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Language Arts | Special Education | Teacher Training
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Education
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English
About Program
Program Overview
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Endorsement
Overview
The University of Findlay offers a five-course TESOL Endorsement program designed to prepare teachers to help students struggling with the English language. This program is ideal for teachers seeking to enhance their skills in diverse classrooms.
Program Details
- Designing ESL Instruction for P-12 Programs (BLMC 500): Learn about instructional methods, materials, and assessment used in instructional design for the development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills of ELL students from pre-school to grade 12.
- Introduction to Linguistics (BLMC 510): Gain a thorough grounding in the principles of language and see how modern speakers apply those to everyday linguistics.
- Language Acquisition (BLMC 520): Learn the theory behind the process of second language acquisition and the different variables that affect its success.
- ESL Educational History, Policy and Assessment Practices in P-12 Schools (BLMC 522): Develop an applicable curriculum by working with school, district, and state guidelines.
- ESL Teaching Practicum (BLMC 599): Put learned skills into action by student teaching in an ESL classroom and building a teaching portfolio to complete a state requirement.
State of Ohio Requirements for a TESOL Endorsement
- Holder of a valid teaching license
- Successful completion of an approved program of preparation
- Passage of the State Examination
- Recommendation from the Dean of an approved institution
Program Approval
The University of Findlay TESOL Endorsement Program has been approved by the State of Ohio as a program of preparation.
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