Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

• WED TL 508: Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), 5-12
  Planning and implementing effective assessment and instruction in language, literacy, and the content areas in secondary English as a second language classrooms. Students develop standards-based lesson plans, and analyze texts using current English language development frameworks. 4 cr. Either sem.
• WED TL 509: Foundations of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Pedagogy
  This course offers a foundation in the approaches, methods, and materials for the teaching and learning of second and foreign languages. Focus on topics that provide teachers with a knowledge base adaptable for different educational settings and student populations. 4 cr.
• WED TL 512: Introduction to Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
  Survey of current classroom practices in computer-assisted language learning (CALL), Focus on relationships among teaching, learning, and technological environments involving second and foreign language learners and teachers. 4 cr.
• WED TL 520: Teaching English Language Learners
  Focus on theory/research related to teaching English language learners and the implications for effective language, literacy, and content-area assessment and instructional practices in Sheltered English Immersion classrooms. For students seeking licensure in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, and Special Education. 4 cr.
• WED TL 525: Teaching English Language Learners in Middle/High Schools
  Focus on theory/research related to teaching English language learners and the implications for effective language, literacy, and content-area assessment and instructional practices in Sheltered English Immersion classrooms in middle/high schools. For students seeking licensure at the 5-12 level. 4 cr.
• WED TL 530: School Leadership: English Language Learners
  Focus on the responsibilities of school leaders for promoting the academic achievement of English language learners. Emphasis on analysis of home, community and school factors that influence the education of this student population, and identifying and evaluating best practices in assessment and instruction in the Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) classroom. Designed for those seeking licensure as a principal/assistant principal and/or supervisor/director. 2 cr.
• WED TL 613: Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar
  Supervised student teaching in a college or adult education program in English as a second language.
• WED TL 622: Assessment for Language Teaching and Research
  ASSESSMENT
• WED TL 635: Introduction to Language Program Management
  Designed to introduce students to all aspects of language program management from academic areas of curriculum planning, student assessment, and program design to the management topics of finance, organizational behavior, and human resources. 4 cr.
• WED TL 835: Advanced Seminar in TESOL Pedagogy
  Graduate Prerequisites: (SEDTL509) or consent of instructor. - Methodological issues in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. In- depth treatment of a variety of curricular, pedagogical, and language program topics. Development and demonstration of curriculum projects. 4 cr.