Description
This course is a culminating practicum with direct interaction between the candidate and ELL students which summarizes and evaluates student learning throughout the program. The course design stresses "reflective teaching" and allows students time and opportunity to contemplate their personal teaching philosophy and approaches. The course will include a final project consisting of either research or classroom investigation. Other possible practicum projects include: developing curriculum, evaluating an ESL/ bilingual program, developing diagnostic instruments, etc. The candidates are supervised by experienced, licensed teachers with a TESOL endorsement.