ESOL Program for Certified Teachers

This course provides foundational knowledge into theories of language and cultural acquisition. This course surveys the various aspects of a scientific description of human language. The course includes direct instruction of English grammar and the system of rules that define the structure of the English language and provides an interdisciplinary exploration of the impact of linguistics in the field of education, including applied linguistics, second language acquisition, and language and culture.

3 credits

This course provides foundational knowledge into theories of language and cultural acquisition and development while fostering understanding of evidence-based practices and strategies for planning, implementing, and assessing English language and content-area instruction. Special attention is given to how teachers can support their students in continuing the development of their first language and culture while providing them with tools to be successful in English dominant learning environments.

3 credits

This course provides foundational knowledge in teaching the literacy skills of reading, writing speaking, and listening to ELLs as well as English native speakers in early childhood and childhood environments. Students will learn to identify strategies and modify resources to meet the varying needs of language learners. Throughout the course, attention will be given to how teachers can support students in continuing development in their first language and their culture while also providing the tools necessary to be successful in an English dominant learning environment.

3 credits

This course provides foundational knowledge in literacy instruction and methods for ELLs in secondary settings, with focus on modifying resources to meet the varying needs of language learners in content and language instruction, and a particular focus on reading instruction in the content areas, and methods of teaching reading to adolescents. Special care is given to support students in the continuing development of their first language and culture while providing the tools to be successful in English dominant learning environments. 

3 credits

Post-masters ESOL program students spend 20 days in a college-supervised learning experience in which the student teacher practices the skills being learned in the teacher education program through direct experiences with individual students, or with groups of students. These skills are practiced under the direct supervision of the certified teacher who has official responsibility for the students. Prerequisites: successful completion of all required EDU courses (earning minimum grade); overall GPA of 2.70 or better

3 credits