Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

BEDU-0002

Organization:

Bridge Education Group

Location:

Online

Length:

Self-paced. 12 weeks (120 hours)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate	6	teaching English as a foreign language

Description

Objective:

The Core Curriculum of the BridgeTEFL online program is a reading and viewing-based course providing a broad introduction to methodology for teaching English to adult speakers of other languages with emphasis given to teaching in classrooms in countries where English is not the dominant language - an English as a foreign language context. While the emphasis is on methodology, other aspects of English language teaching, such as varied cultural contexts, will also be addressed. At the end of each module of the course, participants are expected to be able to produce plans and analysis that demonstrate understanding of the principles illustrated.

Learning Outcomes:

describe some specific techniques to manage classrooms as effectives workplaces for teachers and students
give examples of strategies for effectively prompting students and/or eliciting information from them
categorize English into language systems (vocabulary, grammatical structure, phonology, and function) and into language skills (speaking, writing, listening, and reading)
identify the elements of a language analysis stage, including addressing meaning, phonology, and form of target language points
describe the different purposes for testing within a classroom and reasons for testing English language learners
apply appropriate terminology to discuss culture's impact and discover some strategies and tips to encourage behaviors and attitudes that contribute to a successful teaching experience abroad
formulate some effective lesson sequences or formats for strengthening reading and listening skills
describe some strategies and tips for the successful implementation of those lesson sequences
formulate some effective lesson sequences for strengthening speaking and writing skills
propose some strategies and tips for the successful implementation of those lesson sequences
identify aspects of vocabulary study and describe how to establish a context and clarify a word's meaning, form, and function
propose some strategies and tips for eliciting words and checking word meaning
assess their current level of grammar expertise
indicate effective elements of a language focus stage, one stage in an effective grammar lesson by proposing some strategies and tips for the successful implementation of those elements
identify the elements of phonology, including pronunciation of phonemes, sound of symbol correlation and disconnection, word and sentence stress, and intonation patterns
give examples of some specific strategies that can support students' progress in phonology
define the qualities that make lesson objectives student-centered and measurable
review and analyze sample lesson plans as models and examples
examine how activities and games can be adapted to provide meaningful stages of English lessons
develop effective suggestions on designing and implementing video and computer-enhanced lessons
identify and explain morphemes, words, parts of speech, and tenses to a wide range of English language learners
recognize the need for differentiation of how to teach grammar based on individual class objectives
identify and differentiate current education strategies to design EFL/ESL lesson plans for a range of young learners
identify and apply current adult learning characteristics and educational theories to design lesson plans that meet business English class goals and objectives
analyze the personal characteristics and habits of successful teachers and learners