Methods of Teaching Reading and Writing to ESL Students6:00-9:00

___WASHINGTONACADEMY OF LANGUAGES______

EDU 5635Fall 2012

Methods of Teaching Reading and Writing to ESL Students6:00-9:00

Tuesdays & Thursdays10/16-11/15

INSTRUCTORPHONEE-MAIL

Jacquie

ESL Instructor, Division of Basic and Transitional Studies, SeattleCentral Community College Website:

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to provide a theoretical framework and practical strategies for teaching reading and writing to ESL students. More importantly, however, this class will offer the opportunity for participants to be reflective about their own teaching philosophy as it pertains to reading and writing. If instructors are consciously aware of their teaching philosophies, they can teach effectively with any materials.

Since we will be creating materials for use in a content-based classroom, we will be studying reading and writing simultaneously. Each participant will leave the course with fully developed materials.

Washington Academy of Languages is committed to preparing educators for service and leadership in schools and communities by developing their professional competence and character.

TEXTS:

Anderson, Neil. 1999. Exploring second language reading: Issues and strategies. Boston, MA.: Heinle & Heinle Publishers.

Raimes, Ann. 1983. Techniques in teaching writing. New York: OxfordUniversity Press.

Assignments

Reflections for Reading15%

Choose 3of the exercises below and write a response of 1-2 pages.

Chapter / Exploring
1 / EX 2
2 / EX 4, 10
3 / EX 10, 12
4 / EX 6
5 / EX 6
6 / EX 4, 11
7 / EX 3, 6, 7
8 / EX 10
9 / EX 5, 7, 14, 15

Exploring, Chapter 10, Exercise 4, p. 12310%

Due the last day of class.

Attendance & Participation25%

Reading Project Presentation25%

Techniques Project Presentation25%

Course Schedule:

Tuesday / 10/16 / Class Intro; Anderson’s ACTIVE + MP
Thursday / 10/18 / Reading: Exploring, Chapters 1-3
Tuesday / 10/23 / Reading: Exploring, Chapters 4
Brown’s 12 Principles
Writing: Techniques 1-2
Thursday / 10/25 / Reading: Exploring, Chapter 5
Ma and Pa Kettle Math; Wat’s Pig
Due: Reflection #1
Tuesday / 10/30 / Reading: Exploring, Chapter6
Writing: Techniques 3
Thursday / 11/1 / Reading: Exploring, Chapter 7
Writing: Techniques 4
Due: Reflection #2
Tuesday / 11/6 / Reading: Exploring, Chapter8
Writing: Techniques 5
Thursday / 11/8 / Reading: Exploring, Chapter 9
Writing: Techniques 6
Due: Reflection #3
Tuesday / 11/13 / Reading: Exploring, Chapter 10
Writing: Techniques8
Due: Presentations

GRADING:

4.0A2.0C

3.7A-1.7C-

3.3B+1.3D+

3.0B1.0D

2.7B-0.0E

2.3C+

American Disability Act

If you need course adaptation or accommodation because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with your instructor, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with your instructor as soon as possible.