ENGL 6956 - TESOL Methods
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42383,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Nicole Pettitt
Email: npettitt@ysu.edu
Course Description
6956. TESOL Methods. Introduction to teaching English as a second language (ESL), including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Focus will be on using communicative methods with nonnative speakers. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Introduction to TESOL: Becoming a language teaching professional | Reynolds, Dikilitas, and Close | 978-1-119-63271-9 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 8/27 | None | Course introduction Auth. text analysis part 1 instruction |
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| Thu | 9/3 | Reynolds et al., Ch. 1 and 2 | What is TESOL? How is TESOL an academic field? Auth. text analysis part 1 workshop Auth. text analysis part 2 instruction |
Weds 9/2: Auth. text partial draft 1 (ext to Thurs 12 noon w/penalty of 25%) |
| Thu | 9/10 | Reynolds et al., Ch. 3 | With Whom & Where Do Those Prepared in TESOL Work? (Re)visiting research on language use in the classroom Auth. text analysis part 2 workshop Auth. text analysis part 3 instruction |
Weds 9/9: Auth. text partial draft 2 (ext to Thurs 12 noon w/penalty of 25%) |
| Thu | 9/17 | Reynolds et al., Ch. 4 & 5 | Linguistics for language teachers SLA Theories and how they guide instruction Auth. text analysis part 3 workshop |
Weds 9/16: Reading logs Ch. 1-5, no ext Weds 9/16: Auth. text partial draft 3 (ext to Thurs 12 noon w/penalty of 25%) |
| Thu | 9/24 | Reynolds et al., Ch. 6 | How Does Theory Inform and Guide Instructional Practice? Asynchronous class session - see Blackboard |
Mon 9/21: Auth. text - upload final draft, no ext Thurs 9/25: provide feedback to 2 classmates, no ext Sun 9/27: Auth. text analysis FINAL TO PROF, no ext |
| Thu | 10/1 | Reynolds et al., Ch. 7 | Listening & Reading instruction in TESOL Lesson Plan part 1 instruction |
Grad Student PD Presentations |
| Thu | 10/8 | Reynolds et al., Ch. 8 | Speaking & Writing instruction in TESOL Lesson Plan part 1 workshop Lesson Plan part 2 instruction |
Weds 10/7: Lesson plan partial draft 1 (ext to Thurs 12 noon w/penalty of 50%) Grad Student PD Presentations |
| Thu | 10/15 | Reynolds et al., Ch. 9 | Grammar, Vocab, Pronunciation, Spelling in TESOL Lesson Plan part 2 workshop Lesson Plan part 3 instruction |
Weds 10/14: Reading logs Ch. 6-9, no ext Weds 10/14: Lesson plan partial draft 2 (ext to Thurs 12 noon w/penalty of 50%) Grad Student PD Presentations |
| Thu | 10/22 | Reynolds et al., Ch. 12 | What Are Ways of Planning for Second Language Instruction and Assessing Learning? Lesson Plan part 3 workshop Lesson Plan part 4 instruction |
Weds 10/14: Lesson plan partial draft 3 (ext to Thurs 12 noon w/penalty of 50%) Grad Student PD Presentations |
| Thu | 10/29 | Reynolds et al., Ch. 10 | What Themes, Topics, and Content Can I Employ in TESOL instruction? Asynchronous class session - see Blackboard |
Weds 10/21: ONLINE - Lesson Plan peer review – upload partial draft 4 to Bb, no ext |
| Thu | 11/5 | Reynolds et al., Ch. 11 | How Has Digital Technology Changed Language Teaching and Learning? Asynchronous class session - see Blackboard |
Weds 10/28: ONLINE - Lesson Plan peer review -- provide feedback to 2 classmates, no ext |
| Thu | 11/12 | Reynolds et al., Ch. 13 | How Does TESOL Develop Its Body of Knowledge and Share Professional Knowledge? Lesson Plan near final draft workshop |
Weds 11/11, 11:59p - Reading logs Ch. 10-13, no extensions Weds 11/11, 11:59p - Lesson plan near final draft (ext to Thurs 12 noon w/penalty of 50%) |
| Thu | 11/19 | No new readings | 1:1 Portfolio Conferences | SUNDAY 11/15, 11:59p - LESSON PLAN DUE |
| Thu | 11/26 | No Class | ||
| Thu | 12/3 | No new readings | 1:1 Portfolio Conferences | |
| Thu | 12/10 | FINALS WEEK | FINALS WEEK | SUNDAY 12/7, 11:59p FINAL PORTFOLIO DUE. (LATE SUBMISSIONS: 20% grade deduction per day. No submissions accepted after Tuesday 12/9, 11:59 p.m.) |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.