School of Education: ESOL Endorsement - Graduate
The English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) endorsement specialty advances teachers' abilities to provide assessment, instruction, and evaluation of English language learners. This endorsement is offered in conjunction with our M.Ed. and Post Master programs.
(ESOL) Endorsement Requirements* (on-campus) --18 hours
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| ED 503 Language and Communication: Support and Strategies |
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3 cr. hrs. Focuses on the linguistic and cultural relationships between language and learners including the assessment and evaluation of applied linguistics, and the structures and functions of spoken and written languages. Candidates practice numerous assessments and language intervention strategies designed as supports for learning, language disabilities and cultural linguistic differences. (Prerequisites: ED 330 or 502.)
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| ED 504 School, Parent, and Community Relations |
3 cr. hrs.
Emphasizes developing knowledge, understanding, and communication skills to discover and apply the resources of communities and families to meet the needs of students in their classroom and school. Special attention is given to understanding the concept of “family” as a social structure and to appreciating the historical, cultural, and social forces which shape families, school, and community.
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| ED 509 Methods and Materials for Teaching ESOL |
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3 cr. hrs. Candidate learns to select, modify, and evaluate curricular materials for individuals and groups of English as a second language learners taking into account the learners' abilities, learning rates, and styles of learning. Candidates are also given field practice time to work with ESOL individuals using the methods and materials discussed in class. (Prerequisite: fingerprint clearance.)
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| ED 510 Linguistics |
3 cr. hrs.
Examines and applies the major concepts, theories, and research related to the nature and acquisition of language as a system. This includes a focus on the components of a language system, including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, semiotics, discourse varieties, aspects of social and academic language, rhetorical registers, and writing conventions. Also listed as ENG 510. (Corequisite for the ESOL program).
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| ED 581 Reading, Language, and Cultural Diversity in Schools |
3 cr. hrs.
Introduces candidates with no previous coursework in linguistics or cultural studies to the broad areas of language and culture relevant to PK-12 classrooms. Introduces theories, materials, and methods (including the writing of lesson plans) for reading/language instruction for diverse classrooms. Candidates develop empathy and respect for students with language and cultural differences, and for students with learning problems related to language. Advanced study of issues related to reading, language, and cultural diversity is required. Required for reading endorsement, ESOL, and special education endorsement. Field experience arranged by instructor may be required.
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| ED 569 ESOL Practicum K-12 |
3 cr. hrs.
Practicum teaching in a public school ESOL resource room or self-contained classroom in elementary, middle,or high school. Schedule negotiable. Supervision provided by school district ESOL educators and university supervisor. (Prerequisite: Completion of ESOL endorsement coursework). Fee: $55. per credit.
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*A basic knowledge of Policies and Practices for Diverse Learners (ED330 or ED502) is expected before completion of this program.
