EDPY 587 - Teaching and Researching Language Learning Strategies

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Topics studied throughout the course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to increase second language learners' metacognitive awareness and their knowledge and use of language learning strategies. Students will acquire knowledge to help learners plan, monitor and evaluate their language learning; and use listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, retrieval, rehearsal, communication, translation, and test-taking strategies. Students will also develop an understanding of the issues related to researching and assessing second language learning and use strategies. Students will not receive credit for both EDPY 597: Teaching and Researching Language Learning Strategies and EDPY 587.

EDPY 591 - Teaching Literacy and Reading to ESL Learners

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Theory and practice in the instruction of literacy and reading to ESL students. Priority given to TESL Diploma, MEd, and PhD students. Students from other programs require consent of the TESL program.