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English as a Second Language1 Credit Online Graduate Course? Teacher Education InstituteCourse DescriptionThe focus of this course is to provide educators with an overview of the methodologies and theories suggested to teach English to second language learners. Students will participate in several assignments that reinforce the concepts and strategies found within the course modules and must see websites including the application of these strategies through the development of lesson plans. Course ObjectivesExplain historical processes that have influenced the development of the English language.Create lesson plans that celebrate cultural differences and promote cultural awareness in students.Discuss major researchers and their contributions to the field of second language learning and teaching.Select approaches related to language learning.Integrate selected theory into classroom and teaching strategies.Examine various ESOL Program models.Plan appropriate use of ESOL Teaching Strategies.Create lesson plans for classroom use based various language learning approaches.Time RequirementsEnglish as a Second Language is a three module, one credit graduate level course that runs over four weeks online.Hardware & Computer Skills RequirementsParticipants should possess basic word processing skills and have Internet access with an active e-mail account. Participants are expected to have a basic knowledge of how to use a Web browser such as Google Chrome, Mozzilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer.Course MaterialsOnline readings and Web site reviews (including journal articles and best practices from the body of educational research) will be assigned during the course to enhance learning. These readings will be presented as annotated Web sites within the course content.Module OutlineModule One:History of English LanguageObjective: ??? Explain historical processes that have influenced the development of the English language.Create lesson plans that celebrate cultural differences and promote cultural awareness in students.Contents:History of EnglishTerminologyWhy Learn EnglishThe Teacher’s RoleModule Two: TheoriesObjective:Discuss major researchers and their contributions to the field of second language learning and teaching.Select approaches related to language learning.Integrate selected theory into classroom and teaching strategies.Contents: ChomskyPiagetVygotskySchumann’s Acculturation ModelKrashen’s Monitor ModelGrammar TranslationAudio LingualismCognitive CodeThe Direct MethodThe Natural ApproachTotal Physical ResponseModule Three: Approaches to Teaching LanguageObjective:Examine various ESOL Program models.Plan appropriate use of ESOL Teaching Strategies.Create lesson plans for classroom use based various language learning approaches.Contents:ESLSheltered English Newcomer ProgramsTransitional Bilingual EducationDevelopmental Bilingual Education ProgramsDual Language ProgramsTeaching StrategiesGradingAssignmentPointsGrading ScaleReading, Assignments/Reflections0529-27ALesson Plans2426-24BTotal Points2923-21CStudents RequirementsComplete all reading, lesson plans and reflection assignments. ................
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