GSL 542 - Introduction to Language Teaching

This course provides an overview of the historical development of language teaching, as well as an introduction to the underlying principles that inform classroom practice. The course presents practical aspects of language teaching, such as activity and assessment design, lesson planning, classroom management, and differentiated instruction. Students are engaged in creative and critical reflection as they connect practice to theory, adapt teaching for various contexts and learner populations, and provide feedback to peers during teaching observations. This course entails a mandatory 10-hour practicum component (5 hours of observation and 5 hours of independent teaching).

Credits: 3 cr.