Master of Education in English as a Second Language
Tempe, USA
DURATION
24 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 225 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
The Master of Arts in English as a Second Language is a 39-credit program that offers a rich combination of online learning, classroom practice, learning community sharing, research, analysis, and assessment to build teachers’ knowledge and skills to increase the achievement of students who are learning English as a second language. Online examples are provided to help teachers of every subject and grade level provide appropriate instruction to facilitate listening, speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills in the English language. The program is for teachers of pre-K to grade 12 ESL students.
The courses that make up the program curriculum are designed to prepare and strengthen the classroom teacher’s skills by providing the most current research-based and proven educational strategies and knowledge. The curriculum encompasses learning theory, educational foundations, brain theory, best practices, curriculum development, standards, and assessment. The courses in child and adolescent development, special needs, and classroom management provide a framework for how teachers can provide appropriate strategies and environments for all students. Other areas of focus are specific information and practice on methods of ESL; foundations of ESL; teaching of reading and writing; linguistics; and assessment for non-English proficient students. A mentored practicum and portfolio project are included to enable the student to synthesize the knowledge and skills of the program into his/her personal understanding of an effective classroom for ESL students.
Ideal Students
The master’s degree programs at Acacia University are designed for certified teachers who want to acquire advanced expertise in education. Gain the skills to provide your students with the best learning foundation possible.
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Curriculum
Academic Courses: (Required Core Courses in Instructional Strategies)
- EDC500 Power Strategies for Effective Teaching
- EDC510 Power Strategies for Classroom Assessment
- EDC520 Power Strategies for Improving Comprehension
General Education Courses: (Required Core Courses)
- EDC540 Classroom Management
- EDC550 Child and Adolescent Development
- EDC570 Special Needs Students
- EDC572 Foundations of ESL
- EDC573 Linguistics
- EDC564 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in the ESL Classroom
- EDC535 Reading and Writing
Applied General Ed. Courses: (Required Core Courses)
- EDC610-1 Portfolio Project: Research Methods
- EDC610-2 Portfolio Project: Action Research
- EDC620-2 Mentored Practicum: Onsite
Transfer Credits
Acacia University recognizes the prior learning of admitted students by awarding credit for courses at the graduate level, completed at an accredited institution, and documented through official transcript when the credit is applicable to the student’s degree program at Acacia University. As many as twelve (12) credits may be transferred.
If an applicant has earned a degree at another university, credits from that degree cannot be transferred or used for an additional degree at Acacia University.
The acceptance of transfer credits between institutions lies within the discretion of the receiving college or university. Credits earned at other institutions may or may not be accepted by Acacia University. Likewise, credits earned at Acacia University may or may not be accepted by another institution depending upon its own programs, policies, and regulations. Students planning to complete credits for a graduate degree in another college, university, or graduate school are advised to contact the Admissions Office of such institution in advance of applying.
Program Outcome
At the end of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills to create and maintain a positive learning environment that will support and increase ESL students’ academic and language achievement.
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the process and principles of curriculum design and assessment so they can effectively plan instructional and assessment strategies utilizing the four domains of language among all five language proficiency levels.
- Develop the ability to collaborate with colleagues in meaningful ways about students and instructional strategies.
- Analyze the national or state standards that are required and design instruction and instructional strategies that will enable ESL students to meet these standards.
- Analyze the national or state standards that are required and design instruction and instructional strategies that will enable ESL students to meet these standards.
- Demonstrate how to communicate effectively with multicultural parents and caregivers about the successes, needs and areas of improvement of all students.
- Apply their research and analysis skills to design and complete a project that will provide insight on current research surrounding a topic involving ESL students.
- Design and implement developmentally appropriate strategies that foster, nurture, and develop ESL skills in students that are within, and outside of, the normal range of child development.
- Explain and critique the theories of English language development.
- Be equipped with strategies to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) learners the ability to communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in all content areas such as, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies
- Incorporate the four language domains (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) in their curriculum, instruction, and assessment focusing on each of the five language proficiency levels Stages I-V.
- Design and implement strategies to meet the special education needs of ESL students.
- Explain the foundation of historical, philosophical, and theoretical education for English language learners in the US.
- Demonstrate effective professional mentoring to other teachers as they implement ESL strategies in the classroom.
- View and analyze the work of colleagues and interact with them about the strategies and other classroom matters relating to the ESL learner.
- Participate in a mentored practicum that enables the ESL teachers to use all the skills of the program to mentor colleagues in online and onsite settings.
- Apply research and analysis skills to design and complete a research project that provides insights on effective strategies for ESL students.
- Explain and provide examples of the cultural, social, linguistic, and academic issues of ESL learners.
- Explain and critique the theories of English language development.
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