LING 679
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TESOL Supervision-Administration Practicum
Linguistics
College of Humanities
Course Description
Actual fieldwork in TESOL settings involving supervision, in-service training, and program administration.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Resource Folder
Learning Outcome
Create a resource folder with three lesson plans (complete with materials) focused on a common theme in ESL adult education (i.e. shopping, transportation, occupations, food, etc.)
Title
ELC Member Interview
Learning Outcome
Understand the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of a member of the ELC Executive Council by interviewing him/her and presenting an oral report outlining ways in which the person’s position has helped him/her develop professionally.
Title
Proficiency Testing
Learning Outcome
Perform oral proficiency testing necessary to place the ESL CORE students into appropriate level classes.
Title
Administration Research
Learning Outcome
Read and discuss relevant research that reviews the principles and practices involved in effectively supervising and administrating English language programs
Title
Social Gathering
Learning Outcome
Plan and carryout a social gathering (midterm or final party) for a group of 100 ESL learners.
Title
Presentation
Learning Outcome
Prepare and present a professional in-service presentation on a topic relevant to the needs of novice ESL teachers.
Title
Business Plan
Learning Outcome
Create a business plan for some type of ESL/EFL business (i.e. language school, TOEFL Preparation Program, etc.) complete with an executive summary, program description, income statement, cost analysis, technology used, and operations.
Title
Observation and Mentoring
Learning Outcome
Learn how to observe and mentor student teachers participating in a practicum experience.
Title
Website Reviews
Learning Outcome
Review websites of multiple English language programs to understand how location, student demographics, program characteristics, and operations influence program structure.
