TSL 4939 - ESOL Capstone

College of Education

Credit(s): 0
Contact Hours: 0
Effective Term Fall 2017 (535)

Requisites

(Admission to Elementary Education (K-6) with Infused ESOL & Reading Endorsements (Bachelor of Science) (ELEDR-BS) or
Admission to Exceptional Student Education (K-12) with Infused ESOL & Reading Endorsements (Bachelor of Science) (ESEDR-BS)) and
(Pre- or Co-requisite EDE 4940 or
Pre- or Co-requisite EEX 4940)

Course Description

This course is the final component of the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement for Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education majors. In this course, students will explore how their teaching practices address the needs of English Learners (ELs) by considering the five ESOL domains of culture, language and literacy, methods of teaching English to speakers of other languages, ESOL materials and curriculum development, and assessment by completing a field-based instructional reflection. This course must be taken concurrently with the internship course for Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education majors.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the role of culture, family partnerships, and resources for teaching and learning of English learners from diverse backgrounds and at varying proficiency levels in English by reflecting in writing on their instruction during their final internship.
  2. The student will apply knowledge of applied linguistics, second language literacy development and second language acquisition to support English learners’ acquisition of English by reflecting in writing on their instruction during their final internship.
  3. The student will follow federal and state guidelines to support English learners’ language development by reflecting in writing on their instruction during their final internship.
  4. The student will use evidenced-based strategies, materials, and technological resources to support instruction for English learners by reflecting in writing on their instruction during their final internship.
  5. The student will use a variety of assessment procedures and instruments to assess English learners language development by reflecting in writing on their instruction during their final internship.
  6. The student will demonstrate mastery of the English language, English conventions, and academic writing style in the final draft of their project.

Criteria Performance Standard

n/a

History of Changes

C&I Approval: 02/09/2017, BOT Approval: 03/21/2017, Effective Term: Fall 2017 (535).
C&I Approval: 02/09/2017, BOT Approval: 03/21/2017, Effective Term: Fall 2017 (535)

Related Programs

  1. Art Education with ESOL Endorsement (ARTED-BS) (670) (CS Approved)
  2. Elementary Education (K-6) with Infused ESOL & Reading Endorsements (ELEDR-BS) (660) (Active)
  3. Elementary Education (K-6) with Reading Endorsement Apprenticeship (ELEDRA-BS) (660) (Active)
  4. Exceptional Student Education (K-12) with Infused ESOL & Reading Endorsements (ESEDR-BS) (660) (Active)
  5. Exceptional Student Education (K-12) with Reading Endorsement Apprenticeship (ESEDRA-BS) (660) (Active)
  6. Prekindergarten/Primary Education (age 3 through grade 3) with Infused ESOL and Reading Endorsements (PKPED-BS) (660) (Active)
  7. Prekindergarten/Primary Education (age 3 through grade 3) with Reading Endorsement Apprenticeship (PKPEDA-BS) (660) (Active)
  8. Secondary English Education with Reading and ESOL Endorsement (ENGEDR-BS) (660) (Active)
  9. Secondary English Education with Reading Endorsement Apprenticeship (ENGEDRA-BS) (660) (Active)