TESOL Program, M.Ed. - English Teaching Degree
- Altina Suber, ESL Teacher
VBCPS Arrowhead
Elementary Teacher
of the Year, 2011
Regent Alumni, 2011
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- Joyce Erber, M.Ed.
ESL Teacher in Nigeria
Regent Graduate, 2009
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The TESOL program (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is designed for individuals who have a unique desire to work with children and/or adults who are learning English as a second or foreign language. Courses emphasize TESOL methodology, linguistics, intercultural/cross-cultural education, second language acquisition, teaching reading and assessing student achievement. Individuals pursuing the TESOL Program - PreK-12 Track must be licensed classroom teachers; however, a teaching license is not needed for individuals that wish to work with adult populations and plan to pursue the TESOL Program - Adult Track. Individuals pursuing the TESOL program may consider positions in both domestic and international settings.
- Courses:
- Length: 32 credit hours. May be completed in 18 months.
- Format: Offered online with interactive coursework and a one-week required summer residency. Some face-to-face courses may be offered at the Virginia Beach campus. Students may begin the program in the fall, spring, or summer semesters.
- Results: Master of Education degree. PreK-12 Track also leads to ESL Add-On Endorsement.
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- Features: The program offers two tracks in either the M.Ed or the Certificate version: (1) Adult Education/Collegiate Track and (2) PreK-12 ESL Endorsement Track.
TESOL graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and application of theory, principles, and practices pertaining to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Areas addressed include linguistics, TESOL methodology, first and second language acquisition, literacy instruction, cultural understanding, and current trends and best practices in the field.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply skills and strategies in alignment with the WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design) and TESOL English language proficiency standards and best practices for instruction and assessment of ELLs.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the influence of socio-cultural and linguistic factors in the instruction of ELLs.
- Demonstrate skills in the teaching of reading for ELLs, specifically addressing the areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of integration of faith and learning as encapsulated in the School of Education four areas of seeking wisdom, seeking knowledge, serving others, and edifying others.
“I researched all applicable schools in NJ; there were nine. I searched online for any schools that had TESOL master's programs with online classes, and there weren't many. To my knowledge, Regent is the only school that fulfills my needs exactly!” TESOL Student (2009) |
Speak with an Admissions Counselor:
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757.352.4479
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