Language Education (MEd)
Program Coordinator: James Whiting, PhD
E-mail: jcwhiting@plymouth.edu
Required Concentrations in this Major
Complete one concentration
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Education, Non-Certification
Program Coordinator: James Whiting, PhD
E-mail: jcwhiting@plymouth.edu
The non-certification program, like the K–12 certification option, is grounded in linguistics, language acquisition, TESOL methodology, multi-cultural learning, language assessment and literacy, as well as technology and foundations of teaching and curriculum design. The program enables students to focus additional time, depending on their area of interest, on adult education, technology, assessment, literacy, special needs, classroom practices or classroom-based research.
Curriculum Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Learner and Learning Component | ||
| TE 5009 | Intercultural Communication in Multilingual Classrooms | 3 |
| AL 5070 | Learning in Adulthood | 3 |
| or ED 5060 | Theories of Learning and Cognitive Development | |
| Content Component | ||
| TE 5003 | Language Acquisition | 3 |
| TE 5004 | Language & Linguistics | 3 |
| Instructional Practice Component | ||
| ED 5270 | Foundations of Teaching | 3 |
| or AL 5080 | Teaching Adults | |
| TE 5005 | Foundations of TESOL Methodology | 3 |
| TE 5007 | ESOL Literacy | 3 |
| TE 5006 | Language Evaluation and Assessment | 3 |
| or ED 5140 | Assessment: Principles and Practices | |
| Elective Component | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Teaching and Learning in a Networked Classroom | ||
| Integration of Digital Technology into Common Core Standards | ||
| Inspiring Digital Media Fluency in K-12 Classrooms | ||
| The Web-Enhanced Classroom | ||
| 21st Century Teaching and Learning | ||
| Technology for Diverse Learners | ||
| Select two of the following: 1 | 6 | |
| Curriculum Integration and Performance -Based Assessment | ||
| Language & Learning Disability | ||
| Instructional Strategies and Curriculum Design | ||
| Content Area Literacy | ||
| Research in Reading/Writing | ||
| Developing Language & Literacy for Diverse Learners | ||
| Teacher Action Research | ||
| Mainstream Classroom Strategies for English Language Learners | ||
| Psychology of Adulthood | ||
| Professional Responsibility Component | ||
| TE 5010 | Grad Practicum in TESOL | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| 1 | Note: Students may also choose any CE or SE class listed above that they have not already taken. |
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Education, K–12 Certification
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Education K–12 Certification concentration prepares students to teach English language learners of all ages and abilities in the United States and overseas.
Students who complete the program meet the requirements for the New Hampshire Department of Education license to teach K–12 English language learners.
The program’s focus is experiential and hands-on, with the emphasis on the application of what is learned in classes to the world at large. The program’s classes blend theory and practice, and provide a complete foundation in language teaching methodologies, language assessment, literacy, language acquisition, and linguistics for language teachers. The goal is to promote alternative practices while training language teachers who foreground progressive, student-centered, communicative-language classrooms that value students’ native languages and cultures.
The program’s classes are offered throughout the year in online and blended (online and in-person) formats. Students may also take classes on a part-time basis. In-person and blended classes are offered in the evenings and on weekends.
Requirements for certification may change, subject to changes made by the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHDOE). Teacher candidates can find the latest NHDOE standards at education.nh.gov/index.htm.
Curriculum Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Learner and Learning Component | ||
| TE 5009 | Intercultural Communication in Multilingual Classrooms | 3 |
| TE 5050 | Mainstream Classroom Strategies for English Language Learners | 3 |
| Content Component | ||
| TE 5003 | Language Acquisition | 3 |
| TE 5004 | Language & Linguistics | 3 |
| Instructional Component | ||
| ED 5270 | Foundations of Teaching | 3 |
| or ED 5060 | Theories of Learning and Cognitive Development | |
| TE 5005 | Foundations of TESOL Methodology | 3 |
| TE 5007 | ESOL Literacy | 3 |
| TE 5006 | Language Evaluation and Assessment | 3 |
| or ED 5140 | Assessment: Principles and Practices | |
| Elective Component | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Teaching and Learning in a Networked Classroom | ||
| Integration of Digital Technology into Common Core Standards | ||
| Inspiring Digital Media Fluency in K-12 Classrooms | ||
| The Web-Enhanced Classroom | ||
| 21st Century Teaching and Learning | ||
| Technology for Diverse Learners | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Curriculum Integration and Performance -Based Assessment | ||
| Language & Learning Disability | ||
| Classroom Interventions and Special Education Strategies | ||
| Instructional Strategies and Curriculum Design | ||
| Content Area Literacy | ||
| Research in Reading/Writing | ||
| Developing Language & Literacy for Diverse Learners | ||
| Teacher Action Research | ||
| Professional Responsibility Component | ||
| TE 5960 | Language Education Teaching Internship | 1-9 |
| Total Credits | 36-39 | |
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages TESOL, K–12 Certification Only
Curriculum Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Learner and Learning Component | ||
| TE 5009 | Intercultural Communication in Multilingual Classrooms | 3 |
| Content Component | ||
| TE 5003 | Language Acquisition | 3 |
| TE 5004 | Language & Linguistics | 3 |
| Instructional Component | ||
| TE 5005 | Foundations of TESOL Methodology | 3 |
| TE 5007 | ESOL Literacy | 3 |
| TE 5006 | Language Evaluation and Assessment | 3 |
| or ED 5140 | Assessment: Principles and Practices | |
| Professional Responsibility Component | ||
| TE 5960 | Language Education Teaching Internship | 6-9 |
| Total Credits | 24-27 | |