The TESOL Methods Sequence delivers the core pedagogy content for both the MATESOL and TESL Certificate programs.

Both LING 4/577 TESOL Methods I and LING 4/578 TESOL Methods II are required courses for the MATESOL and the TESL Certificate.

LING 477/577, TESOL Methods I = four credits

LING 478/578, TESOL Methods II = four credits

"Approaches, methods, and techniques in teaching English to speakers of other languages, covering theoretical material and its applications to language teaching. Requires 25 hours/term of observation, tutoring, and practice teaching, and additional 5-10 out-of-class hours for 578.

Courses must be taken in sequence.

LING 477/577: Introduces current knowledge concerning language teaching methodology and second language learner characteristics.

LING 478/578: Emphasizes techniques for teaching and classroom management. "

LING 471/571, LING 438/538

LING 477/577

Approximately 50 combined hours of practice component are required during the two-quarter Methods sequence.

• tutoring English learners
• observation of working teachers
• practice teaching in ESL classes

Each practice experience is documented and added to the teaching Portfolio.

In TESOL Methods-I, students are introduced to a variety of Portland ESL suggested practice sites that may accommodate their interests and time requirements.

• Students are not limited to the sites suggested;
• Students may choose their own tutoring, working teacher observation, and practice teaching venues.

After choosing a practice site, students are generally expected to arrange most of their own out-of-class practice hours to suit their individual schedules.

• ESL Community sites through Leaders Roundtable (Community ESL Practicum)

• the Intensive English Language Program at PSU

• Mt. Hood Community College

• ESL programs at Portland Community College, Clackamas Community College or Clark College.

• International Refugee Center of Oregon, Lutheran Community Services Northwest, Russian Oregon Social Services

• IRCO – Immigrant and Refugee Cultural Organization

• K-12 family ESL at Atkinson Elementary & Buckman Elementary schools in Portland

• other sites provided through our Community Partnerships

• When to take TESOL Methods I and TESOL Methods II

• SLA and Intl Experience before TESOL Methods

To make an academic advising appointment, please contact your advisor or contact the Applied Linguistics coordinator.