Touro University TESOL Candidate Irene Theotokas’ Curriculum Map

EDDN 635 Curriculum Development and Classroom Management in the Technology Era

This comprehensive course builds upon the foundation of curriculum development and classroom management in the context of teaching English language learners. Expanding its horizons to embrace the digital age, the course adeptly weaves innovative technology integration into the domain of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Crafted to empower prospective TESOL/BLE educators, the course hones in on fostering competence in designing, implementing, assessing, and reflecting within diverse language learning environments, all while capitalizing on the potentials of cutting-edge technology. With a strong focus on practical application and discerning appraisal of technological tools, this course primes upcoming educators to excel amidst the ever-evolving educational landscape. Includes 10 hours of field work.

Irene Theotokas: As a first-year teacher, she is on a mission to mirror the impactful mentorship she received as a young student. Inspired by the teachers who shaped her path, she aspires to be a beacon of guidance and support for her students, just as they were for her during her formative years. It is a privilege for her to give back to the community that helped mold her, and she is dedicated to being the role model she once looked up to.

“At Touro University, earning my Master’s in ESL has been a journey of growth, inspiring me to teach and uplift English learners by showing how language can connect us all.”

Irene Theotokas, Touro University TESOL Candidate

As Irene Theotokas’ professor, I am impressed by how thoroughly she completed her curriculum map for EDDN 635 Curriculum Development and Classroom Management in the Technology Era. Her work reflects a high level of dedication and competence, meeting and exceeding the course requirements.

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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.