ADS 216 - Issues in TESOL

2 Continuing Education Units (CEU). This course is not for Credit(s).

This continuing education course is designed to prepare students to design and deliver ESL and EFL instruction that targets specific need s. Topics to be covered include: assessment and evaluation, support for diverse learners, pronunciation, administrative matters in TESOL, and professional development.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to:

1. design assessments and evaluations appropriate for various purposes in English language
instruction;
2. describe best practices in providing student feedback;
3. differentiate instruction for multiple levels/needs;
4. develop strategies to promote learners’ autonomy and skill development;
5. explain approaches for working with content instructors to develop materials and
activities for English language learners;
6. apply core principles of teaching pronunciation;
7. formulate strategies to address affective and administrative needs in instruction,
including ESL classroom management; and
8. discuss the role of professional development for ESL instructors.