TSL 131 - Teaching Reading, Writing and Grammar - ESL
Course Description
Explore both theoretical and practical aspects of specific skills in learning a second language. Review what is known about the reading and writing process including communicating well to be heard and understood, and reading and writing for specific purposes. Next review what is known about teaching grammar in a second language while concentrating on pedagogical techniques. Cover critical and innovative approaches to grammar and learn specific strategies for teaching grammar in a second language. Finally, cover systematic and principled procedures for teaching vocabulary.
Course Details
Broad Learning Outcomes
By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the underlying principles informing current approaches to teaching reading and writing skills in ESL
- articulate the basics of how grammar and vocabulary in English are organized systematically and
- explain the importance of this knowledge to teachers of ESL
- plan to teach grammar and vocabulary with an emphasis on the three fundamentals of meaning, form and phonology
Supporting Learning Outcomes
- You will have the opportunity to practice analyzing vocabulary and grammar for teaching purposes.
- You will practice adapting reading material for classroom use and selecting appropriate grammar, vocabulary and writing practice activities for ESL learners.
Notes
Formerly: TSL 121 Teaching Skills and Systems 1 - ESL
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites are recommended before taking this course:
- TSL 108 Linguistic Structures and TSL 120 TSL Fundamentals (completed before or during course start)
OR
- A minimum of 6 – 12 months teaching experience with adult learners or related experience working with adult learners
OR
- A degree in Education
