PDA Introduction to Tutoring ESOL
Unit 2
Unit 2
Developing ESOL Tutoring Skills
F43W 33
Unit 2 > Session 1
This session aims to:
• raise awareness of the value of learner needs in lesson
planning (Outcome 2)
• introduce the purpose and content of learner profiles
(Outcome 2)
• practise creating individual and group learner profiles
(Outcome 2)
• introduce the Unit, Outcomes and assessment (all
Outcomes)
Unit 2 > Session 1 > Focus B > Resource 2
•
Task 1
Developing ESOL Tutoring Skills overview
Unit 2 > Session 2
This session aims to:
• raise awareness of how to manage the learning
environment (Outcomes 1, 2 and 4)
• highlight ways of building rapport and maintaining
interaction (Outcomes 1, 2 and 4)
• provide practice in using teaching aids
(Outcomes 1 and 4)
• raise awareness of methods of grouping learners
(Outcomes 1, 2 and 4)
Unit 2 > Session 3
This session aims to:
• raise awareness of issues involved in giving feedback
(Outcomes 1 and 4)
• develop awareness of how to manage the learning
environment (Outcomes 1, 2 and 4)
• facilitate preparation for Outcome 1 assessment
(Outcome 1)
• provide practice creating lead-ins (Outcomes 2 and 4)
Unit 2 > Session 4
This session aims to:
• develop an understanding of aims and rationale
(Outcome 2)
• develop awareness of how different activities achieve
aims (Outcome 2)
• introduce the basic elements of lesson planning
(Outcome 2)
• develop ability to stage learning activities (Outcome 2)
Unit 2 > Session 5
This session aims to:
• complete part of Outcome 1 summative assessment
(Outcome 1)
• raise awareness of the importance of review and reflection
(Outcome 4)
• identify the purpose and value of learner feedback
(Outcome 4)
• introduce a variety of learning and teaching resources
(Outcome 3)
• provide practice in evaluating resources (Outcome 3)
Unit 2 > Session 6
This session aims to:
• introduce and practise methods of eliciting vocabulary
(Outcome 2 and 4)
• develop skills in concept checking vocabulary (Outcome 2
and 4)
• explore a variety of online resources (Outcome 3)
• select appropriate online or published resource and
provide the rationale (Outcome 3)
• explore how task type and level are linked (Outcome 3)
Unit 2 > Session 7
This session aims to:
• develop awareness of techniques to introduce language
points (Outcomes 2 and 4)
• practise introducing and highlighting language points
(Outcomes 2 and 4)
• develop skills in selecting and sequencing activities
(Outcomes 2, 3 and 4)
Unit 2 > Session 7 > Focus A > Resource 3
•
Task 1
Introducing language points (visuals 1)
Unit 2 > Session 7 > Focus A > Resource 3
•
Task 1
Introducing language points (visuals 2)
Unit 2 > Session 8
This session aims to:
• define authentic materials (Outcome 3)
• explore the rationale for using authentic materials
(Outcome 3)
• practise creating tasks to accompany authentic materials
(Outcome 3)
• select relevant topics/themes to use with learners
(Outcomes 2 and 3)
Unit 2 > Session 9
This session aims to:
• introduce and practise techniques for practising
pronunciation (Outcome 2)
• introduce and practise oral correction techniques
(Outcome 2)
Unit 2 > Session 10
This session aims to:
• introduce planning across sessions (Outcome 2)
• discuss some tutoring problems and their possible
solutions (Outcome 2 and 4)
• relate problems and solutions to trainees’ own contexts
(Outcome 2 and 4)
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