Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/27/06
EPD220 20066-20072	LEC	3 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL)
Rationale for and current educational and legal issues for English Language Learners (ELL). Comparison and evaluation of various types of language educational models including Structured English Immersion (SEI), English as a Second Language (ESL) and bilingual. Prerequisites: Provisional or standard elementary, secondary, or special education teaching certificate, or permission of department.
Cross-References: EDU220

Course Note: Approved school-based practicum is required. EDU/EPD220 incorporates the 45-clock hour curricular framework for provisional SEI endorsement through the Arizona Department of Education.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
EPD220   20066-20072	Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL)

1.	Trace the historical and legislative foundations of programs of instruction for English Language Learners (ELL). (I)
2.	Identify and explain theories of first and second language acquisition. (II)
3.	Identify the role of culture in learning. (II)
4.	Explain the philosophical and theoretical foundations of SEI, ESL, and Bilingual Education programs. (III)
5.	Compare and contrast program models for serving English language learners. (III)
6.	Identify and describe SEI/ESL and bilingual strategies for serving various age and language groups including related terminology. (IV)
7.	Integrate multiple strategies to improve student achievement. (IV)
8.	Identify the alignment between ELL proficiency standards to the Arizona Language Arts Academic Standards. (V)
9.	Identify ELL proficiency standards and ways to integrate them into content areas. (V)
10.	Use ELL proficiency standards to plan, deliver and evaluate instruction. (V, VI)
11.	Identify instruments used to assess language skills and describe how they can be used to guide instruction. (V)
12.	Explain the relevance of state-mandated achievement levels for English language learners. (V)
13.	Apply instruction and assessment strategies in a K-12 classroom. (VI)
14.	Summarize the practicum experience. (VI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
EPD220   20066-20072	Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL)

I. Historical and Legislative Foundations of Programs for English Language Learners in the U.S. A. National educational policies and legislation B. Arizona educational policies and legislation C. Significant court cases II. Language Acquisition A. Theory of first language acquisition B. Theory of second language acquisition C. Role of culture in learning III. Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Program Models for Serving English Language Learners A. SEI models B. ESL models C. Bilingual models IV. Overview of SEI/ESL and bilingual strategies A. Comprehensible input B. Ongoing, specific and immediate feedback C. Grouping structures and techniques D. Building background and vocabulary development E. Student engagement V. Standards and Assessment A. ELL proficiency standards 1. Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards 2. Arizona Language Arts Standards B. Assessment instruments 1. State-mandated assessment tests a. Arizona Stanford English Language Proficiency (SELP) Test b. Standardized academic assessments 2. Alternative assessment methods VI. Practicum Experience B. Application of instructional strategies C. Reflection A. Classroom Observation

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