Touro University TESOL Candidate Marissa Diveris’ Field Observation Analysis on a Global II Regents Lesson

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

New York is a state that speaks many languages. We need teachers who can find the common ground. The MS in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Program helps NYS-certified PreK-12 teachers more effectively teach and communicate with a diverse student population. Academically rigorous and practice-intensive, the 33-credit program includes 50 hours of fieldwork and supervised student teaching experiences. Candidates that complete all coursework, fieldwork, and student teaching requirements are eligible for recommendation for ESL certification.

Marissa Diveris graduated summa cum laude from St. Joseph’s University in May 2022 with a History of Adolescent Education degree. She is currently pursuing an MS in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at TOURO University. Marissa is working in a Long Island High School with English Language Learners during her role as an ENL Leave Replacement. 

The opportunity to observe a crucial lesson in preparing ELL students for the Global II regents was extremely beneficial to me as a Social Studies teacher. It is important that students
master the Enduring Issues Essay to do well on the NYS Regents Exam. English Language Learners need the appropriate support in order to work through their languageand cultural barriers.

Marissa Diveris, Touro University TESOL Candidate
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Author: drcowinj

Dr. Jasmin (Bey) Cowin, an Associate Professor at Touro University, received the 2024 Touro University CETL Faculty Fellowship for Excellence in Teaching and the Rockefeller Institute of Government awarded her the prestigious Richard P. Nathan Public Policy Fellowship (2024-2025). As a Fulbright Scholar and SIT Graduate, she was selected to be a U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist. Her expertise in AI in education is underscored by her role as an AI trainer and former Education Policy Fellow (EPFP™) at Columbia University's Teachers College. As a columnist for Stankevicius, she explores Nicomachean Ethics at the intersection of AI and education. She has contributed to initiatives like Computers for Schools Burundi, served as a resource specialist for Amity University in Uttar Pradesh, India, and participated in TESOL "Train the Trainer" programs in Yemen and Morocco. Her research interests include simulations and metaverse for educators-in-training, AI applications in education and language acquisition and teaching, and distributed ledger technologies, with a focus on her 'Education for 2060' theme. In conclusion, my commitment extends beyond transactional interactions, focusing instead on utilizing my skills and privileges to make a positive, enduring impact on the world.