Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - TESOL (Advanced Program for Continuing Professional Education)

Knowledge About Language

Effective Communicator

Evaluate policies and instructional programs for ELLs in the United States. [MC1]

Construct logical, cohesive, and persuasive arguments.

Evaluate current and historical theories and research in second language acquisition and developmental processes of language as applied to ELLs in the school environment and community. [MC5]

Locate, verify, evaluate, and correctly cite print and electronic resources.

Apply knowledge of native language and the effects of language transfer to support ELL learners. [MC1]

Exhibit proficiency in Standard American English for academic purposes.

Demonstrate knowledge of language processes to facilitate and monitor ELLs’ language learning in English. [MC1]

Demonstrate knowledge of the power and ethical ramifications of language choice and communication style.

Apply knowledge of English academic language functions, learning domains, content-specific language and discourse structures, and vocabulary to promote ELLs academic achievement across content areas. [MC1]

ELLs in the Sociocultural Context

Innovative Thinking

Integrate ELLs’ personal and family characteristics in the context of teaching and learning. [MC3, MC5]

Demonstrate clarity and logic in asking relevant questions and acquiring knowledge.

Ensure cultural and linguistic diversity and equity that promotes academic and social language learning for ELLs. [MC3, MC5]

Apply appropriate critical inquiry strategies (e.g., inductive and deductive reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis) to issues and questions.

Implement methods to understand individual academic characteristics and develop effective, individualized instructional, and assessment practices for ELLs. [MC3]

Make informed decisions based on historical, current, reliable, and valid information.

Describe how identity, role, cultural understanding, and personal biases impact the interpretation of strengths, needs, and instruction of ELL students. [MC3, MC5]

Explain how the individual identities of ELL students affect their learning and academic progress. [MC3]

Planning and Implementing Instruction

Christian Worldview

Plan culturally and linguistically relevant instruction based on academic and ELL standards that address content and language objectives. [MC1]

Examine the ideological foundation of the Christian worldview.

Create instruction for ELLs using evidence-based, student-centered, developmentally appropriate, and interactive approaches. [MC3]

Analyze the implications of the Christian worldview as it relates to human value and dignity.

Develop collaboration strategies between educators, school personnel, families, and the community to enhance ESL teaching and build partnerships with ELL families. [MC1]

Analyze ethical decisions made from the Christian worldview.

Select activities and materials that integrate listening, speaking, reading, and writing across content areas and contexts. [MC1, MC3]

Examine the application of the Christian worldview within the context of discipline and vocation.

Evaluate and appropriately modify instruction after critical reflection of individual ELLs’ learning outcomes to promote positive growth in language and content. [MC3]

Implement relevant, equitable materials and resources, including digital resources, to enhance language and content-area instruction for ELLs. [MC1, MC3]

Assessment and Evaluation