Teaching English to ESOL Learners

Content:

• Introduction Email
• What defines a young language learner
• What defines an ESOL teacher
• Defining ESOL
• Child social, intellectual and physical development

Content:

• Chomsky’s Theory
• Kroshen’s learning acquisition process
• Pinker’s Study
• Historical processes
• Principles and theories of second language acquisition
• Major contributors to second language teaching
• Identify instructional approaches with theories

Content:

• Cortes Contextual Interaction Model
• Learning another language
• Principles of language learning
• Teacher and student attitudes
• Intercultural orientation
• Trends and issues related to learning a second language

Content:

• The English language
• Sociolinguistic principles related to the development of the English language
• Teaching intonation and accent training
• An overview of Morphology and phonology principles
• Defining semantics, pragmatics, syntax and discourse

Content:

• Understanding cultural differences
• Promoting cultural sensitivity
• Social differences and principles
• Defining cultural boundaries
• Effective parental and student communication

Content:

• CLT Approach
• PPP Approach
• The Silent Way Approach
• The Grammar Translation Approach
• The Natural Approach
• Total Physical Response (TPR)

Content:

• Overview of ELT approaches and methods within the classroom
• Using play, drama, stories and games
• Integrating the students’ native language within activities
• Instructional strategies and techniques

Content:

• Basic curriculum design
• Teaching speaking, listening and reading skills
• Implementing speaking, listening and reading exercises

Content:

• Teaching grammar skills: Sentence structure
• Teaching writing skills
• Implementing these skills within the classroom

Content:

• Overview of resources and suggested websites
• Final exam (lesson plan) including the four major components: listening, speaking, reading and writing