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UNCG Home > School of Education > CUI Home> Master Programs

ESL Concentration

Classroom Practice Track
 

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

Designed for:

Students with an undergraduate degree (other than education) who wish to pursue a combined Masters degree in education and ESL teaching licensure for grades K-12.

 

Program Description:

The M.Ed. in ESL-Classroom Practice Track program is a full-time cohort (team) based program with new groups of students starting each January and continuing through May of the following year. Students participate in evening courses three times a week at UNCG and complete 10 hours of field-based internships in K-12 settings in Asheboro City Schools during the first Spring and Fall semester, and attend both summer sessions before student teaching full-time during the final Spring semester. Graduates earn a Master of Education with a concentration in English as a Second Language (ESL) and are recommended for licensure to teach ESL in grades K-12.

 

Application Process:

• Applicants can obtain an application from the Graduate School.  
• Two official transcripts are required from every college and university attended.
• Three recommendations (forms available at http://www.uncg.edu/grs/prospective/forms.html) are also required, and should be 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 .
• Applicants are required to submit a personal statement and a copy of an updated resume.
• All application materials should be sent to

Pre-requisites/Co-requisites:

• Bachelor's degree
• Documented evidence of having studied a foreign language

Curriculum:

Core: (9 hours)

• CUI 669 (3) Educational Implications of Learning & Developmental Theory
• CUI 545 (3) Diverse Learners
• ERM 605 (3) Educational Measurement & Evaluation

Pedagogical Expertise: (18 hours)

• CUI 523 (3) Legal, Historical and Cultural Implications of English as a Second Language
• CUI 603 (3) Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners w/ practicum
• CUI 604 (3) Applied Linguistics
• CUI 618 (3) Teaching English as a Second Language w/ practicum
• CUI 614 (3) Word Study
• CUI 616 (3) Literacy Development and Instruction Across Grades

Professional Development/Leadership: (12 hours )

• CUI 650 (3) Interaction of Classroom Management & Instruction
• CUI 680a (6) Clinical Experience in Teaching
• CUI 680b (3) Clinical Experience in Teaching

Licensure Process:

• Successful completion of all courses in the Program of Study and successful completion of internships and student teaching in K-12 settings.
• Successful completion of Advanced Competencies Portfolio (AC) Teaching and NETS Technology Portfolio.
• Acceptable scores on required PRAXIS II ESL exam.
• Application for licensure through UNCG Certification Officer.

Contact Person:

Dr. Ye He,  ESL   Program
Curry   Building , Room 310
(336) 334-3452
y_he@uncg.edu

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I attend part time?

No, the program is a full-time, intensive course of study. Clinical (internship) experience is required in all courses during the day. Coursework spans daytime and evening hours at least 3 days a week.

What type of school experience will I get?

In addition to taking coursework, you will have an internship in an elementary school and a middle/high school for ten hours a week during the first and third semester of the programs and a full-time student teaching experience during your last semester (15 weeks). You will also have practicum experiences in a variety of K-12 settings required as part of CUI 603 and CUI 618.

I already have a lateral entry job and just need a couple of courses - is this the right program?

No, this is a full-time program with courses and internships required during the day.

Is there any financial assistance for this program?

Yes, up 15 students may receive a stipend of $800 each Fall and Spring semester (total of $2400) from a U.S. Dept. of Education grant supporting this program until 2012. The application deadline is November 1st, but you should apply early.

Can I choose my internship or student teaching school?

No, the university uses school partners. You are able to state preferences for grade level placements during student teaching, but you are assigned to specific school placements.

Can I take extra courses to finish early?

No, the program is structured for a spring , summer, fall and spring rotation. You must take courses in sequence with the cohort.

Do I have the summer off?

No, You will have a full load of courses in the summer also. There are two required courses during each summer session.

Other than classes and the internship, are there other requirements?

Yes. Reflections and lesson plans related to the internship, along with a Teaching Portfolio will be completed.

Other than classes and the internship, are there other requirements?

Yes. Reflections and lesson plans related to the internship, along with a Teaching Portfolio will be completed. You will also take the ESL PRAXIS II exam upon completion of your ESL coursework.

CUI Course Rotation- M.Ed. ESL - Classroom Practice Track

SPRING I	SUMMER I	SUMMER II	FALL I	SPRING II
CUI 618: Teaching English as a Second Language w/ practicum	CUI 604:  Applied Linguistics	CUI 614:  Word Study	CUI 603: Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners w/ practicum	CUI 680a:  Clinical Experience in Teaching
CUI 669:  Educational Implications of Learning and Developmental Theory	CUI 545:  Diverse Learners	ERM 605: Educational Measurement & Evaluation	CUI 650:  The Interaction of Classroom Management & Instruction	CUI 680b:  Clinical Experience in Teaching Seminar
CUI 616: Literacy Development and Instruction Across the Grades			CUI 523: Legal, Historical and Cultural Implications of English as a Second Language