Teaching English as a Second Language - Simmons College

Teaching English as a Second Language from Simmons College is a Campus Master Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. Simmons?s MATESL program offers preparation for teaching English as a Second Language in three areas: elementary school, middle and high school, and adult English language programs. Students who wish to teach in public schools pursue a program of study for initial licensure in grades Pre-K or 5-12, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Our non-licensure graduates teach ESL in private schools and adult language programs in the United States and abroad. With a focus on applied theory, our MATESL program allows students to explore diverse instructional models and develop skills and knowledge in areas including second language acquisition, multicultural classrooms, curriculum development, and language policy. Through research, practicum experience, and hands-on projects, students consider bilingual challenges and questions, such as how to plan a lesson that reaches all learners, whether children are really better language learners than adults, which ?English? should be taught, and what ways to determine the proper balance between academic content and language skills in public schools. All MATESL students complete a challenging capstone project ? a curriculum plan that demonstrates their knowledge, skills, and creativity. Depending on their area of specialization, MATESL students do their teaching practicums in public schools or in adult education programs. Our double practicum ? two semesters of teaching ? is a popular option for all, and many MATESL graduates stress the extended student teaching experience as key to their professional success. Small classes, individual guidance from faculty and supervisors, extensive practicum experience, and a supportive, experiential learning environment ensure a personalized and practical course of study. View more details on Simmons College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.