Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd According to Michelle Bagwell’s guidelines in “Tips for Choosing a TESOL Master’s Program,” an increasing number of reputable colleges and universities have begun offering online graduate programs. The delivery models vary, with some master’s programs implementing a hybrid schedule of occasional in-person meetings combined with online coursework, while […]
The Ins and Outs of Overseas TEFL Jobs
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd Teaching English Abroad Opportunities abound for teaching English around the world. Depending upon the location you prefer, you can volunteer for a short-term post, land a paying job for an academic year, or work at a school, language institute, or for a private company in perpetuity. No single […]
The Bilingual Education Debate: A Hindrance to Learning Language or Enriched Learning Experience?
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd Defining Bilingual Education Onlookers tend to have extreme reactions to the topic of bilingual education. However, different people understand bilingual education differently, and educators have a number of different methods for providing bilingual instruction. In Sharon Cromwell’s “The Bilingual Education Debate,” she observes that schools incorporate a variety […]