TEFL-612 Teaching English as a Foreign Language II (3)


This course expands on the fundamental principles and theories in TEFL-610  in order to extend students' understanding of and ability to implement current practices in English language instruction. Instructional concerns, including lesson and unit planning, are examined more closely in order to prepare students to successfully work with English as a foreign language (EFL) learners in a variety of teaching contexts. Through readings and assignments students develop a practical understanding of both the "art" (i.e., instructional practice including scaffolding techniques, feedback, and error correction) and the "science" (i.e., instructional planning including unit planning, lesson design, and use of materials) of teaching within the context of communicative language teaching. Students engage in class observation, tutoring or teaching, videotaping themselves teaching a lesson, and the development of lesson and unit plans Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: TEFL-610 .

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