MCCCD Program Description

Reading and Writing in SEI/ESL/Bilingual Settings

Course: EPD244

First Term: 2008 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Introduction to Structured English Immersion (SEI)/English as a Second Language (ESL) terminology, second language acquisition theories, and reading terminology. Teaching and assessment strategies as well as reading comprehension and writing skills covered.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Trace the historical and legislative foundations of programs of instruction for English language learners (ELL). (I) 2. Identify and define terminology associated with English as a Second Language (ESL) and Structured English Immersion (SEI). (II) 3. Describe the process of second language acquisition. (II) 4. Identify the role of culture. (III) 5. Identify and explain basic reading terminology. (V) 6. Identify instruments and apply instructional and assessment strategies to guide and adapt instruction for English language learners (ELL). (IV, VII) 7. Analyze the format and the alignment of ELL Proficiency Standards to the Arizona Curriculum Standards. (VII) 8. Use ELL proficiency standards to plan, deliver, and evaluate instruction. (IV, VII) 9. Use techniques, develop strategies, and plan activities that help second language learners improve reading comprehension skills in the content areas. (IV, VII) 10. Use techniques, develop strategies, and plan activities that help second language learners develop better writing skills in the content areas. (VI, VII) 11. Develop lesson plans. (VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. English as a Second Language (ESL) and Structured English Immersion (SEI) A. History B. Legislation C. Educational purposes II. English as a Second Language (ESL) Basics A. Terminology B. Second language acquisition theories III. Role of Culture in Language Acquisition A. Bilingualism B. Home language C. Parental resources D. Community resources IV. Instructional and Assessment Strategies A. Effective ELL instructional strategies and techniques 1. Comprehensible input 2. On-going, specific, and immediate feedback 3. Grouping structures and techniques 4. Building background and vocabulary development 5. Student engagement B. Development 1. District curriculum services 2. Instructional materials C. Application of instructional strategies and techniques D. Evaluation and adaptation 1. Evaluation and incorporation of results from student performance data a. Diagnostic b. Formative c. Summative d. Multiple e. Alternative 2. Adaptation of materials and strategies V. Reading Across the Curriculum A. Terminology B. Instructional techniques C. Pre-reading strategies and learning activities D. Reading strategies and learning activities E. Post-reading strategies and learning activities VI. Writing Across the Curriculum A. Pre-writing strategies and learning activities B. Strategies for teaching grammar and spelling C. Editing and re-writing D. Publishing E. Writing for different curricula VII. Lesson Plans A. Standards 1. Arizona Curriculum Standards 2. Arizona ELL Proficiency Standards B. Lesson objectives C. Teaching procedures D. Learning activities E. Materials F. Assessments G. Remedial activities H. Enrichment activities

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/24/2008

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