Methods I: Survey of Best Practices in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Offered by University of Maryland, Baltimore County, English Language Center (link: http://www.umbc.edu/elc/ )
This course is designed to provide participants with current methodologies associated with teaching English language learners (ELL's)of different ages in various learning contexts. Participants will discuss and practice a wide variety of strategies and techniques for teaching English to speakers of other languages. While exploring best practices for teaching listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, participants will learn how to create an effective and communicative language classroom for all ELL's. In addition, participants will examine best practices in teaching English in the 21st century, and how the use of English incorporates modern technologies.