MA TESL PROGRAM

Objectives

1. the ability to design and evaluate instructional materials, technology, media, and other resources that meet the specific instructional and language related needs and abilities of students

2. the ability to reflect on, critically analyze, and evaluate your own teaching practices

3. the ability to articulate a philosophy of language teaching grounded in current language and learning theories

4. an understanding of the complex social, cultural, political, and institutional factors that affect language teaching and students' language learning

5. knowledge of research and research methods for studying language teaching and learning

6. knowledge of the teaching field (English as a Second Language)

7. participation in collaborative projects with others