Touro University Bilingual Certification Candidate Johana Matute’s Fieldwork Report in EDPN 673

The fieldwork for EDPN 673 Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language focuses on exploring and analyzing K–12 pedagogical approaches, methods, and strategies relevant to teaching English to speakers of other languages (ESOL) and bilingual learners in diverse classrooms. The objective is to develop a deep understanding of the strategies that effectively convey state and professional standards-based curricula to students from different age groups, ability levels, and cultural backgrounds. This fieldwork is particularly valuable for TESOL and Bilingual candidates because it sharpens the practical application of observational skills. By systematically documenting, comparing, and evaluating instructional practices, candidates move beyond passive observation to purposeful analysis. They learn to identify nuanced teacher decision-making, scaffolded supports for multilingual learners, and the interplay between language objectives and content objectives. In doing so, TESOL and Bilingual candidates cultivate the ability to translate observations into actionable insights for their own teaching practice, bridging theory with evidence-based application in linguistically and culturally diverse classrooms.

Johana Matute has been teaching for 3 years. She will officially start teaching at a DOE Public School fall 2025. She loves to read books and go for nature walks during my free time. 

Her fieldwork report demonstrates an outstanding ability to connect classroom observations with TESOL and bilingual education theories, showing both depth and clarity. The report highlights how instructional strategies supported language and content objectives for multilingual learners with precision and insight. The candidate’s reflections reveal strong professional readiness and a high level of critical analysis.

As someone who understands the power of speaking more than one language, I chose Touro University’s bilingual certification program to help students thrive in both their native language and English.”

Johana Matute, Bilingual Certification Candidate at Touro University
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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.