In this course, students will focus on the theory and best practice instructional methodology, and resources used for the teaching of listening and speaking skills to English language learners. The course also introduces students to a variety of skills, strategies and resources for enhancing the teaching and learning of listening and speaking skills. Students are introduced to basic assessment tools for the evaluation of speaking and listening skills and the potential uses of technology in the ESL/EFL classroom.
Prerequisites
TESO 1101 taken prior or concurrently.
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What you will learn
- Communicative language teaching – theory and methodology
- Productive and receptive language skills
- Designing effective Listening and Speaking Lessons and Evaluation of lessons/materials
- Designing effective guiding and comprehension questions
- Presenting a listening and speaking activity/lesson
- Language errors and the role of correction in the listening and speaking classroom
- Assessing listening and speaking skills
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.