NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 英語教學概論(2043)
	(Eng.) Introduction to English Language Teaching
Offering Dept	Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Course Type	Elective	Credits	2	Teacher	SHIH,I-MING
Department	Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures/Undergraduate	Language	中/英文	Semester	2026-FALL
Course Description	This introductory course is designed to equip students with the foundational theories, practical frameworks, and advanced strategies necessary for effective English Language Teaching (ELT). Bridging the gap between second language acquisition research and daily classroom realities, the curriculum addresses the multifaceted nature of contemporary language education -- from foundational methodology and learner psychology to emerging technological tools and inclusive instructional design.
Prerequisites				self-directed learning in the course	Y

Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%)			Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives	Competency Indicators	Ratio(%)	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. critically evaluate popular ELT methodologies and adapt them to diverse learner profiles and proficiency levels; 2. design inclusive lesson plans that successfully address large class sizes and mixed-ability dynamics; 3. implement constructive feedback and error correction techniques that foster learner confidence and accuracy; 4. integrate digital tools and content-based instruction (CLIL) to create immersive, meaningful language learning environments; 5. develop reliable assessment instruments and effective classroom management strategies to ensure sustained student success.			topic Discussion/Production Discussion Lecturing	Written Presentation Attendance Oral Presentation Assignment Internship
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 (09/10) Introduction to the Course Week 2 (09/17) Issues in Language Learning Week 3 (09/24) Issues in Language Learning (cont.) Week 4 (10/01) Popular Methodology Week 5 (10/08) Popular Methodology (cont.); Written Assignment 1 Due Week 6 (10/15) Being Learners Week 7 (10/22) Being Teachers; Written Assignment 2 Due Week 8 (10/29) Class Size and Different Abilities Week 9 (11/05) Feedback, Mistakes and Correction Week 10 (11/12) Teaching Language Skills; Written Assignment 3 Due Week 11 (11/19) Content and Language Integrated Learning Week 12 (11/26) Managing for Success; Seating and Grouping Students; ELT Project Proposal Due Week 13 (12/03) CLIL Lesson Observation Week 14 (12/10) Testing and Evaluation; Lesson Observation Log Due Week 15 (12/17) Technology in the ELT Classroom Week 16 (12/24) ELT Project Due self-directed learning    03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
Evaluation
1. Written Assignments: 30% 2. Lesson Observation Log: 20% 3. ELT Project: 40% (Proposal 10% + Final Work 30%) 4. Attendance and Participation: 10%
Textbook & other References
Harmer, J. (2015). The Practice of English Language Teaching (5th ed.)
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Office Hours
Wed. 15:10~16:00 or by appointment
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
include experience courses：N

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