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 | 1.1 |
| Activity Objective | To explain the impact of families' cultural backgrounds on children's behavior, performance, and development. |
| Activity Description | Interview two parents of young children who are of distinctly different cultural groups or one of the parents may have a child with a diagnosed or suspected disability. (Please consider that the disability could be physical, emotional, or a learning disability.) Ask questions about the family structure, cultural background, and school experiences with their children, etc. Reflect upon the interview and consider the following questions: • How were the parents' answers different? How were they alike? • Which sources of information does the adult use to answer these questions? For example, does this adult rely on research? On systematic observation? On personal opinion? • To what degree do answers reflect family background, culture, or other life experiences? For example, does this adult rely on beliefs passed down from parents or other family members? Does this adult refer to conditions in the neighborhood or community that influences thinking about children? • What can you conclude about cultural differences in parenting beliefs and practices? In your summary be sure to tie in information from the text and the articles to support your statements. Answer the questions and make statements about how culture influences parenting and practices. |
| ESOL-specific Reading(s) | N/A |
| Generic Syllabus URL | N/A |
| Detailed Assignment Description URL | N/A |
| Electronic Portfolio Assessment | NO |
| ESOL Endorsement Standards | 1.1 |
| Activity Objective | To research a culture and detail strategies that demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity to create a positive, inclusive classroom environment. |
| Activity Description | You will work in pairs to create a power point or video about your assigned culture including important social customs within the culture, information regarding appropriate forms of communication and interaction with the families and children of the culture, and ten specific strategies to demonstrate appreciation of the culture within the classroom environment. Please include information about the school system within the culture. |
| ESOL-specific Reading(s) | N/A |
| Generic Syllabus URL | N/A |
| Detailed Assignment Description URL | N/A |
| Electronic Portfolio Assessment | NO |
| ESOL Endorsement Standards | 1.1 |
| Activity Objective | To explain the impact of family structure on children's behavior, performance, and development. |
| Activity Description | You will apply the concepts presented in Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Model reading during an in-class activity. You will write a reflection. The following questions will guide your reflection: • How does Bronfenbrenner's Human Ecological System Model explain the impact of happenings on the family? • What impact does family structure have on children? • What are common family structures and how do they impact children? • What should teachers know about the impact of family events and structures on student behavior and performance? • Please include specific challenges families whose second language is English and families who have children with disabilities face and offer some strategies teachers can use to welcome all families. |
| ESOL-specific Reading(s) | N/A |
| Generic Syllabus URL | N/A |
| Detailed Assignment Description URL | N/A |
| Electronic Portfolio Assessment | NO |
| ESOL Endorsement Standards | 5.1 |
| Activity Objective | To distinguish between language and learning disabilities. |
| Activity Description | Candidates will choose two articles about identifying ELLs and children with special needs and review and reflect upon and apply the content discussed in the articles. |
| ESOL-specific Reading(s) | Tapestry Early Childhood Resources selections |
| Generic Syllabus URL | N/A |
| Detailed Assignment Description URL | N/A |
| Electronic Portfolio Assessment | NO |