黑料科

Our program is designed to prepare you to teach students who speak English as a second or foreign language. We focus on equipping teachers with the skills needed to meet the unique needs of English learners and support their success. We currently offer two options:

• an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction with a Concentration in Teaching English Language Learners
• an ESL endorsement program for licensed teachers in Tennessee, which can be added to an existing teaching license.听

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M.Ed. in C&I with a Concentration in Teaching English Language Learners听

This 33-credit hour, non-licensure program consists of coursework and practical opportunities that provide graduates the skills to become resources for the PK-12 education sector, advocates for language learners around the globe, and teachers of adult English Language Learners.听

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOME

Our vision, mission, and values align with that of the听 College of Education at 黑料科 . As such, candidates in the TELL program will be expected to achieve the following objectives:听

• Analyze and apply theories and research related to language structure and language acquisition.
• Design supportive language learning environments using the intersections of language and culture, related theories, and principles.
• Plan and implement research-based language instruction that integrates language skills, technology, and relevant teaching strategies.
• Apply a variety of language proficiency instruments and techniques.
• Understand the history and current trends in language pedagogy and research, and collaborate to meet the needs of language learners.

• 33 credit hours of coursework
• Successful completion of the comprehensive exam

OVERVIEW OF COURSEWORK听

The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with Teaching English Language Learners (TELL) concentration requires 33 credit hours听

The general core of fifteen (15) semester hours:听

EDCI 5110听 听 Research and Statistics in Education听
EDCI 5260听 听 Philosophy of Education听
EDCI 5300听 听 Multicultural Education听
EDCI 6100听 听 Curriculum Planning and Programming听
PSYC 5430听 听 Advanced Educational Psychology听

The concentration coursework of eighteen (18) semester hours:听

EDCI 5010听 听 Issues in Bilingual Education and Second Language Acquisition听 听 听听
EDCI 5020听 听 Strategies, Planning & Curriculum Design for ELLs听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听
EDCI 5030听 听 Testing and Assessment of Non-Native Speakers of English听 听 听听
EDCI 5040听 听 Content Area Instruction for English Language Learners听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听
EDCI 5050*听 English Language Learners Instructional Practicum
EDLI 5800听 听 Linguistic Applications to Teaching Language Arts听听

*Indicates that the course consists of a practicum component where students observe and/or teach English language learners.

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SAMPLE TIMELINE

33 Credit Hours | 4-Semester Plan
This is an example and may differ based on an individual's plans and goals.听

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RESOURCES FOR CURRENT STUDENTS

TELL Program of Study

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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NEW TESOL PROGRAM

Minor in TESOL

TESOL Certificate

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PK-12 ESL Endorsement

TSU offers licensed teachers the opportunity to pursue the endorsement of English as a Second Language (ESL). The ESL endorsement program is available only as an add-on to an existing teaching license and is recognized by the State of Tennessee. To obtain the endorsement, candidates must successfully complete 18 credit hours of coursework and achieve a passing score on the Praxis ESL examination (5362).听

Required Courses (18 credit hours):听

EDCI 5010 听 听 听Issues in Bilingual Education and Second Language Acquisition 听 听听
EDCI 5030 听 听 听Testing and Assessment of Non-Native Speakers of English 听 听 听 听 听 听 听
EDLI 5800 听 听 听Linguistic Applications to Teaching Language Arts
EDCI 5020听 听 听 Strategies, Planning & Curriculum Design for ELLs 听听
EDCI 5040听 听 听Content Area Instruction for English Language Learners听
EDCI 5050*听 听 English Language Learners Instructional Practicum

Please contact the lead faculty member for more information.听

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QUICK LINKS FOR ESL ENDORSEMENT

Office of Certification and Transcript Analysis

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RESOURCES

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FAST-TRACK ESL ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM

This program is available based on demand. If you're interested, please email the coordinator.听

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