Spring 2021 - LING 363 E100

Practicum in Teaching English as a Practice Second Language to Adults (3)

Class Number: 2718

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    LING 360, 362.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Implementation of linguistic principles in the teaching of English as a second language, including classroom teaching practice with adult learners of English. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.

COURSE DETAILS:

There is a supervised practicum in a local adult ESL classroom where you will observe and assist for at least 25
hours AND teach independently for at least 10 of those 25 hours. Your teaching will be evaluated jointly by your
sponsoring teacher and by a practicum observer from SFU (either me or an experienced evaluator). A series of
mandatory workshops will be held. Participants must attend all workshops in order to receive credit for the
course. Missing even one will mean “F” in the course unless you have compelling documented evidence of
extenuating (i.e., beyond your control) circumstances to justify your absence.

This course will be delivered 100% remotely through synchronous instruction. Students only need a computer with
good internet connection as well as a built-in camera and microphone that allows them to participate in online group
discussions and teaching practices in class.

Grading

NOTES:

LING 363 is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. A grade of PASS is assigned for satisfactory teaching evaluations and
for all of the following: participating in all workshops, attending an oral interview with me, creating an original
teaching activity (and trying it out in your practicum classroom), completing an acceptable written
teaching/observation journal (submissions are made weekly), and satisfactorily completing an in-class essay.

Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and
Student Responsibilities at http://www.sfu.ca/linguistics/undergraduate/standards.html.
Please note that a grade of “FD” (Failed-Dishonesty) may be assigned as a penalty for academic
dishonesty.
All student requests for accommodations for their religious practices must be made in writing by the end of
the first week of classes or no later than one week after a student adds a course.
Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible
Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca).

REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: REGISTRATION IN THE TESL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IS ALSO REQUIRED AS WELL AS A
CURRENT CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK

NOTE: When you register in the course, I will send you a Practicum Placement form on which you will state the days and
times you are available to attend the school where your practicum will take place. This form must be completed in full and
submitted to me no later than 30 November 2020 for a placement in January 2021.

It is strongly recommended that you see the Student Advisor regarding your degree requirements at
least two semesters before you plan to graduate. Unless you meet both faculty and major/minor
requirements, your graduation cannot be approved.

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

Brown, H. D. & Lee, H. (2015). Teaching by Principles: An Interactive Approach to Language Pedagogy. (4th Ed.) Allyn & Bacon.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).