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.