M.S. in Education Teaching English Language Learners - Walden University

M.S. in Education Teaching English Language Learners from Walden University is a Online Master Education Science degree that prepares you for a Education career. Whether you are a veteran teacher or new to the field, Walden?s M.S. in Education program can help you become a more effective teacher and improve student outcomes. After completing a core curriculum that focuses on teacher professionalism, diversity, and collaborative learning , you may choose from more than a dozen degree specializations that can help you focus your studies on an area that interests you. Grounded in current theory, the M.S. in Education gives you strategies that you can apply immediately in your classroom. Teaching English Language Learners You have probably already encountered students in your classroom for whom English is a second language . The growing population of K?12 English - language learners (ELLs) in the United States presents new opportunities for schools and teachers to discover and embrace the cultural and linguistic diversity that all students bring to the classroom. Walden?s Master of Science in Education with a specialization in Teaching English Language Learners offers you the opportunity to explore strategies that can help you meet the unique needs of ELL students in your classroom. Informed by Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) standards, this specialization can help you create K?12 learning environments that are welcoming to and effective for all students. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456. Prospective Alabama students: Contact the Teacher Education and Certification Division of the Alabama State Department of Education at 1-334-242-9935 or www.alsde.edu to verify that these programs qualify for teacher certification, endorsement, and/or salary benefits. Prospective Washington state students are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 1-360-725-6320 or prof.educ@k12.wa.us to determine whether Walden's programs in the field of education are approved for teacher certification or endorsements in Washington state. Additionally, teachers are advised to contact their individual school district as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement. Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Education Science courses.