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LAN5171 Teaching ESL Learners
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

This unit focuses on the characteristics of ESL child and adult learners. Second language

acquisition processes are considered against a background of first language acquisition and

the interaction between them as well as the teaching and learning needs of ESL/EFL learners.

The application of different language syllabuses and outcomes-based approaches to address

the diversity of learning styles among ESL students is examined.

 

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
N47Master of Education
STTESLTeaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Stream
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 18/11/2004