TESOL

Sarah Knowles is a senior professorial lecturer on World Languages and Cultures at the American University, USAJessie Ebersole is a lecturer on the TESOL program at Northern Virginia Community College, USAHae In (Lauren) Park is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied English Linguistics and Translation Studies at Kyung Hee University, KoreaNegar Siyari is a linguist and adult language educator. Her research focuses on ethnographic and qualitative approaches in second language teaching research.Amy Sleep leads the design and development of Integrated Education and Training programs at an the Worker Education and Resource Center, Los Angeles, and teaches ESL at Glendale Community College and the University of Southern California, USA.

• PART ONE: Foundations of TESOL 1. The field of TESOL2: English for specific purposes3: History and development of English language teaching in the United StatesPART TWO: The English Language4. The history and impact of English around the world5. World Englishes and varieties of English6. Structure and theory of English linguisticsPART THREE: Success in a TESOL Graduate Program and Beyond7. Academic expectations of graduate students in TESOL and applied linguistics8. Sources of academic learning in TESOL and applied linguistics9. Sources of practical and professional learning in TESOL and applied linguistics10. Writing about your academic learning11. Topics and themes in TESOL and applied linguisticsPART FOUR: Empirical Research into Acquiring English as an Additional Language 12. Individual factors impacting acquisition13. Social factors impacting acquisition14. Educational factors impacting acquisition15. Sociocognitive factors impacting acquisition16. Technology factors impacting acquisitionPART FIVE: Common Questions and Concerns of Novice and Experienced EAL Teachers 17. Common questions and concerns of novice EAL teachers18. Common questions and concerns of more experienced EAL teachersPART SIX: Instructional Design for Developing English Proficiency in a Multilingual World 19. The development of language teaching methods over time20. The instructional design process and needs assessment 21. Integrating language, skill, and content learning objectives in EAL instruction 22. Developing speaking skills for EAL23. Developing listening skills for EAL24. Developing reading skills for EAL25. Developing writing skills for EAL26. Developing intercultural communicative competence (ICC) for EAL27. Developing digital and multimodal literacies for EAL PART SEVEN: Assessing EAL Proficiency and Progress28. Creating an assessment plan to track learner progress29. Classroom-based assessments of EAL skills30. Standardized assessments of EAL skills31. Learner self-assessments in EALPART EIGHT: Life After Graduate School 32. Your teaching philosophy and professional portfolio33. The job search34. Reflective teaching and continuing your professional development