TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS FOR TESOL
Supervised practice in the use of current techniques and materials in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages, including peer and community teaching with videotaped sessions.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: ENGL 415 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze methods for English language teaching, focusing on theory, rationale, techniques, and materials. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Observe and evaluate English language classroom instruction, assessing time management, clarity of directions, and effectiveness of error correction and feedback. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Discuss and apply key principles of teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) in instructional settings. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Teach or co-teach an English language course, applying instructional techniques and engaging with learners. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Assess personal teaching strengths and areas for growth through instructor feedback, self-evaluation, and reflective writing. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Design and share engaging and effective English language teaching materials and activities with peers. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Explore the TESOL field, identifying key professional expectations and career opportunities within it. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze methods for English language teaching, focusing on theory, rationale, techniques, and materials. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Observe and evaluate English language classroom instruction, assessing time management, clarity of directions, and effectiveness of error correction and feedback. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Discuss and apply key principles of teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) in instructional settings. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Teach or co-teach an English language course, applying instructional techniques and engaging with learners. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Assess personal teaching strengths and areas for growth through instructor feedback, self-evaluation, and reflective writing. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Design and share engaging and effective English language teaching materials and activities with peers. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Explore the TESOL field, identifying key professional expectations and career opportunities within it. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027