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TESOL Methods: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

EDUC X 425.01

This practical, online introduction for TESOL educators presents methods and strategies for teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to English as Second Language learners.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Online
Starting at $748.00
As few as 8 weeks
5.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn methods for teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing to TESOL students at all levels
  • Develop skills in lesson planning, selecting materials, and designing assessments for TESOL.

About this course:

This practical, online introduction for teachers of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) presents techniques for teaching, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to English as Second Language learners. Candidates learn to assess learner demands and understand the roles played by instructors of second-language learners. Candidates learn to identify learning objectives, formulate lesson plans, employ teaching strategies, select classroom materials and design assessments for English learners at all levels.
Prerequisites
Students have to complete EDUC 825 Introduction to the TESOL Program prior to taking any other course in the TESOL Certificate program.

Course Variations

This course applies to the TESOL Certificate Program and is offered in two variations.  Certificate students may choose which variation they would like to take in order to satisfy the course requirement. Please note the quarters they are offered below to ensure you have signed up for the preferred variation.

Choose only ONE of the following course options:

Summer and Winter Quarters
Focus: Primarily Adolescents (10-19) and Adults

-OR-

Fall and Spring Quarters
Focus: Children ages 5-12

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Kris Lambert
400541
Fee:
$748.00
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Notes
Please note that while late enrollment into a course is acceptable up to three days after the course start date, it is the responsibility of each student to acquire all required books and course materials by the time they are needed in the course. Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 24, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching by Diane Larsen-Freeman

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Kris Lambert
401765
Fee:
$748.00
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Notes

This practical, online introduction for teachers of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) presents techniques for teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to younger learners of English, ages 5-12 years. Candidates learn to assess learner demands and understand the roles played by instructors of younger, emergent English learners. Candidates learn to identify learning objectives, formulate lesson plans, employ teaching strategies, select classroom materials, and design assessments for English learners, specifically for teaching children.

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 28, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: 50 Strategies for Teaching English language Learners by Adrienne Herrell & Michael Jordan

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Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.

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