Post-secondary classrooms and other adult learning environments are more linguistically and culturally diverse than ever before. In this course, students will explore issues, learn skills and reflect on attitudes and values in order to create a supportive learning environment for all students. Students will learn foundational concepts in TESOL (Teaching English as a Second or Other Language) and strategies to support the needs of multilingual learners. They will also apply these concepts and strategies in lesson and course planning for their specific learning and teaching contexts. The focus of this course is on the practical strategies and techniques for teaching multilingual learners in discipline specific content courses.
Prerequisites
Course type
This is a standalone course that can be taken individually without enrolling in a VCC program.
International students: Contact
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to confirm whether this course is available to international students.
- Second language acquisition (SLA) TESOL key concepts: terminology, methodologies & approaches (content-based instruction) TESOL assessment principles Language proficiency levels English language entrance requirements and equivalencies Language & culture Approaches to working with multilingual learners: asset-based vs. deficit models UDL principles and strategies Equity in the Learning Environment Advocacy (for self & learners) Developing a personal learning network (PLN) & strengthening resource & referral skills Constructive alignment Lesson planning
1. Actual curriculum products / portfolio created and used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged equivalent to course assignments.
2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Head or delegate.
3. An essay that describes the development of their thinking on the themes, issues, and concepts in the course.
For more information or register to this course, please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at [email protected].
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.