Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) for PK-12 Practitioners Graduate Certificate at George Mason University

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) for PK-12 Practitioners is designed to provide theoretical foundations and culturally and linguistically responsive practices for teaching English learners. Coursework emphasizes the intersection of culture, language, and identity, and its application to teaching culturally and linguistically diverse PK-12 learners. Each course includes fieldwork, offering opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills gained in coursework to teaching and learning with English learners.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Duration: 15 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 15 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Linguistics for PreK-12 ESOL Teachers; Bilingualism and Language Acquisition Research; Methods of Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners; Assessment of Language Learners; Language and Literacy in Global Contexts; Content Literacy for English Language Learners, PK-12.

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