Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

  • SED 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.
  • 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. Focus on topics that provide teachers with a knowledge base adaptable for different educational settings and student populations. 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 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.
  • SED 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.
  • 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 622: Assessment for Language Teaching and Research
  • 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.