vcc.ca
TESO 1169: Teaching Grammar 2
Effective date
January 2020
Department
TESOL
School
Library, Language, and Teaching and Learning
Description
In this course, students continue the exploration of the theory and best practice instructional methodology used to teach English grammatical structures. This course focuses on the Intermediate to Advanced level structures. In the course, learners will review and analyze grammatical structures, design learning activities and sequenced lesson plans, and present components of a grammar lesson.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
TESO 1168.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify basic, intermediate and advanced grammatical elements in authentic English texts.
- Classify complex grammatical structures in order to prepare level-appropriate grammar lessons at higher levels.
- Design communicative and sequenced lesson plans (with materials and activities) which introduce and practise an upper-intermediate grammatical structure integrated with the four English language skills.
- Deliver a grammar lesson for intermediate to advanced proficiency-level English language learners.
- Create a researched, accessible reference document on a high-level grammatical concept for professionals in English Language Teaching.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Students in the Grammar 2 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 a practical research activity on a course-related topic. Throughout the course students are encouraged to self-reflect on their language teaching practice.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
15 |
open-book, open-note exam |
|
Final Exam |
20 |
open-book, open-note exam |
|
Assignments |
55 |
Language Analysis (20%), peer-teaching (5%), 4-day Lesson Plan (30%) |
|
Participation |
10 |
|
Course topics
- Review of methodological concepts and frameworks to teach grammar
- Investigation of a variety of grammar presentations within CLT
- Consolidation of fundamental elements of grammar
- Analysis of grammar and common errors for higher-level learners
- Planning and teaching higher-level lessons integrating grammar structures, practice materials and the four language skills
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.