ENL Endorsement

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Masters of Education

About the ENL Endorsement

Students who are learning to speak English are the fastest growing population of students in America’s public schools. All teachers need to be equipped with skills for working with English Language Learners (ELL). The instructional strategies that are effective for ELL students actually help all students in a classroom comprehend more and achieve higher levels of academic performance. This program includes classes that lead to an Idaho teaching endorsement in English as a New Language (ENL), but it will also enhance teaching skills for the general education classroom as well.

Requirements

Required Courses for ENL Endorsement

EDUC 7513 Theory and Foundations of Language Acquisition (3)
EDUC 7567 Philosophical and Legal Foundations of ESL Programs (1)
EDUC 7569 Applied Linguistics (3)
EDUC 7580 ESL Practicum (1)
EDUC 7587 ESL/Bilingual Methods (3)
EDUC 7589 Cultural Diversity (3)
EDUC 7583 Curriculum and Assessment for English Language Learners (3)

Additional Requirements for ENL Endorsement

Students must earn a passing score on the required Praxis II Test 0360 English to Speakers of Other Languages.

4 additional credits in foreign language are required for the endorsement. These credits may have been completed in undergraduate programs for some students.

Recommended Courses:

SPAN 1030. Introduction to Spanish for Educators (2)
MDLG 1094. Topics: Introduction to Chinese for Educators (2)
Additional Required Courses for Bilingual Endorsement
EDUC 7582 Bilingual Practicum (1)

Students must complete an additional practicum for the bilingual endorsement in addition to the requirements for the ENL endorsement. This second practicum must be completed in a bilingual setting.

6 additional credits in upper division foreign language are required for the bilingual endorsement. These credits must include writing and literature and may have been completed in undergraduate programs for some students. A range of foreign language classes are available at NNU. The additional practicum credit can be counted as one of the elective credits in the coursework required for the M Ed in Curriculum and Instruction.

Additional Required Courses to complete M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction

EDUC 7504 Advanced Teaching (3)
EDUC 7511 The Learning Process (3)
EDUC 7518 Action Research for Educators (3)
EDUC 7531 Statistical Applications for Educators (2)
EDUC 7598c Seminar: Action Research (1)
Plus 5 elective credits from classes in the Curriculum and instruction program

ENL Course Descriptions

EDUC7513. Theory & Foundations of Language Acquisition (3)

Participants will explore key research in the development of language acquisition programs. Areas of emphasis will include: first and second language acquisition, comprehensible input, affective filter, and bilingual instruction. This course will also explore the foundation of curriculum and instruction in language acquisition. Students will participate in a variety of instructional strategies.

SPAN1030. Introduction to Spanish for Educators (2)

A study of basic language, communication, and linguistic structures for educators . The acquisition of basic vocabulary, sounds and structures with emphasis on conversation and language acquisition in the educational context. An introduction to Spanish and Hispanoamerican cultures.

EDUC7589. Cultural Diversity (3)

This course will take an in-depth look at cultural issues impacting students academically, socially and emotionally. The classroom implications for each area will be examined through ethnographies and case studies. Effective strategies for meaningful involvement of culturally diverse parents will also be explored. As a major component of this course, students will participate in a culturally diverse service learning project.

MDLG1094. Introduction to Chinese for Educators (2)

A study of basic language, communication, and linguistic structures for educators. The acquisition of basic vocabulary, sounds and structures with emphasis on conversation and language acquisition in the educational context. An introduction to Asian cultures.

EDUC7583. Curriculum and Assessment for ELL (3)

This course explores criteria for quality curriculum and assessment for English Language Learners (ELL) Contemporary issues in curriculum planning for ELL programs will be discussed, and sound assessment practices for ELL will be explored.

EDUC7511. The Learning Process (3)

Examination of accepted theories and current research in learning behavior. Also explores the unique styles of learning and recent studies in brain function and behavior as they relate to the learning process.

EDUC7569. Applied Linguistics (3)

This course will introduce students to linguistics (the scientific study of language) and its application within research-based teaching strategies. This includes principles of both psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics.

EDUC7567. Philosophical & Legal Foundations of ESL Programs(1)

Office for Civil Rights guidelines will be the central focus of this course. Students will examine both state and federal requirements for district educational plans and implications for program planning. Landmark court cases impacting educational requirements for language minority students and their parents will also be discussed along with other professional issues. Philosophical foundations will also be examined.

EDUC7587. ESL & Bilingual Methods (3)

This course will examine the implementation of a research-based content language acquisition framework. Participants will define content and language objectives and select appropriate strategies for comprehensible input. Students will also apply strategies in classrooms and reflect on their experiences through a variety of formats. Program instructors will engage in periodic observations of instruction and hold debriefing sessions with students. Whole class sessions will provide models of effective instruction and opportunity to dialogue about in-class experiences.

EDUC7580 ESL Practicum (1)

This course provides students with the opportunity to work with practitioners teaching in ESL programs to become more familiar with school and community issues.

EDUC 7582 Bilingual Practicum (1)

This course provides students with the opportunity to work with practitioners teaching in Bilingual programs to become more familiar with school and community issues.

EDUC7531. Statistical Applications for Educators (2)

An introduction to statistical approaches to making decisions in K-12 schools. This course introduces students to descriptive and inferential statistics commonly used in education. No previous course work in statistics is assumed. Co-requisite: EDUC7518 Action Research for Educators.

EDUC7518. Action Research for Educators (3)

Introduction to traditional and action research in the school setting. Literature review, data collection, interpretation, and surveys will be included. Students will prepare an action research proposal as part of the course requirements. Co-requisite: EDUC7531 Statistical Applications for Educators.

EDUC7598C. Seminar: Action Research (1)

The purpose of this seminar is to provide guidance and instruction to students completing their action research project. The finished product is the action research paper and presentation. Must be repeated for credit during subsequent terms in which the student is making progress on the research paper. Grade of Pass/Fail. Prerequisites: EDUC7518 Action Research for Educators and EDUC7531 Statistical Applications for Educators.

EDUC7504. Advanced Teaching (3)

The characteristics of a distinguished teacher using nationally recognized frameworks will be evaluated. Students will experience collaborative lesson planning and reflection using the Professional Learning Community model. Assessment as an integral part of the teaching cycle will be emphasized.