2020 / 2021 Wheelock College of Education & Human Development Programs Bilingual Education/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

EdM in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Pre-K–6/5–12 (Licensure)

Licensure Track

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Licensure Track) Program offers two options to support the preparation of individuals to teach English as a second language (ESL) in US public schools. The first prepares students to become licensed to teach English learners in Pre-K–6 ESL classrooms, and the second prepares students to become licensed to teach English learners in middle/high school classrooms (5–12).

Coursework includes the study of current theory/research related to teaching English learners and the implications for effective language, literacy, and content area assessment and instructional practices in ESL and sheltered English immersion.

The program of study includes coursework in linguistics, language acquisition, assessment and instruction of oral language, reading and writing, sheltered teaching methodologies with a focus on content-area literacy and academic language, and policy issues that influence assessment and instruction of English learners in public schools.

Students complete a pre-practicum in the fall semester in a public school classroom and a full-time practicum (student-teaching) in the spring semester. Interested candidates who already possess an initial teaching license in another field and who would like to earn the master’s degree and licensure as a teacher of English as a second language also are encouraged to apply and meet with the program director to plan a program of study.

Learning Outcomes

Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment: Promotes the learning and growth of all students by providing high quality and coherent instruction, designing and administering authentic and meaningful student assessments, analyzing student performance and growth data, using this data to improve instruction, providing students with constructive feedback on an ongoing basis, and continuously refining learning objectives (Well-structured lessons, adjustments to practice; Reflective Practice).
Teaching All Students: Promotes the learning and growth of all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, create a safe and effective classroom environment, and demonstrate cultural proficiency (High Expectations; Meeting diverse needs; Safe Learning Environment).
Family and Community Engagement: Promotes the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations.
Professional Culture: Promotes the learning and growth of all students through ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative practice (Meeting Diverse Needs).
Demonstrates Subject Matter Knowledge.

Courses & Requirements

Pre-K–6 Track (Total Credits: 36)

Education Coursework (8 cr)

SED ED 502/503 Foundations of Educational Practices/Lab (2 cr)
SED SE 510 Special Education: Curriculum and Instruction (2 cr)
SED RS 600 Introduction to Research (4 cr)

TESOL Content Coursework (20 cr)

SED LS 565 Applied Linguistics: Language & Linguistics Survey (4 cr)
SED LS 658 Second Language Acquisition (4 cr)
SED BI 515 Methods in Bilingual Education (4 cr)
SED BI 535 Literacy Development for Bilingual Students: Instruction and Assessment (4 cr)
SED BI 620 Educational Issues in Bilingualism (4 cr)

Practicum Coursework (8 cr)

SED BI 504 Seminar: The Student Teaching Experience (2 cr)
SED TL 570 Student-Teaching Pre-Practicum: ESL Pre-K–6 (2 cr)
SED TL 571 Student-Teaching Practicum: ESL, Pre-K–6 (4 cr)

5–12 Track (Total Credits: 36)