Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
BEDU-0002
Organization:
Bridge Education Group
Location:
Classroom-based
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 course objective is to provide the essential theoretical knowledge in second language acquisition, basic linguistics, methods, and strategies to effectively teach English as a foreign language.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze the personal characteristics and habits of successful teachers and learners
  • Identify the characteristics of effective classroom instructions and strategies
  • Give examples of some strategies to integrate more than one skill in a language lesson
  • Group common behaviors that frequently vary between cultures, such as physical contact during greetings, and articulate potential adaptations needed
  • Apply study techniques to language learning though metacognitive strategies to promote student autonomy and success
  • Formulate some effective lesson sequences
  • Outline the components that thorough plans should include
  • Develop effective suggestions on designing and implementing video and computer-enhanced lessons

General Topics:

  • The roles of the teacher and learner
  • Classroom management
  • Language systems and skills
  • History and spelling of English
  • Second language acquisition
  • Testing for the EFL/ESL student
  • Culture and the EFL/ESL classroom
  • Receptive and productive language skills
  • Teaching vocabulary and grammar
  • Phonology of English
  • Planning lessons
  • Visual aids, activities, games and computer assisted language learning
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials