2018 - 2019年本科 & 研究生目录
Master of Education in Literacy Studies - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Emphasis
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任务 - Teaching, leading, and learning in a democratic society.
哲学 - Believing that schools function as social and political entities as well as for the growth of individuals, the College of Education prepares teachers and leaders a) to enhance the academic and personal potential of their students, and b) to evaluate the social and ethical implications of educational policies and practices.
值 -教育学院的价值观 专业知识 指导我们的实践, 股本 为了指导我们的互动, 博雅教育 引导我们的观点,以及 社会责任 to guide our commitment to democratic education. We value these ideals in our preparation of candidates, 我们师资队伍的发展, and our relationships with the larger community we serve.
The program provides teachers with the theoretical, 实践知识, and skills necessary to teach non-native speakers of English. The program focuses on language and cultural issues, methodologies and curriculum design. A major or minor in English, modern languages, bilingual education, or equivalents desired. Candidates from other disciplines must have an introductory course in linguistics, EDR 634 教师语言学. 学生 are also encouraged to take EDR 602 (Teaching English Language Learners Across 内容), which is a course for teachers in the content areas. This course addresses methods and strategies for teaching ESL students in content area classes.
最少学时数
M.Ed. 学位,以英语教学为重点, teaching English to speakers of other languages, requires a minimum of 33 credit hours. An endorsement in English as a second language (ESL), K-8或6-12, requires a minimum of 24 credit hours. All applicants to the TESOL program must demonstrate experience learning a second language.
程序的位置
DeVos Center, Pew Grand Rapids Campus, located in downtown Grand Rapids, MI
M的要求.Ed. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
M .的每一位候选人.Ed. degree must complete the following:
Social foundations of education (choose one) (3 credits):
- EDF 671 - Educational Policy and Practice (3 credits)
- EDF 672 - Social/Cultural Foundations of Education (3 credits)
Research and evaluation (3 credits):
Emphasis area courses (21 credits):
- EDF 633 - Race, Class, and Language (3 credits)
- EDR 620 - English as a Second Language Methodologies (3 credits)
- EDR 634 - 教师语言学 (3 credits)
- EDR 635 - Sociolinguistics: Language, Society, and Schooling (3 credits)
- EDI 637 - Assessment: K-12 Models and Practices (3 credits)
- EDS 637 - Explicit Language Instruction (3 credits)
选择一个:
- EDT 619 - Curricular Integration of Ed Technology (3 credits)
- EDT 627 - Technology Integration for Secondary Teachers (3 credits)
Practicum/graduate field experience (3 credits):
- EDR 685 - English as a Second Language Practicum Credits: 3
学生 must apply in advance for each practicum course. 需要顾问的批准. Application deadlines (practicum): February 15 for spring/summer, 5月15日秋季, 冬季学期9月15日开始.
Capstone - choose one (prerequisite: 法国电力公司(EDF) 660) 3或6学分:
学生 should meet with their advisor midway through their program to decide on a capstone and discuss plans for completion. 须经部门批准, capstone courses may be taken in variable amounts from 1-3 credits (693) or 1-6 credits (695) and require continuous enrollment each semester until completed.
Application deadlines (thesis/project): February 15 for spring/summer, 5月15日秋季, 冬季学期9月15日开始.
ESL背书要求
Candidates can receive K-12 endorsement by completing the 33 credit hour TESOL master's program, passing the Michigan Subject Area Test, 保持3.0的绩点.
Candidates interested in the K-8或6-12 endorsement should take the following 24 credit hours.
Emphasis Area 课程 (21 credits):
- EDF 633 - Race, Class, and Language (3 credits)
- EDR 620 - English as a Second Language Methodologies (3 credits)
- EDR 634 - 教师语言学 (3 credits)
- EDR 635 - Sociolinguistics: Language, Society, and Schooling (3 credits)
- EDI 637 - Assessment: K-12 Models and Practices (3 credits)
- EDS 637 - Explicit Language Instruction (3 credits)
选择一个:
- EDT 619 - Curricular Integration of Ed Technology (3 credits)
- EDT 627 - Technology Integration for Secondary Teachers (3 credits)
Practicum/Graduate Field Experience (3 credits):
学生 must apply in advance for each practicum course. 需要顾问的批准. Application deadlines (practicum): February 15 for spring/summer, 5月15日秋季, 冬季学期9月15日开始.
Candidates adding a new endorsement must pass the Michigan Subject Area Test and maintain a 3.平均绩点0.