ENG 431 - Principles and Practices of TESOL

Description:
Focuses on research, theories, and approaches relevant to the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. ENG 431 and ENG 531 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ENG 304 or ENG 320 or by permission.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Plan and modify instruction to assure learner engagement and achievement.
Explain how to create supportive environments that promote respectful classroom interactions and engage all learners in purposeful language learning.
Differentiate between formative and summative assessment strategies used to promote the continuous intellectual and linguistic development of each learner.
Incorporate in lesson plans evidence of knowing who learners are and understanding how their communities, heritages, and goals shape learning and expectations of learning.
Demonstrate proficiency in social, business/workplace or academic English, with attention to the four traditional skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Articulate processes by which learners acquire a new language in and out of classroom settings.
Design lessons to help learners acquire the language they need to successfully communicate in the subject or content areas they want/need to learn about.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/5/18

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