Second Language Teaching
Program Overview
The AS degree for Educational Paraprofessionals with a concentration in Second Language Teaching (SLT) will prepare students to work as assistants with English as a Second Language (ESL) students in various classroom settings, including public and private, K-12 and adult education settings, locally and abroad. The program is intended to serve ESL teachers and assistants presently working in the field to update and refine their skills and individuals preparing for work in the field of ESL.
Contact Information
- Counselors/Advisors: Coordinator, Shawn Ford (808) 734-9327
Degree & Certificates
Associate in Science – Educational Paraprofessional with a specialization in Second Language Teaching (60-62 credits)
The AS degree for Educational Paraprofessionals with a specialization in Second Language Teaching (SLT) will prepare students to work as assistants with English as a Second Language (ESL) students in various classroom settings, including public and private, K-12 and adult education settings, locally and abroad. The program is intended to serve ESL teachers and assistants presently working in the field to update and refine their skills and individuals preparing for work in the field of ESL.
Certificate of Competence – Educational Paraprofessionals Emphasis: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (21 credits)
The Certificate of Competence in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) will prepare students to work as ESL assistants and teachers in various educational settings. This certificate will serve to upgrade the job skills of in-service Educational Paraprofessionals in the Hawai‘i Department of Education (HIDOE) to work with English as a Second Language (ESL) students, provide TESOL certification to in-service content teachers in the HIDOE, and provide TESOL certification necessary for students to work as ESL assistants and teachers in many international settings.
Program Information
Potential Careers and Employers
The SLT Program provides unique training for students who are interested in becoming second language tutors, second language teaching assistants, and – with further training – second language teachers, in various global contexts. Students focus on the language of their choice, depending on their career goals and interests. Our graduates can pursue careers – in various contexts – in public and private K-12 schools, adult education, private language schools and even schools of their own!
Program Outcomes
Associate in Science Degree
Upon successful completion of the AS degree, Educational Paraprofessional with a concentration in Second Language Teaching, the student should be able to:
- Use informed decision-making to function effectively with students, their families, school administrators, teachers, staff, and other related professional communities.
- Use communication skills to work effectively with students, their families, school administrators, teachers, staff, and other related personnel.
- Use instructional and behavioral management strategies to facilitate a positive learning environment for students.
- Demonstrate professionalism and ethical practices in the classroom, school, local, and professional communities.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills specific to the instruction and support of ELL students in a variety of settings.
- Demonstrate an ability to effectively facilitate the language development of students based on individual language needs.
Certificate of Competence
Upon completion of the Certificate of Competence for Educational Paraprofessionals, Emphasis: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate informed decision-making to function effectively in the classroom, school, local, and professional communities.
- Apply communication skills to work effectively with students, their families, school administrators, teachers, staff, and other related personnel.
- Apply instructional and behavioral management strategies to facilitate a positive learning environment for students.
- Demonstrate professionalism and ethical practices in the classroom, school, local, and professional communities.
- Apply knowledge and skills specific to the instruction and support of ELL students in a variety of settings.
- Demonstrate an ability to effectively facilitate the language development of students based on individual language needs.
“The SLT program at Kapiʻolani was one of the most ideal learning experiences that I could have in college. The SLT program allowed me to get into a real classroom setting to observe what was happening and help students who were second language learners.”
Reiko Suzuki, Kapiʻolani CC Graduate
