The graduate certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: K-12 ESL Licensure Preparation prepares graduate students with an existing K-12 teaching license to teach English learners in the K-12 educational context.
Program Requirements
Common Core
Introduction to theory and best practices of teaching second language listening and speaking to a variety of English learners in multiple contexts.
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none
Introduction to theory and best practices of teaching second language grammar and vocabulary to a variety of English learners in multiple contexts - specifically focusing on content based teaching practices.
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none
Introduction to theories and classroom practices that have shaped second language teaching and learning. Topics of study focus on prominent second language learning/acquisition theories, individual and sociocultural factors in language learning, technology-based resources that enhance language learning, as well as practical issues and applications of theory in a wide range of instructional contexts.
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none
Introduction to theory and best practices of teaching second language reading and writing to a variety of English learners in multiple contexts.
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none
Exploration of state and federal legislation affecting ESL programs, current models of ESL program delivery, and Minnesota State Standards and standardized testing. Additionally, the course develops the ability to understand related students, families, and programs in context.
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none
Examination of the social factors and conventions that inform language choices, how sociolinguistic and pragmatic norms differ among social, cultural, and language groups, and how language learners acquire these norms.
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none
This 80+ hour field experience will provide opportunities for practicing teachers with a current MN Teaching license to put theory into practice in a K-12 environment. During field experiences candidates will become familiar with specific school-related issues, technologies, strategies to assist students in learning and apply strategies to help students study and learn within the classroom environment.
Prerequisites:
none
* only one credit of KSP 662 is required for the graduate certificate
Policies
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Students whose first language is English must have a minimum of two consecutive years of high school foreign language study or one year of college-level foreign language study or an equivalent. This requirement may be met in residence, but courses taken to fulfill it will not count toward the certificate.
A personal statement, not to exceed two pages, describing the applicant’s (1) relevant background information and (2) current teaching and research interests, as well as (3) how MNSU’s graduate TESOL program will support their academic and professional goals.
Resume
Degree Certificate
Major Credits 19
Total Credits 19
Locations Mankato; Online
Career Cluster Languages and Literature
This program satisfies licensure-to-practice standards for Minnesota and may satisfy standards for other states or US territories.
