The Teaching English Learners (TEL) Endorsement provides in-service and pre-service teachers with the content and skills needed to become qualified to teach English as a second language (ESL) in the state of Louisiana. The TEL Add-On Endorsement consists of four courses that develop pedagogical mindsets, skills, and practices of future ESL professionals in the areas of linguistics, intercultural communication, methods for teaching ESL, and curriculum/materials design. In-service teachers, already licensed in the state of Louisiana, who successfully complete the four courses will be eligible to apply for Louisiana’s ESL Add-On Certification. Pre-service teachers who successfully complete the four courses while pursuing their initial licensure will be eligible to apply for their initial teaching license and the ESL Add-On Certification concurrently.
The required courses include the following:
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 3220 | Linguistics for English Language Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 3230 | Intercultural Communication & Language Pedagogy. | 3 |
| EDUC 3240 | Inclusive Curriculum & Materials Design for Multicultural Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC 3250 | Methods for Teaching Multilingual Learners of English | 3 |