Course
Discontinued
No
Course code
TESL 4202
Descriptive
Teaching Speaking, Listening and Pronunciation to Adult Students of English as a Second Language
Department
Teaching English as a Second Language
Faculty
Language, Literature & Performing Arts
Credits
3.00
Start date
End term
Not Specified
PLAR
No
Semester length
15 weeks
Max class size
25
Contact hours
4 hours per week
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Learning activities
- Lecture/demonstration
- Small group/pair discussion
- Individual/small group projects
- Individual/small group presentations
- Group discussion
- Reading and writing assignments
- Micro-teaching
Course description
This is one of a group of six courses that together lead to a Douglas College Certificate in Teaching and Tutoring English as a Second Language to Adult ESL Learners. Prospective teachers learn the theory and practice of teaching oral and aural skills to adult learners. Course participants build a solid foundation through theoretical readings and the application of and practice of methods, approaches and lessons for use in teaching speaking, listening and pronunciation skills with their chosen target group of adult learners.
Course content
This course will look at English as a second language theory, methodology, resources and techniques for teaching and assessing the aural and oral language skills with adult learners in a variety of settings.
Learning outcomes
Participants successfully completing the course will:
- apply the basic theories of second language acquisition to teaching speaking, listening and pronunciation skills
- apply basic methodology and approaches to teaching the oral and aural language skills
- select and develop tasks for teaching ESL listening, speaking and pronunciation for a hypothetical classroom
- assess the usefulness of commercially available resources for teaching ESL listening, speaking and pronunciation in specific teaching contexts
- create materials for teaching ESL listening, speaking and pronunciation
- select appropriate resources for teaching oral and aural language skills to learners in different settings and at various skill levels
- develop quizzes and other means of assessment to measure ESL student progress in listening, speaking and writing
- respond to ESL student speaking and pronunciation in appropriate and constructive ways
Means of assessment
Courses are graded on the standard graded system that applies in evaluating course work for credit courses. Students are assigned grades according to their level of achievement on a variety of assessments which may include exercises, assignments, presentations, teaching simulations, and tests. A participation grade may be included in the grade.
Textbook materials
Students may be required to purchase textbooks.
Prerequisites
Admission to TESL Program