Introduction to TESOL
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.
This course felt fast paced with a lot of content, but not in an overwhelming way. It consisted of: lectures, textbook readings, two short quizzes (one take-home), "micro-teaching" presentations (in-class to small groups), a community engagement project, a classroom observation (in person or virtual), and a few short papers. This was a very helpful introduction to teaching English in terms of classroom specifics, cultural dynamics, and opportunities to practice and reflect on our own teaching. Shawna is a fantastic teacher who cares about her students and their experience in class, and I would absolutely recommend her as a professor.
This course felt fast paced with a lot of content, but not in an overwhelming way. It consisted of: lectures, textbook readings, two short quizzes (one take-home), "micro-teaching" presentations (in-class to small groups), a community engagement project, a classroom observation (in person or virtual), and a few short papers. This was …Read more