Touro University TESOL Candidate Carolyn Ciccarello’s Method Presentation for EDPN 673

EDPN 673 Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language

This course provides a historical overview of second language acquisition theories and teaching methods. Students learn how to apply current approaches, methods and techniques, with attention to the effective use of materials, in teaching English as a second language. Students will engage in the planning and implementation of standards-based ESL instruction which includes differentiated learning experiences geared to students’ needs. Emphasis is placed on creating culturally responsive learning environments. Includes 15 hours of field work.

The assignment for EDPN 673,was for Teacher candidates (TCs) will plan, record on video teaching a brief mini- lesson to a specific ENL audience in a specifically designed approach to language learning found in the Richards and Rodgers text, i.e. Communicative Language Learning, Total Physical Response etc. Candidates will first introduce their assigned method including the general approach, syllabus and other aspects, they will then demonstrate their mini lesson they planned online through PPT, video and upload all the artifacts plus a paper submission of no more than 2 pages excluding references. 1.5 line spacing normal margins. New York times or similar font. Any content area can be selected to demonstrate the lesson such as PowerPoint, materials, and realia.

Part 1 – Video, Part 2 – PPT, Part 3 – paper explaining the mini lesson.

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Touro University TESOL Candidate Carolyn Ciccarello received her Bachelor’s degree in Childhood/Special Education from Suny Old Westbury, Long Island. She is pursuing pursuing a Master’s degree in TESOL at Touro University. She lives in Brooklyn and currently works as a Special Education Consultant teacher on Long Island.

Carolyn Ciccarello’s Method Presentation Video

For my video presentation, I chose to focus on the practice/application section of the lesson using the direct method and the communicative language teaching approach (CLT). I believe that combining the direct method and CLT approach will be beneficial for students for several reasons. For the direct method, I incorporate vocabulary words in which I use pictures so students could make meaningful connections and I provide examples of how each word can be used in a sentence. Richards & Roger (2014) points out that through the direct method “Knowing words could be used to teach new vocabulary, using mime, demonstration, and pictures” (p. 9). Teaching new vocabulary to students increases their vocabulary and verbal skills so they can choose more precise words when communicating with others.

Carolyn Ciccarello, Touro University TESOL Candidate

Method Presentation Google Slides Link: Carolyn Ciccarello’s Slide Presentation for Method’s Presentation