Course Description
Provides international graduate teaching assistants with knowledge of pedagogical approaches and available support systems. The course focuses on English language for the classroom and cultural aspects of teaching, with emphasis on presentation skills and audience awareness.
Athena Title
International Grad Intern II
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in LLED 7769E
Non-Traditional Format
Students meet with faculty members on a regular basis.
Prerequisite
Level 2-4 on ITA-TEP or TOEFL speaking sub-test of at least 23 or IELTS speaking sub-bandscore of at least 7.0 or LLED 7768
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
*to further develop students' awareness of instructional practices and cultural norms in American higher education *to increase spoken English language communication skills *to practice and improve classroom presentation skills
Topical Outline
a. diagnosis of communication problems b. techniques to establish rapport with students c. demonstrations of effective teaching strategies d. discussions of classroom management procedures e. tips on how to lead discussion sessions, plan lessons, evaluate and advise students f. observation and practice of effective teaching communication strategies g. practice giving directions, explanations, and short lectures
Syllabus
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