AL 8990 - Current Issues in Preparation of Second Language Teachers

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: AL 8450 or consent of instructor or PhD student status.
Description
For prospective educators of ESL and EFL teachers. Focuses on theory, processes, and research options teacher educators may explore to prepare language teachers to work in diverse cultural, linguistic, and social contexts. Expands awareness of social, cultural, professional, and institutional considerations that combine to influence the process of serving as an educator of ESL/EFL teachers, especially of those teachers who work in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) settings with adult learners. Research project focused on L2 teacher learning and/or teacher development required. Course is for doctoral and advanced MA students.