Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU208   20052-20062 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/14/04
EDU208 20052-20062 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Introduction to Structured English Immersion
Emphasis on understanding English Language Learners (ELL) in the mainstream classroom. Brief history, culture, theory, methods, and an introduction to both the English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards and the Arizona Structured English Language Proficiency (SELP) test covered. Includes review of alternative methods of assessment. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU208   20052-20062 Introduction to Structured English Immersion
1. Trace the legal, historical, and educational reasons for Structured English Immersion. (I)
2. Explain basic terminology related to the field of language acquisition. (II)
3. Describe language acquisition theoretical principles. (III)
4. Identify the role of culture in learning. (IV)
5. Identify and know when to use various integration strategies. (V)
6. Analyze the format and alignment of the English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards to the Arizona Language Acquisition standards. (VI)
7. Demonstrate integration of ELP standards in all content areas. (VI)
8. Summarize the Arizona Structured English Language Proficiency (SELP) test and its use for guiding instruction. (VII)
9. Discuss the relevance of the state-mandated tests. (VII)
10. Identify and use alternative methods of assessment for the English Language Learners (ELL). (VIII)
11. Apply methods and strategies for delivering instruction to ELL. (I-VIII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EDU208   20052-20062 Introduction to Structured English Immersion
    I. Structured English Immersion
        A. History
        B. Legislation
        C. Educational Purposes
      II. Language Acquisition Terminology
        III. Theoretical Principles
            A. Language Acquisition
            B. Comprehensible Input C. Affective Filter D. Theory of Common Underlying Proficiency
          IV. Culture
              A. Overview
              B. Role in Learning
              C. School-Home Connection
            V. Integration Strategies
                A. Overview
                B. Comprehensible Input
                C. Immediate Feedback
                D. Grouping Structures and Techniques
                E. Building Background
                F. Vocabulary Development
                G. Student Engagement to Improve Achievement
              VI. Standards A. Overview B. Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards C. Arizona Language Arts Standards
                VII. State-Mandated Assessment Tests
                    A. Overview
                    B. Arizona Stanford English Language Proficiency (SELP) Test D. Standardized Academic Assessments
                  VIII. Alternative Assessment Methods D. Multiple Intelligences E. Project-Based Learning F. Cooperative Learning Structures
                      D. Rubrics
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