EDUC 539 - Second Language Teaching: Methods and Materials I

(3 credits)

The primary purpose of this three credit course is to prepare students to teach English as a second language by creating a discourse for research-based theories of teaching methodologies for second language learners. The course will focus on the teaching skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing; classroom management; lesson planning, activities and the development and selection of materials. Candidate will utilize PA Academic Standards, English Language Proficiency Standards and Can-Do descriptors. The course will discuss underlying principles and characteristics of various approaches, methods, techniques, activities, and materials available for teaching English as a second language; as well as, exploration into digital tools and references. Minimum of fifteen hours of clinical field experience required. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 537, EDUC 538