Approaches and Strategies of Language Teaching

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

Social Foundations of Language Education

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

Clinical Practice Seminar A

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

Teaching Practice to Support Language Learners

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

Technology Enhanced Language Instruction Design and Instruction

Build on previous teaching and learning experience in the MAT —TESOL program to establish and enhance skills to become a more creative, competent and professional instructor.

Assessment and Instruction for Diverse Language Learners

Assess practices and strategies in English language instruction with special attention to learner differences (social, cultural, physical and intellectual) that influence academic performance.

Clinical Practice Seminar B

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