{ "courseDescription": "Learn the basics of student-centered teaching and how to plan lessons that integrate contextualized grammar instruction with the teaching of vocabulary and the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). Also learn about error correction and classroom management. Emphasis is on communicative learning and reflective teaching. Participants are required to observe at least three hours of ESL classes and teach an ESL/EFL class for a minimum of 20 hours during the semester. Participants are provided with a list of possible teaching sites and make their own arrangements for teaching. This is a permission-only course. Contact the English Language Studies department at elsc@newschool.edu.", "countsTowards": "towards the Certificate in TESOL. When taking this course for credit may count 4 credits towards a Bachelors Degree. This is a permission only course. Please contact the English Language Studies Department, elsc@newschool.edu. ", "countsTowardsLink": "http://www.newschool.edu/public-engagement/school-of-languages-teaching/", "willLearn": "How to design lessons based on the communicative approach to language teaching\nHow to integrate various materials, techniques, and activities in your lessons\nHow to approach assessing students’ needs and adapting activities to support a learner-centered environment\nHow to use observation, reflection, and discussion as professional development tools", "benefits": "\nHands-on experience teaching English language learners (ELLs) and observing ELL classes\n\nPractical teaching techniques that can be applied in diverse settings\n\nAwareness of learning and assessment strategies associated with developing language skills\n\nResources that offer support, flexibility, and variety" }