Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
TESOL Endorsement
Program Description
Miami's TESOL Endorsement (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) prepares PK-12 educators to work effectively with English language learners. Our courses provide real-world understanding and practical strategies to address the linguistic, cultural and academic issues facing English language learners and their teachers in schools.
Features
- Our cohort model allows you to progress through courses with the same peers in one year.
- You will take a total of four online courses and work with students in your own school.
- Online courses meet synchronously a few Saturdays per semester.
Curriculum
The TESOL endorsement is a four-course sequence designed to meet the needs of practicing teachers who work with English Language Learners or who would like to become an ESOL teacher. It prepares PK-12 educators to work effectively with English learners (ELs). Our courses provide real-world understanding and practical strategies to address linguistic, cultural, and academic issues facing ELs and their teachers in schools.
Course sequence:
Summer 1: EDT 612 TESOL in PK-12: Culture, Policy, & Second Language Acquisition
Fall: EDT 614 TESOL in PK-12: Instructional Theory & Practice
Spring: EDT 616 TESOL in PK-12: English Literacy Development
Summer 2: EDT 618 TESOL in PK-12: Current Issues in TESOL
Application Process
Students seeking the TESOL endorsement only should apply for Continuing Non-degree status with the Graduate School and should contact Robin Schell to sign up for the endorsement. Practicing teachers who are already enrolled in a Miami master’s program may enroll in the TESOL endorsement by contacting Robin Schell.
Teachers with TESOL Training are in High Demand
Ohio Schools have seen over 100% increase of English language learners in the past ten years.
For More Information
For questions about admission and the TEAM Scholarship, contact the Teacher Education Department at (513) 529-6443.
For questions about the courses, contact Robin Schell at schellr@MiamiOH.edu