Introduction to TESOL Methods explores contexts, methods, and materials for teaching English to speakers of other languages.
Past student reviews · Joseph Nosek
The course involved significant reading and assignments, but students noted the class never felt hard due to Nosek's effective teaching style.
Analyze key theories, rationales, and techniques for teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL).
Critically evaluate English language teaching methods and instructional materials based on established pedagogical principles.
Identify current practices and emerging issues in English language teaching.
Observe and document classroom dynamics, instructional strategies, and student engagement in English language classroom settings.
Apply tutoring strategies to support a language learner's development over the course of the semester.
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Raw average: 4.50/5 from 34 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.
For this course: 4.8/5 raw quality · 2.3/5 difficulty · 21 reviews
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Past student reviews · Joseph Nosek
Joseph Nosek taught this course with relevant readings and a supportive environment. Students found him accessible, noting that his exams were take-home and fair, while he provided helpful feedback on assignments.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.92 GPA, 94.4% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.48 GPA, 70.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.66 GPA, 81.2% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).
Past student reviews · Sandra Arfa
Sandra Arfa was one of a student's favorite teachers, described as knowledgeable, funny, and inviting. The student found the course not difficult, though the review contained no specific details about teaching methods, workload, or assessments.
JOSEPH NOSEK is recorded teaching in Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
SANDRA ARFA is recorded teaching in Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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Past student reviews · Joseph Nosek
Students found the class fun and valuable, highlighting hands-on opportunities to tutor and teach. Professor Nosek was described as kind, engaged, and knowledgeable.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.92 GPA, 94.4% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.48 GPA, 70.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.66 GPA, 81.2% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).
Past student reviews · Joseph Nosek
The course involved significant reading and assignments, but students noted the class never felt hard due to Nosek's effective teaching style.
Past student reviews · Joseph Nosek
Exams were take-home and perceived as fair, with Nosek providing helpful feedback on assignments and maintaining a supportive classroom environment.
Latest available · Spring 2026— not enough history to project Spring 2027.
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Introduction to TESOL Methods
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