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 | 2.2, 4.2 |
| Activity Objective | Demonstrate understanding of current and past theories and research in second language acquisition and bilingualism; and, Select and adapt a variety of materials and other resources appropriate to ELL¡¯s developing language and literacy. |
| Activity Description | Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Plan: Candidates will participate in a 20-hour field-based experience for the purpose of conducting a functional behavior assessment, developing, and implementing a positive behavior support plan for a student with a disability which is appropriate to an ELL¡¯s developing language and literacy. The candidate will complete a Functional Behavior Assessment, Behavior Intervention Plan and Final Summary. |
| ESOL-specific Reading(s) | Curran, M. (2003). Linguistic diversity and classroom management. Theory Into Practice, 42(4), 334-340. |
| Generic Syllabus URL | N/A |
| Detailed Assignment Description URL | N/A |
| Electronic Portfolio Assessment | YES |