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TESO 1168: Teaching Grammar 1 

Effective date

February 2011 

Department

TESOL 

School

Library, Language, and Teaching and Learning 
 




Description

In this course, students will concentrate on an analysis of English grammar for teaching purposes. Diploma students are also introduced to the theory and best practice methodology as it pertains to the teaching of English grammar to adult learners. In addition, learners are introduced to the teaching skills and techniques for presenting new grammar and organizing subsequent learner practice. Teaching Grammar 1 focuses on Beginner level through Intermediate level grammatical structures.  

Credits

3.0 

Year of study

3rd Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

TESO 1101 taken prior or concurrently. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
 

Instructional Strategies

Students in the Grammar I course will experience an interactive and student-centred learning environment. In this course students are actively involved in small group learning and teaching activities as well as intense and direct study of the English language structures. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Final Exam 

20 

 

Assignments 

65 

Language Analysis (15%), Lesson Plan 1 (15%), Lesson Plan 2 (15%) and Lesson Plan 3 (20%) 

Participation 

 

Other 

10 

2 self-reflections on lessons planned and taught 

Course topics

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.
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