The MATESOL Program at Oklahoma City University:Expertise for the TESOL Professional

Robert B. GriffinDirector and Associate Professor of TESOLDepartment of TESOLOklahoma City University

MA TESOL ProgramIn the ClassroomBasic needsElective courses

Outside the ClassroomPartnership with diverse schools in the areaA lab school / An intensive English programPartnership with the McDonald’s corporationJob Opportunities and Future ProspectsStudent Comments

In the classroomBasic needs

The English Language: Structure and Usage Second Language AcquisitionSecond Language Writing Methods of TESOL ESL and EFL Assessment Practicum in TESOL

In the classroom Elective Skills courses

NEW: Enhancing Your Speaking Skills as a Teacher NEW: Teaching Pragmatics: How to Use English Properly

Technology Use in the Classroom Issues in teaching

- Curriculum & Materials Development

- Second Language Acquisition

- Second Language WritingPsycholinguistics

Outside the ClassroomPartnership with diverse schools in the Oklahoma City

and Edmond Area: Korean StudentTeaching and Tutoring Placement Service:

Westwood Elementary School Westminster Montessori ProgramTaft Middle SchoolNW Classen High School Pathways Charter Middle College at OCCCOKCCC ESL Program ELS Oklahoma City University Educational and Cultural Interactions Programs

Outside the Classroom: Internships OverseasPartnership with schools Guadalajara, Mexico and Tongyeong, Korea: Korean Student Teaching and Tutoring Placement Service: La Barranca School—MexicoTongyeong Project—Student Athletes

Outside the ClassroomA lab school / An intensive English programCurrently developing a lab school tailored to users from the community with no academic goals. Supervised by OCU TESOL Students

Outside the ClassroomPartnership with the McDonald’s corporation

Established the a partnership with the McDonald’s corporation to provide language training for their employees.

Future Prospects Further Study : A number of students write theses extending their stay in the

US(The only program in the area to do this with qualified faculty supervisors) and then applying to Ph.D. programs throughout the United States.

Our students are now in enrolled in several Ph.D. programs including: Colombia University Temple University University of Iowa Ball State University University of Toronto McGill University

In Korea, our alumni network is well established with former students employed as professors, teachers, curriculum specialists, material developers and directors.

In the United States, some of the alumni are working in the public school system or at private institutions in Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia and New Jersey.

Student Comments: Special Aspects of OCU TESOL-PracticumPractical knowledge / skills acquired in the

coursesPracticum course to experience teaching &

observation in American schools.Practical projects related to professional

careers.Many interactions: Professors to Students,

Students to Students 15:1 Student/Professor Ratio

Multi-cultural students

Practicum

Student Comments: Special Aspects of OCU TESOL-FriendlyProfessors are very friendly, open-minded and

warm-heartedFaculty, staff and administration go above & beyond

to help all studentsProfessors and so kind and ready to help students

whenever students ask them toCommunicative classes Atmosphere is very welcoming

Student Comments: Special Aspects of OCU TESOL-KnowledgeableProfessors have a strong background knowledge to

meet students’ needsVarious courses for deeper knowledgeStructure of courses allow students to grasp

concepts and overall theme easily

Student Comments: Special Aspects of OCU TESOL-ProfessionalAll professors have a Ph.D. degree in Applied

Linguistics and TESOL from top universities in the United States and Canada

Active members of professional organizations such as

The university is well-equipped, and the professors use very updated techniques to talk about the latest trends in TESOL. They are particularly knowledgeable of EFL settings, having taught in EFL settings before.

Letter from TESOL Club President

Dear, I am Kimyung Kim (Claire), the TESOL Club president. I am very glad to introduce OCU MA TESOL to you. This MA program is one of the best programs in the USA. You will have invaluable opportunities to develop your academic knowledge deeply here as well as having many practical experiences. I strongly recommend OCU MA TESOL to you.

Looking forward to seeing you here at OCU soon. Thank you.

Sincerely Yours, Claire

Workshops

In the Classroom

Outside Activities

At the Multi-Cultural Events 2009 Fall

Discussion Café

Free conversation café at local churches and on

campus