BLED 412-01W: ELL Theory And Practice

BLED 412-01W: ELL Theory and PracticeCOURSE SYLLABUS: Fall 2019INSTRUCTOR INFORMATIONInstructor: Jacqueline Riley, Associate ProfessorOffice Location: EDS 132Office Hours: OnlineOffice Phone: 903-886-5605Office Fax: 903-886-5581University Email Address: jacqueline.riley@tamuc.eduPreferred Form of Communication: EmailCommunication Response Time: 24 hoursCOURSE INFORMATIONMaterials – Textbooks, Readings, Supplementary ReadingsTextbook(s) RequiredTextbooks Required:Lessow-Hurley, J. (2013). The foundations of dual language instruction, 6th Edition.Boston, MA: Pearson Education. ISBN#:978-0132685160Supplementary readings and handouts for activities during class sessions are listed onthe course calendar and available through links on the website course.Course DescriptionAn introduction to the laws, philosophies and theories of ESL schooling with anemphasis on the evolution of language policy and the sociological, psychological, andlegal implications. Students will gain knowledge of effective oral language and literacypractices for English Language Learners in grades K-12. Provides students withopportunities to reflect on their own language learning and schooling experiences thencompare them to practices shown by research to be effective. 3 semester hours.Student Learning OutcomesThe syllabus/schedule are subject to change.

The student will 1. identify and understand theories of L1 and L2 acquisition and development.2. understand the role of culture in language development and academicachievement.3. value bilingualism, biliteracy and multiculturalism and become an advocate forEnglish learners.4. apply best practices for teaching ELLs5. prepare for the English as a Second Language Supplemental (#154) certificationexam.Course Objectives:This course is designed to help prepare students for the English as a Second LanguageSupplemental (#154). We will focus on the following standards for the Supplementaltests:English as a Second Language: The ESL teacher Standard I: understands fundamental language concepts and knows thestructure and conventions of the English language. Standard II: has knowledge of the foundations of ESL education and factors thatcontribute to an effective multicultural and multilingual learning environment. Standard III: understands the processes of first- and second-language acquisitionand uses this knowledge to promote students' language development in English Standard IV. understands ESL teaching methods and uses this knowledge toplan and implement effective, developmentally appropriate ESL instruction. Standard V: has knowledge of the factors that affect ESL students’ learning ofacademic content, language, and culture.COURSE REQUIREMENTSMinimal Technical Skills NeededUsing the learning management system, using Microsoft Word and PowerPointInstructional MethodsHow the Course is organizedOn each “Unit” page, there are links to supplementary readings and handouts for classactivities. Students should save these. PowerPoint slides accompany most units andhighlight some of the key information.Complete instructions for all written assignments are included in the online unitscheduled for when the assignment is due. Find each Assignment link by clicking onthe appropriate “Unit” link on the left navigation bar which will then reveal the Assignmentlink below it. The online instructions provide step by step directions for how to accomplishthe assignment, links to sample responses and other resources such as rubrics. Pleasereview these instructions and all associated documents carefully before beginning yourassignments.The syllabus/schedule are subject to change.

Student Responsibilities or Tips for Success in the CourseStudents should regularly log on to the course website, check for online instructorfeedback and email the professor if they don’t understand something.When students log on to the course, they should check to see if there are anyannouncements. I may also post here such things as changes in the schedule whenassignments are due or provide further clarifications for specific assignments.GRADINGFinal grades in this course will be based on the following scale:A 90%-100%B 80%-89%C 70%-79%D 60%-69%F 59% or Below1. Quizzes: 3 quizzes (10% of total course grade):The student will have one week to complete each online quiz. Students will be allowedto take the quiz three times.Student Learning Outcomes: The student will #1: identify and understand theories of L1 and L2 acquisition and development.#2: understand the role of culture in language development and academicachievement.Assessment Method: Multiple-choice, true/false and matching items2. Discussion Responses: 6 Responses (50% of total course grade)Submit responses over selected bilingual/ESL issues. Students will be required to postan initial discussion of at least 400 words to the assigned topic. The initial discussionresponse may be submitted up to one week late, but peer responses will not beaccepted late. Then, respond to at least two classmates within two days of the initialdiscussion post due date.Student Learning Outcomes: The student will #1: understand and apply theories of L1 and L2 acquisition and development.#2: value bilingualism, biliteracy and multiculturalism and become an advocate forEnglish learners.Assessment Method: Response rubric. Discussion postings must be substantive or thestudent will not be given full credit, if it is apparent to the professor that students haveThe syllabus/schedule are subject to change.

not spent enough time or effort in writing the responses. For example, “I agree. You areabsolutely right,” does not constitute a substantive response.3. SIOP Based Lesson Plan: (20% of total course grade):Students will work with a small group to create a lesson plan in English anddemonstrate selected activities from it. The plan will include listening, speaking, readingand writing activities.Student Learning Outcome: The student will #4: apply best practices for teaching ELLsAssessment Method: Lesson Plan & Demo Rubric4. Midterm Exam: (10% of total course grade);Students will take a final exam over the content of the text and other resources providedthroughout the course. The midterm may only be taken once.Student Learning Outcome: The student will #1: identify and understand theories of L1 and L2 acquisition and development.#2: understand the role of culture in language development and academic achievement.#3: value bilingualism, biliteracy and multiculturalism and become an advocate forEnglish learners.#4: apply best practices for teaching ELLsAssessment Method: Multiple choice, true/false and matching questions5. ESL Supplemental Practice Exam (10% of total course grade):Exceed course requirements on practice ESL Supplemental certification exam.Assessment Method: Submission of ESL Supplemental practice and exam scorereports.Student Learning Outcome: The student will #5: prepare for the English as a Second Language Supplemental (#154) certificationexam.TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTSBrowser supportD2L is committed to performing key application testing when new browser versions arereleased. New and updated functionality is also tested against the latest version ofsupported browsers. However, due to the frequency of some browser releases, D2Lcannot guarantee that each browser version will perform as expected. If you encounterany issues with any of the browser versions listed in the tables below, contact D2LThe syllabus/schedule are subject to change.

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