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TESO 1246: Foundations of TESOL in Adult Learning Environments 1
Effective date
January 2021
Department
TESOL
School
Library, Language, and Teaching and Learning
Description
English as Additional Language (EAL) instructors need to be conversant in foundational concepts in adult English language learning contexts. In Foundations of TESOL in Adult Learning Environments 1, students discuss key principles, methodology and approaches to adult learning and second language acquisition. In addition, students develop foundational skills in lesson planning, delivery and assessment. Students also engage in reflective practice to develop a personal teaching philosophy.
Credits
2.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe major principles in second language acquisition and adult learning theories.
- List and describe (key/common/foundational) language teaching methodologies and approaches.
- Identify the characteristics of effective and ineffective teacher language (to recognize importance of appropriate teacher language depending on context).
- Describe how power dynamics affect relationships within the teaching and learning context.
- Plan, develop and present a lesson that reflects appropriate course content, materials and instructional strategies.
- Identify key assessment concepts & select appropriate assessment techniques for the learning environment
- Examine classroom management and student engagement techniques that can be used in adult EAL teaching contexts.
- State their personal teaching philosophy.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
1. Actual curriculum products / artifacts created and used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged equivalent to course assignments; and
2. A successful interview with the TESOL Coordinator or delegate; and
3. A critical written reflection that describes the development of their thinking on the themes, issues, and concepts in the course.
2. A successful interview with the TESOL Coordinator or delegate; and
3. A critical written reflection that describes the development of their thinking on the themes, issues, and concepts in the course.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Total Hours: 40
Total Hours: 40
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include in-class workshops, active learning instructional strategies, experiential learning activities,discussions, group work, online activities, and self directed learning.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C (60%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Lesson planning |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Classroom instructional strategies & micro-teaching |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Reflections & case studies |
|
Participation |
10 |
Engagement rubric |
Course topics
- Second language acquisition theory and methodology
- Adult learning theory and methodology
- Teaching in different contexts and at different levels
- Lesson planning, curriculum development and materials/resources
- Summative and formative assessment: types and frameworks (with a focus on the Canadian Language Benchmarks and Portfolio-Based Language Assessment)
- Instructional skills and multilevel/diverse learners
- Foundational principles of teaching the four skills (listening, speaking, reading & writing), grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary
- Reflective teaching and personal beliefs about language teaching
- Modes of language learning delivery (i.e. face-to-face, blended, online)
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.