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EDUC 711 - Approaches to English Language Teaching for Adults Credits: [3]
Description: This course provides an overview of the field of adult ESOL, beginning with a description of potential students, programs, program providers, and types of adult ESOL programs. A special focus is on helping adult English learners (ELs) to transition to further education and/or career training. The course also provides guidance in designing effective learner-centered adult ESOL lessons, selecting appropriate textbooks and materials, identifying and applying effective assessment measures, and managing adult ESOL classes and dealing with challenges. In addition, we review professional program and teaching standards at the national and state level, and identify possible avenues for continuing professional development in the field.
Course ID: 102775
Prerequisite: Consent of Department
Components: Lecture
Grading Method: A-F
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