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TESO 1101: TESOL Overview
Effective date
September 2012
Department
TESOL
School
Library, Language, and Teaching and Learning
Description
In this course, TESOL Diploma students are introduced to an overview of the theory and best practice instructional methodology used for teaching speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation in English to speakers of other languages. It also examines the characteristics and needs of the adult learner and the role culture plays in language learning, the fundamentals of lesson planning and the various approaches and methodologies that inform a teacher's decisions when planning lessons. In the course Diploma students will apply the foundational principles, methodology and terminology of ESL/EFL instruction to teaching and learning tasks.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify experiences, characteristics and needs of adult ESL/EFL learners.
- Describe a variety of informal classroom methods to assess the language learning needs of ESL/EFL students.
- Describe the process of cultural adaptation in relation to underlying theory.
- Report on strategies for initiating intercultural communication in the classroom.
- Produce a language lesson plan based on best practice methodology.
- Describe by referencing TESOL theory and methodology, personal beliefs about best practices in teaching ESL/ EFL to adults.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Students in the Overview course will experience an interactive and student-centred learning environment. In this course students are actively involved in small group learning activities. Students actively participate in class and group discussions on course related topics. Students also produce and present on an independent research project. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to self-reflect on the language learning experience of adult ESL learners.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Assignment One: The Adult Learner, CLB System and Needs Assessments |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Assignment Two: Intercultural Communication |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Assignment 3: Lesson Plan Assignment 4: Methodologies and Approaches |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Assignment 5: Personal Response to Foundations of TESOL |
|
Participation |
15 |
|
Course topics
- The characteristics and needs of adult learners
- Assessing language proficiency (CLB and other systems)
- Cultural adaptation and its effect on adult learners & Intercultural communication in the classroom
- Overview of TESOL methodology
- Introduction to the teaching of listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation
- Classroom management, lesson planning and preparing an effective lesson plan
- Reflection on personal beliefs about language teaching
- Teaching resources
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.