M.Ed. in TESOL (Pre K-12 Add-On Endorsement) - Required Courses
Required During First Semester
- EDUC 500 Online Orientation - 0 credits
- UNIV LIB Information, Research, and Resources - 0 credits
Required TESOL Courses
- *ETSL 510 Linguistics (summer) 3 credits
- *ETSL 520 Methods of TESOL (spring) - 3 credits
- *ETSL 530 Teaching English Language Learners Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (fall) - 3 credits
- *ETSL 560 First and Second Language Acquisition (fall) - 3 credits
- *ETSL 570 Teaching Reading (spring) - 3 credits
- **ETSL 590 Roles and Responsibilities of the ESL Specialist (spring) - 3 credits
TESOL Elective Courses (please choose one)
- ETSL 505 Serving English Lang. Learners in K-12 Classrooms (fall) - 3 credits
- ETSL 540 Multi-Cultural Education (fall or summer) - 3 credits
Required Core Courses
- EDIP 541 Developmental Leadership (available each semester) - 3 credits
- EDIP 542 Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction (available each semester) OR ECUR 511 Curriculum, Methods and Assessment (fall or summer) - 3 credits
- EDIP 543 Technology for Education (available each semester) - 3 credits
- EFND 598 Professional Project (final fall or spring) - 2 credits
Total 32 credits
Courses with asterisk (*) next to them are required for PK-12 TESOL certificate/add-on endorsement only.
Note: A copy of current teaching license and six credit hours of foreign language at the graduate or undergraduate level recorded on an official transcript is required for TESOL applicants seeking endorsement in ESL PreK-12.
M.Ed. in TESOL (Pre K-12 Add-On Endorsement) - Course Descriptions
ECUR 511 Curriculum, Methods & Assessment (3) Focuses on the role of the individual teacher in his or her classroom. Emphasizes curricula, methods of instruction and the assessment of pupil progress in daily lessons and units of instruction.
EDIP 541/GSAS 541 DT Developmental Leadership (3) Breadth of understanding or review of major leadership theories, with a focus on development of models. Grow a depth of understanding concerning a particular developmental leadership model and apply the concepts and skills to certain situations. Utilize leadership skills to foster growth in the people with which you work, thus drawing out the leadership in the learner.
EDIP 542/GSAS 542 IP Introduction to Curriculum & Instruction (3) Develop an understanding of biblical perspectives on the nature of learning and the ability to think critically about issues related to teaching and learning. Explore the components of effective instruction and learn how to implement instructional strategies that promote learning.
EDIP 543/GSAS 543 Technology in Education (3) Increase learning and learner success by designing educational events that use instructional technology. Covers three basic areas of technology integration: planning, implementation and evaluation. Does not cover specific applications. Within this framework, various technologies and tools will be investigated for the purpose of determining which are best suited for particular instructional situations. Discusses broader issues regarding the usefulness and effectiveness of technology integration in education. The ultimate goal is to create a plan to integrate technology in your educational setting.
EDUC 500 Online Orientation (0) Required during the first semester of enrollment in some programs; acclimates students to Blackboard, the platform off which online classes are launched.
EFND 598 Professional Project (1-5) Before the awarding of a degree, successfully complete a culminating experience. For most, the project will consist of providing evidence, in the form of a portfolio, that critical program competencies have been met. Cross-listed with EFND 698.
ETSL 505 Serving English Language Learners in K-12 Classrooms (3) This course is designed to prepare teachers to provide linguistically and culturally appropriate instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs) in K-12 classrooms. The course is appropriate for prospective and current ESL teachers and general classroom teachers.
ETSL 510/GSAS 510 Linguistics (3) Provides an introduction to the study and analysis of phonology (sound), morphology (word formation) and syntax (grammar) in human language. Focuses on English, but comparisons will be made to other languages.
ETSL 520/GSAS 520 Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (3) Introduction to a broad array of methods for TESOL. Focuses on principles and practices of teaching and an introduction to the profession of TESOL.
ETSL 530/GSAS 530 Teaching English Language Learners Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (3) Preparation for developing ESL students’ literacy skills in the content areas. Attention will also be given to grammar and the other language modes. Prerequisite: ETSL 520.
ETSL 540 Multi-Cultural Education (3) Overview of principles and practices for providing effective instructional programs for linguistically and culturally diverse student populations. Explores current issues in multi-cultural education, with an emphasis on the second language learner and TESOL curriculum development. Includes examination of socio-cultural variables in the instructional setting. Cross-listed with UIS 440.
ETSL 560/GSAS 560 First & Second Language Acquisition (3) Review of research findings regarding child and adult first and second language acquisition with emphasis on the second-language learner and TESOL curriculum development, including identification and analysis of cognitive, affective, socio-cultural, and educational factors. Cross-listed with UIS 460.
ETSL 570/GSAS 570 Teaching Reading (3) Demonstration and examination of selected techniques and materials for teaching reading to non-English speakers. Range levels will include intermediate to advanced.
ETSL 590 Roles and Responsibilities of the ESL Specialist (3) This course provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of ESL Specialists in various settings. Areas of focus include service delivery options, current trends and issues, and collaboration with colleagues to enhance instruction for English language learners. Participants will complete a field experience as part of this course.
UNIV LIB Information Research & Resources (0) Teaches basic competencies in the use of computer and related information technology research and resources, including use of the library. Enroll in the course in the first semester. Required for graduation. Pass/No Pass.
