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   The purpose of this course is to give students an overview of both traditional and     innovative methods and learning principles for teaching English as a second/foreign language (TESL/TEFL).  Throughout the course of the semester, short chapters, journal articles, and other various resources (e.g., web sites, CD-ROMs) will be assigned to expand students’ knowledge about English teaching.  In addition to regular classroom activities (lectures, discussions, oral presentations), students will conduct real-world classroom observations/evaluations and Practicum in local elementary and senior/junior high schools. English teachers from local schools will also be invited to share experiences about English teaching and career preparations. After the semester, students will obtain basis for and practical experience in developing, adapting, and evaluating curricula, instructional techniques, and instructional materials for English teaching.  

　 
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Larsen-Freeman, D. (1986). Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching.  Hong-Kong: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-13-328220-1.  

Hand-Outs Packet

Finocchiaro, M. (1989). English as a Second/Foreign Language. Fourth Edition.
       Prentice-Hall.  

Brown, H. D. (1994). Teaching by Principles: An Interactive Approach to Language Pedagogy. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall Regents. ISBN 0-19-434133-X.  

Related Journals 

• TESOL Journal

• Foreign Language Annals

• TESOL Journal

• The Modern Language Journal

• TESOL Quarterly

• English Teaching Forum

• English Teaching Abstracts

• ELT Journals

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Attendance & participation ---10%  

Students are expected to attend all class sessions. Repeatedly arriving late or leaving early may be considered an absence. If you are absent for more than three times without permission, you cannot complete this course. Also, students are asked not to use beepers or cell phones during class time.

Midterm Exam on TESL Methods: 20%

Details and formats will be announced in class.

Oral presentations: 30%  

#A – TESOL Method Presentation  

Students are required to prepare a 30-40 minute presentation on the designated TESL method. Prepare handout copies for everyone in class. Submit the PowerPoint file of the presentation and the Word file of the handout to the instructor.

#B – Teaching Technique Presentation

Students will demonstrate teaching an assigned language skill for 15~20 minutes (include at least THREE different activities and ways to assess the learning outcome). Prepare handout copies for everyone in class. Upload your lesson plans to the course server.

Classroom observations/evaluations---10%  

Students will visit local elementary/high schools to observe and evaluate classroom English teaching. Details will be provided before the activity.

Practicum (Choose 國泰國小 or 新莊高中---30%)  

The purpose of this Practicum is to provide students real-world teaching experiences in local elementary or high schools. In this Practicum students will apply TESL methods learned in this course to real elementary/high school-level classroom settings. Besides, students will have contacts with English teachers and students in local schools. (Details will be provided before the activity.)