This course provides theory and practice of teaching English as a second language (ESLEFL). It is designed to provide skills and knowledge for teachers who are/will be working with children identified by the federal government as limited English proficient (LEP). According to TESOL Teacher Education standards, this class
emphasizes the critical pedagogical aspects of teaching ESL/EFL and the preparation of teaching materials and tests for classroom use. The class provides training in the major ESL methodologies and techniques of teaching listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and culture. This class calls for a highly constructive class participation, critical thinking and very responsible out-of-class reading and assignment preparation.

Prerequisites: Enrollment restricted to Project ESTRELLAS Grant Participants Only.