Specifically, this course will assist students to begin uncovering the following areas:

 (1) To understand the theoretical principles that underscore approaches to (English language) teaching;

(2) To gain skills in describing, analyzing and interpreting teaching through observation, tutoring (both individual and group), and/or peer teaching;

(3) To understand how observation as well as teaching can be used to gain awareness of our teaching beliefs and practices and the way we talk about teaching; 

(4) To gain insight into what “good teaching” means, and to obtain the skills necessary to critically reflect on teaching as well as be comfortable in both designing appropriate teaching materials and in their teaching roles.