TSL 505

Language Curriculum Design and Implementation

This course equips students with the skills necessary to make informed decisions when designing and implementing English as a second or other language (ESOL) curriculum. Topics include curriculum, syllabus and lesson planning with emphasis upon observable performance objectives, lesson stages and principles of effective ESOL lesson construction; effective procedures for choosing, editing and managing ESOL lesson content; long-term lesson planning; teacher roles in the classroom; and principles and techniques for teaching mixed-proficiency levels.

Units: 3.0