Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

• SED TL 508: Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), 5-12
  Teaching methodologies for English as a Second Language at the middle- and high-school levels, including techniques for developing language skills, content-based language teaching, evaluation and adaption of materials, planning and assessment. Students participate in a field-based component. Course is restricted to students in an ESL Licensure program. 4 cr.
• SED 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. We will focus on topics that provide teachers with a knowledge base that can be adapted for a variety of educational settings and student populations. The goal is to learn about different topics related to language instruction and to apply that knowledge while teaching. 4 cr.
• SED 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.
• SED TL 520: Teaching English Language Learners
  Focus on current 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 (SEI) classrooms. For students seeking licensure in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, and Special Education. 4 cr.
• SED TL 525: Teaching English Language Learners in Middle/High Schools
  Focus on current 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 (SEI) classrooms in middle/high schools. For students seeking licensure in the content areas at the 5-12 level. 4 cr.
• SED 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.
• SED TL 612: Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar for Domestic Students
  Graduate Prerequisites: Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites.
  Supervised student teaching in a college or adult education program in English as a second language. Graduate Prereq: Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites. 6 cr.
• SED TL 614: Field Experience and Seminar for International Students
  Field observation in a college or adult education program in English as a second language. Open only to matriculated international graduate students who have completed prerequisites. 4 cr.
• SED 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.
• SED TL 835: Advanced Seminar in TESOL Pedagogy
  Graduate Prerequisites: SED TL 509; 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.