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 |
| Activity Objective | 1) Select appropriate behavioral interventions and evaluate effectiveness based on the analysis of observed individual or group behaviors.Create a positive classroom environment to accommodate the various learning styles and cultural backgrounds of students who are culturally and linguistically diverse; 2) Identify social/behavioral patterns from systematic observations; 3)Create a positive classroom environment to accommodate the various learning styles and cultural backgrounds of students who are culturally and linguistically diverse; 4) Demonstrate the ability to collect, record, and analyze data and use the analysis to make changes in instructional or classroom management strategies; and, 5) Demonstrate knowledge of specialized teaching techniques (e.g., cognitive behavior modification, self-management, etc.) |
| Activity Description | Behavior Change Project: Candidates will target behaviors for change, pinpoint behaviors, collect, record and analyze data and use the analysis to make changes on instructional or classroom management strategies. Candidates will include recommendations to support the various learning styles and cultural backgrounds of students who are culturally and linguistically diverse as well as at varying levels of English proficiency. |
| ESOL-specific Reading(s) | Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers, 10th edition, Alberto, Troutman & Axe (2021) O’Connor L. (2021) Cultural Considerations for Developing a Behavior Management Plan (2021). IRIS Modules. Retrieved from https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/interview/cultural-considerations-for- developing-a-behavior-management-plan/ |
| Generic Syllabus URL | N/A |
| Detailed Assignment Description URL | N/A |
| Electronic Portfolio Assessment | NO |
| ESOL Endorsement Standards | 1.1 |
| Activity Objective | 1) Examine the variations in beliefs, traditions, and values across cultures and the effects on behavior; 2) Demonstrate the ability to consult and communicate effectively with students and parents using verbal and non-verbal communication techniques taking into account basic interpersonal communicative skills (BICS) and cognitive academic language proficiency skills (CALPS) as they apply to students who are culturally and linguistically diverse; and, 3) Examine the variations in beliefs, traditions, and values across cultures and the effects on behavior. |
| Activity Description | Multicultural Resource Guide: A project which contains information about diverse cultures and their impact on behavior, communication, and family expectations. Recommendations regarding culturally sensitive behavior management, accommodations for varying levels of English proficiency, and classroom instruction will be included. |
| ESOL-specific Reading(s) | Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers, 10th edition, Alberto, Troutman & Axe (2021) O’Connor L. (2021) Cultural Considerations for Developing a Behavior Management Plan (2021). IRIS Modules. Retrieved from https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/interview/cultural-considerations-for- developing-a-behavior-management-plan/ |
| Generic Syllabus URL | N/A |
| Detailed Assignment Description URL | N/A |
| Electronic Portfolio Assessment | NO |
| ESOL Endorsement Standards | 4.2 |
| Activity Objective | 1) Examine the variations in beliefs, traditions, and values across cultures and the effects on behavior; and, 2) Create a positive classroom environment to accommodate the various learning styles and cultural backgrounds of students who are culturally and linguistically diverse.. |
| Activity Description | Observation Teacher Interview: Visit a classroom other than the internship site to observe and report on the current practices for classroom management. Complete a classroom observation to determine current practices in classroom management and effective teacher behaviors that accommodate and support the various learning styles and cultural backgrounds of students who are culturally and linguistically diverse. |
| ESOL-specific Reading(s) | Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers, 10th edition, Alberto, Troutman & Axe (2021) O’Connor L. (2021) Cultural Considerations for Developing a Behavior Management Plan (2021). IRIS Modules. Retrieved from https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/interview/cultural-considerations-for- developing-a-behavior-management-plan/ |
| Generic Syllabus URL | N/A |
| Detailed Assignment Description URL | N/A |
| Electronic Portfolio Assessment | NO |