I have thouroughly enjoyed the coursework for this add-on ESL endorsement. The methods courses were most applicable to my job as an ESL teacher. My Wiki has been a great tool for both myself and my students. They enjoy playing the games that I included and always love exploring the International Digital Children's Library. My school system has even linked my Wiki to the system webpage.
This online program has been the most student-friendly of any I have been a part of. Dr. Craig has been most helpful when problems arise. I have enjoyed sitting in my pajamas, meeting friends, and growing professionally.
As advice to others, realize when you go into teaching ESL students that you may be the only person in the building looking out for the students' best interests. You are the one that makes sure the forms are sent home in the home language so parents can read them. You are the one making sure that teachers are giving students accomodations. You are the one that encourages them when they are having problems in the regular classroom. The ESL class is a place where these students feel safe and can be comfortable with their culture and home language.
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