TESL 601 - Methods and Materials for TESL

TESL 601 Discussion Board Forums (6)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, students are required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 500 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge and graduate-level writing with regard to content and style. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to at least 2 classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 250 words. Current APA format must be used for bibliographical entries and in-text citations.

TESL 601 Method/Approach Analyses (6)

Students will analyze several different language methodologies and approaches for the teaching of second/foreign languages. They will outline disadvantages and advantages of each one and demonstrate understanding with an applicable classroom activity to correspond with each method/approach. Each analysis must use current APA format.

TESL 601 Language Activities (3)

Students will develop original materials to primarily teach different attributes for each of the 5 skills (1 for reading, 1 for writing, 1 for speaking, 1 for grammar and vocabulary, and 1 for listening). Each language activity must use current APA format.

TESL 601 Lesson Plan Assessment

Students will design an effective lesson plan for the second/foreign language classroom, demonstrating an understanding of various teaching strategies.