English as a Second Language - Gardner - Webb University

English as a Second Language from Gardner - Webb University is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. The purpose of the Major in English as a Second Language Education is to teach students how to effectively work with K-12 students learning English as a Second Language so that these K-12 students will be able to communicate in English . Majors of this program will develop an appreciation and knowlege of second lanuage learning, other cultural perspectives, and the English language . The educational objectives of the Teaching English as a Second Language Education program are to graduate students who demonstrate: 1. Advanced proficiency in English; 2. High Intermediate proficiency in a language other than English (OPI scale) 3. Understand all aspects of the English language well enough to be able to explain and model the component skills for students; 4. Plan, implement, and evaluate instruction in educationally sound ways; 5. Select and use the appropriate methodologies and materials for different ages, interests, and backgrounds A student may earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in French, Spanish, or American Sign Language (ASL), or a Bachelor of Arts in French, Spanish, or ESL Education (ESL). In addition to the major, a student may earn credits for teacher liscensure in French or Spanish. Students who have had two years of French, Spanish, or ASL in high school may begin with an intermediate course (201) or higher if a satisfactory score is recieved on the placement test. See department chair for more information. View more details on Gardner - Webb University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.