The Master of Education: Teaching - Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program is designed for teachers who wish to further their studies by achieving an advanced degree with a focus in working with students whose primary language is not English. The program provides a strong, research-based background in professional teaching practices and promotes the development of teachers who are knowledgeable of the foundations and theoretical basis for English as a Second Language (ESL) education, the developmental characteristics of students as readers and writers of ESL, and the instructional practices that best serve them. The coursework reflects standards advocated by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). The National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). The program includes a total of 36 semester hours and is comprised of 12 online courses with experiential PK-12 fieldwork components, including a capstone course in school-based action research conducted on a school or other approved professional site. This West Virginia state-approved program, while allowing for a master’s level credential, does not lead to certification in TESOL. Program Objectives The Master of Education: Teaching - Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages program seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates: - Use the knowledge of major concepts, theories, and research related to the nature and acquisition of language to construct learning environments that foster ESL students’ language development and content area learning
- Demonstrate and use knowledge of culture and identity to cultivate learning environments that support ESL students’ language development and content area learning
- Use research-based practices to plan, manage, and implement instruction in supportive environments for ESL students, act as English language models, and incorporate standards-based ESL and content curriculum in mixed-ability classrooms
- Demonstrate knowledge of assessment issues as they pertain to assessment practices for diverse learners, standards-based assessment, and language proficiency in ESL learning and learners
- Understand the foundations of ESL teaching and work collaboratively with others who serve ESL students toward reflective, continuous improvement in practice and research based knowledge
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