TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES, EDS
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Educational Specialist (EdS) in TESOL (Certification)
This track leads to Class AA certification in ESOL issued by ALSDE. 30-34 Credit hours.
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Exceptional Learner 1 | ||
| EESL 647 | Instruction and Assessment: Reading and Writing | 3 |
| EESL 657 | Instruction and Assessment: Listening and Speaking | 3 |
| Advisor-Approved ESL Electives | 6 | |
| Teaching English in a Global Context | ||
| Teaching Adult Language Learners | ||
| Methods Teaching English as an International Language | ||
| Field Studies | ||
| Practicum Seminar: English Language Teaching | ||
| Special Topics in Education | ||
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Any Approved 600-level EESL course |
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| EDC 732 | Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Instruction | 3 |
| EPR 594 | Introduction to Educational Research Design | 3 |
| Qualitative or Statistical Research Methods | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Qualitative Methods in Educational Research | ||
| Microcomputer Applications to Statistical Analysis | ||
| Statistical Methods and Action Research | ||
| EDC 707 | Introduction to Teacher Leadership | 3 |
| EDC 711 | Analysis and Evaluation of Teaching | 3 |
| Advisor-Approved Education Course | 3 | |
| Coaching for Effective Instruction | ||
| Research in ESL | ||
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Any Approved 600-level EESL course |
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| Total Hours | 30-31 | |
| 1 |
Required if not previously completed. |
Educational Specialist (EdS) in TESOL (Non-Certification)
This track does not leads to Class AA certification in ESOL issued by ALSDE. 30-37 Credit hours.
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Language Acquisition 1 | ||
| Advisor-Approved Teaching Field Course | 12 | |
| Curriculum, Programs and Policies | ||
| Grammar and Linguistics for ESL Teachers | ||
| Special Topics in ESL | ||
| Phonology for Second Language Teachers | ||
| Teaching Adult Language Learners | ||
| Methods and Materials of Teaching ESL | ||
| Methods Teaching English as an International Language | ||
| Teaching New Languages Through Reading and Writing | ||
| Teaching Emergent Bilingual Learners in the Early Childhood Setting | ||
| Promoting Global Peace through TESOL | ||
| Instruction and Assessment: Reading and Writing | ||
| Instruction and Assessment: Listening and Speaking | ||
| Effective Teaching and Learning | ||
| Engaging Families and Communities | ||
| Practicum Seminar: English Language Teaching | ||
| Special Topics in Education | ||
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Any Approved 600-level EESL course |
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| Diversity Course | 3 | |
| Teaching ESL in a Multicultural Society | ||
| Teaching English in a Global Context | ||
| Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Instruction | ||
| EPR 594 | Introduction to Educational Research Design | 3 |
| Qualitative or Statistical Research Methods | 3-4 | |
| Research in ESL | ||
| Introduction to Qualitative Methods in Educational Research | ||
| Microcomputer Applications to Statistical Analysis | ||
| Statistical Methods and Action Research | ||
| Advisor-Approved Education Courses | 9 | |
| Coaching for Effective Instruction | ||
| Introduction to Teacher Leadership | ||
| Analysis and Evaluation of Teaching | ||
| Field Studies | ||
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Any Approved 600-level EESL course |
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| Internship in Second and Foreign Languages, P-12 1 | ||
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or EESL 697 |
ESL Practium: Adult Learners | |
| EESL 600 TESOL Residency (at UAB) | ||
| Total Hours | 30-31 | |
| 1 |
Required if not previously taken. |
