TESOL101

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Introduction to TESOL

Course Description

In this introduction to the TESOL Certificate, student will learn the essential theories and practice basic principles of teaching English as a foreign language.  The course will cover topics related to language teaching methods and approaches, principles of language acquisition, four-skill instruction, and curriculum design and materials evaluation.

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3

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1. Evaluate the applicability of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) theories, pedagogical methods, strategies, techniques, and curriculum planning to an envisioned TEFL environment.

2. Draw upon their understanding of SLA theories, pedagogical methods, strategies, techniques, and curriculum planning to design materials and learning experiences for an envisioned TEFL environment.

3. Develop a personalized teaching philosophy based on their informed preferences and the wants and needs of their students.

4. Justify the need for teaching English as a second or foreign language (TESL/TEFL) and construct a plan for obtaining employment in this field.

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