Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id i2KFW2I03520; Sat, 20 Mar 2004 10:32:03 -0500 (EST) Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 10:32:03 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <DKEJIBPOLPLNJBAFINPKEENICCAA.MESenger@netbox.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Martin E. Senger" <MESenger@netbox.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:10089] Re: About Requirements X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2910.0) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 1870 Lines: 46 Pax et bonum! (peace & goodness) I would say continue to train on the job. It is very unlikely you would be able to recoup your expenses in getting an MA in TESOL while working as an adult instructor. If you like where you're at, enjoy it. I am currently working on my MA (and certification), but that would be used as a backup, since my employment in a non-profit is extremely unpredictable. Ciao! Martin E. Senger GECAC Adult Instructor -----Original Message----- From: nifl-esl@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-esl@nifl.gov]On Behalf Of e.b.s, Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 8:30 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-ESL:10087] Re: About Requirements Maureen and others, I'm in a similar situation. I have a graduate degree in adult education but no formal esl training. I wonder at times whether I am doing the best I can for the students. THe population I service are immigrants from all over the world, and many of them are very eager to learn and my sense is they would learn no matter who was in the classroom instructing or guiding. My adult education background certainly helps me understand pedagogically "adult learning" but dynamics of second language acquistion is most certainly a missing piece for me. I have been reading and keeping tuned in to posts on this listserv and it has served me well, however I continue to try to figure out professionally my next step. Should I seek credentials in esl the more traditional way or should I continue to "train on the job ". I want to stay consistent with the effort for this profession to be more solidified and that is my dilemma. any feedback would be appreciated. esther shupe ____________________________________________________________ Find what you are looking for with the Lycos Yellow Pages http://r.lycos.com/r/yp_emailfooter/http://yellowpages.lycos.com/default.asp ?SRC=lycos10
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