TESOL Methods & Practice ((3 credit hours))

Catalog description

Surveys current theory and practice in teaching English to non-native speakers with foci on classroom teaching and design. Emphasizes awareness of teaching behaviors and their consequences in English classrooms for native and non-native speakers of English. Explores traditional and innovative approaches for integrating instructional technology and multimedia, designing of classroom materials for specific purposes, and preparing procedures for teaching all language skills at various educational levels. Surveys instruments to observe classroom teaching behavior and provides practice in the use of observation instruments. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).