Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU208AB   2006 Summer I - 2008 Fall

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/25/06

EDU208AB  2006 Summer I – 2008 Fall

LEC

0.5 Credit(s)

0.5 Period(s)

Introduction to English Language Proficiency Standards and Assessment

Introduction to the English Language Proficiency standards and the Stanford English Language Proficiency (SELP) test. Includes review of alternative methods of assessment.

Prerequisites: None.

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

 

EDU208AB  2006 Summer I – 2008 Fall

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 Stanford 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  2006 Summer I – 2008 Fall

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. Stanford 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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