Seattle Central Community College______________________________________________
TESOL Certificate Program -- Grammar
Fall 2012
Monday, 6:00pm-9:00pm
BE 4149
INSTRUCTOR
Jacquie George
PHONE
934-5432
OFFICE
BE3103
E-MAIL
jacqueline.george@seattlecolleges.edu
Course Description
This second course builds on the basic TESOL certificate program. Taking both courses results
in an advanced 100 hour TESOL certificate, which is a preferred certificate in some countries.
This course provides an overview of English language grammar, with a special emphasis on
structures most commonly/typically taught in English language classes.
The course will offer ample opportunities for hands-on learning activities and interactions with
guest speakers in addition to working with your instructor and classmates. We’ll discuss how
these methods and approaches can be adapted to various age groups and proficiency levels.
Students will demonstrate the ability to apply the knowledge gained in this class through
discussions and demonstrating their own lessons incorporating the methods studied in this
course. Please note that this course will focus on learning English grammar. All grammar, all
the time!
Course Outcomes
By the completion of this course, students will have:
 developed an understanding of the role of grammar in 2nd language instruction
 developed fluency in grammar-speak
 demonstrated the ability to explain, present and provide examples of various grammar points,
both with preparation and in-the-moment (hot-seat)
 demonstrated an ability to recognize and identify grammatical errors (more than something
sounds wrong)
 demonstrated the ability to fix those errors
 demonstrated an ability to talk about, work with and teach grammar structures without
having to take deep, deep breaths
 practiced saying, “I don’t know, but let me talk to some of my colleagues and I’ll get back to
you,” in a variety of ways
All Grammar, All the Time!
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Required Texts
Celce-Murcia, Marianne and Diane Larsen-Freeman. (1999) The Grammar Book: An ESL/EFL
Teacher’s Course. Boston: Heinle.
Topics
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Grammar, grammar, grammar! including verbs, agreement, modals, sentence level structures,
real/unreal conditionals
Overview of approaches to teaching grammar
Which structures and concepts are the most difficult?
Selection of controlled, semi-controlled and free language activities
Communicative learning tasks
Assessing and evaluation
Course Requirements
Attendance and Participation
The classes will be a combination of short lecture and discussion, and it is imperative that many
assignments be done prior to the class. You are expected to attend class and participate actively.
Also, you cannot miss more than 6 hours of instruction!
Exercises for The Grammar Book
There will be weekly assignments and exercises to be turned in via e-mail attachment.
Reflections
During this class, you will submit 5 reflection papers to which I will respond with my reflections
and/or questions for further reflection. These should be submitted via e-mail.
Final Project
The final project consists of an explanation and discussion of a particular point of grammar that
we will not study separately as part of our class. The only request I have is that you spend some
time trying to understand your grammar point on your own before consulting outside sources.
Remember, you are the best expert you know in terms of grammar! These presentations will be
done during the final weeks of the class. You will choose from the chapters in our book.
All Grammar, All the Time!
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