TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Department of Middle Grades, Secondary and K-12
Education
College of Education Room 324
(704) 687-8875
http://education.uncc.edu/mdsk/
tperez@email.uncc.edu
M.Ed. TESL website: http://education.uncc.edu/tesl
Degree
M. Ed.
Coordinator
Dr. Theresa Perez
Graduate
Faculty
Lynne Bailey, Assistant Professor
Lillian B. Brannon, Professor
Boyd H. Davis, Professor
Warren DiBiase, Associate Professor
Kim Hartman, Assistant Professor
Charles Hutchison, Assistant Professor
Jeanneine Jones, Professor
Ronald F. Lunsford, Professor
Theresa Perez, Professor
Pilar Blitvich, Assistant Professor
David Pugalee, Associate Professor
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Blair A. Rudes, Assistant Professor
Ralf Thiede, Associate Professor
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE
The 39 hour M.Ed. Program in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language is designed to prepare teachers to work with K-12 and adult EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students both domestically and overseas. The program addresses current trends in the field by providing a balanced emphasis on the communication, cultural and linguistic features of learning English as a second language. It offers two tracks: a licensure track and a non-licensure track. The licensure track requires students to hold a current “A” level or initial license in another teaching discipline to receive licensure in ESL. Individuals holding an “A” license (initial license) receive an “M” license upon the completion of the program and are prepared for teaching in P-12 public school settings. The non-licensure track has no such requirement. Persons interested in the non-licensure track may include individuals seeking a position in community colleges, agencies, multinational corporations or overseas settings.
Licensure
Track
Students must possess an “A” level licensure in another teaching discipline to receive licensure to teach ESL and the accompanying Master’s degree. Check with the Department of Middle Grades, Secondary and
K-12 Education (MDSK) for the specific requirements.
Teaching English as a Second
Language (Licensure)
I. Foundations (9 hours)
ENGL6161 Introduction to Linguistics (3)
MDSK6356 Curriculum Studies (3)
RSCH6101 Educational Research Methods (3)
II. Content Specialization (9 hours)
ENGL6163 Language Acquisition (3)
ENGL6070 Comparative Language Studies for Teachers (3)
One course from the following:
ENGL6127 Seminar in Language, Culture, and Society (3)
ANTH5120 Intercultural Communications (3)
III. Instructional Specialization (12 hours)
TESL5104 Authentic Assessment (3)
TESL5103 Methods in Teaching English as a Second Language (3)
EDUC7126 Comparative Education
TESL6476 Collaboration and Leadership in TESL (3)
(Prerequisite: Completion of Foundations, Content Specialization, and Instructional Specialization courses)
IV. Instructional Leadership (3 hours)
MDSK6260 Teacher Leadership (3)
(Prerequisite: Completion of Foundations, Content Specialization, and Instructional Specialization courses)
V. Electives (6 hours)
Non-Licensure
Track
Students do not need to possess a teaching license to receive a Master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. Check with the Department of Middle Grades, Secondary and K-12 Education (MDSK) for the specific requirements.
Teaching English as a
Second Language (Non-Licensure)
I. Foundations (9 hours)
ENGL6161 Introduction to Linguistics (3)
MDSK6356 Curriculum Studies (3)
RSCH6101 Educational Research Methods (3)
II. Content Specialization (9 hours)
ENGL6163 Language Acquisition (3)
ENGL5263 Linguistics and Language Learning (3)
ENGL6070 Comparative Language Studies for Teachers (3)
One course from the following:
ENGL6127 Seminar in Language, Culture, and Society (3)
ANTH5120 Intercultural Communications (3)
III. Instructional Specialization (12 hours)
TESL5104 Authentic Assessment (3)
TESL5103 Methods in Teaching English as a Second Language (3)
TESL6476 Collaboration and Leadership in TESL (3)
TESL6470 Internship in Teaching English as a Second Language
(Prerequisite: Completion of Foundations, Content Specialization, and Instructional Specialization courses)
IV. Electives (6 hours)
Admission
Requirements
Must meet all admission requirements as determined by the
Internship
Required for both licensure and non-licensure programs. Both domestic and international Internships are available.
Master’s
Research Project
Students select the Master’s Research Project or the Master’s Thesis to fulfill this requirement. Students work with a three-member faculty committee to fulfill this requirement. One of the members of the committee is the student’s advisor.
Language
Requirements
Show evidence of one semester of a foreign language at the college level.
Assistantships
A very limited number of assistantships are available through the Department of Middle Grades, Secondary and K-12 Education (MDSK). There may also be opportunities for teachers to work in the English Language Teaching Institute on campus.
Research
Opportunities
There are numerous opportunities for students to participate in research through their courses and/or programs abroad.
Courses In
Teaching English As A Second Language
TESL 5104. Authentic Assessment (formerly Second Language Diagnosis and Evaluation). (3) For current and future teachers of English as a Second Language (TESL) to develop multiple criteria assessment models as TESL diagnosticians and to master other competencies prescribed by the State of North Carolina. (Spring)
TESL 5103. Methods in Teaching English as a Second Language (formerly Teaching English as a Second Language). (3) For current and future teachers of English as a Second Language (TESL) to master a variety of approaches, methods, and techniques of teaching ESL and other competencies prescribed by the State of North Carolina. (Fall)
TESL 6000. Topics in Teaching English as a Second
Language. (1-6) May include classroom and/or clinical experiences
in the content area. With department approval, may be repeated for credit for
different topics. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
TESL 6204. Multicultural Education. (3) Assists teachers and other school personnel acquire skills in multicultural curriculum design and delivery. Examines issues that impede poor and minority children from reaching their full potential in today’s public schools, and addresses the need to develop instructional practices that speak to their low level of attainment. Emphasizes culture and language acquisition instruction for teaching in a pluralistic society.
TESL 6470. Internship in Teaching English as a Second Language (formerly Internship). (3)
Prerequisite: Permission of department. Program of experiential learning activities in the student’s level and/or area of academic concentration in an approved setting. (Fall, Spring)
TESL 6476. Collaboration and Leadership in TESL (formerly The ESL Professional in the 21st Century). (3) Prerequisite: Permission of department. (formerly supervised experiences in school or non-school teaching or training with an emphasis on developing skills as an educational professional.) This seminar helps students develop skills in identifying problems ESL students encounter in mainstream classrooms, ascertaining if mainstream teachers are accommodating ESL students, collaborating with other professionals in applying accommodations, and also in the application of complex instruction for the English language learners. (Fall, Spring)
TESL 6691. A. B. C. Seminar in Professional Development. (1, 1, 1) Seminar focused on self-direction and professional development of English as Second Language Specialists (ESL), with an increasing emphasis on becoming instructional leaders, as students plan to meet their own learning needs in instructional expertise; expand their awareness of the role of the ESL specialist; plan their program; use technology in presentations; and develop their Master’s Research Project or Comprehensive Portfolio.
TESL 6800. Individual Study in Teaching English as a
Second Language. (1-6) Prerequisite: Permission of the student’s
advisor. Independent study under the supervision of an
appropriate faculty member. May be repeated for
credit. (Fall, Spring,
Summer)
TESL 7999. Graduate Residence. (1)