Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' Below is a list of the 4 courses that must be completed to secure a TESOL certificate:

Educ 420. Second Language Acquisition (SLA) Theory (3)
This course will introduce theories of second-language acquisition, including issues of acquisition of English as a second language as well
as other languages. Various theories of communication and language acquisition will be covered.

Educ 421. Intercultural Communication (3)
Taking the claim “Language is ambiguous by nature�as a starting point,
this course examines how discourse is interpreted in various cultural and linguistic contexts. Even when two people use a common language, they may use different cultural and linguistic strategies to communicate with each other. We will learn essential concepts for interacting with individuals from other cultural and linguistic backgrounds and different strategies of communication as defined by specific cultures. Covering both theory and practice of intercultural interaction, this course will enable students to examine their own and others’assumptions about language and culture. The class includes practical advice and cultural training to help students develop the cultural sensitivity essential for communication today.

Educ 422. Theory and Practice for Second Language Learning (3) This course presents the application of SLA theories in relationship to teaching, and reviews methods and materials needed for ESL instruction in a regular classroom and in a pullout program. This course will demonstrate the knowledge of fundamental concept sand practices of ESL instruction with an emphasis on instructional materials and strategies. Participants will be able to identify appropriate materials and resources to be used with students at each level of English Proficiency.

Educ 423. Second Language Assessment (3)
This is a broad-spectrum course around the use of assessment tools, and other evaluation measurements for diagnosis, prescription, and evaluation of students in ESL programs. Participants will learn the effective assessment practice sand support services available to ELL students. Participants will examine, explore and understand the purposes for assessment, multiple assessment models, use of evaluation techniques, scaffolding of assessments, and formal/informal assessment tools. Finally,participants will gain hands-on experience in test administration, interpretation and reporting. ...''

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