Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2023 - EDUC 467 D100

Curriculum and Instruction in Teaching English as an Additional Language (4)

Class Number: 4435

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    60 units plus one of the following: six units of EDUC course work; or completion of EDUC 401/402; or admission to the Certificate in Teaching ESL program, or co-requisite EDUC 403.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Designed for prospective and beginning teachers to learn more about theory, research, and practice in teaching English as an additional language (EAL) in today's multilingual classrooms. Exploring an integrated approach working with learners to develop language skills through designing and delivering curriculum, instruction and assessment.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course addresses social, cultural, and educational issues related to learners for whom English is anadditional language (EAL). While we will often focus on the K-12 setting, issues involving adult learners and other learning contexts will be included as relevant.

The goal is to provide a broad introduction to the field of English language teaching and to the complexities of understanding linguistic and cultural diversity.

 These issues include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Relationships between languages, cultures, and practices
  • Language use in and out of school
  • Theories of second language acquisition
  • Design and implementation of language programs in schools
  • Pedagogy and methods for English language teaching
  • The social context of schooling and learning
  • Social, cultural, and psychological factors that affect language learning and academic performance among multilingual users of English.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Familiarity with approaches and techniques for various aspects of English language teaching in multilingual classrooms
  • Exploration of and reflection on one’s own experiences with, attitudes toward and approaches to language learning and teaching
  • Development of a critical awareness of the social, cultural, and political contexts within which the profession of language teaching is situated

Grading

  • Weekly Reading Responses 20%
  • Language Learning Autobiography 10%
  • Group Reading Facilitation & Related Lesson Plan 30%
  • Final Paper: Future EAL pedagogical practices 30%
  • Active Learning 10%

NOTES:

There will be no final exam. Assignments may be subject to change if equitably negotiated by the whole class.

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

You may choose the free online first (2004) edition from the SFU library or buy the second (2016) edition online:

Coelho, E. (2004). Adding English: A guide to teaching in multilingual classrooms. Toronto: Pippin.
https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.lib.sfu.ca/lib/sfu-ebooks/detail.action?docID=3385986

OR

Coelho, E. (2016). Adding English: A guide to teaching in multilingual classrooms (2 ed.). Toronto: University of Toronto Press.

We will also use the following books, all available as free PDF downloads from the SFU library. All are the second edition.

Murray, D. E., & Christison, M. (2019). What English language teachers need to know volume I: Understanding learning. Routledge.

Murray, D. E., & Christison, M. (2020). What English language teachers need to know volume II: Facilitating learning. Routledge.

Christison, M., & Murray, D. E. (2021). What English language teachers need to know Volume III: Designing curriculum. Routledge.


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.