TESL Requirements and Qualifications 3

Question 1

The DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults) is designed for teachers who already have how many years of post-certificate teaching experience?

Accepted Answer

At least 1 year

Answer

No prior experience needed

Answer

At least 3 years

Answer

At least 5 years

Question 2

Which federal U.S. legislation most directly affects qualification standards for ESL teachers in public schools by requiring teachers to meet 'highly qualified' criteria?

Accepted Answer

No Child Left Behind Act / Every Student Succeeds Act

Answer

The Higher Education Act

Answer

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Answer

Title III of the Civil Rights Act

Question 3

A TESOL graduate program in the U.S. typically requires applicants to submit which standardized test score for admission?

Accepted Answer

GRE or GMAT

Answer

PRAXIS II

Answer

CSET

Answer

Pearson TExES

Question 4

Which credential would best qualify a teacher to work specifically with refugee adults in a federally funded ESL literacy program?

Accepted Answer

A state ESL endorsement or adult education credential

Answer

A 40-hour online TEFL certificate

Answer

A CELTA with a children's extension module

Answer

A TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) band score

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the Praxis II Subject Assessment for English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)?

Accepted Answer

To measure content knowledge for state teacher licensure in ESOL

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To certify private language school instructors

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To rank candidates for competitive CELTA enrollment

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To assess non-native speakers' English proficiency

Question 6

Which type of background check is almost universally required for ESL teachers working with minors in U.S. schools?

Accepted Answer

FBI fingerprint-based criminal background check

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Credit history check

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Social media content review

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Professional reference polygraph

Question 7

A teacher holding a TESOL certificate from a non-NCATE/CAEP accredited institution wants to get a public school ESL license in most U.S. states. What is the most likely outcome?

Accepted Answer

The teacher will need to complete additional state-approved coursework or a program

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The certificate will be accepted as full equivalency

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The teacher will be automatically disqualified

Answer

Only the GRE score will be evaluated