Brigham Young UniversityHawaii Campus TESOL 240: Introduction to TESOL Earl D. Wyman, Instructor Tel. 5-3614; Email wymane@byuh.

edu; Office MFB 109

Catalogue Description: Fundamental background in teaching English to speakers of other languages, including learnervariables,resources,methodsandmaterials,andprofessionalissues.(AlsorecommendedforEducation studentswhodesiretoteachintheHawaiipublicschools.)(Prerequisites:SuccessfulcompletionofEnglish101 andEnglish201.)

ScheduleforClasses:ThisclassisscheduledtomeetMWFfrom9:50to10:50inGCB182.

TESOL for True Beginners and Fainthearts. This textbook is not yet published, but since the author is your instructor, special arrangements are made so you can have a copy to work with. The contents of the text are available on Canvas. As a part of the Honor System you are to use this electronic textbook for your own use. You may print it, but you may not share or give this printed or electronic textbook to any other person. A contri butiontotheAlicePackScholarshipFundisnotrequiredbutisrequested. Instructor Objectives: The instructor of TESOL 240 expects that at the conclusion of this class students will be abletodemonstrateintroductoryfamiliaritywiththefollowingaspectsoftheTESOLprofession. 1. frequentlyusedacronymsandterminology 2. organizations,publications,andwebsites 3. thefieldsofstudywhichcontributetoandinfluenceTESOL 4. generalsoundlanguageteaching/learningprinciples 5. generallyheldviewsaboutlanguageteachingandlearning 6. basicterminologyoftheEnglishgrammar,sound,vocabulary,andculturesystems 7. primarychallengesofthesesystemsforL2learners 8. thenatureandchallengesoflistening,speaking,readingandwritingforL2students 9. thefundamentalsoflessonplanning,errorcorrection,testingandproficiencylevels 10. someofthesocial,political,cultural,andpsychologicalfactorsthatinfluenceTESOL 11. factorsthataffectthelearningenvironmentandbuildpositiverapport 12. ongoingprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities

ClassroomManagementItems

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Youareexpectedtoattendclassesregularlyandontime. Pleasedonoteat,ordrink,orchewguminclass,anddonottextmessage. Occasionalsleepingisallowedifnotaccompaniedbysnoringordrooling. Aringingcellphoneisanannouncementthattheownerisbringingcookiesthenextday. Instructorpermissionmustbeobtainedinordertousealaptopcomputerduringclass. All assignments MUST have the following information using single spacing, regular font and right justi fiedinthisexactorderintheupperrighthandcorner. INFORMATION givennamefamilyname assignment#___ assignmentdescription EXAMPLE J.Doe Assignment#3 Observation

InstructionalMethods:Thefollowingteachingtechniquesmaybeusedinthepursuitoftheprogramand courseobjectives:lectures,observationofEILclasses,videotapes,smallgroupdiscussion,privateinstruction, useofCanvas,orspontaneousactivities,PowerPointpresentations,discoveryoflearningpreferences,abstract andcritiquewriting,discoveryofprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities,games.

OutcomesandCompletionMatrixforTESOL240(Outcome/Emphasis/HowCompleted) Moderately 1.Chapter2oncontributingdisciplines 1.Understandthehistoryofsecond 2.Chapter912oneachofthefourskills languageteachingmethodology. Significantly 1.Chapter5ongrammar 2.Understandthemajorsystemsof 2.Chapter6onvocabulary humanlanguage(phonology,semantics, 3.Chapter7onphonology morphology,syntax). Significantly 1.Chapter2oncontributingdisciplines 3.Understandthemajortheoriesof 2.Chapter3onbasicassumptions secondlanguagelearningandhowthey 3.Chapter4onbasicteachingprinciples informpractice. Significantly 1.Chapter1onacronymsandorganizations 4.Demonstrateprofessionalismanda familiaritywithprofessionalresources 2.Journals/websites/organizationsassignments 3.ExtracreditforTESOLSocietyparticipation andorganizations. Moderately 1.Chapter3onbasicassumptions 5.Haveapersonalphilosophyofsec 2.Chapter4onbasicteachingprinciples ondlanguageeducation. 3.Chapter14onerrorcorrection Moderately 1.FrequentuseofPowerPoint 6.Befamiliarwithandapplylanguage 2.Useofvideoandoverheadprojectors learningtechnology. 3.Observationassignments Moderately 1.Assignmentsgradedforlanguageuse 7.HaveahighlevelofEnglishlanguage proficiency(oralandwritten)anda 2.Resubmissionofassignmentsforlanguage commitmenttocontinualimprovement. 3.Extracreditforpersonallanguageprogram Significantly 1.Chapter13ontestingandproficiencylevels 8.Assesslearnersforplacementand instruction.

9.Demonstrateeffectivetutoringtech niqueswithESLlearners(oneonone).

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10.Demonstrateaknowledgeofthe qualitiesandstrategiesofeffectivelan guagelearners.

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1.Chapter3onbasicassumptions 2.Chapter4onbasicteachingprinciples 3.ObservationofEILclasses

11.Demonstrateaknowledgeofthe socioculturalvariableswhichaffect languagelearninganduse. 12.Demonstrateaknowledgeofthe roleofcultureandcrosscultural awarenessinlanguageteaching.

Significantly Significantly

1.Chapter14onbasics 2.Chapters58onthe4systemsoflanguage 3.Chapters912onthe4skillsoflanguage 1.Chapter8ontheculturesystem 2.ExtracreditassignmentonCultureGrams

13.Recognizeappropriatemethodsand statisticalproceduresinsecond languageresearch. 14.Demonstrateeffectiveteaching skillsinaclassroomenvironment.

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Examinations and Quizzes:Quizzeswillbegivenat the endofchaptersorgroupsofchaptersinplaceof amid term examination. The final examination will be comprehensive and objective. All of these quizzes will be counted(thelowestscoreisnotdropped)andwillbegivenintheTestingCenterwithnotimelimitforcomplet ingtests.Makeuptestswillbepenalized.

DescriptionoftheAssignments(DuedatesareindicatedontheDailySchedule)

Assignment #1: MyersBriggs Type Inventory (MBTI) Assignment. This assignment has two parts: take the test; write the report. Take the MBTI at the Testing Center. This multiplechoice exercise will take about 30 minutes. After you have done the test, your instructor will give you a printout from the Testing Center that will describe your preferred learning style. A posting on Canvas includes a page telling you what to do with this profile in or dertocompletea1pagereactionpaper.

GRADINGRUBRICFORTHEMBTIASSIGNMENT
Content 1 2 3 Not on time or did not follow instructions. 4 5 Submitted on time and followed instructions. Not submitted on time and did not follow instructions. Quality of Writing/Formatting 1 Ideas unclear; poorly edited. 2

3 Some lapses in clarity, ideas generally communicated; some grammatical errors; organization sometimes unclear.

5 Followed instructions; virtually error free; clear communication of ideas.

Assignment#2:JournalAbstract.SelectanarticlefromanESLjournal,readit,andwriteasummaryofthecon tents. This summary must not exceed one typewritten page using 11point font and 1.5 spacing and must be headed with a proper bibliographic citation. The article you choose may be from TESL Reporter, Forum, or any instructorapproved journal from your home or another nonUS country. You should choose an article that is easytounderstand(practical)andwhichwouldbeofinteresttoaninexperiencedteacher.Yourabstractshould be a summary of the content and should not include quotations or need citations. Use of the first person or personalopinionsareappropriateinthiskindofwriting.

GRADINGRUBRICFORJOURNALABSTRACT
Content 1 Omission of some information; irrelevant topic 2 3 Generally complete and accurate information; some lack of clarity; 4 5 Proper citing of source; clear summary of the content; an abstract. Good choice of topic.

Quality of Writing/Formatting 1 Failure to follow assignment instructions; ideas unclear; poorly edited. 2 3 Some lapses in formatting or clarity, ideas generally communicated; some grammatical errors; organization sometimes unclear. 4 5 Followed instructions; virtually error free; clear communication of ideas; absence of quotations or plagiarism.

Assignment #3: Observation Report. Consult the EIL class schedule posted on Canvas and select a class to visit for one hour. Contact the instructor well in advance and ask for permission to come into that class to observe. CompletethisobservationaweekinadvanceoftheduedateanduseAGuideforObservinginanESLClassroom provided (See Handouts on Canvas) to help you observe effectively and to write an observation report. Be sure to include the name of the instructor, the title of the class, and the date on which you observed. The report re quiresanintroduction,aparagraphorsectionforeachofthesectionsintheGuide,andaconclusion.Goodlan guageuseisexpected.

GRADINGRUBRICFOROBSERVATIONREPORTS
Content 1 2 3 Superficial analysis, incomplete, or excessive focus on reporting what happened without analysis. Some use of the Guide for Observing 3 Some lapses in formatting or clarity, ideas generally communicated; some grammatical errors; organization sometimes unclear. 4 4 5 Demonstrates a complete and thoughtful analysis of the class; focused on the Guide for Observing; Little reflection. Failure to use the Guide for Observing; focus on activity reporting. Quality of Writing/Formatting 1 Failure to follow assignment instructions; ideas unclear; poorly edited. 2

5 Followed instructions; virtually error free; clear communication of ideas.

Assignment#4:OngoingProfessionalDevelopmentPaper. Thisisto be aresearchpaperinwhich youdiscusstheopportunitiesateacherhastocontinueto devel opandgrowprofessionallyinadditiontoUniversityrequirementsforgraduationwithaBATESOL. A specified length is not possible since what is important is that you convince me and prospective em ployersinaconcisewaythatyouareawareoftheresourcesavailabletoyou,theirspecialfeatures,and howtheycanbeofhelptoyou. NogradeaboveCcanbegiventoworkthatdoesnotdisplayexcellentlanguageuse. SpecialNote:ThisAssignmentandYourSeniorTeachingPortfolio:Fromthebeginningofyourstudiesin TeachingEnglishtoSpeakersofOtherLanguages,youshouldunderstandandrememberthatnoamount ofpreservicestudywillfullyprepareyouforyourprofessionallifeasateacher.Forseveralreasons,this wouldbeunrealistic.Oneoftheresponsibilitiesyoumustassumeforyourselfistobecomeawareofand begintoparticipateinbehaviorsthatwillequipyoutobecomeacontinuallearner,someonewhoiscon tinuouslyinvolvedinactivitiesthatwilldemonstratethatyouarealwayssearchingforadditional knowledgeandthatyouarecontinuingtolearnaboutyourprofession.Thisdoesntalwaysmeandis coveringwhatisnewbecauseyouhavenotyetlearnedmanyoldandcurrentpractices.

WhenyouareaseniorandpreparingtocompleteyourBATESOLrequirements,youareexpectedtopre pareateachingportfolioacollectionofevidencethatdemonstratesthatyouareanemergingTESOL professional.Oneoftheelementsofthisportfoliorequiresthatyoudemonstratethatyouareawareof andparticipatinginthoseopportunitiesthatenableyoutobecontinuallearners.Thisassignmentcanbe animportantpartofyourteachingportfolio,andsothisassignmentisaccomplishingtwopurposesat thesametime.Retainthisinformationtoincludeinthatportfolio.

The paper must include an appropriate introduction and conclusion and as well as four major sections whichfocusoneachofthefollowing:

1.ProfessionalOrganizations Professional organizations exist at several levels including local, state, national, and international. You are to identify and report on those that would be of greatest assistance to you as you apply yourself to ongoing professional development. Describe the services provided and the benefits of membershipinthoseorganizationsthatyouchoosetoinclude,howyoucanbecomeamember,etc.

2.ProfessionalJournals Manyprofessionalpublicationsareavailableinourfield.Youaretoidentifyandreportonthose thatwouldbeofgreatestassistancetoyouasyouapplyyourselftoongoingprofessionaldevelop ment.Apersonalcommentontheuniquefeaturesofeachjournalandhowyouconsiderthesefea turestobehelpfulisexpected.

ToearnagradeofB,theinformationshouldbeonaminimumoffourpublicationswhichmayin cludeTESLReporter,ELGazette,TheForum,oraninternationaljournalofyourchoice.Youshould indicatethesponsoringorganization,thejournalsintendedaudience,whatregularfeaturesitpro vides,andhowtoaccessitelectronicallyandinprint.

3.ProfessionalWebsites As is the case in all fields of study, the Internet provides a resource for teaching and learning in TESOL. In this section you are expected to include a report on sites that would be of greatest assis tance to you as you apply yourself to ongoing professional development. To the extent that it fits into the format of a research paper, you might want to take the approach of an annotated bibliog raphy. Although several more are expected to be included, three websites that must be included are 1) www.englishclub.com, 2) www.lextutor.ca, and 3) www.eslcafe.com. What is important is that you convince me as your instructor and prospective employers in a concise way that you are awareofthesewebsites,theirspecialfeatures,andhowtheycanbeofhelptoyou.

4.AdditionalOpportunities

You have been given a great deal of guidance in how to make this research paper both meaningful and useful by talking about organizations, journals, and websites. However, additional ways a per soncandevelopprofessionallyarepossibleaswell,andseveraloftheseshould beaddressedinthis partofthepaper.

GRADINGRUBRICFORONGOINGPROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENTRESEARCHPAPER
Content 1 Omission of some required information. 2 3 Generally complete and accurate information; required organizations, publications, and websites only. 4 5 Complete and accurate information on more than the required organizations, publications, and websites.

Quality of Writing/Formatting 1 Failure to follow assignment instructions; ideas unclear; poorly edited. 2 3 Some lapses in formatting or clarity, ideas generally communicated; some grammatical errors; organization sometimes unclear. 4 5 Followed instructions; virtually error free; clear communication of ideas.

Assignment #5: Journal Article Critique. Select an article from an ESL journal different from the one chosen for Assignment #2 and write a critique of the article. More than one page will be required since in a critique you include a summary of the content as well as personal opinion about the content. These personal opinions are whatdistinguishacritiquefromanabstract.Again,use11pointfontand1.5spacing.

QuizzesonChaptersandClasswork

1. Asunitsofthetextbookarecompleted,TestingCenterquizzeswillbeassigned. 2. Quizzeswill bemostlymultiple choicequestionsand havenotimelimit.Dictionariesarenotallowed.A no.2pencilisneeded,anddontforgetyourID. 3. The Daily Schedule indicates the day on which a quiz begins/opens as well as the day when it ends/closes. 4. Makeuptestsarepenalizedbasedonthereasonforneedingtotakesuchatest. 5. Anychangestotheseinstructionswillbeannouncedinclassorbyemail.

A Special Note: In the class evaluations from previous semesters, my students frequently complain about my tests. The questions are considered tricky by many students because they are designed to deter minehowfamiliaryouarewiththeclasscontent.

Forexample:Studentswhofindquestionstrickywantquestionslikethefollowing:

Q:Todayis.... A.MondayB.TuesdayC.WednesdayD.Thursday

ThosestudentsthinkthataquestionistrickywhenIgiveonelikethis:

Q:Todayis.... A.WednesdayC.thedaybeforeThursday B.thedayafterTuesdayD.Alloftheseanswersarecorrect.

Theythinkthisistrickybecausetheanswerisntsoobviousthatyouhavetothink.

Your instructor finds that class time spent discussing the questions after a test is very unproductive and wewillonly discussin classquestionsthatwerefrequentlyansweredincorrectly.Atany timefollowinga test, you are welcome to come to my office and review the questions with the answer key and ask about those you dont understand. This is a much more useful way to review tests and I hope you will take ad vantageoftheopportunitiesgiventoyou.

You are strongly recommended to study with other students since it has been found that discussion with othershelpstoclarifyconceptsthatarenotwellunderstood.

Final Examination. The final examination is multiplechoice and comprehensive with an emphasis on Unit Four whichhasnotbeentestedpreviously.AnequalnumberofquestionsonUnits1,2,and3areincluded.

DeterminationofYourGrade

Assignment #1 #2 #3 #4 #5

Description MBTIReactionPaper .. JournalArticleAbstract ... ObservationReport.... JournalArticleCritique..... OngoingProfessionalDevelopment UnitandGrammarQuizzes. FinalExamination.. Attendance,Participation

%(PercentofFinalGrade) 5 5 10 5 15 25 30 5

ExtraCredit(EC)(Willnotbeacceptedunlessallrequiredassignmentsaredone.) Youmayearnextracreditforcompletinganytwoassignmentsfromthelistbelow.Eachextracreditassignment selected and satisfactorily completed may raise your grade by 2%. All extra credit reports and papers must be submittedonpaperandaredueonthelastWednesdayofthesemester,notbeforeandnotafter.

EC#1and#2requireyoutosubmita500wordpaperinwhichyoureportonyouractivity.

EC#1: During the semester, create for yourself a program of regular (daily, weekly, and monthly goals) devel opment of your English language skills which include vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing or oral language skills.Asyoumeetyourgoals,haveatutororyourinstructorverifythatyouhavecompletedyourselfassigned goals. Write a report which outlines your language development plan and records the success (or failure) you haveexperiencedinapplyingtheplan.

EC#2: Additional Observation Reports. Follow the instructions for Assignment #3 above, but choose two dif ferentclassestoobserve.WriteareportoneachusingtheGuideprovidedonCanvasforobservingclasses.

EC#3:Writea1000wordanalysisandcritiqueoftheCultureGramfromyourhomecountry,thecountrywhere youservedyourmission,oracultureyouhaveexperiencedformorethanayear.Thismustbeananalysisand critiqueofthealreadyexistingCultureGraminordertobeacceptable. IncludeacopyoftheCultureGramwith yourcritique.

EC#4: In two of the first three months of this enrollment period, create a TESOLrelated wall display (a total of two)andputthemupinacampusclassroom.Eachwalldisplayshouldbeapproximately60x36andonatop iclistedasanInstructor Objectiveatthebeginningofthissyllabus.Credit willbeawardedforexcellence.Af ter the display has been posted, tell your instructor where it is located so it can be evaluated. One poster must becreatedintwoofthethreemonthsinordertoearnfullextracredit.

ED#5:LearnwhatapostersessionisandthenprepareapostersessiononanyTESOLrelatedtopicandarrange withyourinstructoranopportunitytodisplayit.

Other Extra Credit Assignments must be preapproved by your instructor during the first two weeks of the course.

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