Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Evaluate) Explain how legal cases, federal and state laws, and policies impact language methodology and instruction in Arizona. (SEI Endorsement Course Framework: Legal and Historical Foundations 2 hours) (CSLOs 1,3) (Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium InTASC 7,9)
2. (Evaluate) Explain and discuss current societal trends and demographics related to home-language composition and education of EL students. (SEI Endorsement Course Framework: Legal and Historical Foundations 2 hours) (CSLOs 1,3) (InTASC 7,9)
3. (Understand) Define English Learner and explain Arizona's Structured English Immersion (SEI) and compare to Sheltered English Instruction. (SEI Endorsement Course Framework: Arizona’s Language Development Approach 10 hours) (CSLOs 2,4) (InTASC 1,5,7)
4. (Analyze) Identify and discuss Arizona's Language Development Approach (LDA), the Four Principles of LDA, and the components of Arizona's research-based SEI models. (SEI Endorsements Course Framework: Arizona’s Language Development Approach 10 hours) (CSLOs 2,4) (InTASC 1,5,7)
5. (Evaluate) Interpret the uses of the proficiency assessment for EL eligibility and placement, standard accommodations for assessment, and recognize that EL students may qualify for other services. (SEI Endorsement Course Framework: Program Placement of ELs 2 hours) (CSLOs 2,3,4) (InTASC 1,2,6)
6. (Create) Discuss special populations (Refugee, Migrant, Immigrant, and Native American) and explain the relevancy to long term EL (LTEL), Recent Arrival EL (RAEL), and Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE) subgroups and various factors influencing their English language acquisition. (SEI Endorsement Course Framework: Program Placement of ELs 2 hours) (CSLOs 2,3,4) (InTASC 1,2,6)
7. (Understand) Explain current and historical theories of language acquisition as they apply to English learners. (SEI Endorsement Course Framework: Elements of Language Development 15 hours) (CSLOs 1,2,3,4) (InTASC 1,2,5)
8. (Analyze) Examine the English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards to include stages, proficiency levels, performance indicators, lesson planning for Integrated and Targeted English Language Development (ELD), language domains (reading, writing, listening and speaking), and alignment to the Arizona ELA standards. (SEI Endorsement Course Framework: Elements of Language Development 15 hours) (CSLOs 1,2,3,4) (InTASC 1,2,5)
9. (Evaluate) Evaluate foundational skills of reading (concepts of print, phonological awareness, phonics and fluency), discussing the five features of reading, language and literacy instruction, stages of second language acquisition, strategies for vocabulary and writing development, and the tiers of Response to Intervention (RTI) or Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). (SEI Endorsement Course Framework: Instructional Practices for Academic English Language and Literacy Development 16 hours) (CSLOs 2,3) (InTASC 4,6,7)
10. (Analyze) Examine the importance of understanding the social, emotional, and cultural needs of EL students and explore strategies to support and celebrate cultural diversity, leverage home language, and build and foster community and family partnerships. (SEI Endorsement Course Framework: Instructional Practices for Academic English Language and Literacy Development 16 hours) (CSLOs 1,2,4) (InTASC 1,2,3,10)
11. (Evaluate) Evaluate instruction aligned to receptive, productive, and interactive communication to include development of Integrated ELD lessons aligned to grade level/age appropriate English Language Proficiency (ELP) content area standards (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) and grades 6-8 strategies to engage students in academic discourse. (SEI Endorsement Course Framework: Instructional Practices for Academic English Language and Literacy Development 16 hours) (CSLOs 1,2) (InTASC 1,2,3,4,7,8)
12. (Analyze) Distinguish between BICS (Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills) and CALP (Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency). (SEI Endorsement Course Framework: Instructional Practices for Academic English Language and Literacy Development 16 hours) (CSLOs 3,4) (InTASC 4,5)
13. (Apply) Identify how assessments (diagnostic, formative, and summative) determine student progress and drive instruction, provide meaningful feedback, and align to ELP proficiency and content standards.(SEI Endorsement Course Framework: Instructional Practices for Academic English Language and Literacy Development 16 hours) (CSLOs 2,3,4) (InTASC 2,6,7)