ESL-380 Introduction to Teaching ESL

Prepare to teach ESL students in community and workplace settings; learn the theory of the communicative language teaching approach and its application to second-language teaching and learning; explore best practices and pedagogical debates around teaching various language skills (e.g. reading, listening, etc.); discuss assessment techniques and classroom management; learn to develop and execute a lesson plan. Note: Must be 16 years or older. ENG-101 eligibility is strongly recommended. For questions about this recommendation, please contact the English Language Learning office at esloffice@aacc.edu.

Term: Winter 2026

Course Type: Noncredit - 3.6 CEUs

Section: 101

Ways to take the class: Online Sync

Days: Varies

Time: 6:30PM to 8:30PM

Start Date: 02/10/2026

End Date: 04/16/2026

Location: Online

Room: Varies

Instructor: Elizabeth M Wheeler (Subject to change)

Class Size: 20

Section Info: Note: Attendance in online class sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm is mandatory for section 101. No class March 17 and 19.