EDDU 9856: Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & TESOL Methodology

EDDU 9856: Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & TESOL Methodology

$240.00
$240.00 $350.00
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EDDU 9856: Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & TESOL Methodology
  • EDDU 9856: Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & TESOL Methodology
EDDU 9856: Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & TESOL Methodology

EDDU 9856: Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & TESOL Methodology

Graduate-Level Credits: 3
$240.00
$240.00 $350.00

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

  • All-Inclusive Tuition: Your registration covers the full course cost and your automatic university enrollment. No hidden fees, no surprises.
  • Graduate-Level Credits: Includes 3 non-degree graduate-level credits and a letter grade from UMass Global (a WASC/WSCUC regionally accredited institution).
  • Simple Transcript Ordering: Once your grade is posted, easily request your official transcripts online.
  • 100% Asynchronous & Flexible: Completely self-paced with no mandatory meetings. Submit your coursework anytime between 1 and 6 months from your registration date.
  • Professional Advancement: Perfect for Pre-K-12 educators looking to satisfy state license renewals or climb the district salary advancement scale.

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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