V. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will examine philosophies and theoretical underpinnings of bilingual and ESL education, including a review of historical antecedents of bilingual education and evolution of federal and state language policies governing the education of language minority children. Required for students seeking EC-6 or 4-8 certification. VI. COMPETENCY- BASED LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will be able to: Domain III Foundations of ESL education, cultural awareness and family and community – involvement. Competencies Sub-competencies 008 Knows the historical, theoretical, and policy foundations of ESL The ESL Teacher education and uses this knowledge to plan, implement, and advocate understands the for effective ESL programs. foundations of ESL Knows types of ESL programs, their characteristics, their goals, and education and of research findings on their effectiveness. ESL programs. Applies knowledge of the various types of ESL programs to make appropriate instructional and management decisions. Applies knowledge of research findings related to ESL education including research on instructional and management practices in ESL programs to assist in planning and implementing effective ESL programs. 010 Applies knowledge of effective strategies advocating for The ESL teacher educational and social equity for ESL students (participation in LPAC, knows how to serve ARD, Site based Decision Making committees) and serving as a as an advocate for resource for teachers ESL students and Understands the importance of family involvement in the education facilitate family and of ESL students and knows how to facilitate parent/guardian community participation in their children’s education and school activities. involvement in their Applies skills for communicating and collaborating effectively with education. the parents/guardians of ESL students in a variety of educational contexts. Knows how community members and resources can positively affect student learning in the ESL program and is able to access community resources to enhance the education of ESL students. DOMAIN I Bilingual Education –
V. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will examine philosophies and theoretical underpinnings of bilingual and ESL education, including a review of historical antecedents of bilingual education and evolution of federal and state language policies governing the education of language minority children. Required for students seeking EC-6 or 4-8 certification. VI. COMPETENCY- BASED LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will be able to: Domain III – Foundations of ESL education, cultural awareness and family and community involvement. Competencies Sub-competencies 008 The ESL Teacher understands the foundations of ESL education and of ESL programs. Knows the historical, theoretical, and policy foundations of ESL education and uses this knowledge to plan, implement, and advocate for effective ESL programs. Knows types of ESL programs, their characteristics, their goals, and research findings on their effectiveness. Applies knowledge of the various types of ESL programs to make appropriate instructional and management decisions. Applies knowledge of research findings related to ESL education including research on instructional and management practices in ESL programs to assist in planning and implementing effective ESL programs. 010 The ESL teacher knows how to serve as an advocate for ESL students and facilitate family and community involvement in their education. Applies knowledge of effective strategies advocating for educational and social equity for ESL students (participation in LPAC, ARD, Site based Decision Making committees) and serving as a resource for teachers Understands the importance of family involvement in the education of ESL students and knows how to facilitate parent/guardian participation in their children’s education and school activities. Applies skills for communicating and collaborating effectively with the parents/guardians of ESL students in a variety of educational contexts. Knows how community members and resources can positively affect student learning in the ESL program and is able to access community resources to enhance the education of ESL students. DOMAIN I – Bilingual Education
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