[NIFL-ESL:10718] Re: credentials

From: Fu-An Lin (flin@mail.utexas.edu)
Date: Thu Feb 03 2005 - 13:08:05 EST


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Dear Jacqueline,
I have a feeling you're going to be a great teacher because you've asked a
crucial question. Based on my experience observing teachers, I will definitely
recommend taking some coursework and reading about major issues in the teaching
of ESL before teaching. Prof. Brock Brady at American University will be a great
help.

Best wishes
Fu-An

Quoting Literacy Works <reading@bcpl.net>:

> Yes - a bachelors degree and appropriate experience is probably enough to 
> begin.
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "jacqueline smith" <smithjac@usc.edu>
> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov>
> Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 9:22 PM
> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:10699] credentials
> 
> 
> > Hello Everyone,
> >
> > I am currently enrolled in a graduate program at the University of 
> > Southern California's Annenberg School for Journalism.  I am a write and a
> 
> > lover of the English language. However, lately I've been thinking more and
> 
> > more about getting into ESL. I lived in Paris for 2 years and taught 
> > English there. That was the best job I ever had. I envision myself 
> > teaching adults. Of course, I know without a degree in this country it is 
> > virtually impossible to teach. While I'm currently in Los Angeles, I plan 
> > to return to my native D.C. in another year or so. I had looked into an 
> > ESL teaching certificate program at American University. My question is 
> > when it comes to education, would a certificate (not a Master's) be enough
> 
> > for me to get started in this field?
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Jacqueline Smith
> >
> > 
> 
> 



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