Second Language Instruction
This certificate provides training in linguistics, second language teaching methodology, and the cultural aspects of language learning, teaching, and assessment.
- Graduate Certificate
- Online
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12 Credit Hours
Work With Students Learning English
The Graduate Certificate in Second Language Instruction provides training for educators working with students who are learning English as a second or foreign language (ESL/ESL) at any stage of a learner’s lifespan. The program covers a breadth of important topics to aid educators of language learners, such as social and cultural language influences on learning, language acquisition and development, and methodology for teaching EFL.
Who is this certificate for?
National and international in-service teachers who work with students learning English as a second or foreign language at all levels of education are suitable candidates for this program.
Where and How Is This Program Available?
This graduate certificate program is fully online.
Instructing EFL Students
Students learning English as a second or foreign language in elementary, secondary, university, or in adult education programs have unique needs. This certificate program prepares national and international educators with the best practices for curriculum development while being culturally responsive and working with diverse students and families.
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Language Acquisition Theories
The courses in this program are designed to enhance educators understanding of theories of second language acquisition as well as the relationship between second language acquisition theory and language teaching. Students explore different theoretical perspectives of language, the learner, and the language learning process.
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Cultural Influences
Students will integrate concepts fundamental to meeting the needs of students with diverse backgrounds. This program looks at language in its social and cultural contexts and provides strategies to address the needs of second/foreign language learners from varied linguistic backgrounds. It examines sociocultural factors in the language classroom, interpersonal relations, concepts, models, and strategies for pluralistic teaching.
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Professional Application
Students learn culturally responsible teaching skills that can be applied to ESL/EFL learners and beyond. This program covers curriculum development including lesson design and planning, with a focus on culturally responsive teaching methods and techniques used in the teaching of language components and language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking).
Instruct ESL/EFL Learners
Gain specific training in Second Language Instruction to assist learners in elementary or secondary school, university, or adult education.
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