The online Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) prepares students to
become exemplary classroom teachers committed to continued professional development within a variety of contexts. The program
is designed to take students from varied backgrounds and move them through the process of building the skill set needed to
teach English to non-English individuals. The established and proven curriculum creates the base for effective application in
the community, workplace and educational settings.
The APU online MA TESOL program:
- Blends compassionate Christian service with strong academic preparation;
- Provides practical training based on a theoretical understanding of language acquisition and learning; and
- Offers project-based coursework that engages the student in:
- formulating a working philosophy of language learning and teaching;
- teaching English grammar and pronunciation;
- organizing student interactions, activities, and tasks;
- understanding the influence of social and cultural differences in language development;
- reflecting deeply on their own teaching and on the teaching of others;
- planning, implementing and assessing student achievement;
- designing instructional courses and programs; and
- developing a teacher portfolio that demonstrates their competence in the knowledge and skills necessary to teach English as
a second language.
For more information, call (877) 227-7577