engl. 6100 - syllabus 2014 theories & principles in tesl

Inter American University of Puerto RicoSan Germán Campus

Department of Languages and LiteraturesGraduate Program - M. A. TESL

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: Theories and principles of TESL

Course: Engl. 6100 Professor: Dr. J. SellasCRN: 8442 Office: Phraner Hall # 310 (3rd. floor)Summer I: June (2014-50) Office Hours: M – R 1:30 – 2:00 p.m.Day & Time: M – F 10:00 – 12:15 p.m. or by arrangement Credits: 3 Office Phone: 264-1912 Ext. 7493E-Mail #1: Blackboard E-Mail #2: [email protected]

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION

Analysis of the tradit ional and innovating approaches, methodologies and trends in the teaching of English as a second language. Analysis of how these agree with recent f indings on the nature of language and with language teaching and learning, specifically when learning English as a second language.

III. OBJECTIVES

A. Terminal Objectives: By the end of the semester the students will be able to:

1. Analysis of the current educational philosophy that guides the teaching and learning process of ESL.

2. Analysis of theoretical foundations that guide the teaching and learning process of ESL.

3. Analysis of the major approaches that guide the teaching and learning process of ESL.

4. Analysis of the major principles and tenets that guide the teaching and learning process of ESL.

5. Analysis of the current and traditional language teaching methodology for ESL.6. Analysis of recent findings in the field of ESL teaching and learning.

B. Specific Objectives:

After appropriate instruction, the students will:

1. Discuss and understand the history and main problems encountered in teaching English as a second language.

2. Discuss and understand the current literature related to ESL.3. Analyze and state reflective opinions related to relevant ideas presented in class.4. Demonstrate successful integration of major theoretical principles to guide the

teaching and learning process in the ESL Classroom.5. Comprehend and use effectively current and traditional assessment techniques

for ESL.

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6. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate, adapt, prepare, and use effectively materials in the ESL Classroom.

7. Comprehend the importance technology to enhance the ESL Classroom.8. Comprehend the importance of using Communicative Approaches, Methods, and techniques for linguistic skill development.9. Comprehend the importance Curricular Issues that are relevant to the ESL

Classroom.

IV. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:

Richards, J .C. & Rodgers, T.S. (2001). Approaches and methods in language teaching (2 n d . Ed.) Cambridge, NY: Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 0-521-00843-3

RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS:

Brown, H. D. (2001). Teaching by principles: An interactive approach to language pedagogy (2nd. Ed.). White Plains, NY: Addison Wesley Longman, Inc. ISBN: 0-13-028283-9

Brown, H.D. (2000). Principles of language teaching (4 t h . ) . White Plains, NY: Addison Wesley Longman, Inc. ISBN: 0-13-017816-0

Mitchell , R. & Myles, F. (2004). Second language learning theories (2n d . Ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press, Inc. ISBN: 0-340-80766-0

IV. COURSE EVALUATION:

Attendance & Lecture Reflections……………………….……………..….….……..20%Article Review # 1 – “ESL Theories & Principles”…………………....…..….…….20%Article Review # 2 – “ESL Methodology”…….……………………....…..….…….20%Theory to Practice - Personal Teaching Paradigm ………………..…………….…..20%Pre/Post Test (Open Notebook)…………………………………………………… 20%

100%Supplementary Texts

I . ESL Curriculum:

Glatthorn, A. A. (1987). Curriculum leadership. Glenview, Il: Scott, Foreman and Company.

Graves, K. (2000). Designing language courses: A guide for teachers. Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle Publishers.

Kemp, J. E., Morrison, G. R., & Ross, S. M. (1999). Designing effective instruction (2nd ed.). New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Mallery, A. L. (1999). Creating a catalyst for thinking: The integrated curriculum. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

Oliva, P. F. (1997). Developing the curriculum (4th ed.). New York, NY: Addison Wesley Longman, Inc.

Ornstein, A. C., & Hunkins, F. P. (1998). Curriculum: Foundations, principles, and issues (3rd. ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn Bacon.

Sowell, E. J. (2000). Curriculum: An integrative introduction (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc.

Tanner, D. & Tanner, L. (1995). Curriculum development: Theory into practice (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc.

II . ESL Teaching Methodology:

Blair, R. W. (1982). Innovative approaches to language teaching. Rowley, MA: Newbury House Publishers, Inc.

Bruner, J. T. (1993). Schools for thought: A science of learning in the classroom. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press.

Gebhard, J. G. (1996). Teaching English as a foreign or second language. Ann Arbor, MI: The University of Michigan Press.

Glover, J. A., Ronning, R. R., & Bruning R. H. (1990). Cognitive psychology for teachers. New York, NY: Macmillan Publishing Company.

Krahen, S. D. (1987). Principles and practice in second language acquisition. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall Inc.

Long, M. H., & Richards, J. C. (1987). Methodology in TESOL: A book of readings. Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle Publishers.

McKeachie, W. J. (1999). McKeachie’s teaching tips: Strategies, research, and theory for college and university professors. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Richards, J. C., & Lockhart, C. (1996). Reflective teaching in second language classrooms. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.

III . ESL Assessment:

Bailey, K. M. (1998). Learning about language assessment: Dilemmas, decisions, and directions. Albany, NY: Heinle & Heinle Publishers.

Douglas, D. (2000). Assessing languages for specific purposes. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.

Ekbatani, G., & Pierson, H. (2000). Learner-directed assessment ESL. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Law, B., Eckes, M. (1995). Assessment and ESL: On the yellow big road to the withered of oz. Winnipeg, Canada: Peguis Publishers.

IV. ESL Activities & Materials: Bouchard, M. (2001). ESL smart!: Ready-to-use life skills & academic activities for grades k-8West Nyack, NY: The Center for Applied Research in Education.

Einhorn, K. (2001). Easy & engaging ESL activities and mini-books for every classroom. New York, NY: Scholastics Professional Books.

Ford, C. M. (1997). 101 bright ideas: ESL activities for all ages. New York, NY: Addison Wesley Longman, Inc.

Forte, I., & Pangle, M. A. (2001). ESL content-based language: Games, puzzles, and inventive exercises. Nashville, TN: Incentive Publications, Inc.

Josel, C. A. (1994). Ready-to use ESL activities for every month of the school year. West Nyack, NY: The Center for Applied Research in Education.

Wright, A., Betteridge, D., & Buckby, M. (1983). Games for language learning. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.

V. Department of Education, ESL Documents:

Department of Education. (2000). Standards of excellence English program. Santurce, PR: Printing Services Division of the Department of Education.

Department of Education. (1994). English program curriculum guide. Santurce, PR: Printing Services Division of the Department of Education.

Department of Education. (2003). Curricular Framework: English Program. PR: Panamericana Formas e Impresos S.A.

COURSE SCHEDULE – ENGL. 6100

MEETING DATE TOPIC SOURCE

1Monday, June 2

Presentation of Course SyllabusIntroduction to Course Work

Explanation & Distribution of AssignmentsCourse Syllabus

2 Tuesday, June 3

Distribution & Discussion of Assessment InstrumentsOverview of Course

Approach, Method, & TechniqueTextbook

3 Wednesday, June 4

Curriculum Foundations in Language Teaching Linguistic Skill Development Linguistic Skill Assessment Rubrics Ling. Skill Measurement, Proficiency, & Grading

Lecture

4 Thursday, June 5

Part IMajor trends in twentieth-century language teaching A brief history of language teaching The nature of approaches and methods in language teaching The oral approach and situational language teaching The audio-lingual method

TextbookPages 1 – 70

5 Friday,June 6

Oral Presentation of 4 Articles via Blackboard English SLA Theoretical Foundations & Principles English SLA Methodology

(Prepare Bibliography page for classmates & professor)(Provide professor with an E-Copy of each article)

Submit all work via Blackboard

Article Select ionDue Date

(2 per Topic)2010 and Up

MEETING DATE TOPIC SOURCE

6 Monday, June 9

Part IIAlternative approaches and methods

Total physical response The silent way Community language learning


7 Tuesday, June 10

Part II Alternative approaches and methods Suggestopedia Whole language Mult iple Intel l igences


8 Wednesday, June 11

Article Reviews“ESL Theoretical Foundations & Principles”

(Oral & Written Presentations via BB)

3 Presentations(15 minutes Max.)

Handouts

9 Thursday, June 12




Handouts

10 Friday, June 13




Handouts

11 Monday, June 16

Part II Alternative approaches and methods Neurol inguist ic programming The lexical approach Competency-based language teaching


12 Tuesday, June 17

Part III Current communicative approaches Communicative language teaching The natural approach



Article Reviews“ESL Methodology”



Handouts

14 Thursday, June 19




Handouts

15 Friday, June 20




Handouts

16 Monday, June 23

Part III Current communicative approaches Cooperative language learning Content-based instruction Task-based language teaching The post-method era


17 Tuesday, June 24

Final Presentation“ESL - Personal Teaching Paradigm”

(PowerPoint Presentations via BB)


Handouts





Handouts

19 Thursday, June 26




Handouts

20 Friday, June 27

FINAL EXAM PERIODPost Test – Open Notebook

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW “W” THURDAY, JUNE 26, 2014