English for Speakers of Other Languages
About the Program
The Berry College ESOL Endorsement is designed for P-12 classroom teachers who are interested in learning how to fully meet the academic needs of linguistically and culturally diverse students. The program is open to school counselors with an established teaching field in speech and language pathology, and undergraduates working concurrently on a professional certificate. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the legal and administrative issues of identification, assessment and placement of ESOL students, and how to effectively integrate these students into their classrooms. Social, affective, cognitive and academic development of ESOL students is stressed through best-practices instruction. Integration of language skills in content areas and thematic instruction is emphasized. Participants enroll in three courses; EDU 662, EDU 663, and EDU 664. In each course, authentic assessment is used to document meeting competencies related to the social, linguistic and academic needs of students. Successful completion of the three courses qualifies participants to receive the Georgia ESOL Endorsement Certificate.
Do you have students who do not speak English or who speak limited English? Would you like your ESOL students to pass high stakes assessments? The ESOL Endorsement will prepare you to:
- meet the needs of students from diverse backgrounds;
- integrate language learning strategies and content objectives into your teaching;
- improve classroom management techniques;
- assess students' needs and plan differentiated instruction that meets their needs;
- effectively use alternative assessment methods;
- successfully teach students whose primary language differs from that of the teacher;
- communicate with parents and encourage school and home partnership; and
- help develop literacy skills of all students.
Summer 2008 ESOL Institute
EDU 664- Methods of Teaching ESOL - June 23 - July 25 - 8:30 am- 12:15 pm
Location: Berry College Directions to Berry College.
Cost: Each course designed for graduate credit is $272 per semester hour plus the cost of textbooks and materials. See Financial Information for more details.
Books: Textbooks may be ordered in advance and mailed from the Berry College Bookstore. Online at efollett.com or call (706) 236-5499 for more information.
Accommodations: During the Summer ESOL Institute, a number of guest suites are available for out-of-town students at an approximate cost of $18 per day. For room information, call Monica Willingham at (706) 236-1718.
Enrollment: To enroll in the summer institute, you must submit an application and be accepted to Berry College. Applicants are encouraged to apply by February 1, but all application materials must be submitted by May 1 if you are a degree-seeking student (June 1 for ESOL Institute, non-degree seeking only). For admission requirements, see Post baccalaureate Status admission. Please send all transcripts and records from your school system or all colleges and universities attended to the admissions office when you apply. To be admitted, you must have a minimum grade-point average of 2.5.
For more information: Contact Monica Willingham, Program Specialist for Graduate Studies at (706) 236-1718 or mwillingham@berry.edu