The development and assessment of reading, writing and academic skills, and the politics of literacy will also be addressed. This course covers the nature of oral communication. Gain an awareness of the form, meaning and use of spoken English and how to present language to learners most effectively. Learn about the principles of teaching listening and speaking, use of authentic materials, and the assessment of oral proficiency and listening comprehension. Learn strategies for teaching pronunciation.
Emphasis is put on developing classroom practices that maximize student participation.
This course will provide ESL teachers with an understanding of the principles of needs assessment and course design and give them the tools they need to develop courses which are tailored to the language and learning needs of their students. Participants will learn how to develop different types of curricula, including English for special purposes and content-based courses. Participants will create curricula and materials for use in their own programs. Learn how to conduct valid formal and informal assessment of ESL learners. Develop authentic assessment tools for academic and workplace settings.