As the U.S. population of K-12 students continually becomes more diverse, there is an increased demand in educators who specialize in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). In addition, the TESOL specialization is ideal for educators who wish to teach abroad.
Stay ahead of the curve by obtaining a Master's in Education degree with a focus in TESOL.
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This course provides a strong theoretical basis for second language acquisition (SLA) theory and technology with respect to developing effective classroom practice for teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). This course examines principal theories of first and second language acquisition, affective factors, interlanguage, key concepts, historical/contemporary research, and discourse analysis. Teachers explore the primary systems of language, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, comparative phonology, and innovative technologies to address the needs of their English Language Learners (ELLs) and their essential role in the development of their ELLs' language. Note: This is the second course in the TESOL endorsement sequence. 10 hours of clinical experience required.
The course develops techniques, strategies, and methodologies of teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) using sheltered instruction, specifically the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) and the Specifically Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) models. The course also provides PreK-12 teachers with language proficiency and content pedagogical theories and practices that will help them better evaluate the progress of ELLs. Practical, comprehensive pedagogical assignments enable teachers to reformulate their teaching and cultural understandings to create a culturally responsive and equitable environment for ELLs in their classrooms. 20 hours of clinical experience required. This is one of the four courses for the TESOL Endorsement. Note: This is the third course in the TESOL endorsement sequence. 20 hours of clinical experience required.
This course introduces licensed, generalist PreK-12 teachers to the educational public policies governing the education of English Language Learners and the ways school districts meet these obligations. The course also explores topics and issues regarding English Language Learners (ELLs) that are critical to the profession. Practical, comprehensive case study assignments enable teachers to present their research to our professional learning community, as well as analyze their effectiveness in applying it to their own ELLs. Note: This is the first course in the TESOL endorsement sequence. 10 hours of clinical experience required.
This course emphasizes standardized and customized evaluation measures, assessment-driven instructional approaches, data interpretation, and evaluating resources and tools for learners and educators. Building from a strong clinical experience component, teachers focus on tools, approaches, resources, technologies, and techniques for the formative and summative assessment of English Language Language Learners (ELLs). Note: This is the fourth course in the TESOL endorsement sequence. 20 hours of clinical experience required.
