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Teaching English As a Second Language Major

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  • K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) Education Major
  • K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) Education Major

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This major prepares students to teach English as a Second Language within private or public elementary or secondary schools.

This major prepares students to teach English as a Second Language within private or public elementary or secondary schools.

On-campus, Online or Both?

Can I do this all on campus?
You can meet all the requirements for this		 Yes
Can I do this entirely online?
Sorry, this major cannot be earned entirely online at this time.		 No
Can I take some courses online?
Some courses are offered online.		 Yes
Course for Teaching English As a Second Language Major

ED-200 Introduction to Teaching

An introduction to Concordia's teacher education program including its rationale and procedures for admission, retention and completion of the program. Students are introduced to the teaching profession and explore their own currently held understandings, beliefs and dispositions about teaching. 25 Human Relation hours are required.
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ED-330 Human Diversity and Relations

This course helps students experience, understand and become sensitive to human diversity and presents strategies for teaching human relations skills in the classroom setting. A 15-hour field experience that satisfies a portion of the university's human relations requirement is included.
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ED-336 Educational Psychology

This course applies the basic principles of human development and behavior to the classroom situation. Emphasis is given to the teacher education conceptual framework, theoretical backgrounds in learning, and their application to the classroom. Topics include the characteristics of children, student variability, educational planning and instructional objectives, classroom management and assessment. A 15 hour field experience that satisfies a portion of the university's human relations
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ED-342 Teaching Literacy

The important connection between all the literacy skills: reading, writing, listening, thinking and speaking is addressed. An understanding of a balanced reading approach is emphasized. The approach includes methods of embedding a wide variety of children's literature in the classroom through literature circles, thematic units, reading and writing conferences, reading and writing workshops, process writing and authentic assessment. Teaching strategies for building comprehension, word
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ED-345 Effective Elementary Teacher

Instructional methods and materials that have wide application to the elementary grade levels are examined. Particular emphasis is given to such topics as the decision-making inherent in teaching (CSP model), effective instruction (planning, critical presentation skills, student interest, motivation, and involvement, etc.) and effective classroom management. (Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education Program) Enrollment is concurrent with ED371 Teaching Practicum.
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ED-346 Effective Middle School Teach

The historical, sociological, psychological and philosophical aspects of the middle school are studied. Discussion and activities focus on the purposes, functions and implications of the curriculum and the learner. Students explore middle school teaching practice and student learning in the classroom and current middle school organization and practice. (Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education Program)
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ED-347 Effective Secondary Teacher

This course provides a study of the purposes, history, philosophy, organization, operation, students, curriculum, teaching practices, and current problems of secondary schools in the United States. Emphasis is on the knowledge and skills necessary to teach effectively in a secondary school. (Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education Program)
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ED-348 Second Language Acquisition

This course examines both the cognitive aspects of second language acquisitions, and the social and cultural ones. The acquisition of the second language and the first language are compared and contrasted. The acquisition of language in a multilingual environment is explored.
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ED-382 Tchg. w/Linguistic Differences

This course builds on ED342 Teaching Literacy. In this course students will learn how to facilitate the development of the reading skills in two languages and the transference of the skill developed in one language to a second one. Particular attention will be paid to the specific problems of non-native English speakers learning to read English. SPED582 Graduate students will be required to complete additional reading and research.
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ED-389 ESOL Methods

In this course students will become more aware of the nature of language, particularly of English and of how language is acquired/taught. The focus will be on the components of language teaching, as well as methodology and evaluation. Specific goals include students increasing their awareness of the grammar of English and learning to use reference grammars to answer questions; students understanding different approaches and methods to language teaching and incorporating them into a syllabus
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ED-439 The Inclusive Classroom

Prospective educators are introduced to legislation and practices related to the inclusion of students with unique learning needs into regular classrooms. Topics include the classroom teacher's role is assessing, developing, and implementing unique learning experiences and managing group and individual behaviors. A 15-hour field experience that satisfies a portion of the university's human relations requirement is included. (Prerequisite: upper level standing)
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ED-471 Student Teaching

Student teaching provides direct teaching experience for students to develop the understanding, skills, and dispositions necessary for implementing developmentally appropriate practices in classrooms for young children. Typically, students are assigned to work with two cooperating teachers in two different classrooms for one full semester. Seminars are held on campus and a capstone portfolio is required. (Birth-Grade 3 Practicum.)
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ED-485 Assessment of ESL Students

This course prepares the student to undertake testing of students who do not have English as a first language. The course will deal with both the knowledge needed to perform both formal and informal assessments that are meaningful as well as the skills necessary to administer and accurately interpret assessments for limited English proficient students in at least two languages.
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ED-487 Reading Across Content Areas

The range of standardized and informal assessment options will be studied. Techniques will include the administration of procedures including analyzing data and making instructional and placement decisions. Communication of results to students' parents, caregivers and other professionals; impact on career skills affecting employability; and ethical issues will be discussed. (Prerequisite to Student Teaching.)
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ENG-220 Applied Grammar

To communicate clearly, students must correctly apply the rules that govern the English language. Through reading, discussion, and constant practice, students in this course will examine and use these rules to further develop their writing skills.
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ENG290 ENG290 Language and Society

This course examines the diverse nature of human language and the social factors that influence it such as culture, age, gender, social class, setting, topic, and identity. In its study of languages, dialects, codes, and society, ENG290 attempts to foster multicultural understanding and to diminish American ethnocentrism.
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ENG-338 Hist & Prin of English Lang

This course provides an introduction to the linguistic study of the English language, focusing in particular on English phonology, morphology and syntax. Also covered in the course will be the development of the English language over time and the relationship between language and society, including literature, dialects and registers of various English speakers and writers.
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KHS-470 Health Education for Teachers

This course investigates personal and community health issues facing society and especially children. The National Health Education Standards and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Priority Health Risk Behaviors are addressed. (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program)
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PSY-101 Introduction to Psychology

This course introduces the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Psychological, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic and social-cultural perspectives are explored. Topics such as scientific method, statistical reasoning, neuroscience, learning, cognitive processes, development, psychological adjustment, therapy, social psychology, diversity and community are studied.
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PSY-210 Child Psychology and Dev

A broad sketch of human growth and development is provided from the prenatal stages to the adolescent years. Developmental processes are studied from both a biological and social-cultural perspective to understand physical and perceptual development, cognition and language, personality and social development. Child studies of children at the students� projected levels of teacher certification are required. (Prerequisite: PSY101)
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PSY-215 Child & Ad Dev Psy for K-12 Ed

This course will provide K through 12 educators an understanding of human growth and development from the prenatal stages through adolescence. Developmental processes are studied from both a biological and social-cultural perspective to understand physical and perceptual development, cognition and language, personality and social development. Child studies, examining various aspects of child and adolescent development, are required. (Prerequisite: PSY101)
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PSY-220 Adolescent Psychology

This course examines developmental phenomena of adolescence, its physiological, emotional, cognitive, parent-child, social, vocational and religious dimensions, with opportunity for personal exposure to youth's needs and interacting societal institutions. (Prerequisite: PSY101)
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Prerequisite: Demonstration of proficiency in a language other than English through

  • a) two years of a world language at the secondary level; or
  • b) one year of a world language at a post secondary level; or
  • c) equivalent literacy in the candidate's primary language.              

Requirements for admission to Tch Ed                  

  • Take MTLE Basic Skills (minimum scores required for MN license)                             
  • Prepare e-folio during ED201                                    
  • Complete faculty interview                               

Requirements for Graduation                  

  • Complete minimum 128 credits with minimum 2.5 CGPA, 2.75 GPA in content major, no grade below "C-"in licensure major                                        
  • Complete MN Teacher Licensure Exam: Content and Pedagogy Tests                         
  • Apply for Graduation with the University Registrar                                    

Requirements for Minnesota License                  

  • Complete First Aid/CPR Requirements                                        
  • Pass MTLE Basic Skills:  Rdg (240), Wrtg (240), Math (240)               
  • Complete MN Teacher Licensure Exam: Content (240) and Pedagogy (240) Tests          
  • Submit license application to College of Education                                    
  • Apply for teaching license w/MN Department of Education                              

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