Post-secondary classrooms and other adult learning environments are more linguistically and culturally diverse than ever before. In this course, students will explore issues, learn skills and reflect on attitudes and values in order to create a supportive learning environment for all students. Students will learn foundational concepts in TESOL (Teaching English as a Second or Other Language) and strategies to support the needs of multilingual learners. They will also apply these concepts and strategies in lesson and course planning for their specific learning and teaching contexts. The focus of this course is on the practical strategies and techniques for teaching multilingual learners in discipline specific content courses.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Second language acquisition (SLA)
TESOL key concepts: terminology, methodologies & approaches (content-based instruction)
TESOL assessment principles
Language proficiency levels
English language entrance requirements and equivalencies
Language & culture
Approaches to working with multilingual learners: asset-based vs. deficit models
UDL principles and strategies
Equity in the Learning Environment
Advocacy (for self & learners)
Developing a personal learning network (PLN) & strengthening resource & referral skills
Constructive alignment
Lesson planning
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.
Additional information
1. Actual curriculum products / portfolio created and used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged equivalent to course assignments.
2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Head or delegate.
3. An essay that describes the development of their thinking on the themes, issues, and concepts in the course.
† 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.