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Jasmeet Kaur, Touro University, TESOL Candidate on Analyzing Text Complexity

As a Professor for TESOL, I am immensely proud to feature outstanding student work from our MS in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Program. New York’s linguistic diversity demands teachers who can find common ground and effectively communicate with students from different language backgrounds. Academically rigorous and practice-intensive, the 33-credit program includes 50 hours of fieldwork and supervised student teaching experiences. Candidates who complete all coursework, fieldwork, and student teaching requirements are eligible for recommendation for ESL certification.

EDDN 637: Students will become acquainted with and practice effective approaches, methods, and strategies for teaching and evaluating English language learners in the content areas (ELA, Social Studies, Math and Science). Throughout the course, students will explore the impact of culture and language upon classroom learning. Special challenges in teaching and assessment in each content area will be discussed. Examination and analysis of curriculum materials and instructional strategies for creative teaching and learning in grades Pe-K-12. Includes content-specific lesson planning that addresses the New York State Student Content Learning Standards with emphasis on English Language Arts, English as a Second Language, and content area instruction. Course content includes demonstrations, simulated activities, and field observations in Pre-K-12 classrooms. The course also examines how the teaching of English to non-native speakers can be integrated with the teaching of cognitive skills in all content areas. Students will be offered a variety of methods and materials to integrate ESL standards throughout all content areas for classroom use. Includes 15 hours of fieldwork.

Jasmeet Kaur graduated from York College in Childhood Education Grades 1-6 with honors in 2022 ( Summa Cum Laude). Currently, she is working as a Substitute teacher and pursuing a Master’s in TESOL from Touro College. Her goal is to inspire Bilingual/ Multilingual and the next generation to have confidence in their abilities and use those skills towards their success.

“Touro provided me with insight into how being Bilingual/multilingual is an asset that opens the door for opportunities and cultivates tolerance and respect for other cultures.”
Jasmeet Kaur, Touro University, TESOL Candidate

Here is the second discussion board for Module 2/EDDN 637 by Jasmeet Kaur:

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Touro University TESOL Candidate Alexandria Galvez’s Differentiated Instructional Activity

As a Professor for TESOL, I am immensely proud to feature outstanding student work from our MS in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Program. New York’s linguistic diversity demands teachers who can find common ground and effectively communicate with students from different language backgrounds. 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.

Alexandria Galvez is a first-year teacher leading a bilingual 1st-grade classroom. She is glad to have the opportunity to work with English Language Learners and finds herself learning from them every day. Her time at Touro has been marked by the acquisition of valuable knowledge regarding effective strategies for classroom use. Her favorite quote: “The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is choice.” -Brian Herbert

Differentiated Instructional Activity Assignment

In this assignment, teachers of English Language Learners (ELL) or Multilingual Learners (ML) will explore and implement differentiated instructional activities to maximize the learning of every student in their class. Using the provided Tools for High-Quality Differentiated Instruction: An ASCD Action Tool, teachers will modify an existing content lesson plan to incorporate differentiation strategies in various aspects of instruction. The assignment requires the submission of a paper including the original and differentiated lesson plans, along with all materials, and a 2-4 minute video showcasing one specific aspect of a differentiated instructional activity. The assignment aims to facilitate professional growth and reflection on implementing differentiated instruction.

As I reflect on my completion of the Differentiated Instructional Activity, I am now more aware of my own strengths in terms of recognizing what works for me as the educator and strategies that work for English Language Learners in order to differentiate. For example, using whiteboards as a way to quickly assess student understanding is an engaging hands-on strategy that students enjoy using because it is considered “fun” instead of using regular pencil and paper.
Alexandria Galvez, Touro University TESOL Candidate

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Touro University TESOL Candidate Crystal DeMarco’s Materials Critique & Redesign

As a Professor for TESOL, I am immensely proud to feature outstanding student work from our MS in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Program. New York’s linguistic diversity demands teachers who can find common ground and effectively communicate with students from different language backgrounds. 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.

EDPN 673 Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language

This course provides a historical overview of second language acquisition theories and teaching methods. Students learn how to apply current approaches, methods and techniques, with attention to the effective use of materials, in teaching English as a second language. Students will engage in the planning and implementation of standards-based ESL instruction which includes differentiated learning experiences geared to students’ needs. Emphasis is placed on creating culturally responsive learning environments. Includes 15 hours of fieldwork.

Crystal DeMarco graduated with her Bachelor’s in Education for grades 7-12 from the College of Staten Island. She is currently working towards her Master’s Degree in the TESOL Program at Touro University. Crystal continues to strive for excellence in her academics to become the best educator and role model for her students. She believes that “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

Touro has been one of the best educational experiences in my career by
far.
Crystal DeMarco, Touro University, TESOL Candidate

I will empower my students’ voices and opinions throughout instruction to show them that their education is important to me, and that their success in my classroom is my number one goal.
Crystal DeMarco, Touro University, TESOL Candidate

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Touro University TESOL Candidate Samantha Howe’s PPT on Review and Assessment

As a Professor for TESOL, I am immensely proud to feature outstanding student work from our MS in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Program. New York’s linguistic diversity demands teachers who can find common ground and effectively communicate with students from different language backgrounds. 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.

The attached PPT was a submission for discussion board 9, EDDN 637. I believe using varying submission types such as voice tread, video, PPTs, Padlets, etc. opens up a fertile space for Touro candidates to engage with the materials and each other. I believe assessment diversity is pivotal for teachers of ELL /ML learners, to ensure a holistic view of their linguistic progress. Varied assessments capture different language domains, promoting equity and reducing learner anxiety. They provide instructors with a multifaceted perspective, enabling tailored instruction.
Dr. Jasmin (Bey) Cowin, Associate Professor and TESOL/BLE Praticum Coordinator, Touro University

Samantha Howe is a 5th-grade teacher from Long Island. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in inclusive childhood education, she was accepted into the TESOL program at Touro University. She is passionate about providing an inclusive and equitable education for all students.

The TESOL program at Touro University has already provided me with valuable insights and necessary tools to better support my multilingual students.
Samantha Howe, Touro University TESOL Candidate

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Touro University TESOL candidate Samantha Howe’s Differentiated Instructional Activity Assignment on Taxation in the Colonies

As a Professor for TESOL, I am immensely proud to feature outstanding student work from our MS in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Program. New York’s linguistic diversity demands teachers who can find common ground and effectively communicate with students from different language backgrounds. 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.

Differentiated Instructional Activity Assignment
Assignment Overview:

I am proud to showcase the outstanding work of Touro University TESOL candidate Samantha Howe on the Differentiated Instructional Activity Assignment in my blog. Her commitment to enhancing the learning experiences of English Language Learners and Multilingual Learners through tailored instructional strategies has been remarkable. The thoughtfulness, creativity, and dedication she demonstrated while modifying her lesson plan and crafting her reflection exemplify her potential as a future TESOL educator who prioritizes inclusivity and student-centered learning.

The TESOL program at Touro University has already provided me with valuable insights and necessary tools to better support my multilingual students.
Samantha Howe, Touro University TESOL candidate

Touro University TESOL candidate Samantha Howe is a 5th-grade teacher from Long Island. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in inclusive childhood education, she was accepted into the TESOL program at Touro University. She is passionate about providing an inclusive and equitable education for all students.

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Touro University’s TESOL Candidate Crystal DeMarco’s Fieldwork Observations on Phonics for Multilingual Learners

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.

Crystal Demarco

Crystal DeMarco is a candidate in the TESOL Graduate Program at Touro University. She completed her undergraduate degree at the College Of Staten Island, and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education in Social Studies. Crystal shares, “I love learning new innovative ways to create an engaging curriculum for my students!”

Educators pave the way for students to achieve their academic goals with the help of students understanding the tools they need to succeed when learning a new language. Like anything else in life, acquiring a new language is a difficult task for both the teacher and the student learning. Therefore, teachers need to understand the importance of phonetics and sounds to help support students effectively while teaching them new words. Teaching students the fundamentals of “Phonetics” is a great way to prepare students to understand the difference between target language and sounds.
Crystal DeMarco, candidate in the TESOL Graduate Program at Touro University.

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Prof. Cowin to present Keynote “Exploring the Synergy between Language Teaching & Acquisition, Immersive Technologies, Generative AI, and 21st-Century Technologies.” for the 3rd Annual VIRTUATALL, Online on May 6th,

Please join Amany AlKhayat, Ali Safivand, PhD., NYS TESOL, Farah Akbar, and Keirah Comstock for The Third VirtuaTELL Conference, on May 6th, 2023 – registration is open. Register at https://lnkd.in/e_WASRnh.
As conference co-chair l will give one of the keynotes.
#generativeai #tesol #pedagogy

A Bilingual Glossary for Administrators and Educators: English – Spanish Key Terms Describing Multilingual Learner Education Practices in New York State by Dr. Jasmin (Bey) Cowin

As the end of 2022 is approaching, I decided to design a “poster” and create a bilingual English-Spanish glossary as a resource for administrators and teachers working with Spanish-speaking families. The inspiration came from a text-heavy document by THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Office of P-12 Key Terms Used to Describe Practices Related to the Education of ELLs in New York State, March 2016. As I read through the document, I thought about visually creating a simpler structure to unbundle the information in a visual way.

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“Learning another language is not only learning different words for the same things, but learning another way to think about things.”
Flora Lewis

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Want to Upskill? Study Grant Opportunity at Touro University, TESOL/BLE Department -Clinically Rich Intensive Teacher Institute programs (CR-ITI)

The New York State Education Department is intending to make new grant awards for the operation of Clinically Rich Intensive Teacher Institute programs (CR-ITI). These Institutes are targeted at NYC teachers who want to obtain a TESOL or Bilingual General Education teaching certificate.

Touro College’s Graduate School of Education is successfully operating a 5-year CR-ITI Program under NYSED. Under the Touro program, an annual cohort of 20 teachers will take 5 courses and upon completion of the program, will be recommended to NYSED for either an ESOL (PreK-12) or Bilingual Extension. Under the grant, participants will receive tuition support of $900 per course, as well as a 15% Touro College discount for the remainder of tuition expenses. To complete the entire one-year certificate program,

Eligibility Requirements for Participating Teachers:

Participants must be NYC DOE teachers (with an initial or professional classroom teaching certificate) and must be recommended by their principals.
Teachers must be highly motivated and dedicated to better serving ELLs in their schools or districts.
TESOL candidates will need to provide proof of experience with learning a foreign language (equivalent to 12 college credits). Candidates may complete the necessary credits while in the program.
Bilingual Extension candidates will need to provide verification of target language proficiency.

For more details about this great opportunity program please see the attachment. For other information including deadlines for application please contact

Dr. Olga De Jesus-Diaz

To apply send required information to : Dr. Olga De Jesus-Diaz

Chair, TESOL/BLE Advance Certification Programs

212-463-0400 ext. 55122

olga.dejesus@touro.edu

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Dr. Cowin presents on “Simulation Training, Teacher Performance, Assessment and Artificial Intelligence” at the English Language Centre, International English Language Teaching Symposium (IELTS-2022), “Pathways, Paradigms and Possibilities (PPP) in ELT,” Oman

Abstract

Teacher education programs require pathways for teacher performance assessment supporting ELT candidates completing practicum and fieldwork hours. This presentation focuses on reviewing, contrasting, and framing two distinct immersive ecosystems. Mursion and simSchool. Either platform offers immersive experiences simSchool is AI-driven while Mursion employs mixed-reality simulations. Both provide ELT teachers a platform to practice and hone the art and skill of teaching within a simulation using avatars through customized and personalized clinical experiences for language teaching.

Description

This workshop took deep dive into two very distinct teacher simulation training platforms: simSchool and Mursion. By comparing and contrasting the platforms’ respective approaches to simulation training workshop attendees be introduced to simulation-based learning and emotionally intelligent student avatar. This presentation identified, summarized, and reflected through showcasing each platforms teaching and simulation scenarios. In addition, simulation teacher performance assessment generates data. Such data aggregation offers institutions informed decision-making teacher performance through systematic reviews using data and technology to improve their language teacher education programs.

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