Touro University TESOL Candidate Lauren Martin’s Learning About the World

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 potential 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 fieldwork.

Touro University TESOL Candidate Lauren Martin: She is a first-grade teacher. She graduated from St. Joseph’s University-Brooklyn in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in early childhood and childhood education in both general and special education. In September of 2023, she began teaching her first teaching job in a first-grade classroom. This is her first semester working towards her master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). As a first-year teacher, she was inspired by her colleagues as to how they guide their ELL students. This helped her decide on what to receive her master’s degree in and made it an easy choice as she knew that this was what she was passionate about. Her journey at Touro has just begun, but she can’t wait to learn all of the ways to support her ELL students on their academic path. Her favorite quote:  ‘Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.’ —Theodore Roosevelt

I am proud to feature Touro University TESOL Candidate Lauren Martin’s Learning About the World

Click here for: Techtool Padlet link

Analyzing a Curriculum through the EDDN 635 Alignment Reflection Tool-Marten^J L Touro University TESOL Candidate1Download
Unknown's avatar

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.