Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU208AB   2009 Spring - 9999

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10-28-08

EDU208AB  2009 Spring - 9999

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 state-mandated English language proficiency assessment test. Includes review of alternative methods of assessment.

Prerequisites: None.

 

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EDU208AB  2009 Spring - 9999

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 state-mandated English language proficiency assessment 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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EDU208AB  2009 Spring - 9999

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.                     Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards

                        C.                    Arizona Language Arts Standards

IV.                   State-Mandated Assessment Tests

                        A.                    Overview

                        B.                     English Language Proficiency Assessment

                        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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