Theories and Methods of Language Teaching and Learning

Become acquainted with the most generally accepted theoretical and methodological models of English language teaching and learning in this TEFL certificate course.

This practical class offers you pedagogical ideas on how to meet the specific needs of various:

• ages

• proficiency levels

• purposes

• skills

• contexts

You will build a repertoire of ESL and EFL classroom activities firmly embedded with well-established principles of language acquisition in a step-by-step approach to interactive language teaching.

Focus on:

• integration of skills

• learner styles and strategies and preferences

• multiple intelligences

• practical steps in lesson design

Note: A strong command of English is a prerequisite for this course. (iBT TOEFL:80, TOEIC:760) 

This is a required course for the Professional Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate program.

Course Number: LING-40110
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Teaching English as a Foreign Language

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4/5/2021 - 5/26/2021

$450

Hybrid

La Jolla

Closed

• SECTION ID:

  155389

• CLASS TYPE:

  In-class + web based.
  
  This learning experience is intentionally designed as a combination of in-class and web-based instruction. In-class meetings follow the published schedule. Students are also expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Inada, Debbie, ESL Instructor for ELI since 1988 and UCSD TEFL Certificate Program since 2006. Also taught overseas in the Dominican Republic.

  Debbie Inada has been an ESL instructor for the English Language Institute (ELI) at UCSD Extension since July 1988. She has taught ESL at all levels and in all skill areas, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking as well as grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. In addition to her extensive experience teaching ESL, Debbie has taught in UCSD's TEFL Certificate Program since 2006 and served on ELI's Curriculum and Assessment Committees since 2009. While serving on these committees, Debbie assisted in the CEA accreditation process for ELI and created libraries for reading classes at the low intermediate to intermediate levels. Debbie has also created and reviewed curriculum and written assessments for ELI. During her early years at ELI, Debbie scored TOEFL (TWE) essay...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  REQUIRED

  Theories & Methods of Language Teaching & Learning 1st
  by Debra Inada
  ISBN / ASIN: 9780100729797

  Teaching by Principles 4th
  by H. Douglas Brown
  ISBN / ASIN: 9780133925852

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

  No refunds after: 4/9/2021.
  Early Enrollment Discount: $425 ($450 if enrolled after 3/17/2021).
  

• NOTE:

  Course instruction will be delivered in-person on the days & times listed. Students must attend in-person classes. Instructor will also supplement the in-person class meetings with online resources, assignments, and tasks.

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
4/5/2021	Mon	1:00 p.m.	2:35 p.m.	Room 150, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
4/7/2021	Wed	1:00 p.m.	2:35 p.m.	Room 150, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
4/12/2021	Mon	1:00 p.m.	2:35 p.m.	Room 150, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
4/14/2021	Wed	1:00 p.m.	2:35 p.m.	Room 150, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
4/19/2021	Mon	1:00 p.m.	2:35 p.m.	Room 150, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
4/21/2021	Wed	1:00 p.m.	2:35 p.m.	Room 150, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
4/26/2021	Mon	1:00 p.m.	2:35 p.m.	Room 150, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
4/28/2021	Wed	1:00 p.m.	2:35 p.m.	Room 150, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
5/3/2021	Mon	1:00 p.m.	2:35 p.m.	Room 150, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
5/5/2021	Wed	1:00 p.m.	2:35 p.m.	Room 150, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
5/10/2021	Mon	1:00 p.m.	2:35 p.m.	Room 150, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
5/12/2021	Wed	1:00 p.m.	2:35 p.m.	Room 150, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
5/17/2021	Mon	1:00 p.m.	2:35 p.m.	Room 150, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
5/19/2021	Wed	1:00 p.m.	2:35 p.m.	Room 150, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
5/24/2021	Mon	1:00 p.m.	2:35 p.m.	Room 150, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
5/26/2021	Wed	1:00 p.m.	2:35 p.m.	Room 150, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla

7/6/2021 - 9/10/2021

$425

Online

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• SECTION ID:

  158540

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  All instruction and course materials delivered and completed online between the published course start and end dates.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  LaQua, Stephanie M, ESL instructor, TESOL Certified with 21 years of experience teaching ESL and training teachers.

  Stephanie LaQua received a Masters of Education in Second Language Acquisition from UC San Diego and has 21 years of experience as an ESL instructor, teacher-trainer and administrator. Since 1999, LaQua has taught second language acquisition, TEFL methodology, speaking, listening and pronunciation and grammar in the UC San Diego Extension TEFL Certification Program through the English Language Institute. She has also taught in the TESOL Certificate program in the Education Department at UC San Diego Extension specializing in Cross Cultural Language and Diversity (CLAD) and language acquisition classes for 9 years. She also trained K-12 teachers in language development strategies for the Riverside County Office of Education. LaQua developed curriculum...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  REQUIRED

  Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching 3rd
  by Diane Larsen-Freeman
  ISBN / ASIN: 9780194423601

  Fifty Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners 6th
  by Adrienne Herrell and Michael Jordan
  ISBN / ASIN: 9780134986616

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

  No refunds after: 7/10/2021.
  Early Enrollment Discount: $425 ($450 if enrolled after 6/16/2021).
  

• NOTE:

  This is an Online Asynchronous course. All instruction and course materials delivered and completed online between the published course start and end dates. You will have access to your course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed, if you enroll on or after the published start date. To login to your course, go to your MyExtension account, select My Courses, select this course and then click the link that appears under Online Provider.

• DATE & LOCATION:

  7/6/2021 - 9/10/2021
  extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.