Learn to Teach English as a Second Language - Class Description

History and Methods of Teaching ESL/Bilingual Education

Basic methods and techniques for teaching the English language to all proficiency levels in a multicultural classroom are introduced. In addition, task-learning to LEP students is demonstrated. Participants have the opportunity to develop lesson plans and to discuss practical applications of materials learned. Guest lecturers present effective classroom techniques. This course is part of the TESL Certificate and ELL endorsement program and is required for the certificate and/or endorsement.

Schedule Options:

Summer Intensive Course 2008 at Pacific Lutheran University or Seattle Pacific University
The summer program runs during the daytime from the last week in June through the third week of August, and is comprised of eight one-week courses. You may take all eight classes or choose only those courses of special interest to you. At SPU each course is offered for three units of quarter credit. At Pacific Lutheran University each course is offered for two units of semester credit.
History & Methods of Teaching ESL/Bilingual Education (SPU) 06/23 - 6/27/08 M -F 7 am-2 pm
History & Methods of Teaching ESL/Bilingual Education (PLU) 06/30 - 7/03/08 M, T, Th, F 8 am-4:30 pm

On-site Course at Seattle Pacific University
Spring 2008      
History & Methods of Teaching ESL/Bilingual Education 4/29 - 5/29/08 T/Th 6 pm-9 pm
Fall 2008      
History & Methods of Teaching ESL/Bilingual Education 9/16 - 10/16 T/Th 6 pm-9 pm

Online Courses: 10 weeks
Summer 2008
History & Methods of Teaching ESL/Bilingual Education 6/9-8/15/08

 

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