Inclusive Education Department
Inclusive Education Department
MAT TESOL Program Orientation
2013At the End of the MAT TESOL RoadCandidate PerspectiveAdvocacy project2Dr. Patricia McHattonINED Department ChairMeet the TESOL facultyDr. Linda Evans (MAT/M.Ed. TESOL Graduate Coordinator as of August 2013)Dr. Leena HerDr. Karen Kuhel (MAT/M.Ed. TESOL Graduate Coordinator -- current)Dr. Amanda RicheyDr. Felice Russell
https://education.kennesaw.edu/inclusiveed/content/faculty TESOL FacultyPlease be sure to complete the survey Graduate AdmissionsLimited opportunities, but worth applying for
Special tuition rate of $25 per semester + student fees + health insurance (if not eligible for insurance waiver)
Must maintain a 3.0 GPA
Must be full-time
Only one semester guaranteed
10-19.5 hours per week for 17 weeks per semester (Fall/Spring) based upon assignment
Monthly stipendGraduate Assistantshipshttp://www.kennesaw.edu/graduate/research_assistantships.shtml Federally funded grant to develop teachers who can make an impact on the academic success of specific groups of students in high-need schools
Receive financial support while in the MAT TESOL program -- up to $4000 a year for a maximum of 2 years
MUST teach for 4 out of 8 years after graduation in a high-needs field (ESOL) in high-needs P-12 school or with an educational service agency
Check with Financial Aid
http://studentaid.ed.gov/types/grants-scholarships/teach TEACH GrantTravel support for attending or presenting at professional conferences up to $1000.00
Consider becoming active Looks excellent on your resume
https://clubs.kennesaw.edu/gsa/officers-of-the-gsa/
KSU Graduate Student AssociationGeorgia Association of Educators (GAE) -- http://pv.gae2.org/
Student Professional Association of Georgia Educators (SPAGE) -- http://pagefoundation.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=6
GAE / SPAGEMAT TESOL
Getting to Know You
Our programs and courses are designed around outcomes that are based upon TESOL standards in the areas of:
Subject Matter ExpertFacilitator of LearningCollaborative Professional
See TESOL Outcomes & Proficiencies handoutHandout Out6comes & Proficiencies12Overview of Program of StudyClinical Field ExperiencesReading Endorsement
Program of StudyField Experience formReading Endorsement FormIt is expected that all candidate work will include full sentences, paragraphs of appropriate length, and formal English grammar conventions. To facilitate completion of quality work, candidates will do the following:Change the setting on their computer(s) so that Word recognizes formal rather than standard (colloquial) English; Read all documents with a critical eye to ensure that grammar conventions are followed;
Buy and use APA (6th ed) Manual for all coursework; and
If multiple drafts are permitted or expected in a course, candidates will incorporate corrections and information from instructor comments into all revised work.Quality of WritingEntering a graduate program is a serious commitment of time, energy, and resources
What does it mean to be an independent, resourceful professional?
Refer to the syllabus for course related requirements. Do not assume that your instructor will repeat information
Asking for clarification is very important, but first check the syllabus & GeorgiaView (Vista) course site for course related information
Be on time to classes
Regularly monitor your emails through the Vista course website
Respond to instructor/field supervisor requests in a timely manner
Hand in coursework on due dates
Notify instructor/field supervisor of work related changes in a timely manner
Collaborate with colleagues so that everyone in the group shoulders a fair share of the load when working on group projects
Professional DispositionsActivate your KSU Net ID
Go to Card Services to obtain your KSU ID, Parking sticker, KSU debit card -- https://financialservices.kennesaw.edu/cardservices/
Purchase -- http://bookstore.kennesaw.edu/home.aspx TextbooksChalk & Wire accountAPA (American Psychology Association) Writing Manual, 6th ed.
Schedule your classes for Summer 2013
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