For 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.
Touro TESOL candidates submit a Materials Critique & Redesign where candidates (1) prepare a written critique description of the material or resource, analyzing its effectiveness for ELLs and (2) based on your analysis, redesign one section/activity of the original material so that it meets the need of ELLs. The materials chosen will promote culturally and linguistically responsive classrooms and instructional practices.
Meghan Schick is a graduate student in the Touro University Masters of Education TESOL program.
This assignment helped me learn more the importance of choosing the right book for our students. As a teacher who works with the younger elementary grades, I think it is crucial to understand how to choose appropriate books that our students can comprehend. For this assignment, I focused on secondary education to familiarize myself with the texts use for students. Although I teach elementary school students, I feel that I have learned a lot of valuable information when critiquing and redesigning the text “A Long Walk to Water.”
Meghan Schick, graduate student Touro University TESOL/BLE program
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