Overview
Description
Exploration of the role of technology in second language teaching. This course examines attributes of effective technology-enhanced language learning environments and their relationship to second language acquisition theories and constructs. Focus on research and best practices for using technology to support second language teaching.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Other
Related Courses
Formerly Known As SNU: ELAD 550
Restrictions
formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate principles of language pedagogy and of current best practices in teaching English to speakers of other languages; explain how the principles are based on research into language acquisition and the teaching of the various skill areas.
- apply current ELAD pedagogy in the creation of effec-tive lesson plans for diverse groups of learners in a va-riety of teaching contexts; integrate new technology into these lesson plans.
- articulate current conceptual and theoretical trends, is-sues, and concerns in the fields of applied linguistics and language pedagogy.
- prepare critically reflective teachers who understand ed-ucational research and leverage it to improve the effec-tiveness of their teaching practice through the creation of optimal teaching environments for all students.