The activity descriptions provided in this summary of ESOL infused activities or assignments are intended to provide you with information about how you meet the requirements to earn the ESOL endorsement as part of your initial certification degree. It thus concentrates on the ESOL component of the activity or assignment, and may not reflect all portions of each class assignment or activity. Carefully read through the entire assignment description in the associated course's syllabus to ensure that you fulfill all assignment requirements. If the Electronic Portfolio Assessment row indicates Yes, this means that you will upload this graded assignment to your online assessment account in LiveText/Via/Watermark/Student Learning and Licensure, etc.
| ESOL Endorsement Standards | 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
| Activity Objective | To gain experience working with ELLs in the classroom. |
| Activity Description | Students may work with ESOL students during their field experiences. Students will be evaluated on their effectiveness in teaching LEP/ELL students by the classroom teacher. The form for evaluation and documentation needs to be signed by the appropriate school professional at the completion of the course and then will be carried over to Internship; it has to be kept by the student for their next placement. It will be collected at the end of Internship by the university coordinator. |
| ESOL-specific Reading(s) | N/A |
| Generic Syllabus URL | N/A |
| Detailed Assignment Description URL | N/A |
| Electronic Portfolio Assessment | YES |
| ESOL Endorsement Standards | 3.2 |
| Activity Objective | To teach a lesson to students under the supervision and observation of classroom teacher. |
| Activity Description | As part of the learning process, the classroom teacher will conduct two observations as you teach a lesson either full-group, small group, math, Read Aloud, etc. The observation tool is the Observation and Feedback Form. This form includes a checklist for accommodations and modifications to instruction for English language learners. |
| ESOL-specific Reading(s) | N/A |
| Generic Syllabus URL | N/A |
| Detailed Assignment Description URL | N/A |
| Electronic Portfolio Assessment | YES |