After taking Linguistics 577, you will be prepared to begin teaching English to speakers of other languages as well as take additional courses towards a TESOL degree at BYU. More specifically, you will- have a positive attitude toward the teaching of English as a second or foreign language.
- look forward to future TESOL teaching experiences (and course work) with enthusiasm and excitement.
- realize that you still have much more to learn about TESOL methods, materials, content, etc.
- understand the major methodological decisions you must make in any ESOL course, as well as the possible teaching options you can pursue.
- have gained (through reading and observation) an introductory "taste" of teaching. (Note: Because 577 is an introductory, survey course, coverage of these areas will necessarily be rather shallow. More advanced, follow-up courses exist that you will take later in the program.)
- possess a basic capability for observing and analyzing teaching processes in order to be a continually improving, "reflective" teacher.
- be able to select or create appropriate materials for teaching ESOL to various types of students in different teaching situations.
- In sum, when faced with the prospect of teaching ESOL, you will know . . .
- WHAT to teach (content, objectives, course design, etc.),
- HOW to teach (methods, techniques, classroom management, etc.), and
- WITH WHAT materials (commercial or teacher-made),
- and you will meet that challenge with well-earned confidence and enthusiasm.
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