The Department of Reading and Language Arts in Syracuse University’s School of Education this fall will launch a new master’s degree teacher preparation program in Teaching English Language Learners (TELL). The program is a 30-credit course of study designed to prepare candidates for working with English language learners in pre-K-12 institutions. The program will be offered for the first time this fall to full- and part-time students.
The program will prepare degree candidates to provide integrated and free-standing services for English language learners to suit current school programs that address the needs of all students. In accordance with New York State guidelines, students seeking admission to the program must first meet the requirements for a NYS provisional/initial teaching certificate in early childhood education, childhood education, middle childhood education, adolescent education, students with disabilities, speech and language disabilities, or another relevant area.
“The program is grounded in the philosophy that the linguistic and cultural backgrounds that English language learners (ELLs) bring to the classroom are resources and that ELL students acquire and develop English language literacy–speaking, listening, reading and writing–best in rich language contexts,” says Zaline Roy-Campbell, associate professor of reading and language arts and TELL program coordinator. “The master’s degree in Teaching English Language Learners prepares teachers for service in a linguistically diverse society, with the goal of helping students develop proficiency in English for academic as well as social purposes.”
Roy-Campbell adds that degree candidates will gain knowledge of the theories, strategies and methodologies regarding teaching English to speakers of other languages as well as the socio-cultural and sociolinguistic issues that impact English language learners’ acquisition of English.
Students in the program will actively engage with area public schools and collaborate with teachers of English language learners in planning, instruction and assessment. The classes and practical experiences will prepare teachers as specialists in educating English language learners by teaching them how theory is connected to effective practices for promoting second language acquisition and developing literacy for social and academic purposes.
For a more information about the program and the course listing, visit http://soe.syr.edu/academics/grad/reading_language_arts/courses.cfm#tell or contact Zaline Roy-Campbell at (315) 443-8194 or zmroycam@syr.edu.
Nina Kohn, the David M. Levy Professor of Law and Faculty Director of Online Education in the College of Law, published an op-ed in The Hill “It’s time to care about home care.” Kohn discusses President Biden’s American Jobs Plan and…
Research led by Bryce Hruska, assistant professor in Falk College, was covered in the EMS World article “Job Stress and What to Do About It.” Hruska discusses how it can be difficult for EMS workers dealing with traumatic disorders to deal…
Cliff Davidson, Thomas and Colleen Wilmot Professor of Engineering and Environmental Engineering Program Director, was interviewed for the WESA-FM (Pittsburgh) story “Why Are The Globes On The Sixteenth Street Bridge Different Colors?” Davidson, who spent over 30 years studying air…
Osamah Khalil, Associate Professor of History in the Maxwell School, was quoted in three USA Today articles regarding Israeli leadership: ‘Watershed moment’, ‘Who is Naftali Bennett’, and ‘Israel’s new prime minister.’ Khalil, a historian of U.S. foreign relations and modern…
Eric Schiff, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences and interim director of the Center of Excellence, was quoted by Syracuse.com for, “CNY air quality expert: Better ventilation beats dining restrictions in pandemic.” Schiff commented on restaurants’…
If you need help with your subscription, contact sunews@syr.edu.
