The activity descriptions provided in this summary of ESOL infused activities or assignments are intended to provide you with information about how you meet the requirements to earn the ESOL endorsement as part of your initial certification degree. It thus concentrates on the ESOL component of the activity or assignment, and may not reflect all portions of each class assignment or activity. Carefully read through the entire assignment description in the associated course's syllabus to ensure that you fulfill all assignment requirements. If the Electronic Portfolio Assessment row indicates Yes, this means that you will upload this graded assignment to your online assessment account in LiveText/Via/Watermark/Student Learning and Licensure, etc.
| ESOL Endorsement Standards | 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 5.1 |
| Activity Objective | To apply and demonstrate current, research-based methods of literacy instruction to a lesson aimed to develop students’ critical thinking. |
| Activity Description | Candidates will develop digital literacy lesson plan utilizing a current, interactive, and state-of-the-art instructional technique. They will have the class do the lesson, reflect, and evaluate the technique. Lessons must include strategies for ELLs at various levels of proficiency and ESE students. Candidates will also find cite tools or websites that would help teachers working with students who are learning English as a second-language. They must include the website name, URL, and a reflection on why the website would help teachers who work with students who speak English as a second language. |
| ESOL-specific Reading(s) | August, D. (2003). Supporting the development of English literacy in English language learners. Center for Research on the Education of Students Placed at Risk, 61, 1-54. Retrieved from http://www.csos.jhu.edu/CRESPAR/techReports/Report61.pdf Crandall, J., Jaramillo, A., Olsen, L., & Peyton, J. K. (2002). Using cognitive strategies to develop English language and literacy. ERIC Digest. Washington, DC: ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics. Retrieved from http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/0205crandall.html Goldenberg, C. (2008). Teaching English language learners: What the research does¡ªand does not¡ªsay. American Educator, 32, 8-23. Retrieved from http://old.dmps.k12.ia.us/programs/7researcharticle.pdf Francis, D.J., Rivera, M., Lesaux, N. & Rivera, H. (2006). Research-based recommendations for instruction and academic interventions. Practical Guidelines for the Education of English Language Learners. Retrieved from http://www.centeroninstruction.org/files/ELL1-Interventions.pdf 50 Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners |
| Generic Syllabus URL | N/A |
| Detailed Assignment Description URL | N/A |
| Electronic Portfolio Assessment | Yes |
| ESOL Endorsement Standards | 4.2 |
| Activity Objective | To explore what components of an ESL lesson plan are effective for facilitating English language learners¡¯ acquisition of English literacy. |
| Activity Description | Candidates find on the web (or elsewhere) 3 lesson plans that are for teachers of students who are learning English as a second language. The three plans should represent a variety of proficiency levels. They download or Xerox a copy of the lesson plan, write a summary of the plan, and how the lesson helps ESOL students. |
| ESOL-specific Reading(s) | August, D. (2003). Supporting the development of English literacy in English language learners. Center for Research on the Education of Students Placed at Risk, 61, 1-54. Retrieved from http://www.csos.jhu.edu/CRESPAR/techReports/Report61.pdf Crandall, J., Jaramillo, A., Olsen, L., & Peyton, J. K. (2002). Using cognitive strategies to develop English language and literacy. ERIC Digest. Washington, DC: ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics. Retrieved from http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/0205crandall.html |
| Generic Syllabus URL | N/A |
| Detailed Assignment Description URL | N/A |
| Electronic Portfolio Assessment | Yes |
| ESOL Endorsement Standards | 4.1, 4.2 |
| Activity Objective | To apply and demonstrate current, research-based methods of literacy instruction to a lesson aimed to develop students¡¯ critical thinking. |
| Activity Description | Candidates will develop a 10-15 mini critical thinking lesson utilizing a current, interactive, and state-of-the-art instructional technique. They will have the class do the lesson, reflect, and evaluate the technique. Lessons must include strategies for ELLs at various levels of proficiency and ESE students. |
| ESOL-specific Reading(s) | August, D. (2003). Supporting the development of English literacy in English language learners. Center for Research on the Education of Students Placed at Risk, 61, 1-54. Retrieved from http://www.csos.jhu.edu/CRESPAR/techReports/Report61.pdf Crandall, J., Jaramillo, A., Olsen, L., & Peyton, J. K. (2002). Using cognitive strategies to develop English language and literacy. ERIC Digest. Washington, DC: ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics. Retrieved from http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/0205crandall.html |
| Generic Syllabus URL | N/A |
| Detailed Assignment Description URL | N/A |
| Electronic Portfolio Assessment | Yes |
| ESOL Endorsement Standards | 1.1 |
| Activity Objective | To explore how a teacher¡¯s cultural background, ethnicity, and religion impacts instruction in the classroom. |
| Activity Description | Candidates prepare a digital video or powerpoint about their cultural backgrounds. Candidates will reflect on how their identities are shaped by their ethnicity, culture, and religion and how this impacts classroom practices. Application to teaching children from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds must be included in reflection. |
| ESOL-specific Reading(s) | August, D. (2003). Supporting the development of English literacy in English language learners. Center for Research on the Education of Students Placed at Risk, 61, 1-54. Retrieved from http://www.csos.jhu.edu/CRESPAR/techReports/Report61.pdf Crandall, J., Jaramillo, A., Olsen, L., & Peyton, J. K. (2002). Using cognitive strategies to develop English language and literacy. ERIC Digest. Washington, DC: ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics. Retrieved from http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/0205crandall.html |
| Generic Syllabus URL | N/A |
| Detailed Assignment Description URL | N/A |
| Electronic Portfolio Assessment | Yes |