- (2012) Speaking Skills Practice - Meeting People. British Council https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln5qotRMJvI
- (2011) IELTS vs TOEFL What are the differences? Fulbright Belgium, Luxembourg, and EU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Xu4W0NRSgo&t=2s
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