TESOL in Tuscany Sample Course Overview (subject to change):
MTSL 401/501 Tuscany Theory and Practice of Language Teaching (2 credits)
MTSL 480/580 Tuscany Language Camp Practicum (1 credit)
This course will examine principles, theories, and practices of second language learning and teaching as well as ESL/EFL methodologies especially for EFL settings. In order to better understand linguistic processes and teaching methodologies for teaching EFL/ESL, students will learn also learn Italian.
Text:
How to Teach English, Jeremy Harmer (2nd edition) 2007. Pearson Longman
Daily schedule (approximately…subject to a lot of change!)
9:00-10:00 Lezione D’Italiano (Italian Lesson)
10-12:30 TEFL Lesson: SLA (second language acquisition) and Methodology Reflection
12:30-3:00 Il pranzo e il riposo (Lunch and Rest)
3:00-5:00 Gli studenti lezione inglese (Language Camp)
Lezione D’Italiano Students will be introduced to various methodologies and teaching styles through approx one hour Italian language blocks. These lessons will be used to investigate SLA, language teaching methods and other emergent concepts, theories and practical applications. Students will also use the Italian for “survival” purposes in Florence and other places in Italy.
TEFL Lesson SLA and Methodology During this time we will explore a variety of concepts from the field of second language learning and teaching through readings, discussion and hands-on activities. Active participation is required, both individually and in groups.
Gli Studenti Lezione Inglese (Language Camp) Various Italian speaking students will come to Gonzaga Florence campus to receive instruction in English Daily participation in this “Language Camp” will provide an authentic environment for applying what has been discussed in the full class meetings. You will interact with the students and be responsible for lesson plans and teaching. The Language Camp is meant to be hands on practice for experimenting and perfecting your TEFL skills.
Participants will be evaluated on the following criteria:
· Daily attendance
· Active participation in morning course (Italian and TEFL) and Language Camp. This is a hands-on course!
· Completion of all reading homework assignments
· Completion of assigned Task File assignments in textbook (Harmer)
· Completion of a portfolio including:
þ Homework Assignments (in notebook) You will reflect on some aspect of language learning or language teaching using your own experience and the readings as a guide. For the most part, these assignments will either be something that prepares you for the next day, or they are practical assignments that will have you absorb the experiences around you. The language practice assignments are intentionally left open because they will depend on what our Italian Lesson is.
þ A Warm-Up instruction sheet In pairs, you will prepare a 10-minute warm up which you will present beginning Class 2. The instruction sheet for this should be turned in on the day of the warm up. After your warm-up, you will make changes and resubmit it. (All instruction sheets will be gathered together, photocopied, and handed out to all participants at the end of the course.) You should include your warm-up lesson plan in the portfolio as well as all Evaluation forms.
þ Daily Glossary (handout) The course, course text and morning block include important terms in second language learning. You will be assigned one term (e.g., SLA concept) on a daily basis. You will present/learn these terms in a variety of ways. Assessment TBA.
þ Language Camp Assignments and Lesson Plans (from Have Text, Will Travel) Individuals or pairs will prepare a Lesson Plan to be presented the second week and used with gli estudienti. Teams should include their lesson plan in the portfolio as well as all evaluation forms. Teams will also present this same Lesson (with revisions) to gli estudienti.
Those participants who would like graduate credit for the course must create a further curriculum unit (of 2+ days) expanding your Lesson Plan and including it in your portfolio.
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