Introduction to TESOL
EDST 140
Spring 2026
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01
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| Crosslisting:
ENGL 143L, WRCT 140L |
This Community-Engaged Learning course will explore social issues, classroom management, and current debates related to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), as well as learning languages in general. The course introduces the ¿best practices¿ of TESOL through current research, practical assignments, and students¿ reflection on their experience teaching English over the course of the semester. Students will critique existing materials, create their own lesson plans and activities, and conduct teaching demonstrations for our class. Working with community partners, students will also complete 20 hours of teaching/tutoring English Language Learners. This course fulfills both the pedagogy and practicum requirements for the Education Studies major and minor. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA WRCT |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Civic Engagement Minor)(Education Studies Minor)(Education Studies)(English) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Sample readings
- Swan & Smith (2001). Learner English: A Teacher¿s Guide to Interference and Other Problems
- Kanno & Varghese (2010). Immigrant and Refugee ESL Students¿ Challenges to Accessing Four-Year College Education: From Language Policy to Educational Policy. Journal of Language, Identity and Education, 9 (5)
- Smith (2022) What Does it Mean to Tutor? Conceptualizing Tutoring with a Commitment to Social Justice in Preservice Teacher Education
- Connecticut Seal of Biliteracy, Connecticut State Department of Education
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Examinations and Assignments:
Teaching portfolio of lesson plans; tutoring reports; written statement of teaching philosophy; midterm reflection; presentation of final project |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course requires 20 hours of community engaged learning beyond the time spent preparing and attending class. This course fulfills both the pedagogy and practicum requirements for the Education Studies major and minor. |
| Instructor(s): Hepford,Elizabeth (Beth) Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 16 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 4 | | |
| Seats Available: 16 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 4 | FR: 4 |
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