ESL Grammar Development

Non-credit Continuing Education Course Syllabus

Instructor contact Information:
Name: Margaret Turner Email: mturne40@jccc.edu
Office hours: In the classroom 20 minutes before class and 10 minutes after class

Textbook
Required text: Focus on Grammar, an Integrated Skills Approach, Level 3 (Fifth Edition) by Marjorie
Fuchs, Margaret Bonner, Miriam Westheimer. Published by Pearson.

JCCC CE-Canvas
PowerPoint presentations for each class, answer to exercises, and class announcements are posted in
CE-Canvas. Printing /downloading the PowerPoint presentations is optional. The teacher will show
students how to access CE-Canvas.

Course Description
This course is for Intermediate or Advanced English Language Learners. This is an ongoing course
with no formal beginning or end. It takes one year (five 8-week sessions) to complete the textbook.
In addition to formal instruction, students practice grammar through reading, listening and
speaking exercises, and by writing in-class essays. Students work individually, in pairs, and in
groups.

Course Objectives
Students will improve their knowledge, confidence, and use of English grammar. Each 8-week session
focuses on different chapters in the textbook.

Course Requirements for students:
Students in this class are typically business professionals. Students are expected to:
• Attend class regularly and arrive on time.
• Notify the teacher by email if you are not coming or will be late.
• Not text or check messages during class. Phones/tablets may be used for dictionary apps only.

Teaching Philosophy:
I have been teaching ESL/EFL to adults since 2002. I enjoy teaching very much but I also realize
that English can be a difficult language to learn. I do my best to:
• Select course materials that are relevant / useful.
• Provide students with many opportunities for active participation in each class.
• Establish a safe learning environment where students can feel comfortable asking questions and
making mistakes.
• Make learning a fun and enjoyable experience.

Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Students with disabilities requesting accommodations should contact Access Services, Student
Center, 2nd floor, (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521, or TDD at (913) 469-3885.