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Preparing teachers to work with linguistically and culturally diverse students in the classroom

Teaching English as a Second or Other Language (TESOL) K-12


Semester 1
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Semester 3
Semester 4

Each course builds on previous courses so sequential order is necessary

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Detailed Course List

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Minor Description


As the number of public school students who are not native English speakers increases, the need for qualified teachers of English as a second language is increasing as well. To help meet these needs, BYU, in collaboration with its Public School Partnership, has developed an innovative program for teaching English language learners. This program prepares both teaching candidates and practicing teachers to work with linguistically and culturally diverse students in the regular classroom with pedagogic practices that are effective for all learners.

Prerequisites

Declare a Teaching Major in Secondary Education

Meet with an advisor in the Education Advisement Center (350 MKCB)

Complete Two Courses

  • ELANG 223 Introduction to English Language (3 credits)
  • SEC ED 353 Foundations of Multicultural Education (2 credits)

Graduation Requirements

Declare a TESOL K-12 Minor

  • Go to your major academic advisement center to add TESOL K-12 as a minor.
  • Visit the Education Advisement Center for more information and materials.
  • Complete 19-23 credits
  • In order to graduate with this minor, students are required to complete Utah State Office of Education licensing requirements.

Program for Teacher Candidates

Undergraduate students should visit the Education Advisement Center in 350 MCKB for more information.

Program for Current Classroom Teachers

Classroom teachers can enroll in the TESOL K-12 program in one of two ways: 

  1. Contact your district's alternative language services coordinator for information about course offerings in the district.
  2. Enroll on BYU campus. Because the TESOL K-12 courses are offered on campus as evening classes (4:00 pm to 9:40 pm), students do not have to be accepted into the BYU day school to enroll. Go to http://eveningclasses.ce.byu.edu for information on how to register. 

Testimonials

One thing that I learned from TELL is how important it is to approach lesson planning from a variety of perspectives. No two kids are alike, and so it's important to diversify your lessons to fit their needs, rather than focusing your attention on the same few everyday. In TELL I learned really valuable diversification strategies that not only help my ELLs, but help me meet the learning needs of all my students.

Diana T.

I learned that all students are capable of learning, and all students deserve to be treated with equity and respect.

Julie

I have learned how to be more inclusive of students with diverse linguistic backgrounds.

Lynsie A.

Learning about the children’s families and their social interactions are important for a child’s educational learning.

Jennifer K.

Careers in TESOL K-12