Aaron Wright MA TESOL Student 2011
"I've really enjoyed learning through the MATESOL Online Learning program. Given my current situation as an ESL teacher in South Korea, it allows to manage not only my life as a teacher but, more importantly, as a student too. The MA TESOL is a well-structured program that allows me to effectively manage my time and my course work. It's a great program for those who want to continue their education while balancing their own personal lives—no matter where you are in the world."
Connie Sargent MA TESOL Graduate 2011
"The MATESOL program at the New School is a unique experience where you can learn from and share best practices with colleagues and professors all over the world. The asynchronous online format makes for the ultimate in flexibility and allowed me to study and take class while still working, teaching, and maintaining a family life. I recommend it wholeheartedly."
Joy Lehman MA TESOL Graduate 2011
"The online format of the MA TESOL program was an extremely positive experience for me. Before I started the program, I thought of it mostly as a way to give flexibility to busy students, but I quickly learned that what it really does is allow students from all over the world to share ideas and insights from their varied experiences. Interaction with my far-flung classmates and professors has given me a much broader understanding of the field of English Language Teaching, and how creative and passionate professionals across the planet are working hard to make their classrooms the best places they can be for their students."
Katie Miller MA TESOL Student 2011
"Instead of jumping into an intellectual debate right after a long work day, online courses allow me to study and discuss during the times of the day and week that are best for me, when I am most focused and inspired. Online learning allows us to share articles, websites, and photos easily and in a way that is not possible in a real classroom. Students can quickly link material for other students in their discussion posts."
Lloyd Bishop MA TESOL Student 2011
"I've been pleased with the online MATESOL format, which suits me better than attending class in person for a variety of reasons. Written discussion board posts appeal to me more than oral versions—I think I would find it harder to stay focused on spoken comments regarding theories and abstractions. The weekly-unit approach imposes a structure and pace that keeps me engaged, and I have found a lively energy in my virtual courses that I did not expect, thanks to my generous classmates and hard-working instructors."
