Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/14/04
EDU208AB 20052-20062	LEC	0.50 Credit(s)	0.50 Period(s)
Introduction to English Language Proficiency Standards and Assessment
Introduction to the English Language Proficiency standards and the Arizona Structured English Language Proficiency (SELP) test. Includes review of alternative methods of assessment. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
EDU208AB   20052-20062	Introduction to English Language Proficiency Standards and Assessment

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.	Contrast the format and alignment of the English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards to the Arizona Language Acquisition standards. (III)
4.	Demonstrate integration of ELP standards in all content areas. (III)
5.	Summarize the Arizona Structured English Language Proficiency (SELP) test and its use for guiding instruction. (IV)
6.	Discuss the relevance of the state-mandated tests. (IV)
7.	Identify and use alternative methods of assessment for English Language Learners (ELL). (V)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
EDU208AB   20052-20062	Introduction to English Language Proficiency Standards and Assessment

I. Structured English Immersion A. History B. Legislation C. Educational Purposes II. Language Acquisition Terminology III. Standards A. Overview B. English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards C. Arizona Language Arts Standards IV. State-Mandated Assessment Tests A. Overview B. Arizona Structured English Language Proficiency (SELP) Test C. Standardized Academic Assessments V. Alternative Assessment Methods A. Multiple Intelligences B. Project-Based Learning C. Cooperative Learning Structures D. Rubrics

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