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 observe interaction between teacher and students; to interview a family about their view on the role of creativity in the classroom. |
| Activity Description | Observe young children engrossed in the arts and make notes on ways in which they use the supraverbal "languages" of the arts. Note the interactions and language of ELLs students. Observe a teacher as she/he interacts with children while they are in the artistic process of "Making." Interview a family with a young child(ren) about their views on creative development for their children and the ways they foster creativity. ESL-focuses Readings: Pecoraro, D. & Magnuson, E. (2001). LEP parent involvement project: A guide for connecting immigrant parents and schools. ERIC: ED458831. Retrieved from http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED458831.pdf |
| ESOL-specific Reading(s) | Facella, M., Rampino, K., & Shea, E. (2005). Effective teaching strategies for English language learners. Bilingual Research Journal, 29(1), 209-221. Retrieved from http://epsy.tamu.edu/uploads/images/spsy/dtell_resources/strategies_stages_of_lang_acquisit.pdf Pecoraro, D. & Magnuson, E. (2001). LEP parent involvement project: A guide for connecting immigrant parents and schools. ERIC: ED458831. Retrieved from http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED458831.pdf |
| Generic Syllabus URL | N/A |
| Detailed Assignment Description URL | N/A |
| Electronic Portfolio Assessment | YES |
| ESOL Endorsement Standards | 3.2 |
| Activity Objective | To present and demonstrate a thematic lesson with modifications and accommodations for English Language Learners. |
| Activity Description | Write, present, and demonstrate a thematic lesson that integrates content and language activities. Include accommodations and modifications appropriate for English Language Learners. |
| ESOL-specific Reading(s) | N/A |
| Generic Syllabus URL | N/A |
| Detailed Assignment Description URL | N/A |
| Electronic Portfolio Assessment | YES |