Program Overview
If you want to make a profound impact by providing English language instruction to diverse student populations, including immigrants, refugees, and English language learners in both domestic and international educational settings, the Curriculum and Instruction - TESOL Specialization, Master of Education (M.Ed.) program is for you. It offers comprehensive training in TESOL research, theory, and pedagogical practices. With a curriculum focused on addressing critical shortage areas in Maryland, you will emerge as a highly qualified ESOL educator equipped to meet the diverse needs of learners across many settings.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Explore foundational concepts and practical strategies in TESOL.
- Internship Experience: Gain hands-on teaching experience through a year-long internship in TESOL education, providing opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world classroom settings under the guidance of experienced mentors.
- Teacher Certification: Earn eligibility for initial PK-12 teaching certification in ESOL, ensuring readiness to teach multilingual learners across grade levels, content areas, and programs in public school settings.
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Learning Goals
Learning Goals
- Develop advanced knowledge of TESOL research, theory, and pedagogical strategies.
- Gain expertise in teaching English to multilingual learners, including literacy and oral language development, assessment, and differentiated instruction.
- Cultivate cultural competence and sensitivity to support the linguistic and academic development of English learners in diverse educational contexts.
- Demonstrate proficiency in research methods and application of research findings to inform instructional practices.
Careers
Career Options
This program leads to a teacher certification and opens the door to many career possibilities:
- ESOL Educator in PK-12 public schools
- Adult Education Instructor
- Community College Faculty
- Educator in International Schools or Programs
How to Apply
How to Apply
Information on admissions and application to this program can be found on the University Graduate Admissions website.
Applicants who wish to apply to the M.Ed. with Specialization in TESOL program should select Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI) as their “Intended program of study.”
“What I love the most about being an EdTerp is that it gave me the tools, knowledge, and practice to educate the next generation of leaders that will transform education worldwide.”
Requirements
Program Requirements
This program is thoughtfully designed to include essential courses and academic standards, providing you with a well-rounded education while preparing you to excel in your career and make meaningful contributions to your field.
We offer online, hybrid and face-to-face courses. The course delivery will depend on the instructor and varies semester to semester.
Key Assessments
- Seminar Paper
- edTPA (Due the spring semester of the teaching internship)
- ISTE Portfolio (Due the spring semester of the teaching internship)
- Praxis II (To be passed by the end of the fall semester of the teaching internship)
Program of Study (Required Courses)
- TLPL 664: Foundations of Second Language Education: Legal, Social and Historical Trends and Issues
- TLPL 665: Methods for Teaching Multilingual Learners
- TLPL 666: English Grammar for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TLPL 660: Foundations of Literacy and Biliteracy Development
- TLPL 646: Linguistics in Education
- TLPL 662: Second Language Acquisition
- EDHD 460: Educational Psychology
- TLPL 689: Internship in Education: TESOL
- TLPL 656: Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners
- TLPL 661:Multiliteracies: Theory and Practice
- TLPL 698: Conducting Research on Teaching; Conducting Research on Teaching
- TLPL 689: Internship in Education: TESOL
- TLPL 655: Student Assessment in the Second Language Classroom
- TLPL 698: Conducting Research on Teaching; Conducting Research on Teaching
Contact
Contact
For more information regarding the admissions process, please contact:
Kay Moon
TLPL Graduate Coordinator
kmoon@umd.edu
301-405-3118
For program-specific questions, please contact:
Dr. Loren Jones
ldjones@umd.edu
301-405-4157
For technical assistance, please contact Hobson's online application’s help desk.
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