M.Ed. in International Education with ESL Specialization
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Program Overview
M.Ed. in International Education with ESL Concentration (36 Credits)
亚洲色吧 offers a Master of Education in International Education with ESL concentration through a blended program of online and face-to-face studies, with summer courses in Madrid.
The M.Ed. in International Education with a concentration in teaching English as a second language is designed to assist classroom teachers, administrators, and educational specialists to maximize the performance of diverse student populations in international schools abroad and in domestic schools with multicultural student bodies.
This M.Ed. concentration is appropriate for those currently teaching ESL and for seasoned and novice educators seeking to enhance their knowledge and competence in theoretical and practical methods of teaching English as a second language. Educators teaching in English across disciplines, cultures, and content areas will gain critical competence in improving the achievement of second language learners.
This flexible program can be completed in a minimum of 18 months or over an extended period of time to meet your personal requirements.
*The program of studies comprises six online and six face-to-face courses which are delivered during the following time periods. Students may begin their studies at any time of year.
- Spring (January-May) Two online courses
- Summer (July) Three face-to-face courses
- Fall (September-December) Two online courses
- Spring (January-May) Two online courses
- Summer (July) Three face-to-face courses
Note: The International Education/ESL concentration is not linked to Massachusetts teacher licensure.
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Curriculum
Admission Requirements
International Education M.Ed. candidates should follow application procedures at /academics/schools/school-of-education/graduate-programs/masters-programs/international-education.
Program of Study
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will:
- Discover and articulate a personal philosophy of leadership
- Develop a repertoire of strategies to communicate with individuals who represent different cultural and linguistic groups
- Attain techniques in teaching English as a second language including analyzing students' levels of English skills; methods聽of teaching reading comprehension; methods of teaching writing skills; and methods of increasing students' ability to聽speak English
- Demonstrate knowledge of multicultural and multilingual issues
- Identify and analyze trends and issues related to the role of leaders in international and multilingual school settings
Required Curriculum
*Please note: IED574 has a pre-requisite of IED582 for this program
IED 504聽-聽Theories in CurriculumIED 509聽-聽Language Diversity in EducationIED 512聽-聽Evaluation and AssessmentIED 521聽-聽Methods of Teaching English as a Second LanguageIED 522聽-聽Intercultural CommunicationIED 530聽-聽Linguistics and Language AcquisitionIED 540聽-聽Using Technology in ESL AcquisitionIED 570聽-聽Clinical Experience in ESLIED 573聽-聽Reflective Seminar: International EducationIED 574聽-聽Research Project*IED 580聽-聽Innovative Practices in EducationIED 582聽-聽Research MethodsTotal Degree Requirements - 36 credits