Blended Masters in ESL Teacher Education

At UAB, students become skilled, reflective educators for the teaching of English as a Second Language (ESL) by pursuing a Master of Arts in Education (MAE) through a blended distance-delivery approach. UAB’s MAE/ESL is unique in how it combines online support from Blackboard with a variety of delivery formats:

 

3 courses implemented in site-based professional learning communities;

3 courses taught during summer modules at UAB (a week plus a day);

3 courses delivered online or in a blended fashion;

1 course scheduled on weekends (5 Saturdays), and

1 course structured around the internship.

Our learner-centered model for ESL teacher education embodies a three-fold purpose. Its first purpose is to train educators in meeting the needs of Alabama’s growing population of English language learners (ELLs). Its second purpose is to deliver instruction through a standards-based, inquiry-focused approach. And, its third purpose is to ensure that quality ESL teacher education is available to teachers anywhere in the state.

If you wish to obtain an MAE in ESL, to become ESL-certified, and/or to work more effectively with ELLs, you have come to the right place! Please visit our ESL website at www.ed.uab.edu/esl/, and then call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you and to helping you reach your goal.

Susan Spezzini, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Program Coordinator—ESL Teacher Education

spezzini@uab.edu  205-934-8357