CONT891: TESL Part 2

Teaching English as a Second Language Part 2 introduces you to the principles of teaching and learning a second language. The main objective of the course is to introduce you to the principles of communicative language teaching (CLT), a leading methodology used in today's language classrooms.

In this course you will have the opportunity to

• identify current trends in the field of second language education
• differentiate between first language acquisition and second language learning
• demonstrate knowledge of the main methods in the history of second language learning
• explain the theory behind the communicative language teaching (CLT
• interpret the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs)
• apply the CLT principles to teaching a second language (e.g., teaching grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, pragmatics, task-based learning
• recognize the main principles of blended learning
• create awareness of the importance of technology in the development of language skills
• show knowledge of the main principles of assessment including portfolio-based assessment (PBLA)
• create learning tasks and assessment tools that incorporate the CLT principles, including unit or module planning
• identify the needs of different learners, such as literacy learners and international students in Canada
• critically examine the issues of diversity and inclusion in the field of second language education
• recognize opportunities for professional networking and professional development

A 30 hour practicum is required to complete this course. Please contact professionalstudies@queensu.ca for more information.