English Methods

Catalog description

Candidates explore the organizational pattern in which English can best be taught and analyze the effectiveness of various methodology in bringing about changes in the language usage of young people. The course considers such factors as appropriate curriculum materials, methods of organization, approaches to literature study, and procedures most cogent in the fields of grammar, composition, oral communication, and dialogue. The course addresses teaching English through course readings, lesson and unit plan design, and videotaped mini-teaching sessions. This course requires a field service component consisting of 10 hours of teaching with a practicing English teacher. Enrollment by permission only. Requires submission of a resume, a one-page philosophy of education writing sample, a data form, and permission of the coordinator of English Education.