Theory and Methods of Reading Instruction

In this TEFL course, you will receive an overview of various theoretical approaches as they apply to:

• reading in the ESL and EFL classroom

• relevant areas of research in foreign language reading

• connection of theory and research to the teaching and learning of reading

You will be provided with a thorough understanding of the reading process and the ways in which to build and assess reading skills, particularly academic and professional material.

There will be an emphasis in how to best teach vocabulary and idioms through reading in an ESL and EFL context.

 

Note: A strong command of English is a prerequisite for this course. (iBT TOEFL:80, TOEIC:760) 

This is a required course for the Professional Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate program.

Course Number: LING-40046
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Teaching English as a Foreign Language

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10/11/2022 - 12/8/2022

$500

In-class

La Jolla

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• SECTION ID:

  166622

• CLASS TYPE:

  This is a traditional classroom setting.
  
  All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Teague, Nicola, ESL Instructor at ELI since 1991. Specializes in reading, writing, listening, speaking, presentations and TOEFL preparation.

  After completing her studies in England, Nicola Teague spent four years teaching ESL in Switzerland. She has since taught ESL in San Diego for over twenty years, specializing in designing and delivering interactive communication classes. Teague joined the American Language Institute at SDSU where she taught in both the academic and communicative programs. She taught a range of levels from beginner to advanced in reading, writing, listening, speaking, presentation skills and TOEFL. Not only did she teach in the two primary programs but also in short term programs that included business and teacher training programs. In 1991 Teague moved to the English Language Program at UC San Diego, where she started in the 10-week program, again teaching a range of skills and l...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  REQUIRED

  TEFL Program: Theory & Methods of Teaching Reading 1st
  by Nicola Teague
  ISBN / ASIN: 9780100723924

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

  No refunds after: 10/13/2022.
  Early Enrollment Discount: $475 ($500 if enrolled after 9/19/2022).
  1st no meeting date: 11/24/2022.
  

• NOTE:

  Course instruction will be delivered in-person on the days & times listed. Students must attend in-person classes. Instructor will also supplement the in-person class meetings with online resources, assignments, and tasks via Canvas. Students will need to participate in both the in-person classes as well as the online course via Canvas in order to be successful in this course.

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
10/11/2022	Tue	1:45 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
10/13/2022	Thu	1:45 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
10/18/2022	Tue	1:45 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
10/20/2022	Thu	1:45 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
10/25/2022	Tue	1:45 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
10/27/2022	Thu	1:45 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
11/1/2022	Tue	1:45 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
11/3/2022	Thu	1:45 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
11/8/2022	Tue	1:45 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
11/10/2022	Thu	1:45 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
11/15/2022	Tue	1:45 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
11/17/2022	Thu	1:45 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
11/22/2022	Tue	1:45 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
11/29/2022	Tue	1:45 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
12/1/2022	Thu	1:45 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
12/6/2022	Tue	1:45 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
12/8/2022	Thu	1:45 p.m.	3:30 p.m.	Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla