Teaching English as a Second Language
WRCT 140L
Spring 2019
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01
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| Crosslisting:
EDST 140L |
| Certificates: Civic Engagement |
| Course Cluster: Service Learning |
This course explores theories and teaching methods related to learning English as a second language (ESL). Students will critically examine current and past "best practices" for teaching ESL and the seminal theories they are based on. In addition, we will discuss the various needs of English language learners coming from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds, at varying levels and varying ages. As a service-learning course, students will have the opportunity to actively work with ESL students at the Woodrow Wilson Middle School. They will be asked to apply the theories and pedagogical techniques they are learning to their sessions at the school and reflect on their experience. They will also critique ESL textbooks, give teaching demonstrations, and develop an activities resource for all of the ESL tutors. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (CIVI-MN)(EDST-MN)(EDST)(ENGL-Creative W)(ENGL-Literature) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
| Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
| Examinations and Assignments:
Reading for each class, lesson plans, teaching demonstrations (1-2), textbook critique, a final group project creating an activity book for their ESL students, and a final paper defending an activity they created based on theory and research. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course explores theories and teaching methods related to learning English as a second language (ESL). Students will critically examine current and past "best practices" for teaching ESL and the seminal theories they are based on. In addition, we will discuss the various needs of English language learners coming from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds, varying levels, and varying ages. As a service-learning course, students will have the opportunity to actively work with English as a second language students at the Woodrow Wilson Middle School. They will be asked to apply the theories and pedagogical techniques they are learning to their sessions at the school and reflect on their experience. They will also critique ESL textbooks, give teaching demonstrations, and develop an activities resource for all of the ESL tutors.
Students submitting a POI request will be sent an application by the instructor through their email. Upon completion of the application, the instructor will contact them and determine if they are eligible for the course. |
| Instructor(s): Hepford,Elizabeth Ann Times: .M.W... 08:50AM-09:40AM; .....F. 09:50AM-10:40AM; Location: 116MTV102; 116MTV108; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 9 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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