Course overview
In this course, students will develop a deep understanding of issues concerning social-cultural features of TESOL practices and resources and to connect it with language assessment in a TESOL setting. Students will develop a critical understanding of issues concerning the language classroom as a micro-social context and English appropriations and apply it to critiquing teaching approaches and methods in TESOL and related issues identified in a specific TESOL setting. The students will also apply theories of language teaching and assessment (including major language assessment concepts) to the design and justification of language assessment activities for a specific TESOL setting.
Course learning outcomes
- Critique micro-contextual supports and constraints for ESL/EFL/EALD teaching and issues in creating effective learning environments for TESOL
- Examine issues concerning teaching approaches and methods in TESOL
- Design assessment activities for a designated TESOL classroom through a critical and innovative application of theories of language assessment