Act 48 - Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & TESOL Methodology

Act 48 - Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & TESOL Methodology

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Act 48 - Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & TESOL Methodology
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Act 48 - Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & TESOL Methodology

Act 48 - Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & TESOL Methodology

Graduate-Level Credits: 0
$110.00
$110.00 $200.00

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This course provides a foundational understanding of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) theories and principles, explores effective TESOL methodologies, and equips educators with the knowledge and skills to create inclusive and supportive learning environments for English Language Learners (ELLs).
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How It Works

  • 45 Approved Act 48 Hours: This course is fully approved to satisfy Pennsylvania Act 48 continuing education requirements for maintaining your certificate.

  • Direct PERMS Reporting: Once you finish, your 45 hours are automatically uploaded directly to the Pennsylvania Department of Education's PERMS system within 7 business days.

  • Cost-Effective Bundling: Get high-quality hours at just $110 for this individual course, or lock in your entire 5-year, 180-hour requirement for only $380 total when you bundle four courses.

  • 100% Asynchronous & Flexible: Completely self-paced with zero mandatory meetings. Submit your practical coursework online anytime between 1 and 6 months from your registration date.

  • Practical Classroom Strategies: Designed specifically for busy Pennsylvania Pre-K-12 educators who want immediate, actionable resources without academic red tape.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to perform the following:


1. Define and explain key concepts in Second Language Acquisition (SLA): Participants will be able to define and explain key concepts in SLA, such as comprehensible input, interaction hypothesis, zone of proximal development, error analysis, and affective factors.


2. Compare and contrast different theoretical perspectives on SLA: Participants will be able to compare and contrast different theoretical perspectives on SLA, including behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and critical pedagogy.


3. Identify and describe key principles of effective TESOL instruction: Participants will be able to identify and describe key principles of effective TESOL instruction, such as learner-centered instruction, communicative language teaching, task-based learning, and differentiated instruction.


4. Analyze and evaluate different teaching methods and approaches: Participants will be able to analyze and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different teaching methods and approaches in the context of TESOL.


5. Apply key concepts and principles of SLA to understand and explain language learning phenomena: Participants will be able to apply key concepts and principles of SLA to understand and explain real-world language learning phenomena.

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