Objectives

The online Ed.D. in TESOL degree program aims to develop the knowledge and skills to:

form a critical understanding of the interdisciplinary literature that informs the field of TESOL
evaluate research-based evidence and consider its relevance to TESOL
Design a range of curriculum modules, lesson plans, and pedagogical materials
Design assessment tools to meet a range of learner needs
undertake a leadership role in TESOL
design and conduct research studies that address pedagogical issues relevant to TESOL
critically evaluate and apply emerging educational technologies, such as AI, to support effective language instruction, assessment, and research in TESOL
Summarize significant research findings in the field

Upon successfully completing the program, students will be able to demonstrate the following behaviors, skills and attributes:

identify and express informed views about a variety of theoretical and practical issues concerning TESOL
work collaboratively with peers
design courses for specific groups of L2 learners and teachers
prepare teaching materials and tests for specific groups of L2 learners and teachers
evaluate published research related to TESOL
design, implement and report research studies in the preferred research tradition
critically evaluate and apply emerging educational technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance language instruction, assessment, and research in TESOL.
critically consider their professional development and assist in the professional development of others in the field