Reading and Writing in the ESL Classroom

 

This course features an emphasis on teaching English language learners (ELL) strategies in reading and writing in the mainstream classroom. Students will study and apply methods and strategies for teaching the English language learner in all grades and languages. Students will learn to implement strategies that focus on oral and written language development and the teaching of reading, as well as the implementation of ELL strategies in all subject areas.

 

Principles of School Leadership 

 

This course presents a survey of research in leadership, management, and strategic planning. It also focuses on an in-depth study of knowledge and skills required to be an effective educational leader. The roles of the principal, district leaders, and school administrators are explored.

 

Principles of Secondary Education 

 

This course provides the foundation and growth of secondary education in the United States. The definition of secondary includes grades 9-12 and is expanded to include grades that are found in junior high or middle schools that require highly qualified teachers as stated in No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Teachers learn how secondary school programs are established, organized, and implemented. Learning theory and research related to the establishment of course offerings and programs are presented. Classroom and school examples are analyzed for a variety of types of school programs, standards, and criteria for graduation.

Classroom Management

 

Essential Instructional Strategies 

 

This course emphasizes methods of teaching and learning proven to be effective in all classrooms. Emphasizing visual representations, engaging students, assessing learning, and teaching comprehension, these strategies build skills that are essential for learning any content, expressing ideas, and for the transference of knowledge.

 

Principles of Continuous Improvement 

 

This course addresses the knowledge and skills needed to provide systematic and systemic planning and implementation of strategic initiatives. Principles of school improvement, strategic planning, organizing for effectiveness, and on-going involvement of stakeholders related to the educational institution are explored through individual and collaborative projects.

 

 

English Language Learners with Special Needs 

 

This course focuses on the special instructional needs related to special education students, gifted students, and English language learners. Teachers learn how to use learning styles, differentiated learning, and effective strategies that engage learners and provide for individual needs. Specific strategies are suggested for the various populations. Strategies for adapting a “regular” classroom to provide an appropriate learning environment for all children, including those outside the normal range, are provided and discussed. Many examples are provided for all grade levels and for special populations to assist the teacher in learning and implementing effective strategies in the classroom.

 

Education Finance 

 

In this course, education funding, financial management, and the economics of education are addressed. Sources of revenue and the administering a school budget are explored and compared among a variety of educational institutions.

 

Education Law 

 

This course emphasizes general education law, public laws influencing the administration of schools, and current issues in law related to classrooms, schools, districts, and individuals. Certification and employment issues are addressed as well as bullying, special education, and desegregation.

 

Classroom Assessment Strategies

 

This course features methods of teaching and learning through rubrics and editing. Teachers learn to use rubrics in all subject areas to set learning expectations for students with a wide range of abilities. Active learning is promoted so that students become involved in their own learning. Teachers practice strategies for editing that provide specific feedback based on the use of rubrics for analysis. They also learn strategies that develop the students’ editing skills. The concept of editing is expanded to include visual products, performances, and processes as well as written products. These assessment skills are essential to all students including special education and English language learners. The rubrics set expectations for quality that provide for differentiated instruction for diverse populations. Many classroom examples are provided for all grade levels and for special populations to assist the teacher in learning and implementing these strategies in the classroom.

​​ Foundations of ESL 

 

This course features an emphasis on the foundation of historical, philosophical, and theoretical education for English Language Learners in the United States. It also engages the teacher-learner in valuable teaching practices and identifies effective instructional models to be utilized with English Language Learners. It analyzes key legislation that has had an impact on how second language learners receive necessary assistance in achieving academic success.

 

Action Research 

 

The portfolio project is the final course of the master’s degree program and demonstrates proficiency of learning and applying skills learned and practiced throughout the program. A formal presentation of the portfolio project may be made to an audience such as the principal and staff or attendees at a conference, workshop, or seminar.

 

Classroom Management 

 

This course assists teachers in organizing the classroom environment; working with students to design rules and routines; and using strategies to create and maintain a learning environment/community. Specific strategies are suggested to limit or decrease behaviors that interfere with learning. Teachers learn recording techniques for observing and analyzing student behavior in the classroom. They examine strategies to promote effective parental and community resources that will maximize learning in diverse classrooms. Many classroom examples are provided for all grade levels and for special populations to assist the teacher in learning and implementing these strategies in the classroom.

 

Research Methods 

 

This course focuses on the methods used in quantitative and qualitative research with an emphasis on action research in the classroom. Each student will conduct an action research project that applies some aspect of the previous courses. Electronic portfolios are used to store and organize all the materials for the project such as logs, reflections and summaries, assessments, examples of curriculum and assessment development, case studies, charts, graphs, and video clips.

 

Personnel Management and Supervision 

 

This course is a survey of personnel management, coupled with a detailed study of supervision of faculty and staff in school settings. Staffing options are explored in the context of school goals and student needs. The provision of professional development, supervision, and teacher evaluation are presented with applied projects provided to build an understanding of personnel administration.

 

Principles of Elementary Education 

 

This course provides the foundation and growth of elementary education in the United States. Elementary is defined as grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. Teachers learn how various curricular programs are established, organized, and implemented for the elementary school. Learning theory and research related to the establishment of effective school programs are presented. Classroom and school examples are analyzed for a variety of types of school programs. Teachers learn specific strategies for implementation related to developmentally appropriate elementary education.

 

 

M.Ed. Courses – for In-Service Teachers – Hannam University

 

 

Graduate Conversation 

 

This course is designed to focus on daily usage. The lessons are designed to give students different situations to express their opinions, thoughts, beliefs, etc. The course will use group discussions, whole class discussions, group presentations and individual presentations to allow students to express themselves freely in English.

 

History of the English Language 

 

The course focuses on the notion of linguistic correctness, the construction of "standard" and "non-standard" English, "literary" language, simplified or plain language, spelling reform, the increasing hegemony of English on a world scale, and the important variations of English around the world.

 

TEFL How to Teach Reading 

 

This course features a broad overview of the major viewpoints about reading and current approaches to reading instruction in the ELL classroom. Teacher-learners will study the methods and strategies for teaching the English language learner in all grades and subject areas.

 

 

History of English Education

This course surveys the development of the English language from its Indo-European past to the present day. The course begins with a discussion of attitudes towards language change and of motivations for and mechanisms of linguistic change. 

 

TEFL How to Teach Writing 

 

This course features a broad overview of the major viewpoints about writing and current approaches to writing instruction in the ELL classroom. Teacher-learners will study the methods and strategies for teaching the English language learner in all grades and subject areas. Teacher-learners will learn to implement effective strategies that focus on the teaching of writing. Many classroom examples are provided for all grade levels to assist the teacher-learner in learning and implementing these strategies in the classroom.

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Second Language Acquisition 

 

This course examines principles, processes, theories, and issues in first and second language acquisition with implications for language teaching.

 

Goals:

• Students will be able to identify factors that have been theorized to affect second language development.

• Students will be able to describe second language development processes.

• Students will be able to utilize their knowledge of second language development and processes to design developmentally appropriate materials.

• Students will be able to utilize their knowledge of second language development to assess the language proficiency of second language learners.

 

 

Academic Writing / Thesis Writing 

 

This course is designed to reinforce essay composition skills and introduce students to the practice of writing for academic purposes. It will prepare students for work in high level English courses in which research writing is a requirement.

 

Development of Teaching Materials & Textbooks 

 

What is Materials Design?

Language teachers design materials to supplement class texts and to promote learning where texts are not available. Such materials aim to have a positive effect on learners by enhancing curiosity, interest and attention, so that the chances of the language being successfully processed by the learner are increased. Materials designed by individual teachers can also be fashioned specifically for the students themselves, addressing learning issues relevant to the particular classes. Finally, materials that have been made by the teacher and the students can facilitate the "learning to learn" process and encourage students to develop learning skills that will be useful for the rest of their lives.

 

How can we design effective Materials?

Willis (1996) and Skehan (1998) each offer five principles for the implementation of a task-based approach to Materials design:

1. There should be exposure to worthwhile and authentic language.

2. There should be use of language.

3. Tasks should motivate learners to engage in language use.

4. Choose a range of target structures (learners do not simply learn what teachers teach. It is ineffective to choose a particular structure to be learned).

5. Choose tasks which meet the utility criterion (the teacher can only create appropriate conditions and hope the learners will avail themselves of the possibilities).

 

TEFL How to Teach Listening 

 

This course features a broad overview of the major viewpoints about listening and current approaches to listening instruction in the ELL classroom combined with practical listening activities. Teacher-learners will study the methods and strategies for teaching the English language learner in all grades and subject areas.

 

Understanding English Culture 

 

This course provides an introduction to the study of language in its relationship with culture and society. We will focus on the roles of language in constructing worldviews, cultural values, social relationships, institutional orders, places, and identities.

 

TEFL How to Teach Conversation 

 

This course covers a number of theories and practices on teaching speaking in an in-depth manner and critiques current research on various issues on speaking. It covers methods of teaching English pronunciation and use of speaking strategies in order to help both teachers and learners engage in teaching and learning activities using multiple resources. This course will include some audio/video materials, Internet resources, and the investigation of progressive ways of teaching listening and speaking by investigating the planning and development process of specific curriculum contents and certain instructional materials.

 

Cross-Cultural Communication 

 

This course addresses each of those areas that require awareness and mindfulness in intercultural interactions. Solidly grounded in cutting edge academic research, we begin with a background of intercultural communication, which includes definitions of and reasons for intercultural communication. We then move to an exploration of culture-based values that undergird and play a significant role in all intercultural interactions. From there, this course moves to examine barriers to successful intercultural communication, including culture shock and lack of awareness of verbal communication tendencies and styles. Nonverbal communication also plays a key role in developing intercultural communication flexibility, and is discussed in turn.