Course Description
This is one of a group of five courses that together lead to a Douglas College Certificate in Teaching and Tutoring English to Adult Speakers of Other Languages. Students learn the theory and practice of teaching reading and writing skills to adult learners. They learn how to structure reading and writing activities and grade them to the level of the students, using resources. Students are introduced to techniques for teaching vocabulary to English as an additional language (EAL) learners. They develop classroom management and communication skills necessary to plan and teach reading, vocabulary, and writing to a specific group of adult EAL learners. The course is delivered in the hybrid format, with 2 hours/week in the classroom and 2 hours online.
Means of Assessment
Assessment will be in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. It will be based on learning outcomes and course content, and it will include, but need not be limited to, the following tasks:
- at least two in-class quizzes
- at least two reading and writing microteaching assignments
- at least one evaluation assignment of student reading, vocabulary, and/or writing
Sample grade breakdown:
- In-class quizzes worth up to 30% (total)
- Reading and writing microteaching assignments worth up to 40% (total)
- Evaluation of student reading, vocabulary, and writing skills assignment(s) worth up to 20%
- Participation worth up to 10%
- Total: 100%
Students in the program Teaching English as a Second Language are required to attain a minimum of 60% (C letter grade) in all courses.