Methods and Materials for ESL Course Information
EDUB 651 Methods and Materials for ESL
Course Description
In this course, candidates explore effective instructional methods and curriculum design for teaching English as a Second Language. Current approaches to English language teaching, as well as reflection on new insights from research in second language acquisition, are examined.
Week 1
Lecture: Traditional Methods
Outcomes
- Examine three different traditional methods of teaching language
- Examine how to execute the three different methods
- Examine the techniques and strategies that are incorporated in the respective methods
- Evaluate the pros and cons of each method of teaching
Week 2
Lecture: Traditional Methods (continued)
Week 3
Lecture: Progressive Methods
Outcomes
- Analyze how research in cognitive psychology caused a revolution in how we teach languages
- Understand that progressive methods of teaching languages are more student-centered, interactive, and functional
- Compare and contrast the various methods in order to see similarities and differences within them
Week 4
Lecture: Progressive Methods (continued)
Week 5
Lecture: Content Area Methods
Outcomes
- Examine how language teaching methods are different from content area methods
- Analyze her/his curriculum to ensure that attention is given equally to the acquisition of the English language along with the acquisition of content knowledge
- Examine her/his teaching to reflect on which methods guide her/his pedagogy
Week 6
Lecture: Content Area Methods (continued)
Week 7
Lecture: Curriculum Design
Outcomes
- Examine the characteristics of a strong lesson plan format
- Understand the differences between a thematic unit, an interdisciplinary unit, and cross-disciplinary connections within the curriculum
- Begin to map the curriculum
Week 8
Lecture: Materials and Modifications for the ESL Classroom
Outcomes
- Incorporate various types of materials that will help ESL students in their mainstream classrooms
- Examine the importance of curriculum modifications and accommodations for the ESL student
- Closely observe how to conduct textbook adaptations
The course description, objectives and learning outcomes are subject to change without notice based on enhancements made to the course. October 2011
