TESL Graduate Certificate/K12 Endorsement Program
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Program Description
This primary goal of this program is to provide public school teachers with skills to more effectively address the academic and social challenges presented by an increasingly diverse student body and to appreciate those students as resources for instruction and classroom enhancement. The program targets five knowledge domains, as set out in the TESOL Standards for K-12 ESL Teacher Education Programs: Language, culture, instruction, assessment, and professionalism.
Program Features
- This program enables certified teachers to earn not only the Graduate Certificate in TESL, an EMU degree, but also the state of Michigan’s ESL Endorsement in 20-24 consecutive months by completing just one course a term.
- It is important to note that graduation from the Graduate Certificate Program allows teachers to count all of these credits towards the Master of Arts in TESOL at a later date.
- Students may pursue the TESL graduate certificate on a full-time or part-time basis.
- Core TESOL courses are offered in the early evening to accommodate students who have daytime jobs. Most cognate and elective courses are also offered in the evening.
Winter/January 2007
TSLN 525 Second Language Acquisition for Classroom Teachers (3 hrs)
This course examines the learning of English, simultaneous with or subsequent to one’s first language in the K~12 setting in the United States. Linguistic, cognitive, affective, cultural, social, and instructional factors are addressed. (Prereq: admission to the TESL graduate certificate program or department permission)
Spring/May 2007
FLAN 540 Cultural Issues in Teaching Languages (2 hrs)
This course describes how culture influences language learning. Participants examine the ways cultures impact classroom activity, the way the target culture can be taught in language courses, and ways to explore the cultural values of language learners. (Prereq: department permission)
Fall/September 2007
TSLN 502 A Pedagogical Grammar and Phonology of ESL (4 hrs)
This course examines the structure and sound systems of American English as they apply to the teaching and learning of English as a second/World language. Practical aspects of usage are emphasized. (Prereq: admission to the TESL graduate certificate program or department permission)
Winter/January 2008
TSLN 530 TESOL Methods: Reading, Writing & Grammar (2 hrs)
TSLN 531 TESOL Materials: Reading, Writing & Grammar (1 hr)
These courses examine content, methodology and materials in teaching English reading, writing and grammar to diverse groups of English language learners. (Prereqs: TSLN525 or TSLN501; TSLN502; co-req. TSLN531)
Spring/May 2008
TSLN 521 Content-based Instruction & Materials for English Language Learners (2 hrs)
This course explores techniques for integrating the teaching of content and language and examines materials used by English language learners in content-based instruction (CBI). Various models of CBI are examined; curricula are developed to align with the national TESOL and the State of Michigan standards and with other content area standards. (Prereqs: TSLN525 or TSLN501; TSLN502)
Summer/July 2008
TSLN 532 TESOL Methods: Listening, Speaking & Pronunciation (2 hrs)
TSLN 533 TESOL Materials: Listening, Speaking & Pronunciation (1hr)
These courses examine content, methodology and materials in teaching English listening, speaking and pronunciation to diverse groups of English language learners. (Prereqs: TSLN525 or TSLN501; TSLN502; co-req. TSLN533)
Fall/September 2008
TSLN 520 World Language Testing & Assessment (2 hrs)
This course examines the role of assessment, surveys types of tests, discusses the criteria of a good test, analyzes tasks that evaluate listening, speaking, reading, writing and communicative competencies, and provides practice in constructing different types of assessments. (Prereqs: TSLN525 or TSLN501; TSLN502)
Winter/January 2009
TSLN 588 Observation, Analysis & Practicum in ESL Classrooms (3 hrs)
This capstone course provides teachers with observation and analysis skills to apply to their own ESL teaching for this practicum course, as well as with techniques for working with paraprofessionals in ESL/bilingual classrooms in public schools. (Prerequisites: TSLN 530; TSLN532; TSLN521)
^ Top Frequently Asked Questions
1. Am I eligible for the TESL Graduate Certificate/K-12 ESL Endorsement program if I am not certified to teach in Michigan public schools?
No, the Graduate Certificate in TESL/K-12 ESL Endorsement program is designed especially for K-12 certified teachers.
2. What’s the difference between the TESL Graduate Certificate and the K-12 ESL Endorsement program?
The TESL Graduate Certificate is an EMU program. Upon successful completion of the TESL Graduate Certificate program and passing the MTTC test, EMU will recommend you to the State for the ESL endorsement. In other words, you take TESL graduate certificate courses at EMU and receive your ESL endorsement from the State.
3. If I’m admitted to the TESL Graduate Certificate program, am I automatically admitted to the K-12 ESL Endorsement Program?Yes. Upon successfull completion of the TESL Graduate Certificate program, you should apply for graduation to get the TESL Gradate Certificate from EMU. It is important to point out that if you apply for graduation and get a TESL Graduate Certificate from EMU, all the TESL courses you have taken are transferable for life. This means that if you ever decide to pursue an MA in TESOL at EMU, all the courses you have taken can be counted towards the MA degree in TESOL.
4. I’m a certified teacher, currently teaching ESL in Michigan public schools. My school district requires that I get the ESL endorsement in order to keep my job. I’m also interested in getting an MA in TESOL. Can I do both at the same time?
The answer is YES. The MA TESOL program at EMU requires 33 credits whereas the K-12 ESL Endorsement program requires 22 credits, all of which can be transferred to the MA in TESOL. If you are planning on doing both at the same time, talk to the TESOL Advisor to make sure that you take all the courses that are required for both programs and finish them in the shortest time possible.
5. How many courses are required for the TESL Graduate Certificate/ K-12 ESL Endorsement program?
In alignment with the Michigan State Standards for P-12 ESL Teacher Education Programs, the ESL endorsement program at EMU consists of 10 courses (a total of 22 credit hours), organized around five domains: language, culture, instruction, assessment, and professionalism.
6. How long does it take to finish the coursework?
If you study each consecutive term at the EMU Center in Livonia, it will take 24 months for you to finish the coursework. It can be shortened depending on when you start and if you are willing to study on campus as well as in Livonia. Talk to the TESOL advisor to ensure that you can finish the coursework in the shortest possible time.
7. Do I have to speak another language in order to be eligible for the ESL Endorsement program?
If English is your first language, you need to submit a college transcript showing that you have completed a year (or two semesters) of World language study and earned a grade of C or better. This is an experience requirement; you don’t need to offer proof of proficiency in a World language. In the past few years, we have offered a conditional admission to Michigan public school teachers who have not yet studied a World language. Please note that you must meet the World language requirement in order to apply for graduation and have EMU recommend you to the MDE for the ESL endorsement.
8. What is the deadline for applications?
The TESOL review committee members review applications as they receive them.
9. Do I have a limited time in which to finish my coursework for the ESL Endorsement?
Yes, the time limit is 3 years from the beginning of the first course to the date of graduation.
10.How do I apply for the ESL Endorsement program at EMU?
To apply for admission, submit an application and all required papers to: EMU, Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 970, Ypsilanti, MI 48197-7621.
Application forms may be obtained from EMU's website: www.emich.edu (or http://www.emich.edu/admissions/forms/ngrapp.pdf), by mail from the Admissions Office, or by phoning from inside the U.S.A. 734-487-3400 or 800/GO-TO-EMU. Please note that on the application, there is a space in which to enter the Program Code. In this space, enter either TSLC for the Graduate Certificate/ESL Endorsement program or TSL for the MA in TESOL.
11.What are the steps for me to take to get the ESL endorsement from the State of Michigan?
Please follow the listed procedures to ensure that you will get the ESL endorsement from the State of Michigan. Click on the link for the steps to obtain ESL endorsement << Click Here >> (MS Word Document).
12. Tuition & Mandatory Fees - Per Credit Hour
For more information please visit the university website for tution and fee. <<CLICK HERE >>
For more information about the TESL Graduate Certificate/K-12 ESL Endorsement program at EMU, contact Dr. Jo Ann Aebersold, TESOL Advisor, at tesol@emich.edu.
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