Department of
Teacher Education and Higher Education
TESOL-Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages:
Classroom Practice Track
Designed for:
Students with an undergraduate degree (other than education) who wish to pursue a combined Masters degree in education and NC ESL teaching licensure for grades K-12.
Program Description:
The M.Ed. in TESOL-Classroom Practice Track program is a full-time cohort (team) based program. Graduates earn a Master of Education with a concentration in English as a Second Language (ESL) and are recommended for initial licensure to teach ESL in grades K-12. Admitted students may have the opportunity to participate in Project ENRICH (http://www.uncg.edu/soe/project_enrich/).
Application
- Apply online through the UNCG Graduate School website where you can find additional information. Applications are reviewed year-round but the Graduate School has deadlines for each semester.
- Graduate School Bulletin
- You will need one official transcript from every college and university you have attended, including UNCG.
- Three recommendations are required from former professors and employers. These can be completed online or submitted in sealed envelopes.
- A Residency Statement is required for applicants claiming North Carolina residency.
- Applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and submit their test scores to the Graduate School. These should not be more than five years old.
- Applicants for this program are required to submit a personal statement and a copy of an updated resume.
- For candidates who are interested in project ENRICH, all of the above application materials must be received by the Graduate School no later than March 1st for admission to the next Fall cohort beginning every August. Failure to meet this deadline will very likely mean you will have to wait for another year to begin this program.
- Project ENRICH has additional application requirements (http://www.uncg.edu/soe/project_enrich/residency.html)
Pre-requisites/Co-requisites:
- Bachelor's degree
- Documented evidence of having studied a foreign language
Program of Study (39 hours total):
Core: (9 hours)
- TED 669 (3) Educational Implications of Learning & Developmental Theory
- TED 545 (3) Diverse Learners
- ERM 605 (3) Educational Measurement & Evaluation
Pedagogical Expertise: (18 hours)
- TED 523 (3) Legal, Historical and Cultural Implications of English as a Second Language
- TED 603 (3) Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners w/ practicum
- TED 604 (3) Applied Linguistics
- TED 618 (3) Teaching English as a Second Language w/practicum
- TED 614 (3) Word Study
- TED 516 (3) Emergent Literacy or TED 535 (3) Literacy in the Content Area
Professional Development/Leadership: (12 hours)
- TED 650(3) Interaction of Classroom Management & Instruction
- TED 680a(6) Clinical Experience in Teaching
- TED 680b(3) Clinical Experience in Teaching
Plan of Study to be completed and signed by advisor within the first 9 hours of coursework :
Plan of Study
Plan of Study
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to prepare outstanding teachers for students who are learning English as a second language in K-12 public schools in North Carolina. We facilitate the development of teachers' professional and personal knowledge, skills, and dispositions through reflection and encourage action in the community setting. We also provide continuing professional development to all teachers regarding issues and topics relating to English language learners and their families.
Graduates of our programs:
- Apply their understanding of linguistic principles and knowledge of language development to their instruction;
- Become aware of the socio-cultural issues impacting language learning;
- Enhance students' acquisition of both social and academic English;
- Support students' first language development;
- Integrate the teaching of language and content;
- Serve as the link between school and home to facilitate student development;
- Collaborate with other professionals to support English language learners and the community;
- Advocate for language minority students and promote social justice
Contact Person:
Dr. Ye He
SOE Building, Room 486
(336) 334-3452
y_he@uncg.edu
Christina K. O'Connor
ENRICH Project Manager
SOE Building, Room 363
(336).256-1082
ckoconno@uncg.edu
http://www.uncg.edu/soe/project_enrich/