Introduction to TESOL In this course we will study theories and practices relevant to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in the U.S. and abroad. We will examine curricular resources used with adolescent and adult learners, and practice developing materials applicable to a variety of classroom settings. We will also discuss critical issues in the field, such as linguistic prejudice, language maintenance, and social justice pedagogy. Class sessions are largely hands-on, and include student teaching demonstrations with peer feedback. Opportunities for community engagement are also available. The final project is a portfolio that includes a personal philosophy of teaching.

Introduction to TESOL In this course we will study theories and methods in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in the U.S. and abroad. We will look at the basic building blocks of the grammatical and pronunciation systems of English and explore different teaching techniques. We will examine curricular resources used with adolescent and adult learners, and develop materials applicable to a variety of classroom settings. Class sessions will be largely hands-on and will include practice student teaching demonstrations with peer feedback. (Not open to students who have taken LNGT/EDST 1003)   Joe McVeigh has many years of experience teaching English to students from a wide range of language backgrounds. He provides professional development for teachers domestically and internationally as an English Language Specialist for the U.S. Department of State. His ESL textbooks, published by Oxford University Press, are widely used in many countries around the world.

Joe McVeigh

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I liked this class. Lots of busy work but it was pretty easy. Students did lots of demo lessons in class to practice teaching skills. McVeigh is definitely passionate about TESOL but the class is a bit boring during the long lecture bits.

Joe is very enthusiastic about the course material and presents in a very engaging manner.  There was not a ton of work and grading was pretty fair/ kind. I would recommend this class to anyone interested in education or living in another country to teach English.  Joe wants to help us find a job and/ or create a good resume/ teaching profile.