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HANDBOOK Graduate Programs in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Initial Licensure Only Program in English as a Second Language (ESL) Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
GRADUATE2022-2023
IntroductionCONTENTSTo The Program 1 Contact Information, Websites, and Links 2 Our TESOL Graduate Programs 5 Massachusetts Teacher Licensure for Pk-12 Schools 5 Capstone Experiences in the MAT ESOL General Track 8 Graduate World/Additional Language Requirement for MAT ESOL 8 Administrative Policies and Procedures 10 Frequently Asked Questions 12 TESOL Program Descriptions and Required Courses 14
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Welcome to the Salem State Graduate Programs in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)! programs prepare graduate students who want to teach English learners in Pk – 12 public schools, adult and community programs, college and private language programs, and overseas. Students in the program work closely with a diverse faculty with expertise in linguistics, language acquisition, culturally sustaining pedagogies, TESOL methods, approaches, and assessment, and other critical subfields of TESOL. program combines theory and practice and works with students to secure pre-practicum and field-based experiences that allow you to become confident educators during the course of your program. Our classes are small and foster intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, practice, and research. As a result, our graduates are prepared to go on to successful careers including teaching in Pk-12 public schools, community colleges, universities, overseas, or with adults in community, immigrant, or refugee programs. Our program also prepares students pursuing doctoral work/terminal degree in the field of applied linguistics or TESOL. you find this handbook useful we look forward to you joining our community! students to complete contact
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Contact Information, Websites, and Links Program Coordinator/Lead Faculty for Graduate TESOL Programs: Dr. Sovicheth Boun, sboun@salemstate.edu, 978.542.3071 Office: Sullivan Building 207C Please make appointments with Dr. Boun using Navigate, our student advising platform. Your Graduate Student Support Team: • Dr. Sovicheth Boun, Program Coordinator/Lead Faculty for TESOL, sboun@salemstate.edu • Vu Tran, Associate Director, McKeown School of Education Student Services vtran@salemstate.edu, • Julian Brown-Myers, Associate Director, School of Graduate Studies, jbrownmyers@salemstate.edu • Ann Ziergiebel, Graduate Student Advisor, McKeown School of Education Student Services aziergiebel@salemstate.edu TESOL Full-Time Faculty: Dr. Sovicheth Boun, sboun@salemstate.edu Dr. Melanie González, mgonzalez@salemstate.edu Dr. Amy Jo Minett , aminett@salemstate.edu Prof. Jesse Rubio, jrubio@salemstate.edu TESOL Adjunct Faculty: Félix Caraballo, fcaraballo@salemstate.edu Dr. Sarah Dietrich, sdietrich@salemstate.edu André Fonseca, sfonseca@salemstate.edu Dr. Laurie Hartwick , lhartwick@salemstate.edu Susan Morgenstern, smorgenstern@salemstate.edu Dr. Seth Minkoff, sminkoff@salemstate.edu Heidi Pérez, hperez@salemstate.edu Carla Rose, crose@salemstate.edu Barbara Sargent, bsargent@salemstate.edu Diane Sweet , dsweet@salemstate.edu Nancy Uribe, nuribe@salemstae.edu Dr. Catherine Vigue, cvigue@salemstate.edu Shawn Wolfe, swolfe@salemstate.edu 2.
School of Graduate Studies Contacts: School of Graduate Studies, graduate@salemstate.edu Phone: 978.542.6323 Office: Sullivan Building 113 School of Graduate Studies Webpage: salemstate.edu/graduate Dr. Stephanie Bellar, Dean, School of Graduate Studies: sbellar@salemstate.edu Office: Sullivan Building 112 Julian Brown-Myers, Associate Director, School of Graduate Studies: jbrownmyers@salemstate.edu McKeown School of Education Contacts: Dr. Joseph Cambone, Dean, McKeown School of Education: soedeans@salemstate.edu Office: Sullivan Building 303 Dr. Nicole Harris, Associate Dean, McKeown School of Education: soedeans@salemstate.edu Office: Sullivan Building 303 Johannah Morgen, Assistant Dean, McKeown School of Education Student Services: Office:jmorgen@salemstate.eduSullivanBuilding304 Vu Tran, Associate Director, McKeown School of Education Student Services: vtran@salemstate.edu Office: Sullivan Building 304 Ann Ziergiebel, Graduate Student Advisor, aziergiebel@salemstate.edu McKeown School of Education Field and Practicum Licensure Office: soefield@salemstate.edu Dr. Ashley Cree, Director of Field Engagement, Supervision, and Licensure: acree@salemstate.edu Office: Sullivan Building 304 3.
McKeown School of Education Student Services: soestudent@salemstate.edu Dr.Chairpersons:MelanieGonzález, Chairperson, Secondary and Higher Education Department: mgonzalez@salemstate.edu Phone: 978.542.2659 Office: Sullivan Building 200A Dr. J.D. Scrimgeour, Chairperson, English Department: Office:Phone:jscrimgeour@salemstate.edu978.542.6105MeierHall249B Graduate Financial Aid: Graduate Financial Aid webpage: salemstate.edu/gradfinaid Officer: Lois Fitzpatrick-Daley, ctr_lfitzpatri@salemstate.edu Graduate Assistantship Information: gradassist@salemstate.edu Office of Inclusive Excellence Webpage: salemstate.edu/inclusive-excellence Email: inclusiveexcellence@salemstate.edu Phone: 978.542.6507 Office of Disability Services Webpage: salemstate.edu/disability-services Email: disability-services@salemstate.edu Phone: 978.542.6217 Counseling and Health Services Webpage: salemstate.edu/chs Health Services Portal: ask.salemstate.edu/kb/health-services-portal-faqs Office Phone: 978.542.6410 Health Services Phone: 978.542.6413 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support Line: 978.542.8327 NOTE ON EMAIL: Every student has a Salem State email account and official communication uses the Salem State email addresses (@salemstate.edu). It is the responsibility of all students to regularly check their Salem State email and to use Salem State email to correspond with university personnel and offices. 4.
The Salem State University Graduate Programs in TESOL are jointly administered by the English and the Secondary and Higher Education Departments.
4. Graduate Certificate in Teaching ESOL . This is a 15-credit program designed to give students a foundation in the field. Students typically work in adult, overseas, or community settings after obtaining a Certificate. Students can apply Certificate coursework toward the MAT. One must re-apply to the MAT in order to be accepted into that program.
This dispositional assessment is embedded in key courses for licensure students take as a part of their program. The dispositional assessment allows faculty to provide feedback to students on their growth towards the dispositional attributes needed for success as a teacher. Gathering data in all licensure courses allows for multiple data points to inform students’ understanding of their dispositional strengths and areas for growth. Additionally, when students enter the field, host teachers are asked to complete the APD in order to provide a field-based perspective on students’ emerging dispositions. Courses with the APD embedded include: EDS 792; EDS 728; and EDS 796N/796A. 5.
The School of Education has prepared an official Handbook for Teacher Licensure: elearning.salemstate.edu/courses/1313537 If you are pursuing an initial or additional educator’s license in ESL, we recommend referring to this handbook often for policies and procedures for earning a Massachusetts Educator License.
2. MAT ESOL with Licensure Track. This is a 31.5-33-credit program that builds into the MAT the requirements for obtaining a Massachusetts educator license in ESL, Grades Pk-6 or Grades 5-12: A minimum of 75-hours of field-based experiences, programmatic assessments, and a supervised student teaching practicum and seminar. A test of reading and writing and the ESL MTEL test must be taken and preferably before being assigned to a practicum and earning a license. See Massachusetts Teacher Licensure for more details.
Assessment of Professional Dispositions (APD)
Our TESOL Graduate Programs
3. Initial Licensure-Only in ESL . This is an 18-30 credit program that is designed for licensed educators to obtain a second Massachusetts educator license in ESL, Grades Pk-6 or Grades 5-12: 40- to 75-hours of field-based experiences, programmatic assessments, and a supervised student teaching practicum and seminar. A supervised half-practicum is required if the candidate already has an active initial license in teaching.
1. MAT ESOL General Track. This is a standard 33-credit Master’s of Arts in Teaching (MAT) English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program that prepares graduate students to teach multilingual students in a range of English language teaching contexts. Coursework includes culturally affirming language instruction, linguistics, language acquisition, language in society, TESOL methods, approaches, assessment, research, and other critical subfields of TESOL.
We offer four graduate programs in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages:
Massachusetts Teacher Licensure for Pk-12 Schools
Stage 1 Foundations courses: EDS/ENG 770N; EDS 793; EDS/ENG 778N; EDS 799; EDS/ENG 776 Stage 2 Methods courses: EDS 792; EDS 728 Stage 3 Practicum courses: EDS 796N; EDS 796A
• EDA 904 Description and Analysis of a Family Conference, taken at the end of ENG/EDS 779 6.
A minimum of 75 hours for the MAT ESOL with licensure program or a minimum of 40 for the Initial Licensure-Only program must be recorded prior to a student’s Practicum. Field-based experiences are embedded within coursework and spread among courses taken in the program. Candidates must complete their field-based hours in an ESL classroom for the grade level(s) of the license sought (ESL grades Pk-6 or 5-12) with an ESL-licensed teacher supervisor. No more than two-thirds of field hours can be completed in one classroom; since the ESL licenses cover a range of grade levels, candidates must vary the context(s) of their field hours. The McKeown School of Education Field Office assists with placements into schools. Field experience hours are recorded via an online Field Experience Tracking Survey tool
• EDA 901 Description and Analysis of a Teaching Video, taken at the end of ENG/EDS 792
The McKeown School of Education follows a “Ramp Model” for field-based experiences (see graphic), meaning that candidates will gradually assume increasing responsibilities in the location of their field sites from the start of their program to before their practicum. Sample field experience tasks range from simulated/mock teaching (micro-teaching), teaching individual or small groups of students in a field site, leading a classroom routine to supervised direct teaching (planning, implementing, assessing) in their field placement.
• EDA 905 Analysis of My Own Teaching, taken at the end of ENG/EDS 728
The McKeown School of Education requires three programmatic assessments in the MAT ESOL with Licensure and Initial Licensure-Only in ESL programs:
Field-Based/Pre-Practicum Experiences
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requires multiple “assessment gateways” across any initial teacher licensure program and requires that all students, no matter the program, engage with performance-based, programmatic assessments at their gateways.
Programmatic Assessments
Practicum/Seminar
Before candidates are able to apply for the Practicum and Seminar, EDS 792 and EDS 728 must be completed and 75-hours of field-based experiences (MAT ESOL) or 40-hours of field-based experiences (License-only) must be documented in the SoE’s Field Experience Tracking Survey tool
3. The ESL (54) MTEL must be taken and preferably passed before you apply to the practicum. Information on the ESL MTEL can be found at: mtel.nesinc.com/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/ MA054_TestPage.html
5. Complete the McKeown School of Education Intent to Apply for Educator Licensure Form online. 7.
These three programmatic assessments are completed during “Flex Week”, which usually falls in early December in Fall semesters and late April in Spring semesters. Details can be found in the
2. A test of reading and writing skills must be passed first. There are several approved exams candidates can choose from that range in price, modality, and format: doe.mass.edu/mtel/altassess/communication.html
4. Official scores must be sent directly to the McKeown School of Education. This can be done when registering for the MTEL (preferable) or through mail order if requesting copies. Contact the McKeown School of Education Student Services for the form.
McKeown School of Education Initial Licensure Handbook
The Practicum (EDS 796N – full or EDS 769A - half) is taken in conjunction with the Seminar (EDS 779) during a student’s final semester and after all other courses have been completed. To earn an initial license in ESL, a full practicum is required and it involves 300 hours of student teaching supervised by a Salem State faculty member and an on-site supervising practitioner at the school. Students are eligible for a half practicum with only 150 hours of supervised student teaching if already in possession of an initial or professional license in another subject area. The McKeown School of Education places students into an ESL or SEI classroom at a partner district. If a student is already employed as a classroom teacher and teaching in a classroom designated as ESL or SEI, a full or half practicum in ESL can be completed in their own classroom provided the class has a minimum of 3 ELs enrolled. The EDS 796N/796A and EDS 779 Seminar in TESOL are the capstone requirements for the MAT ESOL Licensure Track and Initial Licensure-Only in ESL programs.
There is a special application process in order to register for the Practicum and Seminar. Hard deadlines for practicum application are October 1 for a spring semester practicum and April 1 for a fall semester practicum. An Application Checklist and Application for the Graduate Student Teaching Practicum and further information can be found in the McKeown School of Education Initial Teacher Licensure Handbook
Applying for your Massachusetts Educator’s License
1. Sign up for a MEPID number through Massachusetts’ ELAR: doe.mass.edu/licensure/elar/ mepid.html
All candidates for the MAT ESOL (General and Licensure Tracks) must demonstrate proficiency in a language additional to English by one of the following options acceptable to the department graduate committee:
Students in the General Track have a Field Experience requirement (EDS 796F) which is a 50-hour practicum in an adult or university ESL program or community agency. It is a directed study where you will have support and observation from a faculty member who will assist in your placement in an appropriate site based on your interests and location. This course is not for students pursuing a Massachusetts Educator’s License for Pk-12 contexts.
First you must get the graduate program coordinator to approve your thesis and submit an application. Once the graduate coordinator has approved the application, the candidate will formulate a topic, meet with a faculty advisor who will serve as the first reader, determine a second reader, and submit a formal proposal for the thesis. When the proposal has been approved, the candidate will register for ENG 965 for one semester of research and preparation and ENG 966 for the second semester of writing. When the thesis is near completion, a final draft should be given to the first reader of the thesis as well as the second reader. They will have approximately two weeks to review this draft and make any suggestions for changes. This means that the final draft must be submitted at least three weeks prior to the final thesis submission date. Once the final draft has been reviewed, the thesis director will return the thesis, including comments, to the student. The student will incorporate suggestions as appropriate, and print a copy of the thesis, properly formatted (see thesis specifications), for signature. On or before the thesis submission date, the student will present the completed thesis as well as two copies of the thesis completion form to the director of the thesis and the second reader for signature. On the thesis submission date, the student will deliver the copies along with two copies of the thesis completion form at the agreed-upon location to the graduate coordinator.
3. by permission of Graduate Coordinator in exceptional cases. Please see explanations below. a. Satisfaction by college-level language courses
Master’s Thesis Option Students who would like to conduct research or intend to later pursue a terminal degree/doctoral study are encouraged to select the thesis option in the MAT ESOL General Track.
This required language proficiency is demonstrated by successfully completing six credits of university-level language courses in order to complete the requirement. Students may also show the required proficiency by passing a 300 or 400 level 8.
In order to write a thesis, students will have to register as directed studies for ENG 965 and 966 in consecutive semesters. These two courses serve as the two electives (6 credits) in the program.
Capstone Experiences in the MAT ESOL General Track Field Experience
Graduate World/Additional Language Requirement for MAT ESOL (both tracks)
1. proof of satisfactory completion of six hours of undergraduate credit in a world language; or 2. a passing grade in a departmental language examination; or
b. Satisfaction of the requirement by examination
1. Completing six semester hours in courses offered by the English Department, with grades of B or higher.
If the student knows that they have, or suspects that they might have, a languagebased learning disability then they must approach the Office of Disability Services for a waiver to be agreed upon with the Graduate Program Coordinator.
3. Obtaining a passing score in the 12-point world language test from New York University’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies, available for 50 languages (see the World Languages and Cultures Department for more information). 9.
Note: Please make sure that you contact Amelia Mitchell-Storer at the beginning of the semester that you wish to take the exam because you will have to submit the application before the deadline.
Permission of the Graduate Coordinator to waive the language requirements may be granted to any student whose proficiency in a language other than English may satisfy the MAT ESOL World/Additional Language Requirement by documenting one of the following:
Achieving a “Pass” on the English Graduate Translation Exam (currently available for French, German and Spanish and offered Pass/Fail). This exam is administered three times a year (once in fall, spring, and summer) and consists of a hand-written translation of a text from the original language to English. The student will have up to 1.5 hours to complete the exam and may use their personal dual-language dictionary during the exam. No computers or other electronic devices will be allowed. There is no limit on how many times the student may take the exam.
Taking the Translation Exam
c. Language Requirement for International and Multilingual Students
language course conducted in the target language. Students may also transfer these world language or American Sign Language courses from other accredited institutions of higher learning.
2. Demonstrating proficiency in the native language by graduation from a secondary school, college or university where instruction was commonly in the native language.
The requirement may also be satisfied by examination, according to the guidelines below. For information on taking these tests, inquire with the Graduate School Office.
This can be done on-site at SSU for German, French or Spanish. The exam is offered each semester and once in the summer. It takes up to 1.5 hours and requires that you translate approximately 250 words from the foreign language into English. You may use your own physical dual-language dictionary, but nothing electronic is allowed into the room during the exam. The price of the exam is $50 and you may take it as many times as you like. Please contact Amelia Mitchell-Storer in the Graduate Office to sign up for the exam: amitchellstore@salemstate.edu; the Proficiency in a World/Additional Language Exam Application can be found on this website: ask.salemstate.edu/kb/ school-graduate-studies-forms
Administrative Policies and Procedures
7. Having worked as a teacher or translator of a world language.
4. Attending more than one year of school in grade 9 or higher in another country using a language other than English.
6. Having a license to teach a world language.
It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with the general regulations governing the graduate programs. This information is available in the Salem State University Graduate Catalog, available at: catalog.salemstate.edu/content.php?catoid=52&navoid=13042
8. Having lived outside of the US for two years or more to work or study in grade 9 or higher in a country where a language other than English is used.
Forms that may be required for graduate school administration can be found at: ask.salemstate.edu/kb/school-graduate-studies-forms Grades Final grade information is available via Navigator through the Salem State University homepage. Grade changes can only be made by the faculty member who taught the course. Grades of Incomplete are automatically converted to F after one semester. Per Graduate School policy on Academic Progress, graduate students who receive an F or more than two C’s will be automatically withdrawn from the program. Please be aware that the Graduate School web page always has the most up-to-date information on these policies.
Completion of Program Requirements
5. Passing MTEL to teach a world language.
Graduate Catalog
It is the policy of the School of Graduate Studies that all requirements for the degree must be completed within six (6) years. Recognizing that there may be valid extenuating circumstances, the Dean of the Graduate School will review petitions for extensions from candidates. If the Dean finds that the petition lacks merit, the candidate will be notified that his or her program has been closed. The decision of the Dean will be final.
Obtaining the Certificate of Completion for Non-Degree Programs
Those in the Graduate Certificate in TESOL or Initial Licensure-Only in ESL programs can apply to obtain the certificate upon completion of the Intent to Complete form that should be signed and returned to the Registrar’s Office: navcenter@salemstate.edu 10.
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Commencement ceremonies take place once a year in May. Degrees are also conferred in August and January. Students nearing completion of their requirement should make an appointment to see their program coordinator and make certain that their Plan of Study is accurate and current. They should also complete a Graduation Application, which is available in Navigator.
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You can expect to do a lot of reading and/or writing, course design, and lesson planning and to discuss both theory and practice with engagement and enthusiasm. Many graduate courses incorporate both writing and research into their curriculum, so a basic knowledge of both is assumed. Instructors expect graduate students to come to class well prepared to participate, so it is essential that you set aside enough time to do the necessary reading and writing prior to class. Most graduate courses involve the production of at least one major paper or research project/ assignment (usually 10 - 15 pages), as well as smaller writing assignments and required field experiences that ask you to complete tasks in an English language school context. Students are always encouraged to contact instructors regarding the specifics of their course before enrolling if they have any questions or concerns.
What if I want to do a thesis?
Requests for course substitutions or credits from another institution may be made with the consent of the Graduate Program Coordinator and an appropriate request form must be filled out and approved by the Dean of the SGS.
Students are encouraged to do a thesis in place of your two electives. There is a process to apply for and have your thesis approved. Please work with the graduate program coordinator well in advance if you would like to pursue this option.
If I have already taken a similar course, can I substitute or get credit from another institution?
Do I have to be accepted into a TESOL graduate program before I take a graduate course?
How do I get my Plan of Study approved?
No. You are allowed to take up to three courses in the graduate program before you officially matriculate. This means that you can feel free to try classes before you apply. Bear in mind, however, that ENG/EDS 770N Culture and Context in TESOL is a pre-requisite for all graduate TESOL courses, so this should be the first course that you take if you choose to enroll. It is strongly advised that you contact the Graduate Program Coordinator if you are interested in taking a class, even if you are only beginning to consider applying to the program. Electronic permission must be given for you to take other classes.
What can I expect in a graduate TESOL course?
After being accepted into a program, you must meet with your program coordinator to prepare and sign your Plan of Study which will then be approved by the Dean.
Can I change options during the course of my program?
Frequently Asked Questions
It is possible to switch programs/tracks once you begin. Some students decide that licensure is not for them or that they would like to pursue the MAT instead of the Certificate. It is preferable to have an option in mind at your first meeting with the Graduate Program Coordinator so that you can choose classes appropriately. Often, however, it takes a semester or two to decide. The important thing is that you remain in close contact with the graduate program coordinator, and that you let them know as soon as you have made up your mind so that you can update your Plan of Study (POS).
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Full-time is three courses (nine credits) per semester. Many of you are working full-time in addition to your graduate study and can only handle one course per semester. This is absolutely fine, as long as you do not have a graduate assistantship (which requires full-time status). We do not recommend that you take more than three, but a decision about how many courses to take is largely based on your individual situation and personal preference.
You should update your POS with your Coordinator if you deviate from the original plan. This is particularly important as you approach completion of your program since our POS must be accurate in order to be cleared for graduation. How many courses am I expected to take each semester? Is there a minimum or maximum?
What should I do?
The total leave allowed for a student during his/her graduate program is two semesters, which need not be taken consecutively. Students desiring leaves of absence must complete a Leave of Absence form available from the appropriate program coordinator to complete arrangements for leave. A date of return will be agreed upon in advance and stated on the Leave of Absence form. A student who fails to return on the agreed date will be considered to have withdrawn from the University. A leave of absence may be granted to any student complying with the School of Graduate Studies regulations. Such a leave of absence will be revoked if the student incurs an academic dismissal subsequent to the granting of the leave. Students on leave are fully responsible for returning on the agreed date. No reminders will be sent to the student. A leave of absence does not waive the mandatory six-year requirement. That is, all students requesting a leave of absence still must complete their program within six years of the date of acceptance. How many years do I have to finish the degree?
What if I need to take a semester off?
A leave of absence is a period during which students maintain their status, but are entitled to none of the services of the University provided by the payment of tuition or fees. An application for a leave of absence may be filed at any time during the academic year for the following semester(s).
All requirements for the degree normally must be completed within six years from the date of the student’s acceptance. No graduate course offered for the degree may be more than six years old at the time degree requirements are completed with the exception of any courses accepted in transfer which must have been taken within the past seven years.
I have taken a grade of “I” in one of my courses, but now it appears on my transcript as an “F.”
In order to be eligible for a “I”, you must have completed at least 80% of the coursework and talk to your professor. After one semester all grades of “I” convert automatically to “F.” You should NOT wait until you are ready to graduate before clearing any I’s that have changed to F’s. Indeed, you should do so immediately or risk being removed from the program. Contact the instructor as soon as possible and ask them, her, or him to change the grade, or, if you have not completed the work for the course, make arrangements to do so. 13.
How often do I need to update my Plan of Study and meet with the Graduate Program Coordinator?
A leave of absence may begin during a semester, provided the completed application for leave is filed with the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies before the end of the fourth class session. In this case the entire semester is counted toward the leave. No refund of tuition will be given except as provided by other existing regulations.
The Graduate Programs in TESOL Coordinator is Dr. Sovicheth Boun. The best way to make an appointment is via Navigate, the student advising platform where appointment availabilities are regularly updated. You can also contact him via e-mail at sboun@salemstate.edu. Appointments with Dr. Boun can be held via Zoom, in his campus office, or via telephone, but you should verify the place of the appointment when scheduling.
3 Credit(s) This course provides a foundation for understanding the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Local, national, and international contexts are examined and used in investigating various historical and current approaches to teaching linguistically diverse learners. Topics include laws and language policies, cultural identity, language diversity, and culturally responsive and affirming teaching to forge family and/or community relations. Three lecture hours per week. Field-based assignments are required.
Master of Arts in Teaching ESOL, General Track (33 credits) Master of Arts in Teaching ESOL, Licensure Track (31.5-33 credits)
TESOL Program Descriptions and Required Courses
Initial-License Only in ESL (18-30 credits) Graduate Certificate in Teaching ESOL (15 credits)
Course ENG/EDSDescriptions770N–Cultureand Context in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Transfer of graduate credits from other graduate programs and course substitutions are possible with discussion with the Graduate Program Coordinator. Electives can be chosen from ENG, EDS, or EDU graduate courses upon consulting with the Graduate Program Coordinator and based on the needs and interests of the students. Students interested in writing a thesis should discuss this option with the Graduate Program Coordinator early in your program of study.
ENG/EDS 792 - Introduction to TESOL Methods 3 Credit(s) This course focuses on applying theories, principles, and evidence-based methods of language acquisition and learning to the development of materials, lessons, and curricula for teaching English to speakers of other languages. Students will cultivate skills in the design and delivery of contextualized lesson plans, develop expertise in the selection and evaluation of materials such as textbooks, computer-assisted materials, and realia, and demonstrate their understanding of critical issues in TESOL. Three lecture hours per week. Field-based assignments are required.
Prerequisite: ENG/EDS 770N - Culture and Context in Teaching English to Speakers of Other 14.Languages.
How do I make an appointment with the Graduate Program Coordinator?
3 Credit(s) This course will provide in depth analysis of the components of language: syntax, phonetics, phonology, morphology, lexis, and semantics. Students will apply concepts to language teaching and learning. Three lecture hours per week. Field-based experiences required.
EDS 728 TESOL Methods in PK -12 Schools
Prerequisites: ENG/EDS 770N – Culture and Context in in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and ENG/EDS 792 Introduction to TESOL Methods.
Prerequisite: ENG/EDS 770N - Culture and Context in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ENG/EDS 778N- Assessment in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
3 credit(s) This course examines the assessment of language and language proficiency for a variety of purposes including documenting the effects of instruction on student learning and using assessment to inform instruction. Students will design performance assessments and indicators for multilingual learners in various TESOL contexts. Students will also become familiar with a variety of language tests used across TESOL contexts and will design original assessments designed to measure student learning. Three lecture hours per week. Field-based assignments are required.
3 Credit(s) This course is designed to prepare English as a Second Language (ESL) licensure candidates to plan, implement, and manage standards-based ESL, bilingual, and Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) content instruction in PreK-12 schools. Students will apply their knowledge of evidence-based ESL practices and strategies to classrooms that serve multilingual students from diverse backgrounds across grade levels and program models. Emphasis will be placed on developing and integrating language skills within the context of thematic units aligned to the Massachusetts curriculum frameworks. Students will also learn to evaluate, adapt, and develop materials and assessments for multilingual students in PreK-12 contexts. Three lecture hours per week. Field-based assignments are required.
Prerequisite: ENG/EDS 770N – Culture and Context in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ENG/EDS 776 Linguistics for Language Teachers
3 Credit(s) This course provides an overview of current research on the acquisition and learning of language including linguistic, cognitive, socio-emotional, and cultural factors. Students will investigate the process of language acquisition and learning through an in-depth case study of a multilingual learner. Three lecture hours per week. Field-based assignments are required.
Prerequisite: ENG/EDS 770N - Culture and Context in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ENG/EDS 771 Sociolinguistics
Prerequisite: ENG/EDS 770N – Culture and Context in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 15.
EDS 793 - Language Acquisition
3 Credit(s) This course investigates the relationship between language and human society. Students will evaluate current and classic sociolinguistic theory and research and will gather original data in an original research paper. Students will become familiar with a variety of topics applicable to this field including language variety; language and ethnicity; language, literacy, and education; language choice; language and gender; and aspects of language and culture. Three lecture hours per week.
ENG/EDS 839 - Research in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
EDS 779 Seminar in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
ENG/EDS 722 Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in Varied Contexts
3 Credit(s) This course examines current research methods in the field of TESOL and students will develop the ability to read and conduct classroom research. Quantitative and qualitative methods, such as quasi-experiments, focus group, case study, and action research will be considered. Teacher research in the TESOL classroom will be emphasized. Students will develop detailed research proposal and conduct a pilot study designed to investigate language acquisition, learning, and teaching. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: ENG/EDS 770N Culture and Context in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
3 Credit(s) This course provides an introduction to teaching the English language in varied contexts in the United States and abroad. Current methods and approaches will be explored and practiced. Topics include working with diverse populations, teaching language in context, developing lessons and curriculum for specific age groups and situations, aspects of literacy, and issues surrounding culture and identity. Three lecture hours per week. Field experience hours are required. This course is not appropriate for those seeking licensure in Pk - 12 schools.
3 credit(s) This course examines the theory and practice of grammar instruction in TESOL contexts. Students will apply the study of grammatical forms and structures of English to teaching English in various TESOL contexts. Students will develop original lesson plans that incorporate grammar instruction and technology into a standards-based framework. Three lecture hours per week. Field-based assignments are required. 16.
3 Credit(s) In this graduate seminar, students will, as part of a professional learning community, practice and demonstrate their ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and to reflect on, give, and receive feedback on their instruction and student learning outcomes. Three lecture hours per week.
EDS 799 – Teaching Reading, Writing, and Vocabulary to Multilingual Learners
3 Credit(s) This course examines the theories and principles of learning to read and write in an additional language and the relationship of vocabulary in the teaching and learning of these skills. The major focus is on practical approaches to teaching reading, writing, and vocabulary skills across TESOL contexts. Students will develop an original portfolio of literacy-based instructional materials--including the use of technology--appropriate for their desired TESOL context. Three lecture hours per week. Field-based assignments are required.
Prerequisite: ENG 770N/EDS 770N – Culture and Context in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Prerequisite: ENG 770N/EDS 770N – Culture and Context in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. ENG/EDS 859 – Teaching Grammar to Multilingual Learners
EDS 796N Graduate Practicum in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
3 Credit(s) The second half of a two-semester sequence designed for MAT in ESOL candidates. Planned with the program coordinator and thesis advisor and approved by the Graduate Dean, this course is devoted to applying theory and original research toward writing a substantial thesis that explores a relevant topic in the field.
3 credit(s) A 300 hour supervised student teaching experience in teaching multilingual learners in a Sheltered English Immersion (SEI), bilingual/dual language, or English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom. Practicum students are supported by a supervising practitioner at their school site and a Salem State University faculty supervisor as they develop their professional knowledge and skills in teaching multilingual learners. Designed to meet Massachusetts DESE guidelines for seeking an initial teacher educator license in ESL.
Co-requisite: EDS 779 Seminar in TESOL.
EDU 796A Half-Practicum in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Co-requisite: EDS 779 Seminar in TESOL.
ENG 965 MAT English to Speakers of Other Languages Thesis, Part One: Planning and Research
3 Credit(s) The first half of a two-semester sequence designed for MAT ESOL candidates. Planned with the program coordinator and designated thesis adviser using guidelines and criteria and approved by the Graduate Dean, this course is devoted to proposing, planning, and gathering the data needed to write an original thesis that explores a relevant topic in the field.
Pre-requisite: ENG 839; Permission of the graduate coordinator.
EDS 796F Field Experience in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in Varied Contexts
1.5 credit(s) A 150 hour supervised student teaching experience in teaching multilingual learners in a Sheltered English Immersion (SEI), bilingual/dual language, or English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom. Practicum students are supported by a supervising practitioner at their school site and a Salem State University faculty supervisor as they develop their professional knowledge and skills in teaching multilingual learners. Designed to meet Massachusetts DESE guidelines for licensed teachers seeking an additional teacher educator license in ESL.
ENG 966 MAT English to Speakers of Other Languages Thesis, Part Two: Writing
Pre-requisite: ENG 965; Permission of the graduate coordinator. 17.
3 Credit(s) A 50-hour supervised field experience in varied TESOL contexts. Students will be placed and supported by supervising practitioners in a language teaching agency, school, afterschool, postsecondary, online, or community-based program. Students develop the professional knowledge and skills in English language teaching (ELT) that include, but are not limited to, the development of original unit plans or lesson plans, ELT program management, curriculum design, and material development appropriate for the context in which they are placed.
