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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