Courses

Introduction to systems of English language and language in use. Contrasts systems of English to other languages to identify issues of interest for language teachers.

Introduces a broad range of theories that inform and underpin second language learning and teaching, and the design facilitation and assessment of learning experiences, with attention to learner differences.

Overview of approaches, models and strategies in language teaching, topics include lesson planning, and implementation of the lesson for language and content area instruction.

Examine learner behavior, ability, and language to access strategies to differentiate, scaffold, and assess learning.

Introduction to components of effective teaching, including lesson and unit planning, creating a classroom environment conducive to learning, and classroom management strategies.

This course equips pre-service and in-service language teachers to be able to use action research methods to improve language education for their learners, colleagues, communities, and broader profession. Using a transformative advocacy lens, students will identify a critical problem that is related to language, language learners, or language learning, collect and analyze evidence on the issue, develop a proposal to take action on that issue.

CREDENTIAL ONLY:

First of two-course series focused on helping students translate theory to practice. Designed for students completing fieldwork required for the teaching credential.

CREDENTIAL ONLY:

Second of two-course series focused on translating theory to practice. Part B also facilitates preparation for and submission of the EdTPA.