Description

Jones International University's online Master of Education in K-12 English as a Second Language: Bilingual Education degree has been specifically created for those licensed educators who are bilingual and interested in suing an additional endorsement as a teacher of students who are learning English as a second language.

In this online K-12 English as a Second Language: Bilingual Education, students will work to develop the knowledge that is needed to:

• Demonstrate their knowledge of first and second language acquisition and learning, including the nature of bilingualism and multilingualism, and the relationships and implications of each in the teaching of second language learners.
• Demonstrate their knowledge of the foundations of the English language and the principles of English language acquisition, including linguistics, psycholinguistics, and sociolinguistics, and the contrast between the features and styles of English with other languages.
• Demonstrate their knowledge of language teaching methodology and instructional techniques for teaching a wide range of linguistically diverse K-12 students founded on scientifically-based research and proven and effective applications; content based strategies; identification, selection, evaluation, design and adaptation of appropriate instructional materials; and child and adolescent literature from various cultures.
• Demonstrate their knowledge of assessment practices and applications in the instructional process.
• Demonstrate their knowledge of communication strategies and availability of resources.
• Demonstrate their ability to self assess the effectiveness of instruction, as based on the achievement of students.
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the structure and use of a language other than English, including but not limited to reading, writing and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively deliver content instruction in the student's native or heritage language.
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in English language use and functions, including, but not limited to: reading, writing and oral communication skills.

This is a CDE and CCHE recognized education degree, that instills in its students the broad knowledge that is required for working with ESL students within any educational institution.

Please note: The above college tuition costs listed on this website are not exact. They are an approximate estimation set forth by our most recent research in order to help students compare online colleges and universities. We encourage students to contact the school for the exact cost of your online degree program.