Educat
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Curriculum and Instruc ion
In Teaching English as a Second Language
REGULAR SUMMER SEMESTER
19814
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INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Gloria Sampson
Wednesdays,
5:30 - 9:20
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LOCATION: ?
On Campus
OBJECTIVES:
In this course you will learn to prepare lesson plans for the teaching of English
as a second language in the context of themes. The themes will contain materials
and activities which are appropriate for learners of a specific age. Besides em-
bodying language objectives, the themes will embody motor, skill, cognitive or
other general educational objectives appropriate for specific learners. You may
choose to analyze and prepare materials on any level: preschool, primary, upper
elementary, junior high, senior high or adult. You will also learn what kinds of
criteria can be used to evaluate second language textbooks.
OUTLINE OF TOPICS:
Each topic will consist of one-half lecture by the instructor and one-half workshop
activities to be carried out by members of the class during the class periods.
1.
Approaches to the teaching of English as a second language.
2.
Planning and implementing pronunciation lessons.
3.
Unit planning through themes. From sentence to discourse. The four skills.
14. Functions and forms in language. Structuring and sequencing functional and
formal input to the learners: the organization of units and lessons.
5.
Review of English grammar.
6.
Teaching vocabulary inthe.context of themes.
7.
The writing process.
8.
Evaluating textbooks.
9.
Assessment and testing.
TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Each assignment and exam is worth
20
of the total grade.)
1.
Lesson plans for pronunciation and listening comprehension.
2.
Lesson plans for teaching syntax and vocabulary.
3.
Mid-term exam.
El I I B IL ITY
Pre-requisite: You must have already taken an undergraduate course in linguistics.
No courses in education are required as pre-requisites.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:
Savignon, Sandra J. Communicative Competence: Theory and Classroom Practice.
Addison-Wesley Pub. Co.,
1983
Ministry of Citizenship & Culture. Handbook of English Grammar for Teachers of
English as a Second Language. Toronto, Ont.
Ministry of Citizenship & Culture: The Sound System of English for Teachers of Eng-
lish as a Second Language. Toronto, Ont.